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Jorge Lorenzo believes Marc Marquez is no longer as “explosive” as he was early in his MotoGP career, but has matured to become the most intelligent rider on the grid.
Nine-time world champion Marquez faced another stern test of his resilience at the beginning of the 2026 season, as his latest shoulder injury left him struggling for consistency and facing a large deficit to Aprilia duo ...Keep reading

1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has admitted he realised "a little bit too late" in his career how crucial it is for a driver to actively galvanise the workforce around them.
Pointing to the likes of Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel as the benchmark, Hill discussed the psychological and leadership demands placed on modern F1 drivers. 
During a live recording of the Up To Speed ...Keep reading

Williams team principal James Vowles believes the production delays suffered by the Grove outfit over the winter and early stages of the 2026 Formula 1 season could ultimately prove to be "one of the best things" to happen to the team.
Speaking to a live audience at the Goodwood Festival of Speed during an episode of the Up To Speed podcast, Vowles opened up about the harsh realities of ...Keep reading

Sergio Perez has opened up about the mental toll of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull, revealing he sought the help of a psychologist after the team repeatedly suggested his on-track struggles were the result of psychological issues. 
The Mexican driver, who returned to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac in 2026 following a year out from the championship, shed fresh light on his turbulent ...Keep reading

NASCAR announced a new rules package for the summer Daytona race that’s aimed at improving passing and making cars less reliant on fuel saving as a strategy, but many fans are up in arms that it comes with a horsepower reduction. Current superspeedway spec engines produce 510 horsepower through a 0.89 inch tapered and that will now be reduced to 465 horsepower with the use of 0.84 inch tapered ...Keep reading

On Wednesday, NASCAR announced a new rules package for the upcoming regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, which is scheduled for August 29. This race is extra critical as it serves as the event that sets the 16-driver grid for the 2026 Chase for the championship, and several drivers are expected to be vying for that 16th and final spot next month.
NASCAR will now utilize a ...Keep reading

The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway faces an unusual variable this Sunday as its start time remains tethered to the outcome of the FIFA World Cup Final on FOX.
The soccer final is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET, with the IndyCar broadcast tentatively slated to follow immediately at 5:35 p.m. ET. However, in the event of extra time or a penalty shootout, the ...Keep reading

 Ducati has revealed that Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful surgery on his right forearm on Wednesday, with the Italian aiming to return for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
The two-time MotoGP champion attended an event in Rome on Tuesday, where he was named a sporting ambassador by Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs alongside several other leading Italian motorcycle ...Keep reading

In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

Formula 1 closes out the first half of the 2026 season with back-to-back weekends at Spa-Francorchamps and the Hungaroring. With overtaking opportunities on the menu in Belgium and Qualifying at a premium in Hungary, who should you be targeting across this unique double header?

At the end of Stage 2, Bubba Wallace was battling for a position inside the top five and a handful of stage points. However, while entering Turn 3, he lost momentum and slid up the track. He then pulled down the track in front of fellow Toyota driver Ty Gibbs. Contact was made and Wallace went spinning, denying him any Stage 2 points.
After the race, Wallace had a tense conversation with Gibbs ...Keep reading

After Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash during the third free practice session at Zandvoort and watched his Williams go up in flames, Formula 1 team principal James Vowles decided it was time to make a change.
On 27 August, Sargeant was officially dropped and replaced by Colapinto for the remainder of the 2024 season. At the time, the Argentine was still racing for Dutch outfit MP ...Keep reading

Mercedes driver George Russell has drawn a unique parallel between preparing for a Formula 1 grand prix and studying for a school exam.
The Briton was speaking on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show following his home grand prix at Silverstone, where he managed to secure a second-place finish.
Following the chaotic race that saw him suffer a slow puncture before recovering to a podium ...Keep reading

Damson Idris delved into the future of his F1 The Movie character, Joshua Pearce, on the latest episode of Beyond The Grid.

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

Here is all the information you need to follow the Belgian Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

Ahead of the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, F1.com has rounded up the history behind each corner at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

Thierry Neuville says Rally Estonia’s new condensed 50-hour event schedule is a “good idea" and is hopeful the World Rally Championship can adopt a mixture of similar formats in the future.
Rally Estonia organisers will roll out an all-new format this week that aims to offer up a more compact event that should reduce operational costs for both the event and the teams.
The rally has not ...Keep reading

Francesco Bagnaia has dismissed suggestions that nobody wants to win the 2026 MotoGP title, arguing the championship has turned out so unpredictable due to increased competition rather than inconsistency from leading contenders. 
This year’s title fight is shaping up to be one of the closest in recent history, with eight riders separated by 65 points at the halfway stage of the season. Six ...Keep reading