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Christian Horner announces UK book tour for new memoir following Red Bull F1 exit

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 22:41
Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has announced a UK book tour this autumn to coincide with the release of his new memoir, Drive.
The 52-year-old revealed the tour will provide fans with the rare opportunity to speak with him directly through live Q&A sessions where he can discuss his two-decade tenure at the Milton Keynes outfit. 
"This autumn, I’ll be ...Keep reading

F1 launches new "Five Lights" campaign narrated by Colin Farrell

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 22:15
Formula 1 has launched a new global marketing campaign, Five Lights, ahead of its return from the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix. The campaign will be narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Colin Farrell.
The 90-second film, which debuted on 16 August, includes appearances from all 22 of the current drivers. Set to the track Reign by UNKLE featuring Ian Brown, the video covers the ...Keep reading

Former F1 team boss reveals bizarre way he warned staff about "Drive to Survive" microphones

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 19:00
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the bizarre method he used to warn his colleagues that he was wearing a microphone for Netflix's Drive to Survive cameras.
The popular docuseries gave fans unprecedented access to the F1 paddock, but this meant those within the championship had to get creative to protect their privacy. 
Szafnauer opened up about his time filming ...Keep reading

Trackhouse boss Justin Marks reacts to 'bittersweet' exit of Connor Zilisch

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 18:45
20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview.
His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series.
"It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor ...Keep reading

F1 veteran Yuki Tsunoda in talks for 2027 IndyCar seat with Meyer Shank

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 18:24
Formula 1 veteran Yuki Tsunoda could be preparing for a major career pivot and cross the Atlantic for a 2027 IndyCar Series campaign. 
Motorsport.com understands Tsunoda is vying for the #66 Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) Honda entry, marking a potential second act in North American open-wheel racing. Marcus Armstrong currently occupies the seat, but is moving to the #60 sister car when defending ...Keep reading

5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the Dutch GP

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-08-17 17:50
After three long weekends without a Formula 1 race to look forward to, it’s time to get back to action following the summer shutdown. And there will be plenty of racing to look forward to between now and the end of the season as the second half kicks off with our final visit to Zandvoort.

The Legends League – A second chance to play F1 Fantasy

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-08-17 17:50
Missed the start of the Formula 1 season? Is your F1 Fantasy team having a bad first half? This is your chance to join a fresh league built for the second half of the year.

Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 17:15
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history.
In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season ...Keep reading

Will Power goes from dead last to the podium in manic Markham IndyCar race

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 17:07
Will Power converted starting dead last into a remarkable podium result on the Streets of Markham on Sunday. 
After starting 25th, the 45-year-old Aussie maneuvered around the tricky 2.19-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit in what became arguably the most chaotic race of the 2026 IndyCar season to finish third in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. 
“I don't know how we ended ...Keep reading

Champion rally driver Alex Fiorio dies aged 61

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 17:04
Champion rally driver and 1989 World Rally Championship title runner-up Alex Fiorio has died aged 61 following a battle with cancer.
The Italian, born 10 March 1965, enjoyed a successful career as a rally driver in the 1980s and 1990s, before briefly turning his hand at team management in MotoGP.
It was in rallying where the son of Ferrari Formula 1 sporting director and Lancia WRC boss ...Keep reading

The 25 greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, ranked

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 17:00
Ranking Formula 1 drivers across generations is an exercise almost designed to start an argument. Cars, calendars, safety standards and levels of competition have changed enormously since the world championship began, making direct comparisons between eras inherently imperfect.
To see where a consensus might emerge, 10 motorsport journalists from Motorsport, Autosport and Yahoo Sports each ...Keep reading

Pato O’Ward survives Markham mayhem to charge from 23rd to fifth

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 16:44
Pato O’Ward turned what began as a nightmare weekend into a remarkable result, carving his way from a 23rd-place starting spot to cross the finish line fifth in a chaotic Ontario Honda Dealers Indy.
"Ah, man, it's been a very, very miserable weekend, so it was really nice to end it up with the top five and a solid race finish," O’Ward said.
Piloting the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet ...Keep reading

Ford reveals its new LMDh car on track

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 16:19
Ford’s brand-new LMDh car performed its maiden shakedown at Le Castellet on Monday ahead of its World Endurance Championship debut in 2027.
Circuit Paul Ricard was chosen for the shakedown as it is close to the headquarters of manufacturer ORECA, whose chassis forms the basis of the unnamed Ford prototype.
The 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine derived from the Coyote, built and ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 16:10
With Richmond in the rearview, only two races remain before the Chase reset in the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Logano claimed victory, fending off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps of a 'classic' Richmond race with long green-flag runs and multi-groove racing.
The Saturday night race saw very low attrition and just one DNF, but lots of movement throughout the ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner admits he stayed at Haas F1 team "two years too long"

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 16:07
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted that he stayed at the American outfit "two years too long".
Steiner, who built the team from scratch ahead of its 2016 F1 debut with the backing of team owner Gene Haas, left the role at the end of the 2023 season when his contract was not renewed.
Speaking on the High Performance podcast, Steiner reflected on his tenure and ...Keep reading

Mercedes: "Too early" to favour Kimi Antonelli in F1 2026 title fight

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 15:02
Mercedes reckons it is “far too early” to prioritise Kimi Antonelli or George Russell in the 2026 Formula 1 world title fight amid the threat of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari.
The Silver Arrows have been the dominant outfit at the start of this regulation cycle, winning eight of the opening 11 grands prix to establish a 72-point lead over Ferrari with 12 rounds left.
Six of those victories ...Keep reading

The current state of play in the F1 driver market

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-08-17 14:48
F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto takes us through the current state of play in the F1 driver market.

Isack Hadjar turns viral Dutch GP trophy moment into special Red Bull helmet design

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 13:46
Red Bull has revealed special-edition helmets and race suits for four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and his team-mate Isack Hadjar for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, with Hadjar's helmet design incorporating his broken trophy from last season.
With Zandvoort hosting its final F1 race this weekend before dropping off the calendar, the Milton Keynes outfit opted to mark the occasion with ...Keep reading

Davide Brivio hopes for more street races: "Let’s bring MotoGP to the people"

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 13:43
Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio says he would like to see more street circuits in MotoGP to bring the series closer to fans, but stressed that rider safety remains paramount.
The problems encountered at Goiania, host of this year's Brazilian MotoGP round, have prompted broader questions about the suitability of different venues for motorcycle racing, particularly as MotoGP prepares to ...Keep reading

Allan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-08-17 12:23
Audi racing director Allan McNish has delved into the mindset that makes Gabriel Bortoleto a competent Formula 1 driver.
Back-to-back Formula 3 and Formula 2 champion Bortoleto made his world championship debut with the Hinwil-based outfit (then Sauber) last year.
After being outscored by veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg 51-19 in 2025, Bortoleto is now up 10-2 at the 2026 summer break. He ...Keep reading

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