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“I couldn’t disappear” – Oliver Bearman rues “crazy” penalty for Pierre Gasly clash
Oliver Bearman says he was “pretty shocked” to land a 10-second penalty for his collision with Pierre Gasly in Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix.
Bearman gained two spots on the opening lap of the Austin race and made a move on 10th-placed Gasly on the next tour, down the inside in Turn 13.
Realising the gap was disappearing, Bearman put two wheels on the yellow inside kerb, but his ...Keep reading
Bearman gained two spots on the opening lap of the Austin race and made a move on 10th-placed Gasly on the next tour, down the inside in Turn 13.
Realising the gap was disappearing, Bearman put two wheels on the yellow inside kerb, but his ...Keep reading
Joan Mir returns without revealing illness that kept him out for 44 days: "It hasn't been an easy period"
Almost seven weeks after retiring following the fifth lap of MotoGP's San Marino GP, Honda factory team rider Joan Mir will return to the handlebars of the RC213V this Friday at the start of the Malaysian GP.
Mir explained on the Saturday at Misano that he had no strength or energy, though he stopped short of going into the reasons that had led him to that situation. The following day, during ...Keep reading
Mir explained on the Saturday at Misano that he had no strength or energy, though he stopped short of going into the reasons that had led him to that situation. The following day, during ...Keep reading
F1-level excess: How Manuel Reuter won the ITC title with Opel 30 years ago
The car was technologically more advanced than a Formula 1 machine - and a glimpse into the future of motor racing. But at the same time, that was exactly why it became the nail in the coffin for the "old" DTM: exactly 30 years ago - on 27 October 1996 - Manuel Reuter secured the ITC (International Touring Car Championship) title in Opel's legendary Cliff Calibra at Interlagos. Two races later ...Keep reading
Toto Wolff dismisses Helmut Marko's Russell theory: "He still has what it takes"
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions from former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko that there's no coming back for George Russell from being beaten to the world title by Kimi Antonelli.
Antonelli is set to be crowned in the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix barring exceptional circumstances delaying his coronation by one week.
As Mercedes hit the front with the all-new 2026 ...Keep reading
Antonelli is set to be crowned in the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix barring exceptional circumstances delaying his coronation by one week.
As Mercedes hit the front with the all-new 2026 ...Keep reading
5 things you never knew about the Automobile Club de l’Ouest
Automobile Club de l’Ouest has shaped motorsport for 120 years, from pioneering the early days of grand prix racing to playing a part in creating the world’s most legendary long-distance endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Founded in 1906, the Club helped establish modern circuit racing and has gone on to build a community that connects endurance racing enthusiasts, competitors and ...Keep reading
Founded in 1906, the Club helped establish modern circuit racing and has gone on to build a community that connects endurance racing enthusiasts, competitors and ...Keep reading
Jorge Martin hopeful of racing in Malaysia after "not complete" fracture diagnosis
Jorge Martin is expecting the arrival of his trusted physiotherapist Aitor Tomas in Malaysia, who has designed the recovery plan that is hoped will enable the Aprilia rider to arrive in the best possible condition for MotoGP's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Dr Angel Charte, MotoGP's medical director, will also do everything possible to ensure Martin can take to the track for FP1 at Sepang on Friday ...Keep reading
Dr Angel Charte, MotoGP's medical director, will also do everything possible to ensure Martin can take to the track for FP1 at Sepang on Friday ...Keep reading
Lawson excited for what’s to come after more points in Austin
It was a strong weekend for Liam Lawson at the United States Grand Prix, the Racing Bulls driver adding to the team's points tally with a P9 finish.
Mexico City Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
'More than a bad start' cost Audi after another P11 finish
Nico Hulkenberg finished 11th in Austin as Audi once again came agonisingly close to scoring points. It is the third time in the last four races that the German has come home in P11 – something that has become a theme of Audi’s season as a whole.
Ducati: “Marc Marquez has asked for guarantees to go to Qatar, while others stay silent”
Davide Tardozzi has defended Marc Marquez amid the uncertainty surrounding MotoGP’s upcoming visit to Qatar, for which riders have asked the championship organisers to provide guarantees over their safety.
MotoGP faces several challenges as the 2026 season approaches its conclusion, but few appear more pressing than the championship’s imminent trip to Qatar. Following this weekend’s ...Keep reading
MotoGP faces several challenges as the 2026 season approaches its conclusion, but few appear more pressing than the championship’s imminent trip to Qatar. Following this weekend’s ...Keep reading
Red Bull reveals when 'silly' problems affecting Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar can be fixed
Although Max Verstappen once again secured a podium finish, something that seemed to be the maximum achievable for much of this Formula 1 season, there was certainly little satisfaction in the Red Bull hospitality on Sunday evening. Several team members acknowledged in the paddock that Kimi Antonelli's race pace was impossible to match, although both Red Bull drivers were frustrated that the team ...Keep reading
How much of Antonelli's success is down to his ability? - F1 Q&A
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the United States Grand Prix.
Second place battle intensifies as Antonelli nears title
Five drivers are still in the hunt to finish second in the standings, but who is most likely to finish runner-up this season?
5 betting lessons after Antonelli wins United States GP
The Mercedes star needs just two more points to clinch the title after his ninth win of the season.
Naomi Schiff warns Red Bull over "knife's edge" F1 car after US GP struggles
Broadcaster Naomi Schiff has warned that Red Bull's narrow set-up window could be compromising Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar's 2026 Formula 1 campaigns.
At the United States Grand Prix, both drivers' races were derailed in the opening stages. Hadjar suffered a launch issue that prompted him to demand a clutch redesign, while Verstappen lacked electrical deployment out of Turn 1, which ...Keep reading
At the United States Grand Prix, both drivers' races were derailed in the opening stages. Hadjar suffered a launch issue that prompted him to demand a clutch redesign, while Verstappen lacked electrical deployment out of Turn 1, which ...Keep reading
Manthey acknowledges IMSA to be "tougher than expected" despite two wins
When Manthey expanded its program to North America, the transition appeared to deliver the typical dominance associated with the team at first glance.
The German squad swept to victory in its second race at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in GTD Pro, followed up with another class win for its GTD entry during its five-race Endurance Cup campaign.
However, competing at the top level of American ...Keep reading
The German squad swept to victory in its second race at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in GTD Pro, followed up with another class win for its GTD entry during its five-race Endurance Cup campaign.
However, competing at the top level of American ...Keep reading
How a philosophy shift brought BMW to new heights in 2026
Heading into the 2026 season, BMW was under immense pressure. After three years of limited success, the update package for the M Hybrid V8 really needed to deliver.
In IMSA, the challenge was compounded by a late-notice team switch from RLL to WRT. Now, after a full season with the updated LMDh car, it is clear that the hard work has paid off.
With the revised Evo package, BMW deliberately ...Keep reading
In IMSA, the challenge was compounded by a late-notice team switch from RLL to WRT. Now, after a full season with the updated LMDh car, it is clear that the hard work has paid off.
With the revised Evo package, BMW deliberately ...Keep reading
Fred Vasseur reveals two costly moments that denied Ferrari US GP double podium
The United States Grand Prix was a wildly successful weekend for Ferrari, if you strictly go off the timing sheets. The newly upgraded car possessed blazing-fast race pace, tyre degradation was fully under control, and Charles Leclerc dragged his machine to a brilliant second-place finish behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
But inside the Scuderia garage, there is a lingering feeling of "what ...Keep reading
But inside the Scuderia garage, there is a lingering feeling of "what ...Keep reading
Red Bull reveals damage behind Max Verstappen's US GP struggles
When your star driver gets out of the car after grabbing a podium and immediately tells the global broadcast that the pitstops, tyres, and engine braking were all complete garbage, it is up to the team principal to jump on the nearest microphone and put out the fire.
Following Verstappen's radio meltdown at the United States Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies ...Keep reading
Following Verstappen's radio meltdown at the United States Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies ...Keep reading
Cleetus McFarland set to compete full-time for 2027 ARCA championship
Sources have confirmed to Motorsport.com's Matt Weaver that Cleetus McFarland (real name: Garrett Mitchell) is set to compete full-time in the ARCA Menard's Series next year. George Siciliano, better known as Squirrel McNut online, will be full-time in 2027 as well.
Motorsport.com understands that an announcement is expected this week, with George in a Rette Jones Racing car and Cleetus driving ...Keep reading
Motorsport.com understands that an announcement is expected this week, with George in a Rette Jones Racing car and Cleetus driving ...Keep reading