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Trial date and length set for Joe Gibbs, Spire and Gabehart lawsuits

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 21:44
A trial date and schedule has been officially set for the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit.
In a Thursday morning order issued by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez, a trial is expected to last nine days and will start on Monday, February 1. JGR sued Gabehart, its former longtime crew chief turned competition director for taking trade secreted information ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-07-16 21:01
Harry, Jolyon and Andrew chat through the big talking points ahead of the race at Spa

All the stories that got the Spa paddock talking

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 20:53
Max Verstappen's future was the hot topic of conversation as the Formula 1 paddock reconvened at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix. But there were plenty of other intriguing stories bubbling at the penultimate race weekend before the summer shutdown.

Best value early bets for the Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 20:53
We’ve assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at Spa-Francorchamps.

Norris explains the thinking behind grid penalty in Belgium

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 20:53
Lando Norris has explained why McLaren has decided to take a 10-place grid drop for the reigning World Champion at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

Why Russell feels 'like a golfer changing his swing'

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 20:53
Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, George Russell detailed why he has found it challenging to maximise the performance of his Mercedes.

Piastri gives update amid Verstappen to McLaren reports

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 20:53
Oscar Piastri has offered an update on his position with McLaren amid ongoing speculation that Max Verstappen will replace him at the team, stating "I'm happy with where I am".

How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Nashville: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 20:12
Round No. 12 of the 2026 IndyCar season is here, and the series will be racing at the Nashville Superspeedway oval.
Alex Palou continues to lead the championship standings by 56 points over Kyle Kirkwood, with Christian Lundgaard 65 points back in third.
Nashville hosted the 2025 season finale, and was won by Josef Newgarden. The Team Penske driver is also the most recent IndyCar race ...Keep reading

Did Kelley Earnhardt Miller just confirm that Justin Allgaier will return in 2027?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 19:58
JR Motorsports team co-owner and CEO Kelley Earnhardt Miller indicated that star driver Justin Allgaier is set to return for at least the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.
In a SiriusXM NASCAR Radio segment, she was speaking with Larry McReynolds when she appeared to confirm that Allgaier will be back next year.
Allgaier is enjoying a dominant season with six victories so far -- ...Keep reading

"Not the same challenge" or an "interesting" exercise? - Drivers on Spa's appeal in F1 2026

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 18:47
Formula 1's current battery-driven formula has changed the face of a number of iconic tracks and corners this year, but nowhere is the difference expected to be as striking as at driver favourite Spa-Francorchamps.
Despite various mitigating measures, including reduced energy deployment limits and additional active aero zones, the relative lack of time spent on the brakes around the 7km ...Keep reading

Crunch time in IMSA: Inside the 2026 WeatherTech Championship title fights

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:59
With the dust settled after a thrilling weekend of action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has officially entered its high-stakes final stretch.
The margin for error has evaporated. For the high-flying prototypes of GTP and LMP2, only three rounds remain to crown a champion. Meanwhile, the production-based warriors in GTD Pro and GTD have four ...Keep reading

F1 Belgian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:55
Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend after Charles Leclerc's British grand prix win gave Ferrari another sign of momentum in the fight with Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli still leads the championship, but his advantage over George Russell has been cut to 25 points after a difficult run since Monaco. Spa gives the Mercedes driver a chance to respond at a circuit where he has enjoyed ...Keep reading

'Time to really crack the whip' in Belgium – Hamilton

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Lewis Hamilton believes "it's time to really crack the whip", as the Ferrari driver looks to close the gap in the title fight further to Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Leclerc backs Vasseur amid Ferrari budget cap talk

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Charles Leclerc has shared his confidence in Ferrari to continue improving whilst managing the budget cap.

Antonelli addresses title gap to Russell after ‘bad luck’

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Kimi Antonelli believes "it's really hard to judge" whether a 25-point gap over Mercedes team mate George Russell is a fair margin in their title battle so far, as both drivers have suffered with reliability issues this season.

Verstappen reflects on the possibility of staying at Red Bull

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Max Verstappen has given his thoughts on the recent speculation that he may not fulfil his current contract with Red Bull.

Our early Bet Builder for the Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including podium finish, top-six finish and two point-scoring picks.

What Max Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:11
When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half hour would largely revolve around.
Earlier that morning, Verstappen had announced a collaboration with McLaren junior Dries Van Langendonck, but most of those in attendance were interested in something else: Verstappen's own future and the ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton still avoiding Ferrari’s F1 sim: ‘It’s helped me massively’

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 16:28
Lewis Hamilton has maintained his approach of not using Ferrari’s Formula 1 simulator – and that’s for the better, according to him.
Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in May, Hamilton decided to stop using the simulator in Maranello because he felt the correlation was not good enough and he couldn’t prepare properly with that tool.
Since then, the seven-time world champion has ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc: Merging "aggressive" style with F1 2026 cars is this year's biggest challenge

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 16:07
Charles Leclerc believes that the main challenge of 2026 has emerged in attempting to marry his "aggressive" driving style with the demands of the current Formula 1 machinery.
The Monegasque said he made a few changes in his approach to the British Grand Prix weekend in order to get the most out of his Ferrari SF-26, which ultimately led to his first grand prix victory of the season - and his ...Keep reading

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