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Why F1 fans should avoid emotional bets in Austin

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 12:23
Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key areas where you should keep a cool head when betting during Sunday's race at the Circuit of The Americas.

Max Verstappen puzzled by Q3 grip loss, but Austin shows how far Red Bull has progressed

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 12:00
In Austin, the battle for pole position looked for a long time as though it would be between Max Verstappen and Ferrari. By the end of qualifying, however, the Scuderia had failed to get either car into the top three, while Kimi Antonelli emerged as a surprise contender.
Verstappen had to settle for second place, making his conclusion during the Dutch media session in the paddock clear: yes ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar says Zane Smith feud is "pretty one-sided"

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 10:05
Zane Smith does not like Carson Hocevar. He's made that abundantly clear this year, both on the track and off. He intentionally wrecked Hocevar at Chicagoland (along with himself), and ran into him after last weekend's Phoenix Cup race following an earlier run-in.
He also had some extremely pointed comments against Hocevar in a podcast appearance during the summer months.
After the Phoenix ...Keep reading

Jack Miller says Australian GP cancellation “tough to swallow”: “It is pissing me off”

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 09:37
Jack Miller has conceded he feels “pissed off” by the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix, saying missing out on one final MotoGP race in front of his home crowd was “tough to swallow”.
Low visibility rendered the medical helicopter inoperable at Phillip Island, forcing race control to scrap all track action scheduled for Sunday, including the main premier class event.
The ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen reacts to COTA boss: "He can drive my car, after five laps he won't be able to walk"

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 09:23
It is one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock this weekend: the extreme bumps at the Circuit of the Americas. Drivers raised their concerns during Friday evening's drivers' briefing, after which Verstappen stayed behind for some time to speak further with representatives of the FIA and the circuit.
Because the track was built on Texas' infamous high-plasticity clay, it suffers ...Keep reading

Sammy Smith just pulled off a rare Talladega feat not seen in over twenty years

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 09:00
It was quite the weekend for Sammy Smith at Talladega Superspeedway. After announcing a new deal with TRICON for 2027, he also prepared for double duty in the NASCAR Truck and O'Reilly Series.
Driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports entry, he passed Ty Majeski and Corey Heimin the final seconds of Friday's Truck race to claim victory. It was his first-ever Truck win, coming in his 11th career ...Keep reading

Supercars Gold Coast: Broc Feeney converts Race 2 pole to win after Saturday defeat

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 08:12
Broc Feeney had never won a Supercars race on the streets of the Gold Coast before Sunday but he was on top form, taking a convincing win in the second of the Supercars Finals.
For the second day in a row, Feeney launched his Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro from pole position, but unlike Saturday’s race, his car speed carried over from Qualifying to the race. He quickly established a lead but ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez: Track conditions were “acceptable” despite Australian GP cancellation

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 07:53
Marc Marquez believes the track conditions at Phillip Island were “acceptable” for racing on Sunday, suggesting the Australian Grand Prix could have gone safely ahead if the medical helicopter had been able to fly.
Sunday’s MotoGP race was called off after several delays as heavy rain reduced visibility and prevented the medical helicopter from operating. While MotoGP can rely on a ...Keep reading

Aprilia unsure whether Australian GP cancellation good or bad for the team

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 07:15
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says he doesn't know whether the cancellation of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix was good or bad for his team, given Jorge Martín's absence through injury.
The marque's lead rider Martin broke his arm on Saturday while fighting for the sprint win, losing the championship lead to Marc Marquez. From his perspective, the cancellation is seen as a small relief ...Keep reading

How the seven NASCAR Cup title contenders perform at Talladega

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 06:52
While skill and fast race cars still matter, luck also plays a huge role in every NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway with the 'Big One' lurking around every corner.
In truth, we won't have a firm grasp on the true championship picture until we get this race out of the way. Talladega is an absolute wild card, and it is not overselling it to say that anything can happen this weekend. For ...Keep reading

How Lawson helped Lindblad by sacrificing his Q3 run

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 05:32
Liam Lawson didn't venture out during Q3 in Austin as team mate Arvid Lindblad goes into Sunday's race with a grid penalty.

‘We can’t fix core problems' – Albon on Williams' Qualifying

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 05:32
The Williams pair were left frustrated as the team continue to experience a difficult United States Grand Prix weekend.

MotoGP's final Australian GP at Phillip Island cancelled due to poor weather

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-10-25 04:44
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled following multiple delays due to poor weather at Phillip Island.
The last-ever MotoGP race at the iconic Phillip Island circuit was due to kick off at 2pm local time before being pushed back to 4:30pm to allow the weather to improve. However, 25 minutes before pitlane was due to open, the championship announced that the race had been called ...Keep reading

US GP Qualifying Review: Pole to champion for Antonelli?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:23
Rosanna and the team react to Kimi Antonelli's pole in Austin.

US GP Qualifying Review: Pole to champion for Antonelli?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:23
Rosanna and the team react to Kimi Antonelli's pole in Austin.

Palmowski crowned 2026 champion, as Larsen takes maiden victory

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:11
Alisha Palmowski has been crowned the 2026 F1 ACADEMY champion after charging from eighth to second in Austin’s Reverse Grid Race, as Alba Larsen claimed her maiden victory.

What are the tyre strategy options for the United States GP?

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:11
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Circuit of The Americas.

Hamilton explains Ferrari’s Qualifying deficit in Austin

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:11
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have explained why Ferrari were unable to carry their practice pace into Qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.

What the teams said – Qualifying in the United States

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:11
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Circuit of The Americas ahead of the United States Grand Prix.

What To Watch For in the United States Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-10-25 02:11
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

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