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Why WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to be “almost a second Safari”

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 21:19
WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to become something of a lottery, with forecast heavy rain threatening to create “almost a second Safari Rally” this season.
Paraguay surprised many crews as the gravel rally made its WRC debut last year with its distinctive red-clay gravel surface proving difficult to master. This year the rally is the longest of the WRC season at 358.88km, featuring five ...Keep reading

New package Daytona is a complete unknown for NASCAR Cup teams

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 21:00
When Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens sends out driver Christopher Bell for the start of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday at Daytona, he will have no idea what to expect, nor any idea of where his driver should run approaching Turn 1.
Everything is a virtual unknown.
“This is going to be total chaos and calamity,” Stevens told Motorsport.com after the race at New ...Keep reading

Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 20:00
Alex Albon has opened up about his struggles with burnout during the 2025 Formula 1 season, admitting that the championship's increasing demands and relentless commercial schedule left him feeling severely drained.
Speaking from Monaco just days after a frustrating early retirement at the Dutch Grand Prix, Albon discussed the challenges of balancing off-track commitments.
Appearing on The ...Keep reading

Differential drama surrounding Timo Glock: Were Ben Dorr's ramp angles swapped?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 20:00
Is the conflict between Timo Glock and the McLaren team Dorr escalating? After the former Formula 1 driver chose clear words following the Sunday race at the Nurburgring and spoke of an "A car and a B car" at Dorr Motorsport, the German McLaren squad surprised everyone with an unusual press release.
In it, the team reacts to speculations that had not even been publicly reported on until now ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Daytona: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 19:55
NASCAR heads to Daytona to conclude the regular season for the Cup Series, and finally lock-in the 16-driver Chase for the championship grid.
Ryan Blaney is the defending winner of the summer Daytona race, claiming victory in a four-wide finish last year.
In the battle to make the Chase, Austin Cindric is +44pts above the cut-line, Shane van Gisbergen is +31pts about the cut-line, and Ryan ...Keep reading

Oliver Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after “miracle” Finland finish

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 19:37
Oliver Solberg says he is ready for Rally Paraguay after recovering from a back injury sustained in Rally Finland, admitting it was a “miracle” that he was able to finish the event.
The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...Keep reading

Ukraine file complaint over FIA lifting Russia ban

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-27 18:21
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.

Mercedes 'have got a problem' if McLaren form continues, says Alex Brundle

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 18:00
Alex Brundle has warned that Mercedes could have a major "problem on their hands" if McLaren carries its race-winning Dutch Grand Prix form into Monza and beyond.
Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Zandvoort. Armed with recent car upgrades, the McLaren driver overcame a chaotic race to beat the Mercedes drivers, Kimi Antonelli and George ...Keep reading

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-27 18:00
Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume investigate why the Antonelli has cause for concern.

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-27 18:00
Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume investigate why the Antonelli has cause for concern.

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-27 18:00
Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume investigate why the Antonelli has cause for concern.

Pirelli delivers 2027 MotoGP tyres with F1-style colour markings

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 17:30
Pirelli's 2027 MotoGP tyres will be distinguished by a different-coloured stripe for each compound, similar to its Formula 1 range. 
Pirelli will become MotoGP’s sole tyre supplier next season, replacing Michelin, which has held the contract since 2016 through to the end of this year.
The switch will be one of the most significant changes introduced by the new technical regulations coming ...Keep reading

Trackhouse changes nearly every Shane van Gisbergen pit crew member

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 17:30
Entering the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, Shane van Gisbergen sits on the Chase bubble, 31 points above Ryan Preece.
Trackhouse Racing has made the decision to swap nearly every member of the over-the-wall pit crew for the No. 97 Chevrolet, replacing all but the fueler with members from the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet of A.J. Allmendinger.
Allmendinger's team ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 17:12
Ducati's Marc Marquez has not denied he is the favourite for victory at this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix, believing he has the potential to beat Aprilia.
The Spaniard has typically played down his chances at MotoGP races this year, despite an additional shoulder surgery in the summer immediately boosting his performance.
At Hungary, he claimed he did not stand a chance of finishing on the ...Keep reading

How to watch IndyCar 2026 Milwaukee doubleheader: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 17:00
Rounds No. 16 and 17 of the 2026 IndyCar season will take place this weekend with a pair of 250-mile races at the Milwaukee oval. Christian Rasmussen is the defending winner at Milwaukee, earning his first-career win there one year ago.
Alex Palou is on the cusp of clinching his fifth IndyCar title, even after a difficult race in Washington D.C., as he holds a 91-point lead over Kyle ...Keep reading

Vowles on Sainz's 'unique' trait aiding Williams

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-27 16:56
James Vowles has identified why Carlos Sainz is an important driving force at Williams.

Play the F1 Trivia Tour for a chance to win incredible prizes

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-27 16:56
Put your knowledge to the test in our exclusive three-part trivia series for your chance to win incredible prizes.

Who are the 2026 Team Principals?

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-27 16:56
Here are the 11 team principals leading their respective outfits in the 2026 F1 season.

Lando Norris announces new Prime Video docuseries with "more access than ever before"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 16:53
Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has announced a new three-part documentary series on Prime Video, scheduled for release in 2027.
The project, currently carrying the working title Lando, is being produced by Box to Box Films - the London-based production company behind Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive.
While the series will track Norris's current 2026 campaign as he defends his ...Keep reading

Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-27 16:46
The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a difficult qualifying and not executing the race perfectly.
With Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finishing right behind George Russell, Vasseur believes ...Keep reading

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