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Gabriel Bortoleto makes bold claim about Audi’s F1 chassis

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 11:44
Gabriel Bortoleto believes Audi would be fighting at the front of the Formula 1 field if it were not for the power unit deficit the German manufacturer is facing in its first season in the championship.
The Brazilian is convinced Audi's chassis is capable of much more than its current results suggest, with the team's lack of straight-line speed proving to be its biggest limitation.That ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen says Red Bull knows what it must do to keep him for F1 2027

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 10:56
Despite having a contract that runs until the end of 2028, Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future has once again become one of the main talking points in the paddock in recent months.
Now that the regulation changes for 2027 and 2028 have been approved, Verstappen appears set to remain in F1 for longer, although the question remains with which team.
During the Spielberg race weekend, reports ...Keep reading

Mercedes boss Wolff dismisses Verstappen links

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-06-28 10:33
Toto Wolff has made it clear that Mercedes “don’t want to change things” when it comes to their driver line-up, brushing off any further links to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Why F1 teams are operating at a level never seen before

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-06-28 10:33
The 2026 development race will continue to be a significant factor in determining the F1 pecking order, with McLaren's Andrea Stella believing F1 is operating at a level that has never been seen before.

Our final Austrian Grand Prix betting predictions made

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-06-28 10:33
George Russell starts on pole at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday, with our betting experts bringing you the latest betting odds and predictions.

How Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari can beat Mercedes in F1 Austrian GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 10:31
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to work collaboratively with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to beat polesitter George Russell in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver took his fourth pole of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, pipping Leclerc with Hamilton lining up in third ahead of Russell’s stablemate Kimi Antonelli. 
Ferrari exceeded expectations in qualifying after ...Keep reading

F1 Austrian GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 10:12
George Russell starts Sunday’s Austrian grand prix from pole after a chaotic qualifying finish at the Red Bull Ring.
The Mercedes driver avoided an investigation after completing his fastest lap under yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash, while Charles Leclerc secured second ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts fourth after losing his chance to improve ...Keep reading

Injured Fermin Aldeguer says he will not race again "until after the summer"

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 09:51
Fermin Aldeguer says the fracture he sustained to his back following a crash in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix practice session will keep him sidelined until after the summer. 
The Gresini rider crashed at Turn 11 during Friday afternoon's practice at Assen, a high-speed accident that saw him slam into the ground before tumbling repeatedly and hitting the gravel heavily.
The result was a ...Keep reading

MotoGP Dutch GP: Full starting grid

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 09:51
Aprilia locked out the top four spots in qualifying for the first time in history, with factory rider Jorge Martin set to lead the Noale factory's charge from pole position in the Dutch Grand Prix.
He will be joined on the front row by the in-form Ai Ogura from Trackhouse and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi.
Raul Fernandez will line up fourth on the grid, but he was the fastest Aprilia ...Keep reading

LIVE: Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy – Round 3 at Karting Genk

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 09:41
The 2026 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy enters the second half of the season this week at Karting Genk: The Home of Champions, where 216 verified drivers are set to race Round 3 of the championship.
Once again, Senior Max confirms itself as the flagship category of the series, attracting 98 drivers, while the overall entry list once again highlights the international strength of the ...Keep reading

Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will be the litmus test

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 09:30
Cadillac might have endured a fraught Austrian Grand Prix Friday as reliability issues dented the American Formula 1 team's progress, but Valtteri Bottas says that its gap to Aston Martin demonstrates that the new update package delivered the expected pace increase.
The GM brand had to contend with different issues either side of the garage; Sergio Perez struggled with restricted running due to ...Keep reading

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier leads Thierry Neuville ahead of final showdown

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 09:23
Sebastien Ogier snatched the Acropolis Rally Greece lead from Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville by 1.3 seconds to set up a thrilling final loop showdown for victory.
Two-time Acropolis Greece winner Neuville started the final day with a 4.1s advantage over the reigning world champion and Toyota rival Ogier, but that advantage didn’t last long as this intense fight continued.
Ogier delivered an ...Keep reading

Fred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 08:45
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ended up second and third in Formula 1 Austrian GP qualifying, beaten only by George Russell, who set the fastest lap of the session at the very end despite passing through a yellow flag zone following Max Verstappen's crash.
Leclerc and Hamilton completed their final laps just before the Dutchman lost control of his Red Bull and hit the ...Keep reading

Spa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 05:21
The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
Numerous safety cars, a bit of rain, and several top cars dropping out of contention: The night at the 2026 24 Hours of Spa is now history. At 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, the big news of the night was the return of the #51 ...Keep reading

Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 02:23
A dramatic and prolonged Saturday at Watkins Glen International culminated in historic lap times and a significantly reshaped racing line through the famous "Bus Stop" chicane ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
During the late stages of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge support race on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course, a piece of curbing detached at the entry to ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen earns dominant NASCAR O'Reilly win at Sonoma

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 01:03
Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, Shane van Gisbergen absolutely dominated from pole position. Driving the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, SVG earned his sixth career NASCAR O'Reilly win and his 13th victory as a NASCAR driver.
JRM teammate Connor Zilisch finished second, fighting back from a mid-race speeding penalty to do so. Brent Crews finished third, while the Viking Motorsports duo of Anthony ...Keep reading

Jack Aitken storms to Watkins Glen IMSA pole for Cadillac

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-28 01:01
Jack Aitken sent a message to the rest of the paddock after storming to pole for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
With less than 10 minutes left in qualifying, Aitken pushed Whelen Cadillac’s #31 Cadillac V-Series.R put down a massive flyer of 1m31.284s lap that was untouchable around the 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course—later confirmed as a new GTP track record.
Acura ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff's Mercedes driver line-up comments divide F1 fans

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-27 23:12
Toto Wolff has attempted to pour cold water on the Formula 1 driver market rumours, firmly stating that Mercedes has no desire to alter its current pairing of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. However, F1 fans have been left divided over the Mercedes chief's comments.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 ahead of qualifying in Austria, Wolff was strong in his support for his current drivers. "We don’t ...Keep reading

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-27 22:56
Thierry Neuville has admitted that he will need to take more risks if he wants to defeat Sébastien Ogier in a Sunday showdown to win Acropolis Rally Greece.
The 2024 world champion emerged from a tense Saturday duel with a slender 4.1s margin over reigning and nine-time world champion Ogier, ahead of Sunday’s final four rough gravel stages.
Saturday afternoon witnessed the battle between ...Keep reading

Jamie Chadwick addresses McLaren podium hopes after difficult F1 Austrian GP qualifying

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-27 22:48
Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Jamie Chadwick has tempered expectations about McLaren's return to the front of the grid.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified sixth and seventh for the Austrian Grand Prix. While the Woking outfit proved it remains in the mix behind Mercedes and Ferrari, the team lacked the ultimate single-lap pace to challenge George Russell ...Keep reading

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