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New WRC constructor begins testing 2027 car

Motorsport - 7 hours 21 min ago
Project Rally One has commenced testing its all-new 2027 World Rally Championship challenger ahead of its debut next year.
Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen, former FIA rally director and Citroen WRC boss Yves Matton and Prospeed, Project Rally One announced plans to design, build and homologate a WRC27-specification car for the start of the championship’s next ...Keep reading

Why Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP recovery may be tougher than expected

Motorsport - 7 hours 57 min ago
When Mercedes put sentiment to one side and made the rational decision to let Kimi Antonelli take a fifth Formula 1 power unit in his home race, landing him a back-of-the-grid start for exceeding his allowance for the year, it did so for a good reason.
With the strength of Mercedes' 2026 power unit, and a freshly built example no less, Mercedes is expecting its young challenger to ...Keep reading

Red Bull urged to keep Liam Lawson for Spanish GP as Isack Hadjar recovers from injury

Motorsport - 7 hours 57 min ago
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Red Bull should retain Liam Lawson for next week's inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, warning the team against prematurely rushing Isack Hadjar back into the cockpit.
Lawson was called up at the last minute for the Dutch Grand Prix to replace Hadjar, who sustained a wrist injury during the summer break. As a result, reserve driver Yuki ...Keep reading

Why Charles Leclerc is likely to tow Lewis Hamilton in Italian GP qualifying

Motorsport - 8 hours 45 min ago
Charles Leclerc is expecting to give Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton a tow in Italian Grand Prix qualifying, with Kimi Antonelli ready to help Formula 1 title rival George Russell at Mercedes.
Slipstreaming has always been paramount at Monza’s ‘Temple of Speed’ when it comes to single-lap performance, and this is still the case in 2026 despite F1’s new machinery’s less ...Keep reading

Antonelli 'disrupting rules of fandom' in Ferrari's Italy

Formula 1 at the BBC - 9 hours 25 min ago
BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.

Latest Italian GP odds before Qualifying at Monza

Formula 1 - 16 hours 8 min ago
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at Monza.

WEC Austin FP2: Aston Martin tops both classes with Tincknell and Robichon

Motorsport - 16 hours 43 min ago
Aston Martin topped both classes at the end of Free Practice 2 for the Lone Star Le Mans, as the FIA World Endurance Championship field returned to action in Austin under cloudy skies and temperatures exceeding 30°C, with the track surface climbing above 40°C.
Harry Tincknell set the fastest time in Hypercar at the wheel of the No. 007 Aston Martin Valkyrie he shares with Tom Gamble ...Keep reading

Why Alonso still backs Honda '100%' after tough Monza practice

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
Monza's long straights could expose weaknesses in Aston Martin's package, but Fernando Alonso insists he has "100%" faith that Honda will deliver.

Ferrari pole at Italian GP 'ultimate dream' – Hamilton

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
Lewis Hamilton admits the prospect of pole position for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix in front of Ferrari's home fans is "the ultimate dream", as he and team mate Charles Leclerc enjoyed a strong Friday.

Lawson and Red Bull assess 'productive' Friday in Italy

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
Liam Lawson believes Red Bull had a "productive day" during Friday practice ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, despite neither himself or team mate Max Verstappen challenging the leading contenders.

Is Russell the driver to beat after Friday practice at Monza?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
George Russell kicked off his Italian Grand Prix weekend on the front foot as the Mercedes driver set the pace in second practice, but Ferrari were lurking and could well spring a surprise this weekend...

What the teams said – Friday in Italy

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Temple of Speed for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

Racing Bulls set out goal after solid first day in Monza

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
It was a good start to the Italian Grand Prix weekend for Racing Bulls, with Arvid Lindblad running in the top 10 during both of Friday's practice sessions while Yuki Tsunoda looked to have made a step.

Bearman praises 'night and day' Haas upgrades

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:45
Ollie Bearman believes the upgrades Haas has brought to the Italian Grand Prix are proving to be a "night and day difference" compared with the team's performances earlier in the season.

"He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-09-04 21:12
Tensions within Arrow McLaren have boiled over ahead of the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, as Pato O’Ward issued a blistering response to departing teammate Christian Lundgaard over allegations surrounding the team's oval setup development.
The friction spiked after Lundgaard – driver of the #7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, who will not continue with the team in 2027 despite two wins this ...Keep reading

Ferrari leads WEC Austin FP1 with Antonio Giovinazzi ahead of Antonio Fuoco

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-09-04 19:49
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship resumed at Austin on Friday with opening practice for the Lone Star Le Mans, as Antonio Giovinazzi set the fastest overall time in the Hypercar class.
Temperatures were already around 30°C during FP1, with similarly hot conditions expected through the weekend. Drivers suggested on Thursday that the heat could make double-stinting difficult, while ...Keep reading

"We clearly have an issue" – Red Bull responds to Max Verstappen's radio complaints

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-09-04 19:00
Friday ahead of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix was far from trouble-free for Red Bull. There had been hope beforehand that Monza’s layout would suit the team better than Zandvoort, but after Friday practice both Red Bulls were behind a Racing Bulls (Arvid Lindblad) and a Haas (Oliver Bearman).
Max Verstappen gave up his seat to Ayumu Iwasa during first practice, but once he got behind the ...Keep reading

F1 Italian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-09-04 18:50
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Monza with George Russell fastest after second practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.120s in FP2, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third as Mercedes and Ferrari traded blows at the front. Lando Norris, winner of the last two grands prix, was fourth for McLaren ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Oscar ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson dismisses rumors of confrontation with John Hunter Nemechek

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-09-04 18:47
This past week, Legacy Motor Club announced that John Hunter Nemechek will not return as the driver of the No. 42 Toyota in 2027, despite earlier plans to keep him as the driver through next season.
While Josh Berry is the leading candidate to replace him, the team also announced the addition of a third full-time entry for 2027 with Riley Herbst as the driver of the No. 84.
As for Nemechek ...Keep reading

Mercedes vs Ferrari: Italian GP long runs leave no clear favourite

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-09-04 18:47
After Charles Leclerc topped the opening practice session for Ferrari, Mercedes struck back in the more representative second practice session, with George Russell setting the fastest time.
That made the long runs at the end of FP2 particularly intriguing. They are considered an important indicator of potential race pace for Sunday. Yet the picture could hardly be any less clear.
Read ...Keep reading

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