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Five open entries set to compete over final four spots on Talladega Cup grid

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 23:29
For the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR will have a full field for Talladega Superspeedway with one car being sent home after qualifying. 
There are a total of 41 entries, with five uncharted cars competing over the final four spots on the grid.
Here's a look at the part-time drivers and teams aiming to take part in this Sunday's race at Talladega:
Jesse Love -- ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a surprising NASCAR Cup race at Kansas

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 21:34
The ninth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season was a surprising one, partly due to how clean it was. There were no incidents until a single-car spin on the penultimate lap completely changed the complexion of the finish.
And the finish itself was incredible, with Reddick once again prevailing after a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin losing out after dominating half the ...Keep reading

Talladega NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Jack Link’s 500

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 21:03
The tenth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season takes place at Talladega Superspeedway -- the biggest oval on the NASCAR schedule. In this guide, you can find all the information you need to be ready for 500 miles of racing at the iconic Alabama track.
The History and Track Dimensions for Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway Billboard
Photo by: Logan Riely / Getty ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland to make second NASCAR O'Reilly start at Nashville next month

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 19:05
Cleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell) made his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) debut at Rockingham Speedway, driving the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. He started 35th and finished 32nd, finishing the race despite several slides and one full spin.
Originally, he planned to make his second NOAPS start at Talladega, but NASCAR did not approve him for the larger tracks on the ...Keep reading

F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-04-20 18:47
Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.

James Vowles reveals huge Toto Wolff role in his rise to Williams team principal

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 17:57
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has opened up about the huge impact that Mercedes CEO and team chief Toto Wolff had on his career.
After spending over a decade at Mercedes as chief strategist and later motorsport strategy director, Vowles made the move to Williams ahead of the 2023 season.
While he recently revealed he had multiple opportunities on the table, the Briton has ...Keep reading

Refinements to 2026 F1 regulations agreed by all stakeholders

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-04-20 17:30
A number of refinements to the 2026 F1 regulations were agreed during an online meeting between F1 governing body the FIA, Team Principals, CEOs of Power Unit Manufacturers and FOM on Monday.

The state of play at Cadillac

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-04-20 17:30
Cadillac are the new kids on the block, but how has their debut season in F1 started – and what do they need to do to try and bag some points this year?

Komatsu highlights 'important quality' Bearman brings to Haas

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-04-20 17:30
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has explained some of the attributes that make Ollie Bearman such a good team player at Haas.

FIA confirms 2026 F1 rule changes ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 17:29
After two discussions with technical chiefs, Monday marked the long-awaited meeting between the FIA, Formula 1, the teams and power unit manufacturers. The agenda revolved around how the technical regulations could be improved based on the opening three rounds, and ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Both the FIA and F1 had made it clear beforehand that major changes were highly unlikely, also ...Keep reading

Brutal Williams verdict delivered: 'Like talking about a special holiday and missing the flight'

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 17:20
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has delivered a damning verdict on Williams' troublesome start to the 2026 season, claiming "it's like talking about a really special family holiday for two years and missing the flight."
Expectations were high for the Grove outfit heading into 2026. Team principal James Vowles had been open with fans throughout 2025 to manage their expectations as the ...Keep reading

Mercedes “disappointed” if ADUO affects F1 title fight: “No place for gamesmanship”

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 16:59
To prevent a repeat of 2014, the FIA has included a safety net in the current Formula 1 power unit regulations: the Additional Design and Upgrade Opportunities, or ADUO.
The initial idea was to measure the pure output of the internal combustion engine every six races (1–6, 7–12, 13–18, and 19–24). Manufacturers that are between 2% and 4% down on the best ICE on the grid are granted one ...Keep reading

Daniel Dye to make NASCAR Cup debut at Talladega as part of four-race deal

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 16:30
Following insensitive comments made against IndyCar star David Malukas on a whatnot livestream, Daniel Dye was suspended from NASCAR until he completed sensitivity training. He also lost his full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ride with the Kaulig Racing Ram team.
Since being reinstated, Dye made his return this past weekend, finishing second in the ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas ...Keep reading

Giacomo Agostini backs 2027 MotoGP rules: “Wings belong on planes, not bikes”

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 16:30
Giacomo Agostini has welcomed MotoGP’s sweeping rule changes for 2027, saying they should help restore the balance between rider and machine.
MotoGP is running under the current technical regulations for the final time this year before introducing a completely new ruleset in 2027. The overhaul includes the removal of ride-height devices, tighter restrictions on aerodynamic wings and a ...Keep reading

IndyCar reveals Push to Pass software failure, won't issue penalties

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 16:11
Following Sunday's running of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, IndyCar officials revealed that there was a software failure during the one and only restart on Lap 61 of 90. 
The issue involved the Push 2 Pass system, and it made it available to all drivers when it should not have been, as the field had yet to cross the alternate start/finish line the following lap.
Officials revealed that 12 ...Keep reading

Jacob Abel set to run Indy 500 with Abel Motorsports

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 16:00
Abel Motorsports is entering the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 with Jacob Abel, the team confirmed on Monday morning. 
Abel, who has spent this year honing his craft in the Asian Le Mans Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, will run a Chevrolet-powered #51 entry. He competed in the IndyCar Series as a rookie last season with Dale Coyne Racing, earning a career-best ...Keep reading

Former W Series driver points to major financial flaw of F1 Academy

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:57
Former W Series driver Abbie Eaton has cautioned that the F1 Academy must not be viewed as the 'long-term solution' for female representation in motorsport, insisting that champions require more long-term financial backing to successfully climb the single-seater ladder.
While Eaton has championed the all-female racing series for what it has done for women in motorsport so far, including the ...Keep reading

Why Dani Sordo is excited for his WRC topflight return

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:49
It has been approximately 19 months since the rally world last saw Dani Sordo contest a World Rally Championship event in a Rally1 car. But that streak ends at this weekend’s Rally Islas Canarias.
The three-time winner is back competing in the WRC’s top tier for the first time since finishing second at 2024 Acropolis Rally Greece for Hyundai. This week, the WRC veteran and co-driver Candido ...Keep reading

Ollie Bearman reveals extravagant Christmas gift he bought for younger brother

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:33
Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has revealed the extravagant gift he bought his younger brother for Christmas.
Bearman opened up on one of the big perks of having an F1 driver in the family during an appearance on the Up To Speed podcast. The Briton explained that he gifted his younger brother, who is 16, a Fiat Topolino, even though he has not yet acquired a standard driving ...Keep reading

Martin Brundle recalls risky Daniel Craig moment on iconic Formula 1 grid walk

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:22
Martin Brundle's pre-race grid walk has become a fan-favourite moment of a Formula 1 grand prix weekend.
As he makes his way through the chaotic sea of mechanics, team members and celebrities, the impromptu comments and interviews have provided some of the most memorable live moments.
While reflecting on the famous grid walk in an interview with Sky Sports F1, Brundle remembered the moment ...Keep reading

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