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Hamilton condemns ‘negative narrative’ around Vasseur

Formula 1 - 7 hours 9 min ago
Lewis Hamilton has rejected speculation surrounding Fred Vasseur’s future as Team Principal of Ferrari.

Alonso explains decision to stay with Aston Martin for 2027

Formula 1 - 7 hours 9 min ago
Fernando Alonso has shared further insight into the reasons behind his decision to extend his F1 career further with Aston Martin into 2027.

Gasly insists Alpine must ‘look ahead’ after Baku collision

Formula 1 - 7 hours 9 min ago
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto confirmed that they have cleared the air after clashing in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Verstappen names the one thing he wants before 2026 is out

Formula 1 - 7 hours 9 min ago
After a number of podium finishes, Max Verstappen is hoping to make it to the top step before the end of the 2026 season.

Lewis Hamilton hands Ferrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur strongest show of support yet

Motorsport - 7 hours 35 min ago
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur "really is the guy to take this team in the right direction" amid destabilising rumours around his future.
Just over one year on from the last barrage of rumours around his future, which were quelled by signing a new contract, Vasseur's future has been under increased scrutiny again.
A recent interview with former Red Bull chief ...Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad to take grid penalty for F1 Bahrain GP

Motorsport - 8 hours 4 min ago
Arvid Lindblad will start from the back of the grid for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a series of power unit penalties set to be applied for the race at Sepang.
The Briton will dip beyond his allocation of power unit components for F1's return to Malaysia, and is set to use a fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger, and exhaust for this weekend's race.
Lindblad had ...Keep reading

Audi announces plans for new F1 campus

Motorsport - 8 hours 14 min ago
The Audi Formula 1 team has revealed plans for its long-term development, including a new 'campus' near the existing factory in Hinwil, Switzerland.
"Elements of the new Campus on Zurichstrasse became operational in summer 2026, with the full development scheduled for completion in 2030," said the team in a statement.
Peter Sauber founded his eponymous team, using Hinwil as a base, in ...Keep reading

"Whenever I watch TV, I think I would do better" – The real reason Fernando Alonso stays in F1

Motorsport - 8 hours 25 min ago
It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his illustrious Formula 1 career, which will make 2027 his 24th season at the pinnacle of motorsport.
Almost everyone in the paddock already knew that Alonso would stay, which also explains why Mike Krack repeatedly said he was ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen to make GT3 return against Valentino Rossi, race on seven weekends in a row

Motorsport - 9 hours 12 min ago
Red Bull star Max Verstappen will use the brief gap between two Formula 1 triple-headers to contest a GT3 race at Portimao.
The Dutchman will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by 2 Seas Motorsport under the Verstappen Racing banner at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portugal on 16-18 October.
This would mark the four-time F1 champion’s first outing in SRO’s GT World Challenge ...Keep reading

Franco Colapinto: I have full support from Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore

Motorsport - 9 hours 13 min ago
Franco Colapinto appears to have survived the wrath of Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore after he triggered a late-race accident in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - which cost the team a double points finish. Colapinto locked his brakes during a safety car restart and took out both team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris
Briatore's post-race statement triggered speculation that he ...Keep reading

Honda confirms Red Bull return as sponsor in MotoGP

Motorsport - 9 hours 29 min ago
As previously revealed by Motorsport.com, Honda confirmed on Thursday that Red Bull will return as a sponsor of its factory MotoGP team, four years after the energy drinks brand used Marc Marquez's departure as a way out of its agreement with HRC.
Red Bull and Monster, the two leading players in the energy drinks market, account for much of the MotoGP grid's sponsorship landscape. The Red ...Keep reading

Ocon confirms his intentions after announcing Haas exit

Formula 1 - 10 hours 10 min ago
Esteban Ocon has elaborated on his recent announcement that he will depart Haas at the end of the 2026 season.

Ralf Schumacher on his brother and ‘idol’ Michael

Formula 1 - 10 hours 10 min ago
On this day in 2006, Michael Schumacher took the chequered flag a few seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso at a cloudy and wet Shanghai International Circuit, punching the air in delight as he drew level with his title rival in the championship standings.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Bahrain GP

Formula 1 - 10 hours 10 min ago
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend.

What was happening in the world the last time F1 raced in Malaysia?

Formula 1 - 10 hours 10 min ago
Take a look back at what was happening in Formula 1 and pop culture when F1 last raced at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, back in 2017.

Laurent Mekies credited with ending Red Bull's second seat "curse"

Motorsport - 10 hours 49 min ago
Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton believes team principal Laurent Mekies has removed Red Bull's second seat "curse" by replacing the Milton Keynes outfit's historically ruthless environment with a more supportive team culture.
Red Bull has struggled to find a team-mate for four-time champion Max Verstappen for some time. Sergio Perez, who now drives for Cadillac, was replaced in the second ...Keep reading

Why Francesco Bagnaia is ruling out repeat of Japan MotoGP win

Motorsport - 10 hours 50 min ago
Francesco Bagnaia does not expect to repeat his Japanese Grand Prix victory this year, saying a “top seven” finish is the most he can hope for.
The factory Ducati rider dominated last year’s MotoGP weekend at Motegi, qualifying his bike on pole position and winning both races in commanding fashion.
Although his path to victory was made easier by team-mate Marc Marquez being more ...Keep reading

Maverick Vinales: “I don't understand what KTM wants from me”

Motorsport - 11 hours 35 min ago
Maverick Vinales, who will make his MotoGP comeback at Motegi this weekend after missing the last five races with a shoulder injury, admits he thought he “wouldn't race again” in the 2026 season.
Vinales does not trust the Austrian manufacturer one bit, and even less so Guenther Steiner, the public face of the group of investors who completed the takeover of the Tech 3 team last ...Keep reading

Valtteri Bottas reveals causes of his Azerbaijan F1 horror show

Motorsport - 11 hours 45 min ago
Valtteri Bottas has offered theories behind his off-colour Azerbaijan Grand Prix performance, suggesting that damper degradation was giving his Cadillac increasingly poor ride characteristics through the race.
The Finn endured a struggle through the weekend at Baku, largely cemented to the bottom of the timesheets. This was magnified by team-mate Sergio Perez enjoying a characteristically ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez denies anger on Austrian sprint podium: he was just 'saving energy'

Motorsport - 12 hours 36 min ago
Marc Marquez has explained his sour demeanour following the recent MotoGP sprint race in Austria as energy-saving.
There was much speculation about Marquez's reluctance to celebrate after the Saturday sprint at Spielberg, which he finished second behind Aprilia's Jorge Martin. Marquez is not usually known for being a sore loser or holding any post-race grudges, leading some to look for a ...Keep reading

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