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"Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-06-18 08:27
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is not interested in weighing his team's and Lewis Hamilton's title chances, despite the Briton reducing Kimi Antonelli's championship lead with his victory in Barcelona.
Hamilton had already climbed to second in the standings after Monaco and then cut Antonelli's advantage by 25 points in Spain, helped by his own victory and the Italian's retirement.
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Who is 'Italian Bono' Carlo Santi and how is he helping Hamilton?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 20:24
Lewis Hamilton finally stood on the top step of the podium for the first time in Ferrari colours last weekend after taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

‘Operationally we weren’t good enough’ says frustrated Komatsu

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 20:24
Haas started the season strongly, with Ollie Bearman delivering a big haul of points at the opening two races. As such, the American outfit were in the thick of the midfield fight – but since bolting on their first big upgrade package, their form has faded.

The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding toward his IndyCar dream

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 18:28
When James Roe arrived in North America from Ireland at age 18 some eight years ago, he possessed little more than a relentless work ethic. The early days were spent living out of a suitcase that clung to the shop floor of Wisconsin-based outfit ArmsUp Motorsports while running - and winning - in the entry-level junior formula ranks. 
Now, that same kid from Naas, County Kildare is closing ...Keep reading

NASCAR hauler hits flying wheel in wild traffic incident caught on camera

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 18:12
NASCAR teams are traveling over 2,000 miles across the country for a brand-new street course event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California. 111 race cars and race trucks across all three national divisions are en route to the west coast for the first-ever NASCAR race to take place on an active military base.
One of those teams is Alpha Prime Racing, co-owned by Tommy Joe Martins and ...Keep reading

The 10 strangest and most shocking retirements in Formula 1 history

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 17:29
Formula 1 is a complex series where hundreds of factors can influence the race start, the on-track action and the final result. As such, there are hundreds of things that can also go wrong in a grand prix.
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Barcelona showed what Cadillac are lacking, admits Perez

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 17:23
High-speed corners and hot temperatures highlighted Cadillac's weaknesses in Barcelona.

QUIZ: 10 questions on maiden Ferrari victories

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 17:23
Lewis Hamilton sealed his first victory with Ferrari on Sunday – here are 10 questions about some other drivers' maiden wins with the Scuderia.

Mercedes granted FIA hearing over George Russell's Monaco F1 penalty

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 15:27
The FIA has accepted Mercedes' request for a review of the Monaco Grand Prix result and George Russell's penalties, with a hearing scheduled for this Saturday, following Alpine's successful overturning of Pierre Gasly's penalties.
A document published by the FIA on Wednesday confirmed that Mercedes has lodged a Right of Review petition regarding the decision made by the Monaco stewards ...Keep reading

Jesse Love joins Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 15:21
On Wednesday, Wood Brothers Racing announced that they have signed 2025 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season.
Love, 21, burst onto the scene in 2023, winning 10 of 20 ARCA races en route to the title. Since then, he has won three NASCAR O'Reilly races with Richard Childress Racing, and the 2025 title. He has also made seven Cup starts with RCR ...Keep reading

Aston Martin struggles ‘weighing on everyone’ says Krack

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 14:18
After the troubled start to the 2026 season, Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey made a bold decision to focus on one major upgrade package for later in the year, rather than a series of smaller updates.

Le Mans star Tom Kristensen on his missed F1 opportunity

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 14:18
Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen joins *Beyond The Grid* to discuss his impressive career and how he came close to racing in F1.

Red Bull explains FIA engine review: “No data sample indicates an advantage over Mercedes”

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 14:08
The handling of Formula 1's first Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) period, covering the races through the Canadian Grand Prix, continues to dominate discussions in the paddock. The FIA informed all manufacturers of the results in Monaco, but a public announcement is still pending.
This is because one manufacturer – logically Red Bull-Ford Powertrains – is highly ...Keep reading

'No corner quite like it' - How F1 put the mad in Madring

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 13:00
Boasting an ambitious plan that pledges to meet Formula 1's targets for entertaining, accessible and sustainable race in destination cities, Madrid earned the right to take over the Spanish Grand Prix from Barcelona for a 10-year-period, held at the IFEMA fairgrounds by the Barajas International airport.
With less than three months to go until the so-called Madring's F1 debut, 45 years after ...Keep reading

Kevin Magnussen expects "intense introduction" to NASCAR in Cup debut

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 12:05
This Sunday at Naval Base Coronado, ex-F1 driver Kevin Magnussen is set to take on something completely different as he races a NASCAR Cup Series car for the very first time, driving the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing.
In addition to racing in Formula 1 for a full decade, the 33-year-old Dane has made several starts across both WEC across IMSA, and even competed in an IndyCar ...Keep reading

Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 12:00
Porsche says the new 2030 regulations could influence its future in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class, but insists it can’t comment on a comeback just yet.
On the eve of last weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA and the ACO outlined how the next-generation cars in Hypercar and the IMSA SportsCar Championship could look.
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‘If he smells blood, he goes’ – Wolff on Hamilton title threat

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 11:16
Hamilton claimed his first Grands Prix victory for Ferrari last weekend in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to beat Mercedes on a Sunday this year.

Gasly believes the stars are aligning after his Barcelona P7

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 11:16
Pierre Gasly extended his points-scoring streak with a P7 finish in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Formula 1 on track to meet Net Zero 2030 target

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-17 11:16
Formula 1 has made outlined the significant steps made in its sustainability goals in the latest Impact Report.

How Diogo Moreira is working his way towards a Honda factory ride

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-17 10:29
Diogo Moreira’s progress in his rookie MotoGP campaign has not only justified Honda’s investment in him, but has also placed him in a prime position to earn a promotion to the factory team next season.
Moreira’s undeniable appeal stems from a rare blend of naturalness, freshness, confidence and respect, all in exactly the right proportions. Add to that a remarkable talent: nobody becomes ...Keep reading

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