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F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell beats Lewis Hamilton to pole as Charles Leclerc crashes
George Russell finally struck back in the 2026 Formula 1 world title fight as he ended Kimi Antonelli’s dominant streak to take pole for the Barcelona Grand Prix.
Russell set a 1m14.679s for his third pole of 2026, 0.064s quicker than second-placed Lewis Hamilton with Antonelli in third and three tenths behind his Mercedes team-mate.
The Briton’s pole this weekend is no surprise after ...Keep reading
Russell set a 1m14.679s for his third pole of 2026, 0.064s quicker than second-placed Lewis Hamilton with Antonelli in third and three tenths behind his Mercedes team-mate.
The Briton’s pole this weekend is no surprise after ...Keep reading
Le Mans 24h, H1: Toyota takes lead from 15th on the grid
The #8 Toyota leads the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours one hour into the race, despite starting from a lowly 15th position.
Kevin Magnussen’s polesitting #15 BMW collapsed to eighth in the first hour; the Dane lost out to Will Stevens’ #12 Cadillac before even the first corner of the race before Rene Rast passed them both in the sister #20 BMW, by the first chicane of the Mulsanne ...Keep reading
Kevin Magnussen’s polesitting #15 BMW collapsed to eighth in the first hour; the Dane lost out to Will Stevens’ #12 Cadillac before even the first corner of the race before Rene Rast passed them both in the sister #20 BMW, by the first chicane of the Mulsanne ...Keep reading
Red Bull left "confused" by Pierre Gasly Monaco podium reinstatement
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has spoken out on Pierre Gasly's reinstated Monaco Grand Prix podium, which has taken away Isack Hadjar's third place in Monte Carlo.
Multiple drivers were handed penalties for allegedly speeding in the pitlane in Monaco. While the majority of those drivers served their penalties during the race, Gasly did not, so the time penalty was added after the ...Keep reading
Multiple drivers were handed penalties for allegedly speeding in the pitlane in Monaco. While the majority of those drivers served their penalties during the race, Gasly did not, so the time penalty was added after the ...Keep reading
Jacques Villeneuve says Kimi Antonelli "has the luck of champions" in Michael Schumacher comparison
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Kimi Antonelli is currently enjoying the "luck of champions".
Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the championship after his back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. The 19-year-old driver has continued to pick up wins in every grand prix since, in Miami, Canada and Monaco.
Heading into the season ...Keep reading
Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the championship after his back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. The 19-year-old driver has continued to pick up wins in every grand prix since, in Miami, Canada and Monaco.
Heading into the season ...Keep reading
NASCAR moves up start time for Pocono Cup race due to weather threat
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway was originally scheduled to start just after 3pm EST, with the green flag planned for 3:21pm EST.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the start of Sunday's 400-mile/160-lap event has been moved up a full two hours to 1pm EST. Such a change is partly thanks to this leg of the NASCAR season existing on the streaming platform Prime Video, which ...Keep reading
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the start of Sunday's 400-mile/160-lap event has been moved up a full two hours to 1pm EST. Such a change is partly thanks to this leg of the NASCAR season existing on the streaming platform Prime Video, which ...Keep reading
Kush Maini takes impressive victory in Barcelona Sprint Race
Kush Maini took a commanding win in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race in Barcelona, launching off the front row to pass polesitter Noel Leon and dominating from there.
Betting mistakes to try and avoid in Barcelona
Safer gambling is important, so we look at how you can avoid losing money during Sunday’s race in Spain.
LIVE COVERAGE: Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
Hakkinen reveals what Russell needs to do to beat Antonelli
George Russell currently sits 68 points adrift of Kimi Antonelli heading into the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, following a tough run of races for the Briton. But former two-time champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed what he believes is the secret for Russell to beat his Italian team mate.
Russell goes fastest in Barcelona FP3
George Russell set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Wharton outduels Slater to take F3 Barcelona Sprint Race win
PREMA Racing driver James Wharton was the victor of the Formula 3 Sprint Race in Barcelona.
Jacques Villeneuve explains why George Russell has Mercedes edge over Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes George Russell's "smoother" driving style gives him an upper hand over his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
As the grid prepares for the seventh round of the 2026 season, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes continues to be under scrutiny from fans and the media. While Russell was a clear favourite ...Keep reading
As the grid prepares for the seventh round of the 2026 season, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes continues to be under scrutiny from fans and the media. While Russell was a clear favourite ...Keep reading
Pierre Gasly Monaco podium ruling 'sets hornet's nest of a precedent' - former F1 TV presenter
Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has argued that Pierre Gasly's reinstated Monaco Grand Prix podium "sets a hornet's nest of a precedent".
The FIA reinstated the Alpine driver's third place at the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review.
Gasly crossed the finish line third in Monte Carlo but was demoted to seventh after receiving two five-second penalties for allegedly ...Keep reading
The FIA reinstated the Alpine driver's third place at the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review.
Gasly crossed the finish line third in Monte Carlo but was demoted to seventh after receiving two five-second penalties for allegedly ...Keep reading
James Vowles supports McLaren and Red Bull over Pierre Gasly Monaco GP appeal
Williams team principal James Vowles has thrown his support behind McLaren and Red Bull as they weigh up a formal appeal against the reinstatement of Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Several drivers were penalised during the race in Monte Carlo for speeding in the pitlane. While the majority of those drivers served the penalties during the race, Gasly did not and had them ...Keep reading
Several drivers were penalised during the race in Monte Carlo for speeding in the pitlane. While the majority of those drivers served the penalties during the race, Gasly did not and had them ...Keep reading
F1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
Formula 1 has released behind-the-scenes footage confirming what eagle-eyed fans had suspected on Friday: that Kimi Antonelli had sneaked into the Barcelona grandstands, hiding behind a Spider-Man mask and a Mercedes hoodie.
While the Italian driver sat out of the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to allow reserve driver Frederik Vesti an outing, cameras panned ...Keep reading
While the Italian driver sat out of the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to allow reserve driver Frederik Vesti an outing, cameras panned ...Keep reading
Colton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"
Colton Herta says representing Cadillac on his grand prix weekend debut in Barcelona "meant a lot to me", as he revelled in the speed of a current Formula 1 car.
On Friday, Herta took over Sergio Perez's car for the first of four planned FP1 outings. F1 teams are required to hand four first free practice sessions per year to a rookie, two per car, with Herta slated to conduct all four as he is ...Keep reading
On Friday, Herta took over Sergio Perez's car for the first of four planned FP1 outings. F1 teams are required to hand four first free practice sessions per year to a rookie, two per car, with Herta slated to conduct all four as he is ...Keep reading
F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell beats Oscar Piastri in wide open FP3
George Russell was fastest in final practice for the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after pipping Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc in a frustrating session for Kimi Antonelli.
Russell was two tenths faster than runner-up Piastri, whose McLaren was less than a tenth quicker than the Ferrari of Leclerc leaving what was a wide open session.
That was after a slow start though, as it often is ...Keep reading
Russell was two tenths faster than runner-up Piastri, whose McLaren was less than a tenth quicker than the Ferrari of Leclerc leaving what was a wide open session.
That was after a slow start though, as it often is ...Keep reading
Karun Chandhok backs McLaren to return to Miami form and challenge Mercedes in Barcelona
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes McLaren's recent front wing modifications will allow it to resume its battle with Mercedes for pole position in Barcelona.
While McLaren proved to be Mercedes' closest challenger at the Miami Grand Prix in May, the Woking outfit was unable to threaten the current championship leader at the following two races in Canada and ...Keep reading
While McLaren proved to be Mercedes' closest challenger at the Miami Grand Prix in May, the Woking outfit was unable to threaten the current championship leader at the following two races in Canada and ...Keep reading
Pirelli doesn't intend to make a "Marquez" tyre for MotoGP: "It is not our style"
Only 11 days remain before the full-time riders designated by MotoGP's six manufacturers can finally test Pirelli's new MotoGP tyres for the 2027 season.
For the moment, the number of full-time riders under contract for next year is tremendously limited, and is restricted to Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia), Toprak Razgatlioglu (Yamaha), Diogo Moreira (Honda), and Ducati riders Fermin Aldeguer and ...Keep reading
For the moment, the number of full-time riders under contract for next year is tremendously limited, and is restricted to Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia), Toprak Razgatlioglu (Yamaha), Diogo Moreira (Honda), and Ducati riders Fermin Aldeguer and ...Keep reading
Jack Doohan on his first Le Mans, driving LMP2 cars, and life away from F1
AutoHebdo: Jack, how are you feeling ahead of your first Le Mans?
Jack Doohan: “Feeling good. It's been an exciting process and period so far. The team has done an exceptional job, also both my co-drivers. So it's been a very enjoyable experience, and I'm excited now for it to actually start. There's been a long process since Saturday – or even earlier for some of the guys, but for me from ...Keep reading
Jack Doohan: “Feeling good. It's been an exciting process and period so far. The team has done an exceptional job, also both my co-drivers. So it's been a very enjoyable experience, and I'm excited now for it to actually start. There's been a long process since Saturday – or even earlier for some of the guys, but for me from ...Keep reading