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Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix.
The team’s switch to a works Honda power unit deal from customer Mercedes powertrains backfired, with the Japanese engine generating vibrations that repeatedly damaged batteries and tended to numb drivers’ bodies.
As a consequence, Aston Martin recorded just one official finish over ...Keep reading

There's no doubt that Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen was fairly calm, as only one driver failed to reach the checkered flag and 32 of 38 starters finished on the lead lap. 
There were only two natural cautions -- one for flying debris from the infield, and another for a tire carcass at the side of the track.
But there were several moments that the TV coverage either missed ...Keep reading

Daniel Ricciardo has failed to rule out a return to racing in the future, but insists that if he does return to the cockpit, it would not be to chase a championship victory.
The Australian driver left the world of Formula 1 behind him after his abrupt exit from the championship at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson.
Ricciardo has opened up ...Keep reading

The 2026 regulations brought a huge shift in how drivers utilise the electrical energy of their engines, so we take a look at which drivers have adapted quickly to the changes.

As well as two drivers, every F1 outfit needs a team boss – but who are the 11 figures carrying out this crucial role up and down the grid? Following on from our driver contracts list, we outline each team’s leading figure and the deals they have signed…

For the first time since 2022, there will be no bumping at the Indianapolis 500. The official entry list is out, confirming all 33 driver and team entries.
Alex Palou enters the race as the defending winner of the Indy 500, and there are nine former winners on the entry list. This includes four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, who is seeking an unprecedented fifth victory at the age of ...Keep reading

Most car deliveries don't come with a matching child seat. Then again, most car deliveries don't involve a one-of-one hypercar valued at an eight-figure sum. Fernando Alonso isn't like most people, however, with the Aston Martin driver recently taking delivery of a rare and very expensive Pagani Zonda in Monaco.
He took the keys to a bespoke Pagani Zonda 760 Roadster Diamante Verde, a ...Keep reading

2023 Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Hyak Motorsports, keeping him as the driver of the No. 47 Chevrolet. 
“Ricky has been a huge part of what we’re building at Hyak Motorsports, and we’re proud to continue this partnership for years to come,” said Gordon Smith, owner of Hyak Motorsports. “He brings experience, leadership ...Keep reading

There is no shortage of major OEMs on the 2026-27 Formula E grid, with Porsche, Jaguar and Stellantis among the biggest names committed to the series’ Gen4 era. But one recently-revived marque is also hoping to take the fight to the heavyweights in the category.
Long-time motorsport fans will be familiar with Lola and its exploits in both sportscar racing and junior formulae. Aside from its ...Keep reading

Rob Smedley, speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, has pushed back against the idea that a secondary driver can leave a top Formula 1 team and successfully launch a championship challenge from another.
The former Ferrari and Williams race engineer drew from his experience in top teams:
"If you're a driver in that team and you're struggling against your team-mate - I'm going back ...Keep reading

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that Audi’s reliability issues are becoming “a little bit embarrassing” after a troublesome Miami Grand Prix weekend. 
The German marque’s start to 2026 has included multiple reliability issues. While Gabriel Bortoleto secured two points with a ninth-place finish at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his team-mate Nico ...Keep reading

Most people have only experienced Silverstone, if they're lucky, from the grandstands. But if you want to get a little closer to where the action takes place, late this year the circuit is giving you the opportunity to run it. 
Run Fest Silverstone returns this year, officially confirmed for 22 November at the historic Silverstone Circuit. The course will take runners through Copse Corner ...Keep reading

The troubled launch of the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 has sparked discussions over a potential early Evo package.
The Italian manufacturer currently finds itself in a difficult position, as the all-new GT3 challenger was homologated by the FIA at the end of 2025, effectively freezing its development. So far, the car also appears unable to be brought closer to the front of the field through ...Keep reading

There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the landscape. F1 teams have become companies capable of closing their annual financial ...Keep reading

The Watkins Glen weekend was full of highs and lows for 19-year-old Connor Zilisch. After leading the most laps in Friday's Truck race, he lost out to Kaden Honeycutt in overtime. However, he won Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly race with a dramatic pass on Jesse Love in the final corner of the final lap.
And then there's the Cup race. Zilisch entered the Glen outside the top 30 in points, and still ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's spin at the start of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has been applauded by former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle, who claimed it showed off the four-time champion's "genius" as he recovered from the moment. 
The chaotic start of the race at the Hard Rock Stadium saw Verstappen, who started from P2 alongside polesitter Kimi Antonelli, run side-by-side with ...Keep reading

Following a better weekend for McLaren in Miami, Team Principal Andrea Stella has given his assessment on whether the squad can potentially defend both titles in 2026.

Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours on May 16. In doing so, he joins a long list of Formula 1 drivers who have taken part in the endurance classic.
Verstappen’s entry is not only big news because of his status, but also because he becomes part of a select group. Since 1970 – the first year of the race – more than 30 Formula 1 drivers have competed in this ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has argued that Mercedes won the Miami Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli because they were proactive when McLaren hesitated.
McLaren’s Lando Norris was leading the race at the Hard Rock Stadium with Antonelli in second, but he lost the lead when Mercedes successfully pulled off an undercut. The Brackley outfit initiated the strategy by pitting Antonelli for ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi pointed to a lack of confidence in the front-end of the Aprilia after suffering a straight defeat to Jorge Martin in the French Grand Prix.
Having taken the lead at the start of the race by passing polesitter Francesco Bagnaia, Bezzecchi came under mounting pressure with 10 laps to go, as team-mate Martin charged from seventh on the grid to grab second.
What had initially ...Keep reading