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How 'aggressive and ambitious' strategy earned Aston a point

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-09 11:23
Aston Martin scored for the first time this season in Monaco, with Fernando Alonso grabbing P10 and the last point on offer at the end of a frantic race.

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix betting guide and odds

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-09 11:23
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Barcelona predictions.

Why Monaco was another reality check for troubled McLaren

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-09 11:23
Pole and victory for Lando Norris in the Miami Sprint last month appeared to suggest that McLaren were starting to regain the sort of momentum that it enjoyed in 2024 and 2025.

Carlos Sainz hits out at “stupid risks” from F1 rivals: ‘How can a veteran like Nico do this?’

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-09 11:00
Carlos Sainz said his Formula 1 rivals took “stupid risks” in the Monaco Grand Prix, after collisions with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto caused his retirement.
Sainz’ race unravelled at the second standing start following the late red flag, which he took from 10th place. The Williams driver had maintained that position by the time he tackled the Loews hairpin on the outside of ...Keep reading

MotoGP’s new era: one bike in practice and less track time from 2027

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-09 10:00
MotoGP manufacturers have confirmed their intention to remove one of the two bikes currently available to each rider during practice sessions from 2027 onwards, while also shortening track time across the weekend, Motorsport.com has learned.
Pending the formal drafting and official ratification of the agreements reached at the latest Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) meeting in ...Keep reading

Why were so many caught out for pit-lane speeding at Monaco? F1 Q&A

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-09 09:17
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Monaco Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari win "couldn't be closer"

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-09 09:15
Lewis Hamilton reckons his maiden victory for Ferrari “couldn’t be closer” as the 2026 Formula 1 season has witnessed a rejuvenation from the seven-time world champion.
The 41-year-old endured a torrid debut campaign for the Scuderia in 2025, suffering the first podium-less season of his 18-year career to finish 86 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton was dejected ...Keep reading

Naomi Schiff spots major Charles Leclerc change after Monaco GP frustration

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 22:41
Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Naomi Schiff believes Charles Leclerc has adopted a far more instructive approach with Ferrari in 2026 following his frustrated radio messages at the Monaco Grand Prix. 
Leclerc's hopes of securing a podium in front of his home crowd were crushed after he crashed into the barriers following a race restart in Monte Carlo. The Monegasque driver claimed issues with his ...Keep reading

George Russell must beat Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona to save F1 title hopes, says David Coulthard

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 22:09
Former Formula 1 driver and broadcaster David Coulthard argued George Russell must defeat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix in order to keep his 2026 championship dreams alive. 
Antonelli made history on Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old survived a chaotic race start, a late safety car and the race restart to ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wanted to honor Kyle Busch's full history with Michigan flag

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 20:49
Up front: The flag and hat used to commemorate Kyle Busch by Denny Hamlin on Sunday after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway will not be available for purchase.
As Hamlin said after his post-race press conference, this is a ‘one-time use only’ circumstance.
Hamlin matched Busch, who unexpectedly died last month at the age of 41, for ninth on the ...Keep reading

Road to Victory: Inside the fight to win at the highest level of endurance racing

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 20:04
-In partnership with Rolex-

"It’s such a ballet of finesse...”
That’s how legendary racer and Rolex Testimonee Scott Pruett described The Rolex 24 At Daytona in the Road to Victory, a documentary produced by Motorsport Studios, in partnership with Rolex.
And there is no one better at understanding what it takes to conquer the twice-around-the-clock endurance racing classic ...Keep reading

How Antonelli became Mercedes’ betting market leader

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 19:53
The Italian is now a clear favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship title after securing a memorable win in Monte Carlo.

Listen to F1 Nation's Monaco GP review

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 19:53
Kimi Antonelli delivered a fifth straight Grand Prix win around the streets of Monte-Carlo to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to a mighty 66 points.

Christian Rasmussen pushing to resurrect “tough year” with third-place finish in St. Louis

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 19:01
Christian Rasmussen picked a good time to get his best result of the 2026 season.
Despite being mired back 24th in the IndyCar Series championship standings, the Dane was handed a contract extension by ECR last week. And he justified it by charging from 19th to finish third in a wild race that featured 17 lead changes among six drivers, including Rasmussen, and a track record 268 passes for ...Keep reading

Josef Newgarden continues to ascend in IndyCar’s record books after “crazy” race at WWTR

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 18:10
If Josef Newgarden had a weakness, it didn’t show up as he stormed to victory on Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The Tennessee native, who has been wearing a walking boot on his left foot since his crash in the Indianapolis 500 two weeks ago, was forced to fend off a dominant and quick Marcus Ericsson, who led a race-high 114 of 260 laps. The decisive moment came during their ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin reveals likely Joe Gibbs Racing successor

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 18:03
Whenever Denny Hamlin chooses to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition, he fully expects that Brent Crews will be the driver that replaces him in what is now the No. 11 at Joe Gibbs Racing.
Hamlin is 45 years old and has one more season left on what he expects to be his final contract. However, he also seems like the most competitive version of himself and said as much on Sunday ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a destructive NASCAR Cup race at Michigan

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 17:54
Sunday's wild NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway felt more like a superspeedway event with all of the chaos and carnage. Only 24 drivers reached the checkered flag, and eleven cautions eclipsed a record that had stood for 20 years.
Denny Hamlin won the day, driving away from the field during the final run of the race. The victory was his 63rd in Cup, tying him with Kyle ...Keep reading

Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon good cop-bad cop Carson Hocevar after Michigan

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:59
In the immediate aftermath of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Bubba Wallace approached Carson Hocevar for a private conversation atop the outside pit wall.
It lasted around five minutes, was respectful and cordial, and ended with appreciative shoulder slaps.
“He’s fast,” Wallace told a media scrum after the conversation. “He’s fast, and he ...Keep reading

8 moments you missed at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Relive the action from Monaco at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – McLaren’s milestone, football fever, and more.

IN PHOTOS: 10 of the best images from the Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Check out some of the most striking photos from this season's Monaco Grand Prix, which was won in stunning fashion by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

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