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Lewis Hamilton's $2.2million watch leads incredible F1 grid collection in Malaysia

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-10-03 09:12
As Formula 1 descends on Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix this Saturday, the grid's watch game was on full display. Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, IWC, Tudor, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, and H. Moser & Cie. all had skin in the game trackside, and with prices ranging from high four figures to $2.2million for Lewis Hamilton's, there's plenty to love.
Lewis Hamilton's watch sits at the very top as ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton reflects on treasured Roscoe and Coco memory

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-10-03 09:04
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says a secluded trip to the mountains with his dogs Roscoe and Coco during the COVID-19 pandemic is the single day of his life he would most like to relive.
In a recent social media video, the 41-year-old Ferrari driver was asked to choose one day from his past to experience again. Bypassing his 106 grand prix victories and seven drivers' ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE: Qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-10-03 08:32
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Antonelli goes fastest during FP3 at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-10-03 08:32
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set the pace for the first time during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend by going quickest in Free Practice 3.

MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez defeats Diogo Moreira in sprint

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-10-03 07:31
Marc Marquez closed the gap to world championship leader Jorge Martin by claiming victory in the sprint race at Motegi on Saturday.
Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini crossed the line second and third but were both demoted a place after the finish for exceeding track limits, giving Moreira his best MotoGP finish.
KTM's Pedro Acosta was taken out of the race by Marc's brother Alex on the ...Keep reading

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Kimi Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to top FP3

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-10-03 06:40
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to recover from a disappointing Friday for the championship-leading Mercedes outfit.
The Silver Arrows brought a heavily upgraded W17 to Sepang, but only managed second and fifth in FP1 and seventh and eighth in FP2 with other teams looking stronger.
But the dominant outfit of 2026 responded perfectly on Saturday ...Keep reading

Honda calls Aleix Espargaro back for Indonesia MotoGP race

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-10-03 06:00
Joan Mir’s injury and Takaaki Nakagami’s fractured collarbone, which required surgery after Friday’s crash at Motegi, have forced Honda to call up Aleix Espargaro, who will return to MotoGP action next weekend in Indonesia, Motorsport.com has learned.
The initial plan was for the Spaniard to continue recovering from the severe injury he suffered to the base of his spine in a testing ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE: Third Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-10-03 05:23
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-10-03 03:50
MotoGP’s championship leader Jorge Martin claimed pole position in a thrilling qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Marc Marquez to the top spot by a tenth of a second.
Martin had been the slower of the two factory Aprilia riders for much of the weekend, but he upped the pace in Q2, lowering the circuit record to 1m42.371s to secure his third pole position of the season and second ...Keep reading

Best Qualifying bets available for the Bahrain GP

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-10-02 23:12
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit.

Lewis Hamilton's custom Monza outfit revealed after iconic Ferrari F40 photoshoot

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 22:45
Details about the outfit Lewis Hamilton wore during his iconic arrival at the Italian Grand Prix in September have been revealed.
The seven-time champion immediately turned heads at the Monza circuit as he rolled up in his restored Ferrari F40 and stepped out in a black suit with a tan overcoat. He later posed in a custom-made Khaite look.
While Khaite does not produce a dedicated menswear ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 22:06
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has drawn widespread praise across social media for his comments about Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin.
Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia, the Spaniard signed a contract extension with the Silverstone outfit that will keep him with the team until at least the end of 2027.
Naturally, the two-time champion's ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch Celebration of Life event details: Free and open to the public

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 22:01
On Friday, October 9, the NASCAR community will gather for a public Celebration of Life, honoring the life and legacy of Kyle Busch. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of 234 races across all three national divisions, died suddenly at the age of 41 on May 21st of this year.
Busch's wife, Samantha, will be onstage to remember her husband, as will his brother Kurt, and several ...Keep reading

Spire to remember first and last Kyle Busch Motorsports wins with special paint schemes

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 21:25
On Friday, Spire Motorsports announced plans to memorialize Kyle Busch with not one, but two special paint schemes for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Busch's 234th and final NASCAR win came while driving a Spire Truck at Dover, just days before his sudden passing at the age of 41. Charlotte Motor Speedway was also the first race weekend after the ...Keep reading

Tom Blomqvist takes Petit Le Mans pole as Jack Aitken nears IMSA GTP crown

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 20:55
Tom Blomqvist led a front row sweep in Acura Meyer Shank Racing’s swansong in the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. 
Driving the #60 Acura ARX-06, Blomqvist delivered an electric flying lap of 1m09.703s to take pole on the 12-turn, 2.54-mile natural terrain road course. Nick Yelloly, in the #93 Acura sister car, took second at a sizable 0.222s behind. 
BMW M Team ...Keep reading

Oliver Solberg: “I’ve 100% got a shot” at WRC title

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 19:48
Oliver Solberg believes he “100%” has a shot at winning the World Rally Championship crown after an impressive drive hauled him into the victory fight at the Rally Italy Sardinia title showdown.
The Toyota driver headed into the title decider 21 points adrift of long-time championship leader Elfyn Evans and admitted that his title chances were a long shot. Solberg said before the event ...Keep reading

George Russell left "lost for words" by Malaysian F1 fans’ special gift

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 19:44
Formula 1 is back at Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years, and the homecoming came with a gift for Mercedes driver George Russell. A video posted to the team's social media channels this week shows Russell holding a scrapbook so thick it looks like it belongs in a library. The group behind it calls itself 'Team GR63, Malaysia', and judging by his reaction, they did a good ...Keep reading

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 18:13
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Sepang with Charles Leclerc fastest after second practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia.
The Ferrari driver edged Isack Hadjar by just 0.099s in FP2, with Lando Norris third for McLaren. Max Verstappen was fourth after setting his quickest time on the medium tyre, while Lewis Hamilton completed the top five.
Mercedes had a more difficult session after ...Keep reading

Turner Motorsport chases unprecedented North American sports car title trifecta

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 17:06
With a two-year winless drought broken at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Turner Motorsport comes into Road Atlanta chasing an unprecedented three-title sweep. Over the next two weeks, team owner Will Turner stands on the brink of what could be his most successful year to date across major North American sports car racing, anchored by star driver Robby Foley and a squad targeting titles across three ...Keep reading

WRC Sardinia: Thierry Neuville snatches lead from Adrien Fourmaux as Hyundai remains on top

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-10-02 16:57
Thierry Neuville snatched the Rally Italy Sardinia lead from Hyundai World Rally Championship team-mate Adrien Fourmaux by 0.4s after a stunning effort on the final stage of a tough Friday leg. 
The Hyundai pair set an impressive pace across the morning which continued into the afternoon trio of rough gravel stages where the risk of suffering a puncture was high. 
Fourmaux, searching for ...Keep reading

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