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"Maybe I forgot how to ride a MotoGP" bike, says Franco Morbidelli

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-23 09:44
Franco Morbidelli's ongoing difficulties in MotoGP continued at last weekend's Czech Grand Prix, after which the VR46 Ducati man wondered out loud if he had forgotten how to ride a MotoGP bike.
"I did the maximum today," he said wearily on Sunday evening. "I had a better start compared to yesterday. I tried to maximise the performance every lap. I made very few mistakes. I tried to make the ...Keep reading

How a gulf nation is working on nurturing homegrown talent

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-23 09:16
Qatar is already a proven force in world rallying. Earlier this year, Nasser Al-Attiyah notched up his sixth victory in the Dakar Rally, cementing his place among the greatest drivers in the discipline. Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari also impressed during his wildcard appearances in the World Rally Championship in the early-to-mid 2010s, while countless other Qatari rally drivers have represented their ...Keep reading

Ducati announces Marc Marquez contract extension through 2028

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-23 08:35
Ducati has officially confirmed Marc Marquez' contract extension for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.
With the Concorde Agreement now finalised after delaying movement in the 2027 rider market, Ducati got the ball rolling on Tuesday to keep the reigning champion in red for the next two campaigns.
The statement confirming Marquez’ continuation as the flagship rider of the Borgo Panigale ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc explains why business ventures are helping his F1 career

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-23 08:05
Charles Leclerc believes that expanding his portfolio of business ventures is helping him become a "more open-minded" Formula 1 driver, but insists his target of becoming world champion remains his absolute priority.
While many drivers wait until retirement to explore entrepreneurial interests, the Ferrari driver has actively begun building businesses and investing in companies outside of ...Keep reading

Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-23 07:59
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.

Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-23 07:59
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.

How to follow Austrian Grand Prix on the BBC

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-23 07:39
All the key BBC coverage details for the Austrian Grand Prix, which takes place from 26-28 June.

How to follow Austrian Grand Prix on the BBC

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-23 07:39
All the key BBC coverage details for the Austrian Grand Prix, which takes place from 26-28 June.

Kevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-23 06:01
Kevin Magnussen got the full NASCAR experience in his Cup Series debut at the San Diego street course, highlighted by a multi-lap showdown with Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson.
And while the on-track slugfest ended with a crash halfway through the race race, that was far from the whole story. NASCAR has compiled over seven minutes worth of onboard video and radio, showcasing every ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton's emotional Ferrari win captured in behind-the-scenes video

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 23:34
Ferrari has offered fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the monumental weekend on which Lewis Hamilton claimed his maiden grand prix victory for the Maranello outfit at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Following a challenging 2025 transition period, the seven-time champion secured his first grand prix victory in red after successfully executing a three-stop strategy to defeat ...Keep reading

Williams F1 facing delayed fix as James Vowles outlines upgrade plan

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 23:24
Following a difficult Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has confirmed that the weaknesses plaguing the Grove outfit's challenger will not be fixed in the immediate future. However, he remains optimistic, insisting that there is still time to salvage their season.
Williams arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain already on the back foot, having ...Keep reading

HRC US boss apologizes to Armstrong for “failure” that ended shot at first IndyCar win

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 21:54
Honda Racing Corporation US (HRC US) President David Salters has issued an apology to Marcus Armstrong and Meyer Shank Racing after a mechanical failure cost the driver a shot at his first career IndyCar victory on Sunday.
Armstrong, 25, held a 2.7s lead over Christian Lundgaard with less than four laps to go when his #66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda began to suddenly slow. It led to Lundgaard ...Keep reading

Pirelli's Brno test ends with Aprilia on top and minor crash for Marc Marquez

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 21:50
The first MotoGP test with 850cc bikes and Pirelli tyres for contracted race riders concluded this Monday at the Brno Autodrom, with Aprilia topping the times and Marc Marquez suffering a small crash.
Next season, Italian manufacturer Pirelli will become the sole tyre supplier for MotoGP, ushering in a new era in the world championship in which, in addition to the new compounds, the premier ...Keep reading

IMSA BoP update for Watkins Glen: Who has an advantage?

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 21:35
Once again, IMSA has found a pragmatic solution to a lingering problem. Following the BoP separation of the private Porsche 963 from JDC-Miller Motorsports from the factory entries, a GTP/Hypercar receives a weight specification outside its original homologation parameters for the first time ever—unless Aston Martin previously ran lower than 1,030 kg in WEC competition, where the BoP remains ...Keep reading

Austrian Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-22 21:18
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Austria predictions.

Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 20:38
What an amazing day of racing at Naval Base Coronado! The iconic backdrop for a brand-new street course race delivered in every form, from both the spectacle and the on-track action.
The place was sold out, and the racing was fierce from green flag to checkered flag. All three events culminated with a dramatic pass for the win, while Sunday featured a first-time Cup winner and future superstar ...Keep reading

Naval Base Corando a historic win for Corey Heim and NASCAR

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 18:55
Sunday at Naval Base Corando was about history.
The inaugural, and maybe only Anduril Race the Base 250 was about the history made by the event, its eventual winner and the history that is still to come.
Corey Heim outdueled 23XI Racing teammate Tyler Reddick to earn his first victory at the NASCAR Cup Series level but only after expected favorites Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch were ...Keep reading

PODCAST: Listen to F1 Nation's Austrian GP preview

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-22 18:09
The F1 Nation crew are on hand to run through the main talking points ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Austrian GP

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-22 18:09
Chris Medland picks out the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Austria for the eighth round of the 2026 season.

How reliability is reshaping F1 title betting markets

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-22 18:09
Kimi Antonelli’s retirement from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was the latest in a string of reliability issues that are impacting the F1 title race.

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