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MotoGP eliminates wildcard riders from 2027 season

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 17:17
A raft of changes to the MotoGP regulations have been announced following a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission this week, including an end to wildcard riders in the series.
After a series of meetings by the commission through March and April, updates to the MotoGP regulations were approved. Some of the changes will take effect immediately, while others will roll out in 2027 alongside the new ...Keep reading

Honda brings "countermeasures" to Miami after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 16:53
Honda is confident it has improved the situation that has so far plagued Aston Martin’s start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.
The Silverstone outfit is bottom of the championship after its first three races with Honda as its power unit supplier, with the partnership plagued by vast problems that stem from excessive vibrations in the engine.
This ...Keep reading

What Apple TV’s Miami Grand Prix coverage means for the future of F1 in the U.S.

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 16:00
 
The Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix lands at a defining moment in the 2026 season, with more ways than ever to follow how Formula 1 unfolds during the first round in the United States.
After a disrupted opening stretch, teams arrive in Miami with upgrades, revised setups and unanswered questions. With a sprint format, a complex track layout and only one practice session, Miami ...Keep reading

Porsche Penske Motorsport running throwback Apple Computer livery at Laguna Seca

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 16:00
The upcoming IMSA round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will be headlined by several throwback liveries throughout the grid, and Porsche Penske Motorsport is no exception.
Both of the program’s factory Porsche 963 machines will be running a throwback Apple Computer livery as part of celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years of Apple. Both cars will run a livery that pays ...Keep reading

Dystany Spurlock to make NASCAR Truck debut at Watkins Glen

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 15:48
In addition to the ARCA Menards Series race on the same day, Dystany Spurlock is set to make her NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Watkins Glen International on May 8. She will drive the  No. 69 Foxxtecca Toyota for MBM Motorsports/Garage 66.
“I’m excited for Watkins Glen,” Spurlock said in a release from the team. “It’s been a while since I’ve raced on a road course, so ...Keep reading

Mick Schumacher shares injury update after breaking wrist in IndyCar St Pete crash

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 15:01
The first lap pile-up at the IndyCar season opener in St Petersburg has had more serious consequences for Mick Schumacher than first expected.
Ever since he was caught up in the collision triggered by Sting Ray Robb, he has been battling pain in his left wrist. Due to the relentless IndyCar schedule, he plans to delay any surgery that may be required until the end of the season.
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Everything you need to know about the Miami International Autodrome

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 14:05
Get up to speed with all the key Miami International Autodrome statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Miami GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 14:05
As F1 heads to the US for the Miami Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Alex Albon reveals Williams weakness exposed by delayed 2026 F1 start

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 14:05
Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon explained that the team's delayed start to the 2026 season exposed weaknesses in the business.
Delays with the FW48 forced the Grove outfit to miss private testing in Barcelona at the end of January, meaning it arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain already a step behind its competitors.
After battling an overweight car in the opening three rounds of ...Keep reading

Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 13:58
Retaining Fabio di Giannantonio to partner new recruit Fermin Aldeguer at VR46 next season is Plan A for the satellite Ducati squad, says team director Alessio 'Uccio' Salucci. 
While Aldeguer's signing for 2027 is an open secret and remains only to be officially confirmed, di Giannantonio has admitted there is plenty of interest in his services following a strong start to the current ...Keep reading

Laurent Mekies admits 2025 comeback hurt Red Bull's 2026 F1 start

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 13:13
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted that the Milton Keynes outfit's late-2025 performance boost cost it at the start of the 2026 season, but explained that it would do the same again.
After a difficult start to 2025, which saw McLaren push ahead in both the constructors' standings and the drivers' standings with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Red Bull and four-time champion Max ...Keep reading

Too much power: F1 cuts overtake boost in wet weather from Miami GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 13:03
Formula 1 arrives in Miami with revised regulations aimed at addressing issues that emerged in the opening rounds of the season. The FIA has repeatedly stressed that the changes are an evolution of the 2026 rules, not a revolution, and target what it sees as the main priorities: qualifying, the closing speed between two cars in wheel-to-wheel battles, race starts, and, as a fourth point ...Keep reading

How MotoGP’s energy drink landscape could shift 

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 12:36
This season marks the end of a regulatory cycle for MotoGP, paving the way for a new era with the introduction of 850cc bikes from next year. The championship continues to evolve in a bid to attract new audiences, which is an objective that has become a priority for Liberty Media since the US-based entertainment giant paid more than $4 billion to acquire the series.
At the same time, all ...Keep reading

Cadillac’s stars and stripes Miami GP livery leaves F1 fans calling for more

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 12:12
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has unveiled its special livery for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, but it has left fans calling for more. 
As the American outfit prepares for its first home grand prix at the Hard Rock Stadium circuit, it revealed a new stars and stripes livery. The design is an evolution of its full-season black-and-white theme, with the stars and stripes of the United States flag ...Keep reading

Lucas di Grassi to retire from professional racing

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 12:00
Lucas di Grassi will retire from racing at the end of the 2025-26 Formula E campaign.
The 41-year-old made his professional debut with Formula Renault Brazil in 2002, before embarking on a 24-year career that saw him contest various championships.
Di Grassi is best known for his time in Formula E though, becoming the first driver to commit to the all-electric series when it made its debut in ...Keep reading

Five things to look out for at the F1 Miami GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 11:29
The Miami Grand Prix marks the return of Formula 1 this weekend as the American event will host round four of the 2026 campaign.
This comes five weeks after round three in Japan as a result of the Middle Eastern conflict, which forced the cancellations of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain grands prix - initially scheduled for April.
F1 will also return with a sprint weekend, while various ...Keep reading

Where Hamilton has the best chance of winning in 2026

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 11:04
F1.com looks at the data to figure out which tracks could be the most likely candidates for a Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari victory in 2026.

A guide to in-race betting opportunities in Miami

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 11:04
When the lights go out in Florida, bettors will be watching closely to make predictions in real-time.

Racing Bulls reveal vibrant yellow livery for Miami GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 11:04
Racing Bulls have unveiled a special livery for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix weekend.

Why a US law could stop the 2026 Miami F1 Grand Prix if weather forecasts are correct

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 10:47
Rain is threatening the 2026 Miami F1 Grand Prix, and according to forecasting site AccuWeather, which many teams rely on, there is currently an 88% chance of rain on Sunday and a 53% chance of thunderstorms.
It is precisely that last figure that has teams and drivers on alert. Unlike in other countries, US law requires major outdoor public events – such as Formula 1 grands prix – to be ...Keep reading

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