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Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out
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Alpine outpaced Cadillac by 0.013s in qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours, as last year’s winner, the #83 Ferrari, failed to make the top 15 and will therefore miss out on Hyperpole.
Tom Gamble’s opening effort with the #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie was faster than anyone’s, as he lapped in 3m24.163s, which only Earl Bamber’s benchmark outperformed in Free Practice ...Keep reading
Alpine outpaced Cadillac by 0.013s in qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours, as last year’s winner, the #83 Ferrari, failed to make the top 15 and will therefore miss out on Hyperpole.
Tom Gamble’s opening effort with the #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie was faster than anyone’s, as he lapped in 3m24.163s, which only Earl Bamber’s benchmark outperformed in Free Practice ...Keep reading
F1 power unit changes announced for 2027 and 2028 seasons
Formula 1 stakeholders have agreed to a gradual increase in power from the internal combustion engine to alleviate energy management concerns.
On Wednesday, the FIA announced F1's stakeholders have agreed to a moderate increase from 2027 onwards before committing to a 60/40 split in 2028.
Concretely, it means power units will see their fuel flow increase by five percent next year, upping ...Keep reading
On Wednesday, the FIA announced F1's stakeholders have agreed to a moderate increase from 2027 onwards before committing to a 60/40 split in 2028.
Concretely, it means power units will see their fuel flow increase by five percent next year, upping ...Keep reading
Why Williams' Browning feels 'ready to drive an F1 car now'
Williams' Luke Browning is confident he can use his upcoming FP1 appearances in Barcelona and Austria to demonstrate that he could be the next big star in F1.
Our early Bet Builder selections made for Barcelona
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including tips for the winner, podium, top six and points finishes.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of Barcelona
Chris Medland delves into the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Barcelona for the seventh round of the 2026 season.
Racing Bulls' unveil football-inspired livery for Barcelona
Racing Bulls have unveiled a special livery that the will run over the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
8 memorable moments from past Grands Prix in Barcelona
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Barcelona – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.
BMW M Hybrid V8: Evaluating the impact of the latest evo package
Fresh off its historic breakthrough victory in the World Endurance Championship last month, BMW is now gearing up for the ultimate endurance test at the Circuit de la Sarthe with its heavily-revised M Hybrid V8.
For spectators trackside, the most immediate visual indicator of the car's update is its significantly scaled-down kidney grille. According to Achim Klein, BMW M Hybrid V8 project ...Keep reading
For spectators trackside, the most immediate visual indicator of the car's update is its significantly scaled-down kidney grille. According to Achim Klein, BMW M Hybrid V8 project ...Keep reading
Ben Keating admits to fitness concerns on Le Mans return after elbow surgery
Ben Keating has admitted that he is not fully fit as he prepares to return from an elbow injury at this week’s Le Mans 24 Hours, revealing he is still dealing with discomfort after surgery.
The TF Sport driver suffered a mountain bike accident towards the end of March, ruling him out from the opening two rounds of the World Endurance Championship at Imola and Spa.
He spent the last nine ...Keep reading
The TF Sport driver suffered a mountain bike accident towards the end of March, ruling him out from the opening two rounds of the World Endurance Championship at Imola and Spa.
He spent the last nine ...Keep reading
Genesis rules out IMSA GTP debut for 2027
Genesis will not enter the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2027 season.
Cyril Abiteboul, Team Principal of Genesis Magma Racing, shared the latest update ahead of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will see the GMR-001 LMDh machine make its first appearance in the French endurance classic.
“We are now talking about ‘28,” Abitboul confirmed, during a media ...Keep reading
Cyril Abiteboul, Team Principal of Genesis Magma Racing, shared the latest update ahead of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will see the GMR-001 LMDh machine make its first appearance in the French endurance classic.
“We are now talking about ‘28,” Abitboul confirmed, during a media ...Keep reading
Red Bull “surprised” by Kimi Antonelli’s “serious pace” in Monaco GP: 'He disappeared'
Kimi Antonelli set a record as the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history when he dominated the Monaco Grand Prix, and Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies admits that his “serious pace” came as a surprise to many onlookers.
The Mercedes teenager put his Mercedes on pole position in the principality ahead of the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. However, the Dutchman spluttered off the line on ...Keep reading
The Mercedes teenager put his Mercedes on pole position in the principality ahead of the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. However, the Dutchman spluttered off the line on ...Keep reading
Why Cadillac has a better chance of winning Le Mans this year
Sebastien Bourdais believes Cadillac has a chance to fight for victory in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours – unlike last year – courtesy of improved top speed.
Cadillac achieved a 1-2 in Hyperpole last year with both of its Jota entries, but Bourdais had displayed unusual pessimism following that performance.
The veteran feared the V-Series.R was going to struggle in race conditions due to its ...Keep reading
Cadillac achieved a 1-2 in Hyperpole last year with both of its Jota entries, but Bourdais had displayed unusual pessimism following that performance.
The veteran feared the V-Series.R was going to struggle in race conditions due to its ...Keep reading
Le Mans 24h: Cadillac tops FP1 by a mile, with rivals 1.7s down
Cadillac went fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, comfortably leading BMW, Alpine, Toyota and Ferrari in the Hypercar classification.
After Aston Martin topped the Test Day in 3m26.293s on Sunday, Cadillac’s Jordan Taylor was the first driver to improve on that reference on Wednesday. Less than half an hour into the session, Taylor set a 3m25.348s with the #101 ...Keep reading
After Aston Martin topped the Test Day in 3m26.293s on Sunday, Cadillac’s Jordan Taylor was the first driver to improve on that reference on Wednesday. Less than half an hour into the session, Taylor set a 3m25.348s with the #101 ...Keep reading
Five things to look out for at the F1 Barcelona GP
Formula 1 may have only hosted the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend, but it is already back with Barcelona as part of a double-header to start the 2026 European stretch.
Kimi Antonelli won from pole in the principality to really eke out a championship lead and go for a sixth consecutive victory this weekend, four off the record held by Max Verstappen.
But teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Red ...Keep reading
Kimi Antonelli won from pole in the principality to really eke out a championship lead and go for a sixth consecutive victory this weekend, four off the record held by Max Verstappen.
But teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Red ...Keep reading
Ferrari expecting “difficult” race at Le Mans: “We are not the favourites”
Ferrari says it is in for a “very difficult” Le Mans 24 Hours this year, but insists outright pace alone won’t decide the winner of the blue riband round of the World Endurance Championship.
The Prancing Horse arrives in the 94th edition of the French endurance classic chasing a fourth consecutive victory with the 499P. However, it suffered a relatively lacklustre start to this year’s ...Keep reading
The Prancing Horse arrives in the 94th edition of the French endurance classic chasing a fourth consecutive victory with the 499P. However, it suffered a relatively lacklustre start to this year’s ...Keep reading
How Albon is on the cusp of history with Williams
Alex Albon is the latest guest on Beyond The Grid, with the Williams man set to become the driver with the most race starts in the team's history.
The Antonelli stats that show his championship credentials
Kimi Antonelli's victory last weekend in the Monaco Grand Prix once again highlighted the Mercedes driver's prowess behind the wheel as he left his rivals in the distance yet again.
Albon marks Williams milestone with Mansell-inspired helmet
Alex Albon will run a special helmet as he prepares to surpass Nigel Mansell's record of the most race starts for Williams at the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Aston Martin claims F1 chassis is “fifth-fastest” at some tracks
Aston Martin Formula 1 team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa claims Aston Martin’s 2026 chassis could be the “fifth-fastest” at its most favourable circuits.
Aston has switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda deal for F1’s new technical era, but the Japanese power unit’s lack of power and reliability has hampered the outfit – despite recent progress on the latter and the ...Keep reading
Aston has switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda deal for F1’s new technical era, but the Japanese power unit’s lack of power and reliability has hampered the outfit – despite recent progress on the latter and the ...Keep reading
Alpine's Hypercar future: The fight to keep the programme alive beyond 2026
The 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours carries particular significance for Alpine, whose Hypercar programme will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2026 World Endurance Championship. However, within the Signatech-backed operation led by Philippe Sinault, there is no intention of giving up.
While Le Mans is currently being treated as a parenthesis and remains the team's sole focus ...Keep reading
While Le Mans is currently being treated as a parenthesis and remains the team's sole focus ...Keep reading