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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow FP2 for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 17:06
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.

An expert guide to F1 in-race betting in Barcelona

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 17:06
When the lights go out in Barcelona, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

What upgrades have each team brought to Barcelona?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 17:06
F1.com delves into the various upgrades the grid's 11 teams are planning to introduce at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 17:04
The surprising ADUO outcome that teams received in Monaco remains one of the main talking points in the Barcelona paddock. Rather than Mercedes, it was Red Bull-Ford Powertrains that was placed at the top of the rankings, meaning the newcomer from Milton Keynes is the only manufacturer not entitled to Formula 1's Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.
A public confirmation from the ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch Remembered: From winning Pocono with one gear to KBM's 100th

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 17:04
As NASCAR heads to Pocono, we want to highlight the most iconic Kyle Busch moments from his time racing at the Tricky Triangle. It was the site of several milestone wins for KB, and a track he seemed to enjoy quite a bit with a total of eight wins.
Busch is the winningest driver in NASCAR history with 234 victories across the top three series, and he died unexpectedly on May 21st, at the age of ...Keep reading

Will Denny Hamlin catch Tyler Reddick for the championship lead?

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 16:58
On NASCAR's Inside the Race podcast with Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty, they broke down the recent race at Michigan International Speedway, which featured a record-number of cautions.
One of those cautions involved Tyler Reddick, whose incredible top 15 streak came to an abrupt end in a restart pileup. It was the 23XI Racing driver's first DNF of the 2026 season.
Reddick held a 129-point ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff speaking to Mercedes lawyers over Monaco F1 penalty precedent

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 16:41
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty.
Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement system.
On Sunday night, Gasly's Alpine team launched a right of review procedure against his ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli details Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen support in F1 rise

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 16:24
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has spoken out about the support he has received from Formula 1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
The 19-year-old driver, in his second year in the championship, currently leads the drivers' championship by 66 points over Hamilton. His dominant start to the season, which has included five consecutive grand prix victories, has placed him firmly in the ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner points to Mercedes dynamic shift after Kimi Antonelli dominance

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 15:16
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the internal momentum and "sympathy" within the Mercedes garage will have naturally shifted towards Kimi Antonelli after the Italian driver's strong start to 2026.
Antonelli has taken the paddock by storm in 2026. The 19-year-old has secured five consecutive grand prix wins, extending his lead in the drivers' championship to 66 points ...Keep reading

The many ways Pocono Raceway is honoring Kyle Busch this weekend

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 14:35
Pocono Raceway doesn't have infield grass where they can stencil a black No. 8, but the track is going out of its way to honor fallen NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.
The 41-year-old died unexpectedly on May 21st after a severe case of pneumonia progressed into sepsis. With 234 NASCAR wins, Busch scored more victories across all three national divisions than any other driver in history -- eight of ...Keep reading

Peugeot supports 2030 Hypercar rules direction but is not committing at this stage

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 14:33
Peugeot is supportive of the direction the World Endurance Championship is taking with the next Hypercar regulations, but the French manufacturer believes it is still too early to confirm its involvement in the category beyond 2029.
Committed to endurance racing through 2029, Peugeot welcomed Friday’s announcement by the ACO and the FIA regarding the evolution of the Hypercar regulations ...Keep reading

McLaren, Red Bull lodge intention to appeal Pierre Gasly's right of review win

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 14:07
McLaren and Red Bull are understood to have notified their intention to appeal against the FIA race stewards reinstating Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium.
On Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end of last Sunday's race for two separate speeding violations. Based on evidence provided by FOM ...Keep reading

Le Mans polesetter Dries Vanthoor on record-breaking lap, penalty drama, and BMW’s odds for victory

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 14:02
Motorsport: Dries, yesterday you officially set the fastest ever Hypercar lap at Le Mans, in 3m22.564s. Can you tell us about that lap, and what it was like from your perspective?
Dries Vanthoor: “It was a great day yesterday, obviously. I think the lap itself was pretty good. I can't do much better than that. I made a small mistake in the last chicane, which cost me a little bit. But other ...Keep reading

Russell fastest from Piastri and Leclerc in Barcelona FP1

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 13:58
Mercedes driver George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to the top spot in Spain.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow FP1 for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 13:58
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.

Gasly regains Monaco GP podium after Right of Review

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 13:58
The outcome of a 'Right of Review' submitted by Alpine over the time penalties given to Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix has been announced.

James Vowles reveals when Williams should unlock FW48's full potential

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 13:53
Williams team principal James Vowles believes the true pace of the FW48 will finally be unlocked around the time of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Grove outfit continues its in-season development and weight-reduction programme.
Following a challenging start to the current campaign, Williams has enjoyed a noticeable upturn in form. After the recent point-scoring grands prix, Vowles has ...Keep reading

F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell tops Barcelona first practice

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 13:43
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell has topped first free practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, heading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Montmelo.
On a hot Friday afternoon, Russell set a best time of 1m16.363s to head Piastri by two tenths. In a heavily upgraded Ferrari SF-26, which includes a new front wing and floor, Leclerc was 0.520s behind in third ...Keep reading

Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-06-12 13:39
Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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