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The one thing Formula 1 can learn from American sports

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 14:44
Formula 1 has undergone rapid development in recent years, especially commercially. The global fanbase has grown significantly, with the series reaching new audiences.
The share of younger and female fans has increased – also at the tracks, as reflected in the attendance figures – and the same applies to F1’s appeal in the United States.
Part of this is linked to the sporting side – ...Keep reading

JACQUES: One thing each team needs to work on

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-04-20 14:30
F1 TV Lead Commentator Alex Jacques assesses one thing each team needs to work on for the Miami Grand Prix, and also into the future.

Opinion: Why WEC’s BoP secrecy stance is set to backfire

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 13:35
The World Endurance Championship has reached a turning point regarding its sporting integrity. As announced by the FIA and the ACO during a briefing on Thursday morning, all Balance of Performance documentation will be kept strictly confidential starting in 2026.
While framed as a measure to stabilise the paddock, this decision effectively results in the systematic exclusion of the public from ...Keep reading

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-04-20 13:09
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

How Ayrton Senna's Penske IndyCar test unfolded

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 13:00
Ayrton Senna knew that the 1993 Formula 1 season was likely to end in massive disappointment. 
His McLaren team had lost its Honda engines, and the triple champion knew customer Ford power would be impotent against the Williams-Renault of his arch rival, Alain Prost.
Senna was pondering his options, and wanted to feel what an Indycar was really like – a car without all the electronic ...Keep reading

Gianpiero Lambiase exit sparks Red Bull warning from Karun Chandhok

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 12:51
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Red Bull to make a "big name signing" to avoid more key personnel exits.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero (GP) Lambiase is the latest high-profile figure to announce his exit from the Milton Keynes outfit, with the Briton moving to McLaren as chief racing officer by 2028.
While discussing ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff: F1 2026 rule changes need "scalpel, not a baseball bat" to avoid further issues

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 12:37
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hopes that Formula 1 and the FIA will take a considered approach to the changes due to be made to the 2026 regulations after "constructive" talks, to avoid making "erratic" decisions over the championship's short-term future.
The reaction to 2026's all-new technical regulations has been mixed; while the chassis changes have generally received positive reviews ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner pinpoints why younger F1 drivers are thriving under 2026 regulations

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 11:57
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the younger generation of drivers has adapted more quickly to the new regulations introduced for the 2026 season.
Steiner explained that the younger drivers don't have the years under their belts to develop bad habits, which he argued is also giving current championship leader Kimi Antonelli an advantage over his experienced ...Keep reading

2026 DTM line-up: All 21 drivers for the new season

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 11:25
The new DTM season kicks off this coming weekend in Spielberg with a field of 21 drivers. Compared to last year, there are four notable departures: in addition to Manthey champion Ayhancan Guven, who is moving to Formula E, three-time champion Rene Rast, Emil Frey Ferrari driver Jack Aitken, and Grasser star Jordan Pepper will no longer be competing.
Rast and Aitken are focusing on prototypes ...Keep reading

How long do the drivers’ current contracts last?

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-04-20 11:21
One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where in 2027 and beyond as things stand?

Jari-Matti Latvala guides Toyota to Olympus Rally victory, Lia Block third

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 10:44
Jari-Matti Latvala guided Toyota’s new GR Corolla Rally RC2 to its first American Rally Association National Championship win at the Olympus Rally.
The 18-time World Rally Championship event winner headed a Toyota 1-2 after emerging from a 98-car field at the Washington-based event, which previously hosted the WRC from 1985-1988.
After being beaten on the opening stage by four-time ...Keep reading

Injured Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish GP after undergoing surgery

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 10:36
Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the Tech3 MotoGP rider yet to make a full recovery from a shoulder surgery.
Vinales withdrew from last month’s US Grand Prix to return to Europe and undergo an operation to recover a displaced screw from his left shoulder.
The Spaniard had been hoping to take advantage of an extended break in the MotoGP calendar to ...Keep reading

Ollie Bearman reveals the main 2026 F1 rule change he wants after safety concerns

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 10:00
Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has revealed what his main change to the new regulations would be after the first three rounds of the 2026 season.
During the unexpected April break due to the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grands Prix, the FIA and F1 have been considering potential tweaks to the regulations after concerns were raised by drivers and teams.
The new ...Keep reading

F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander admits nerves have not faded after 500 races

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 10:00
Formula 1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander has admitted that he still feels nervous when he is leading the field, even after 500 races.
Having been in the position since 2000, Maylander has guided the pack through some of the more dramatic moments in the championship.
Yet, despite recently surpassing the milestone of 500 races, the German driver has revealed that having 20, and now 22, of ...Keep reading

Ferrari explains where Toyota gained the upper hand in Imola WEC opener

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 09:47
Ferrari identified traction and tyre management as the key areas where Toyota gained the upper hand in the World Endurance Championship's Imola opener.
Although the Italian manufacturer arrived at its home race without considering itself the favourite, it still emerged as Toyota’s main challenger in the Hypercar class.
The duel between the two manufacturers played out from the very start ...Keep reading

Jacques Villeneuve opens up on Damon Hill reality check at Williams

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 09:21
When Jacques Villeneuve arrived in the Formula 1 paddock ahead of his debut in 1996, he brought with him experience in the IndyCar Series, including the 1995 championship title and a prestigious Indianapolis 500 victory.
But, despite an impressive debut that included pole position for his first grand prix, the Canadian driver has revealed that going up against his Williams team-mate Damon Hill ...Keep reading

Ollie Bearman’s Ferrari F1 hopes boosted by Karun Chandhok's verdict on Haas progress

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 06:00
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Ollie Bearman to keep reminding Ferrari that he is ready for when a seat becomes available at the Maranello outfit. 
Thrown into the deep end at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as he stood in for Carlos Sainz, Bearman impressed by scoring points on his debut. His performance, and further outings with Haas in the same ...Keep reading

Complete IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 04:20
After his third win in the first six races, Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou has moved ahead of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood and now leads the 2026 championship by 17 points.
David Malukas has moved up into third, 63 points out of the lead and leading the charge for Team Penske.
With a runner-up finish, Rosenqvist has jumped from 14th to ninth, gaining five positions in the standings ...Keep reading

"This kid is on fire" - Michael Jordan praises Reddick after NASCAR Kansas win

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 04:05
Daytona, Atlanta, COTA, Darlington, and now Kansas: Tyler Reddick is now 5/9 for NASCAR Cup wins in 2026, and 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan has been one of the first people to congratulate him after every single one. 
The NBA legend has been at the track constantly early in the season, and he has been watching from pit road as Reddick earned each of his five victories thus far.
But ...Keep reading

Scott Dixon calls Long Beach race "blah" despite first podium of IndyCar season

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 03:35
Scott Dixon finally had an uneventful weekend.
The six-time IndyCar Series champion made his first Firestone Fast Six of the 2026 season and converted that into a third-place finish in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. Not only is the result his first podium of the year, but extends the all-time series record he holds with 156 across his IndyCar career.
It ended up being a ...Keep reading

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