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Jacky Ickx: If 2026 F1 rules grow audiences "that’s fine, it’s all that matters”

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 17:18
It’s undeniable that this era of Formula 1 doesn’t appeal to everyone. While television audience data shows increasing viewership in major European countries, many long-term fans continue to criticise the new rules.
“Formula 1 was better before,” or “F1 used to be much better,” are the kinds of comments heard in some factions. However, it’s worth noting that people tend to view ...Keep reading

Comparing top Formula 1 drivers to NBA stars

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 16:16
Formula 1 doesn’t have direct equivalents to other sports, but the personalities, pressure and pecking order of the pinnacle of auto racing translates surprisingly well to elite basketball players and teams.
Stack today’s grid against the NBA, and the parallels start to line up: dominant champions, rising stars, quiet operators and young prospects already carrying the expectations of ...Keep reading

IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing Director of Officiating

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 16:00
Scot Elkins has been named as the Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of IndyCar Officiating.
IndyCar Officiating, a new independent and not-for-profit organization formed in December 2025, is governed by the three-person board of Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan. Working with the established team in race control and technical inspection ...Keep reading

Formula E launches innovative Gen4 car at Circuit Paul Ricard

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 15:06
Formula E officially launched the highly innovative Gen4 car on Tuesday with a track run at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of its debut in the 2026/27 campaign.
It is the all-electric championship’s fastest machine yet with a top speed of 208mph and a peak output of 804bhp during qualifying or Attack Mode - approximately 70% more than its predecessor.
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Why Ducati stronghold Jerez presents Aprilia’s ultimate MotoGP test

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 14:03
The United States Grand Prix was widely seen as a major test for Aprilia - and with good reason. The Noale manufacturer arrived on the back of four consecutive grand prix wins in MotoGP, but to continue that streak it would have to beat Ducati's Marc Marquez at one of his favourite tracks.
In the end, the result could hardly have been better for Aprilia. Jorge Martin won Saturday’s sprint ...Keep reading

The state of play at Williams

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-21 12:07
The 2026 season has not gone to plan for Williams – yet. But can the squad turn things around and get back into the midfield fight?

Norris wins Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-21 12:07
Lando Norris has added another trophy to his growing cabinet after winning the World Breakthrough of the Year prize at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards – the 2026 edition being held in Madrid on Monday night.

Racing Bulls outline ‘strange’ upgrade plan for next two races

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-21 12:07
Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has explained the team's upgrade plans amid the April break in racing.

MotoGP star Pedro Acosta wants to keep racing beyond 35

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 11:36
Pedro Acosta has expressed a desire to continue racing motorcycles well into his mid-30s, insisting he has no interest in retiring early from MotoGP.
Acosta made his premier class debut in 2024 at just 19 and has quickly established himself as one of the standout riders on the grid.
His early career trajectory has drawn comparisons with Max Verstappen, who also joined Formula 1 as a teen and ...Keep reading

Rain gambles and pit lane chaos: A wild inaugural weekend for the GT Summer Series

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 11:05
Mixing a 19-car grid of GT3s, GT4s, and various spec cup cars is always a recipe for action. Gedlich Racing's brand-new GT Summer Series made its official competitive debut at the Hockenheimring as part of the Preis der Stadt Stuttgart event. But while the organisers predictably spoke of a successful debut, the fans trackside witnessed an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
Even before the ...Keep reading

"The more you run, the more you learn" - how F1's break is impacting Ferrari

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 09:53
Formula 1's teams and fans were forced into a five-week break after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudia Arabian grands prix due to the conflict in the Middle East. But while fans were left twiddling their thumbs and wondering what to fill their weekends with, the teams never stopped. 
As teams rush to bring upgrades to their cars ahead of the next race in Miami, and prepare to adapt to ...Keep reading

Red Bull's difficult start and 1976 cars compared with 2026 - F1 Q&A

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-04-21 08:00
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Ware's competition director shoulders blame for race deciding caution

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 02:38
The outcome of the Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday was decided, in part, due to Cody Ware spinning with just over a lap to go and setting-up overtime in which Tyler Reddick outdueled Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.
Hamlin led the most laps and had just retaken the lead from Reddick and was a quarter of a lap away from taking the white flag. Had the caution come ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan's internal rivalry on display at Kansas

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-21 00:19
Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan are high-profile business partners at 23XI Racing but they also have a deep-seeded competitiveness towards each other on NASCAR Cup Series race days.
For example, Hamlin will continue to race full-time against the cars he owns while at Joe Gibbs Racing through the end of next season, and frequently 'talks shit' to Jordan when they are both at the track.
Those ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wants a Kansas restart do-over

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 23:53
In hindsight, Denny Hamlin wishes he would not have let Kyle Larson force him three-wide middle on the final restart on Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Of course, if he could do it all over again, he also would likely have restarted on the outside as well.
That was the overall sentiment from Hamlin on Monday during the latest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, one in which he feels ...Keep reading

Long Beach win “probably ranks top three” for Alex Palou

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 23:51
Alex Palou can’t stop won’t stop ascending into the record books.
The four-time and reigning IndyCar Series champion took home the grand prize in Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach for the first time, which also stands as his third victory on the season and 22nd of his quickly established legendary career. Additionally, though, he became just the 14th driver in history to have won ...Keep reading

Five open entries set to compete over final four spots on Talladega Cup grid

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 23:29
For the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR will have a full field for Talladega Superspeedway with one car being sent home after qualifying. 
There are a total of 41 entries, with five uncharted cars competing over the final four spots on the grid.
Here's a look at the part-time drivers and teams aiming to take part in this Sunday's race at Talladega:
Jesse Love -- ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a surprising NASCAR Cup race at Kansas

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 21:34
The ninth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season was a surprising one, partly due to how clean it was. There were no incidents until a single-car spin on the penultimate lap completely changed the complexion of the finish.
And the finish itself was incredible, with Reddick once again prevailing after a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin losing out after dominating half the ...Keep reading

Talladega NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Jack Link’s 500

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 21:03
The tenth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season takes place at Talladega Superspeedway -- the biggest oval on the NASCAR schedule. In this guide, you can find all the information you need to be ready for 500 miles of racing at the iconic Alabama track.
The History and Track Dimensions for Talladega Superspeedway

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Cleetus McFarland to make second NASCAR O'Reilly start at Nashville next month

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-04-20 19:05
Cleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell) made his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) debut at Rockingham Speedway, driving the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. He started 35th and finished 32nd, finishing the race despite several slides and one full spin.
Originally, he planned to make his second NOAPS start at Talladega, but NASCAR did not approve him for the larger tracks on the ...Keep reading

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