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Lewis Hamilton "praying" for Ferrari power unit after Mexico FP2 failure

Motorsport - 13 hours 11 min ago
Lewis Hamilton has been left “praying” for his Ferrari power unit after it caused an early retirement in second practice for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion suddenly lost power down the start-finish straight after 28 minutes, leading to him stopping at the exit of Turn 3 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Hamilton was enjoying a competitive FP2 until then as ...Keep reading

F1 fans rush to defend Isack Hadjar after controversial Mexican GP incident

Motorsport - 13 hours 18 min ago
Formula 1 fans have jumped to the defence of Isack Hadjar after the Red Bull driver was summoned to the stewards for alleged misconduct during the Mexican Grand Prix race weekend. This comes after he was filmed pushing a fan as they tried to get a selfie with the driver.
The video spread quickly on social media on Friday, appearing to show Hadjar pushing away a fan who was launching himself at ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez explains low-risk strategy after extending MotoGP points lead in Malaysia sprint

Motorsport - 13 hours 24 min ago
Marc Marquez says he avoided taking any undue risks amid light rain in the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint, aware that he only needed to finish ahead of title rival Marco Bezzecchi.
The factory Ducati rider battled at the front throughout the half-distance race at Sepang on Saturday, eventually finishing second behind KTM’s Pedro Acosta.
The track got darker as the 10-lap contest progressed ...Keep reading

Jack Miller explains pitlane outburst: "We look like w***ers"

Motorsport - 13 hours 59 min ago
Pramac Yamaha rider Jack Miller says he has apologised to his team after an outraged response to his wet-weather bike not being ready during the sprint race at Sepang. 
Television captured the Australian gesticulating and shouting at his team, including crew chief Giacomo Guidotti, after his early gamble to change bikes under heavy tropical skies went awry.
In what he called a ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar summoned to Mexico GP stewards for "misconduct" in F1 paddock

Motorsport - 14 hours 12 min ago
Isack Hadjar has been summoned to the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix stewards for an alleged incident of “misconduct” in the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez paddock.
The Red Bull driver had been approached by a fan attempting to take a picture, but he was shoved away twice by a furious Hadjar after his disrupted FP1 session.
“Alleged breach of Article 12.2.1.l of the FIA International ...Keep reading

MotoGP Malaysian GP: Pedro Acosta beats Marc Marquez in tense sprint

Motorsport - 16 hours 24 min ago
Pedro Acosta claimed his second career sprint victory with a win for KTM in an edgy Saturday race at Sepang.
World championship leader Marc Marquez extended his advantage over the absent Jorge Martin to 19 points by taking second place.
It was an intriguing contest, with ever-present rain drops threatening to gain in severity at any time. Several riders further down the pack did in fact ...Keep reading

Verstappen and Lawson get grid drops after ‘clumsy’ clash

Formula 1 - 16 hours 47 min ago
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson have been given grid penalties by the stewards following their “unacceptable” and “clumsy” incident during second practice in Mexico.

Ducati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version

Motorsport - 18 hours 32 min ago
MotoGP is moving towards a new set of technical regulations that will reduce the influence of aerodynamics, but that does not mean manufacturers have stopped experimenting with new solutions in this area.
Until a few years ago, motorcycles featured little more than simple wings, but aerodynamic development has been relentless since then. First came the stepped fairings, followed by tail fins ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin concedes 2026 MotoGP title is “already lost” after Malaysian GP withdrawal

Motorsport - 19 hours 20 min ago
Jorge Martin has admitted that his chances of winning the 2026 MotoGP title are over following his withdrawal from the Malaysian Grand Prix, although he remains determined to fight until the end of the season.
The factory Aprilia rider attempted to race at Sepang just a week after breaking his right wrist in the Phillip Island sprint, but was ultimately forced to withdraw from the weekend ...Keep reading

Layne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight

Motorsport - 19 hours 43 min ago
Layne Riggs will go to Homestead just 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt in the battle for the championship, but he could gone to the finale as the points leader if he won the race.
But on the final restart, Rigg's Front Row Motorsports teammate Chandler Smith passed him on the outside and claimed the victory for his No. 38 team, while Riggs placed third.
No team orders at FRM, especially when ...Keep reading

What the teams said – Friday in Mexico City

Formula 1 - 19 hours 56 min ago
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

How 10 F1 rookies got on during FP1 in Mexico City

Formula 1 - 19 hours 56 min ago
Ten rookies took to the track during first practice in Mexico City, but who impressed and who endured a more challenging session?

Are Ferrari the favourites after Friday practice in Mexico City?

Formula 1 - 19 hours 56 min ago
Lawrence Barretto delves into the biggest lessons from Friday's running at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Piastri on why McLaren’s Mexico prospects are ‘very difficult to know’

Formula 1 - 19 hours 56 min ago
Oscar Piastri has given his take on how McLaren fared on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Hamilton reflects on ‘really unfortunate’ Mexico FP2 stoppage

Formula 1 - 19 hours 56 min ago
Lewis Hamilton has explained how an issue hampered his running during second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Verstappen reacts to Lawson FP2 incident in Mexico

Formula 1 - 19 hours 56 min ago
Max Verstappen has claimed the incident with Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix was "not very smart behaviour".

MotoGP Malaysian GP: Alex Marquez claims pole from Marc Marquez; Jorge Martin out

Motorsport - 20 hours 7 min ago
Alex Marquez edged out his elder brother Marc Marquez to claim pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Ducati dominated Saturday morning’s qualifying at Sepang.
While reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had been the fastest rider at Sepang on Friday, Gresini’s Alex Marquez went quicker when it mattered, beating him to the top spot in Q2 by just 0.070s.
Pedro Acosta completed ...Keep reading

Two drivers and 20 points will determine NASCAR Trucks title at Homestead

Motorsport - 20 hours 35 min ago
The difference between Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs is 20 points with just Homestead-Miami Speedway remaining but both feel like next Friday is basically winner-take-all.
It’s a 20-point difference from first to second place on any given weekend so that’s why Riggs was seemingly thrilled with a third-place on Friday at Martinsville Speedway because he effectively closed the gap to ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson handed F1 Mexico GP grid penalties after practice clash

Motorsport - 20 hours 37 min ago
One of the most remarkable moments of Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions took place in the Foro Sol, otherwise known as the stadium section of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Max Verstappen tried to overtake Liam Lawson heading towards Turn 12 during the second session of the day, but the Racing Bulls driver defended, leaving both drivers side by side going into the stadium.
Verstappen ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin withdraws from Malaysian GP, putting MotoGP title hopes at risk

Motorsport - 20 hours 55 min ago
Jorge Martin has pulled out of the Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of qualifying, abandoning his attempt to race on with the wrist injury he had sustained at Phillip Island just a week ago.
The factory Aprilia rider has withdrawn from the remainder of the Sepang weekend after assessing his condition in final practice on Saturday morning, where he finished 21st and last on the timesheets.
His ...Keep reading

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