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Nike creates ultra-limited Cadillac F1 Dunk Lows but fans cannot buy them

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 17:55
To celebrate the Cadillac Formula 1 Team's first home grand prix, Nike has crafted an ultra-limited bespoke pair of Dunk Low trainers, according to Hypebeast.
However, fans hoping to secure a piece of the unique merchandise will be left disappointed, as the footwear is solely for Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss and his wife, and chief brand advisor, Cassidy Towriss.
The design mirrors that of ...Keep reading

Acura’s IMSA exit “bad for everybody” as Porsche’s Kuratle warns it may have started a trend

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 17:34
Porsche LMDh factory director Urs Kuratle believes Acura’s departure from IMSA only hurts the sport and is concerned it may have kickstarted a similar move by other manufacturers.
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) announced nearly two weeks ago it will pause its factory effort in the top flight Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class - which it currently runs in partnership with Meyer Shank ...Keep reading

Mohammed Ben Sulayem: V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 17:31
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has promised to end the ongoing 13-year hiatus of V8 power units from Formula 1 by 2031 at the latest.
The V8 was ditched for a V6 turbohybrid in 2014 and F1 has now entered its third regulation cycle since the electrified power units were introduced. However, the 2026 ruleset is proving contentious.
That’s because of the move towards a power unit that ...Keep reading

Zak Brown compares modern F1 race weekends to "24 Super Bowls"

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 17:15
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has likened modern Formula 1 to a series of 24 Super Bowls for fans.
Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange Miami ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Brown discussed how dramatically the race weekends have changed from a commercial point of view.
The American, who has been instrumental in McLaren's impressive commercial turnaround, believes modern race weekends ...Keep reading

Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Mitch Evans scores remarkable Race 2 win from 17th

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 16:13
Jaguar driver Mitch Evans claimed an unlikely Formula E win from 17th on the grid in Sunday’s Berlin E-Prix, while Pascal Wehrlein finished third to retake the points lead.
Having missed out on the duels in what appeared to be a tactical move, Evans bided his time in the early phases of the race, with Saturday’s opener proving that conserving energy at the back would pay dividends later ...Keep reading

Our final Miami Grand Prix betting predictions made

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:48
Our betting writers offer their expert opinions on the best F1 markets to back.

Bet Builder selections made before Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:48
We picked a four-leg Bet Builder, including a podium finish and two points finishes.

Hadjar disqualified from Miami Grand Prix Qualifying

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:48
A technical infringement for Isack Hadjar will see the Red Bull driver start the Miami Grand Prix from the back of the grid.

Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac felt “like a different car” in F1 Miami GP qualifying

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 14:56
Valtteri Bottas was upbeat following qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix because his Cadillac felt “like a different car” compared with previous rounds in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
It has been a testing start to Cadillac’s debut campaign, as it is one of two teams alongside Aston Martin yet to score a point with the season now on its fourth race weekend in Miami.
Cadillac has usually ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar insists gap to Max Verstappen isn't as big as F1 Miami GP qualifying suggests

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 14:00
Isack Hadjar believes the gap to his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix doesn’t represent the actual performance deficit.
Hadjar qualified a disappointing ninth and was 0.825s behind the four-time world champion, who took second with an additional 0.166s to Mercedes polesitter Kimi Antonelli.
But Hadjar, who was disqualified over a technical ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 13:01
Isack Hadjar has been officially disqualified from qualifying for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix after his Red Bull fell foul of the Formula 1 technical regulations.
The 21-year-old’s RB22 was in breach of Article C3.5.5 of the F1 regulations because his left hand side and right hand side floorboards were beyond the permitted dimension.
This announcement is no surprise though because it ...Keep reading

Betting mistakes to avoid at the Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 12:44
Safer gambling is important, so we look at how you can avoid losing money during Sunday’s race in Florida.

Is Alex Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP breakthrough real or a blip?

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 12:00
Alex Marquez says he still needs to understand if he has made a genuine breakthrough after bouncing back from a tough start to the 2026 MotoGP season to win the Spanish Grand Prix.
Having finished runner-up in the standings last year and received a factory-spec bike for 2026, the expectations were high for the younger Marquez this season.
But the Gresini rider struggled for performance at ...Keep reading

Why George Russell is behind Kimi Antonelli at F1 Miami GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 10:56
George Russell reckons his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is more competitive than him at this weekend’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix due to the track being very low on grip.
Antonelli stormed to his third consecutive grand prix pole on Saturday and qualified four tenths above Russell, who only mustered fifth having been second best to his stablemate throughout.
It started in sprint ...Keep reading

Brown on McLaren recruiting ‘huge talent’ Lambiase

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 09:44
McLaren CEO Zak Brown admits that the squad took the opportunity to "strengthen our racing team" by signing Gianpiero Lambiase from Red Bull as their Chief Racing Officer.

Binotto explains why Audi opted for McNish as Racing Director

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 09:44
Audi F1 CEO and Team Principal Mattia Binotto has given some more background on the squad’s decision to install former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish as their Racing Director, describing him as an “easy plug-in” and a “great fit”.

See how Antonelli beat Verstappen to pole in Miami

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-05-03 09:44
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made it three pole positions in a row with a stunning lap during Saturday’s Miami Grand Prix Qualifying session.

LIVE: Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy – Round 2 at Wackersdorf

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 09:35
A total of 208 drivers have been verified for the second round of the Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy, which takes place at Germany’s Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf circuit this weekend.
With the grid split across Senior Max (90), Junior Max (47), Mini Max (35) and DD2/DD2 Masters (36), there is, once again, a strong turnout for the Euro Trophy. More than 35 nations are represented on the grid ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen reveals hidden factor behind Red Bull’s F1 turnaround

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-05-03 09:21
Red Bull has surprised friend and foe alike – and even Max Verstappen himself – with second place during the Formula 1 qualifying in Miami. Whereas Verstappen did not even make it into Q3 in Japan, he has now secured a front-row start for Sunday’s race.
When it was pointed out that those who bet on Verstappen starting on the front row must have made a lot of money, the four-time world ...Keep reading

The Scot helping drive forward a new Formula 1 team

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-05-03 09:14
Allan McNish knows more than most about motorsport's highs and lows as he starts a new role with Audi.

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