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Guenther Steiner hits out at Miami GP stewards as he calls for time limit on post-race penalties

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 18:07
Guenther Steiner has criticised the Miami Grand Prix stewards, claiming that a time limit should be introduced for post-race penalties.
Several incidents were under investigation by the stewards following the race at the Hard Rock Stadium. These included Max Verstappen for allegedly crossing the white line at the pit exit, Max Verstappen and George Russell for causing a collision, Charles ...Keep reading

Trackhouse boss Davide Brivio quits for factory Honda MotoGP role in 2027

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 17:40
Davide Brivio will leave his position as Trackhouse Aprilia team principal to join Honda's management as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s ongoing restructuring process.
The news of his new consultancy role, first reported on Saturday by Sky Italia and subsequently confirmed by Motorsport, will mark the Italian’s return to a factory squad. 
He enjoyed previous factory spells at ...Keep reading

Doriane Pin says F1 dream is now a goal after Mercedes test

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 17:23
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin hopes that her Formula 1 test with Mercedes will open the door to more opportunities in the championship, as she explained that securing a seat in F1 has now become a goal rather than a dream.
The French driver joined the Mercedes Junior Team in 2024 when she entered the all-female racing series. After winning the championship in 2025 , she was promoted to ...Keep reading

Alex ‘perfect’ Palou claims Indy road course pole for third consecutive year

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 17:19
It was Alex Palou versus Alex Palou in qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
The four-time and reigning IndyCar Series champion, who has won the last three consecutive years at the IMS road course, dished out an electrifying run of 1m09.748s to take pole at the 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course. It also marks his third straight pole in the ...Keep reading

Mum is the word for Ryan Preece about Ty Gibbs penalty until NASCAR appeal

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 17:04
“Honestly, a bit surprised.”
Ryan Preece was very measured on Saturday morning when discussing the penalty levied against him this week by NASCAR for the incident involving him and Ty Gibbs last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Gibbs crashed on Lap 101 and NASCAR deduced intent based on radio communication that indicated Preece could retaliate in some form for a previous incident ...Keep reading

Instinct and faith, the keys to Jorge Martin's race-winning start at Le Mans

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 17:04
Jorge Martin says instinct and faith were among the main elements in his remarkable start to the sprint race at Le Mans on Saturday.
The Spaniard set up victory by means of a good getaway from eighth on the grid, followed by some jaw-dropping execution through the first series of corners.
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Kimi Antonelli sent warning as George Russell tipped for Canadian GP comeback

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 16:31
F1 TV presenter and former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has warned Kimi Antonelli that his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell could end his winning streak at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month. 
Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to 2026 in only his second season in the championship. Heading into the season, his team-mate was an easy ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez injured, will miss at least two races, after French GP highside

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 15:48
MotoGP legend Marc Marquez has withdrawn from the French Grand Prix weekend after his violent highside crash late in Saturday's sprint race. 
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The Ducati factory star has been declared unfit after an X-ray revealed a fracture in his right foot. 
Marquez will fly to ...Keep reading

NASCAR adjusts restart zone visuals after Chastain and Ruggiero penalties

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 15:36
During Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International, two late-race leaders were penalized for going early and mashing the gas before reaching the restart zone.
The first was Ross Chastain, who led 19 laps before penalized with just ten laps to go. Two restarts later with five laps to go, it was Gio Ruggiero, who was even closer to the line and was getting pushed ...Keep reading

Lando Norris on fixing F1: "Get rid of the battery"

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 15:16
McLaren's Lando Norris thinks Formula 1's Miami energy management tweaks were a "small step in the right direction" but doesn't believe the new regulations can end up in a place where the drivers fully enjoy them.
With input from the drivers, F1 agreed to a number of energy deployment tweaks to allow drivers to push harder in qualifying, reducing the need to lift and coast on a qualifying lap ...Keep reading

MotoGP French GP: Jorge Martin wins sprint after rocket start, Marc Marquez crashes

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 14:43
Factory Aprilia rider Jorge Martin vaulted from eighth place on the grid to claim the lead at the first corner and win his second sprint race of 2026 at Le Mans on Saturday. 
While the Spaniard celebrated the fruits of an incredible getaway and first corner, leading home Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) and Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi, his countryman Marc Marquez crashed spectacularly late in ...Keep reading

Ram celebrates triple top ten and strongest showing yet in NASCAR return

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 14:05
Watkins Glen was a big day for Kaulig Racing's new NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team, functioning as the anchor organization for Ram in its long-awaited return go the sport.
Before Friday, Kaulig's fleet of five Ram 1500s had just five top tens total this year, with a best finish of seventh. 
Well, at Watkins Glen International on Friday, Kaulig put three trucks inside the top ten in a ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen arrives at Watkins Glen without his superpower

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 14:00
Shane Van Gisbergen finished second to Tyler Reddick in the first road course race of the NASCAR Cup Series season at Circuit of the Americas but also had to work way harder for it than any of his five wins in 2025.
To wit, the three-time Supercars champion turned Cup Series contender isn’t sure he is automatically this favorite for this weekend at Watkins Glen either. His road course prowess ...Keep reading

MotoGP proposes banning ride-height devices for Silverstone, Phillip Island race starts

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 13:02
Race direction has proposed to MotoGP teams banning the use of ride-height devices at the start at Le Mans, Silverstone and Phillip Island following concerns raised by riders, Motorsport has learned, though it won't happen at the French Grand Prix.
The initiative emerged after discussions between riders and race direction officials in Friday’s Safety Commission meeting in Le Mans. During that ...Keep reading

WRC Portugal: Oliver Solberg stunningly jumps to first in the rain

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 12:23
Oliver Solberg snatched the lead at Rally Portugal after delivering a stunning time in wet conditions on the final stage of the morning loop, to climb from fourth to first. 
Solberg faced an 18.6s margin to rally leader Sebastien Ogier heading into stage 14, which was hit by rain. The Toyota driver produced an incredible effort in the treacherous conditions that appeared to worsen as the stage ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner: Aston Martin has "no excuse" for poor 2026 F1 season start

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 11:58
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has said there is no excuse for Aston Martin's poor start to the 2026 season.
The Silverstone outfit entered the 2026 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, and with the first car designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey, who joined the team in 2025 as managing technical partner. But the high expectations from inside and ...Keep reading

TREMAYNE: Miami proved Colapinto has rediscovered his mojo

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-05-09 11:51
After a dip in 2025, Franco Colapinto has found his groove again – and the F1 buzz is well and truly back among Argentinian F1 fans, writes F1 Hall of Fame journalist Davis Tremayne.

The statistic that suggests Antonelli is set to become a champion

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-05-09 11:51
Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of Formula 1 drivers who have won three or more races on the bounce with his victory at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix – adding to previous triumphs in China and Japan.

The real reason F1 star Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 11:34
Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing because it offers him a chance to make a difference in a level-playing field, according to the category’s architect Stephane Ratel.
While Formula 1 drivers have largely stopped competing regularly outside grand prix weekends in recent decades, aside from an occasional appearance in the Race of Champions, Verstappen has bucked the trend by exploring a wide ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri shares how relationship with Mark Webber has evolved since F1 debut

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-05-09 10:54
Oscar Piastri has opened up about his relationship with his manager Mark Webber after the former Formula 1 driver stepped away from a trackside role ahead of the 2026 season. 
Piastri confirmed changes to his personal team ahead of the 2026 F1 season. While Mark Webber is still Piastri's manager, he took a step back from his trackside support role to put his focus on commercial matters.
Now ...Keep reading

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