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ECR and Chevrolet reaffirm 15-Year bond with multi-year extension

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 15:18
ECR and Chevrolet have finalized a multi-year extension of their long-standing partnership, solidifying their technical alliance as the IndyCar Series prepares for a major rules overhaul in 2028.
ECR remains one of only two teams on the grid continuously powered by Chevrolet since the manufacturer returned to the series with its 2.2-liter Twin-Turbo V6 engine in 2012. The partnership extension ...Keep reading

Helmut Marko says F1’s return to turbo V8 engines in 2030 is a "done deal"

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 15:00
The relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, will go down in history for its record-breaking 261,000 fan attendance - and its incredibly embarrassing technical failures. Between a massive rain delay and a highly controversial software glitch stemming from the complex 2026 regulations, the weekend was a chaotic mess for Formula 1 executives.
For retired Red Bull adviser Helmut ...Keep reading

Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 14:41
Parts of Motegi’s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan.
Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of Motegi’s 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR’s forays to Japan.
Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new ...Keep reading

Mercedes defends its decision to reject crucial FIA driver aid

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 14:04
With the extreme heat and humidity of the Southeast Asian double-header taking a brutal physical toll on the 2026 grid, driver cooling systems have become a massive talking point. While the FIA specifically created a financial allowance for teams to develop liquid-cooled driver vests to prevent heat exhaustion, Mercedes shocked the paddock by confirming they opted out of the program ...Keep reading

How Singapore changed F1 as the sport's first night race

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-10-07 13:35
The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix became the first-ever night race in Formula 1, and since then has continued to set the benchmark for fun, entertainment and excitement both on and off the track.

What is the weather forecast for the Singapore Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-10-07 13:35
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, which will be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What tyres will the teams have for the Singapore Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-10-07 13:35
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.

How to stream the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-10-07 13:35
Here is all the information you need to follow the Singapore Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

The points Russell has lost to reliability issues in 2026

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-10-07 13:35
How many points should George Russell have by now? The F1.com team take a look at where the Mercedes man might be in the standings after another DNF.

Fernando Alonso set for Dakar Rally comeback with Aston Martin

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 13:06
Great speculation has accompanied Fernando Alonso in recent months as he held back on confirming his future in Formula 1. Now it appears that not only has he been able to agree favourable terms with Aston Martin to stay on in F1 for 2027, but also persuaded the car manufacturer to back him in another assault on the Dakar Rally, Motorsport.com understands.
The deal is believed to have been ...Keep reading

Helmut Marko backs Ralf Schumacher’s 'absolute lie' comment on Christian Horner

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 12:31
Christian Horner's upcoming autobiography, Drive, is already causing massive shockwaves ahead of its 22 October release. The former Red Bull Racing team principal, who departed the Milton Keynes squad in 2025, used his book to drop several bombshells about his time at the top of Formula 1.
One of Christian Horner's most controversial claims centres around the signing of four-time World Champion ...Keep reading

MotoGP confirms 2027 weekend format changes, including new sprint qualifying

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 12:07
MotoGP officially confirmed on Wednesday the introduction of a new weekend format, first revealed by Motorsport.com during the Austrian Grand Prix, which will come into effect next year and feature a dedicated qualifying session for the sprint race.
The change was approved by the teams in a vote held, appropriately enough, at the Red Bull Ring. It was at this very venue that plans for MotoGP to ...Keep reading

Sebastien Ogier’s 2027 WRC future is undecided, but he won’t be at Monte Carlo

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 11:11
Sebastien Ogier is yet to determine plans for 2027 but has categorically confirmed he will be absent from the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo next year.
The nine-time world champion set a new record for WRC starts (214) at last weekend’s Sardinia season finale, but has hinted at likely being less active next year.
When asked about his future plans Ogier was only in a ...Keep reading

Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-10-07 11:01
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-10-07 11:01
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-10-07 11:01
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

'Losing 10 or 12 points would not be bad' for Ducati at Indonesian GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 10:48
Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi says losing up to 12 points would be an acceptable outcome at the Indonesian Grand Prix this weekend. 
He was referring primarily to lead factory rider Marc Marquez, who is in the thick of the world championship fight but does not have a good record at Mandalika.
The current GP26 may not take to the Mandalika circuit either, a point on which ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff confirms George Russell engine penalty for Singapore GP: "Particularly frustrating"

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 10:45
Toto Wolff has confirmed George Russell will indeed be taking an engine penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. This means the Briton will be starting Sunday's race from the very back of the grid after he was forced to retire on lap 50 of last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. 
With his fourth power unit of the season giving up at the end of the race in Malaysia, Russell now faces a ...Keep reading

Russell set for grid penalty at Singapore Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-10-07 10:31
Mercedes driver George Russell is set for a significant grid penalty at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Mercedes F1’s viral silver jacket is finally available to fans

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-10-07 10:21
Fans of the Mercedes F1 team have wanted to get their hands on one thing for a long time. Drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli spent the hottest weekends of the season working around the garages and paddocks in metallic silver jackets that stood out among the standard team kit, and soon, everybody wanted a piece.
This attention wasn't wasted by the adidas and Mercedes marketing departments ...Keep reading

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