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How Max Verstappen beat Red Bull's own simulation tools with P2 in Brazil

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 11:33
For the third year in a row, Verstappen produced an impressive comeback drive in the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. While the Dutchman won from 17th on the grid in 2024 and climbed from the pitlane to third place last year, this time he charged from 21st to second.
According to Verstappen, his start on the uphill grid did not go to plan, although he took the blame himself after holding the ...Keep reading

Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 11:13
Toto Wolff didn't need to brag when, on Sunday evening in Sao Paulo, he was asked about his records, which now put him alongside two of F1's greats. The question of how it feels to match Frank Williams' tally of constructors' championships and Ron Dennis' overall number of titles was enough in itself to illustrate the magnitude of Wolff's achievements.He now has nine constructors' titles, level ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s contentious Qatar Grand Prix

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 10:50
The Qatar Grand Prix featured plenty of drama throughout the weekend, but fortunately all the action was confined to the track.
The Lusail round nevertheless had an unusual atmosphere following Yamaha's decision to withdraw from the event over safety concerns. Subsequent withdrawals by Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini further depleted the field, leaving just 16 riders on the grid.Those who ...Keep reading

Who slept worst last night: Fernando Alonso

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 09:33
When Fernando Alonso became Formula 1 world champion in 2005, he was just 24 years old, replacing Emerson Fittipaldi as the youngest champion in the sport's history. At last, Michael Schumacher had a challenger. And although the reigning king of F1 once mistakenly called the young Spanish bull "Ferdinando" because he couldn't quite remember his name, it was Alonso who ultimately brought ...Keep reading

The 110 seconds that almost won Verstappen the Sao Paulo GP

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 09:32
Michael Lamonato looks at how Max Verstappen's wet-weather skill carried him from 21st on the grid into contention at Interlagos – and what stopped him turning a rapid opening into victory.

Carlos Ezpeleta: Qatar GP “noise” left MotoGP unnecessarily exposed

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 09:02
MotoGP has received a wave of criticism for its determination to keep the Qatar GP on the calendar, moving the entire World Championship paddock to the Middle East, an area immersed in an armed conflict since the beginning of the year, even though the event was ultimately held in complete normality.
Tensions increased as the date of the event at Losail approached, initially scheduled for ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri splits from Mark Webber management

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 08:39
Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have mutually agreed to terminate their management agreement, the pair have announced.
Webber and his wife Ann – who ran Mark’s career herself back in the day – became Piastri’s managers in 2019, the year the youngster narrowly beat Victor Martins to the Formula Renault Eurocup title and a spot on Renault’s F1 academy.
Piastri’s rise was meteoric ...Keep reading

WEC drivers question lack of full-course yellow after heavy Monza crash

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 06:53
Several World Endurance Championship drivers have questioned race control for not neutralising the Monza 6 Hours following a late crash involving a Cadillac hypercar.
With just two minutes left on the clock, Jota driver Alex Lynn slammed into the the barriers at the exit of the second chicane after making contact with the #94 Peugeot 9X8 of Malthe Jakobsen.
Having lost fifth place ...Keep reading

Two mums take on a drugs company to fight for their children

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-11-09 06:00
Two mums tell their story of a scandal that led to 20,000 babies being born disabled.

Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels and the Hendrick 5 are who we say they are

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 04:42
When you combine the essence of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Ray Evernham, Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson, you basically get the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team, which is now doing a little bit of all the greats that came before.
The three-time champions.
Like, what else can you possibly say about Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels, Tyler Monn, Jesse Saunders and everyone who touches this generation's ...Keep reading

Final NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Homestead finale

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:40
The 2026 NASCAR Cup season is officially over. Kyle Larson is a three-time champion, beating championship runner-up Christopher Bell by 49 points, and Denny Hamlin in third by 56 points.
Homestead race winner Ryan Blaney was the biggest mover in the standings, jumping up three positions to fourth to end the year.
Tyler Reddick, the winningest driver this season with six wins, will end 2026 ...Keep reading

All the key moments from the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
Lando Norris claimed victory in a wet thriller at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while Mercedes did enough to secure the 2026 Constructors' Championship last weekend.

How Lawson stated his case with a brilliant Brazilian weekend

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
Lawson, who does not have a confirmed seat with Racing Bulls next season, finished P7 in Sao Paulo after starting on the second row.

Antonelli ‘grateful’ for team glory amid Brazil frustration

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
Kimi Antonelli was keen to prioritise Mercedes’ triumph in the Constructors’ Championship over his Sao Paulo Grand Prix performance.

What the teams said – Race day in Brazil

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
The drivers and teams report back from the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace after the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.

Wolff already thinking about 2027 despite constructors' win

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff says he is already thinking about 2027 despite winning the Constructors' Championship in Brazil.

Leclerc and Hamilton lament ‘horrendous’ Sao Paulo GP

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton only scored six points between them at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, marking a disappointing race for Ferrari.

Leclerc and Antonelli hit with post-race penalties in Brazil

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
Charles Leclerc has lost his finishing position of P7 in Sao Paulo after receiving a penalty from the stewards.

'No idea what happened on that pit exit' spin – Russell

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:22
George Russell admits he has "no idea what happened on that pit exit" after suffering a spin in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but has hailed Mercedes' performance this year after the team secured the Constructors' Championship.

Official race results: NASCAR Cup Homestead season finale

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-11-09 00:09
The 2026 NASCAR Cup season is over. While Kyle Larson claimed his third NASCAR Cup Series championship with Hendrick Motorsports, Ryan Blaney captured the checkered flag for Team Penske.
Blaney made the pass for the win at the exit of Turn 4, coming to the white flag, overtaking Reddick for the victory. Blaney led just seven laps, and he also won the season finale at Phoenix last year with a ...Keep reading

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