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Lewis Hamilton disagrees with decision to reduce F1 race lengths

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-24 08:17
Lewis Hamilton has disagreed with the decision to shorten Formula 1 grands prix from the 2027 campaign, arguing “longer races” is what the championship needs.
On Monday it was announced that the length of a standard grand prix will go from 305km to 290km to reduce the cost of chassis changes fitting the reworked power units from next year.
The 2027 season will see an increase in the ...Keep reading

Face of history: Felix Rosenqvist’s immortal Indy 500 win comes to life

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 23:27
When the velvet cloth dropped inside Will Behrends’ studio, revealing a finely crafted clay head, Felix Rosenqvist came face-to-face with his own racing immortality.
Months after winning the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, in the closest finish in race history – 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas – the gravity of the achievement is finally setting in. Rosenqvist ...Keep reading

Gallery: Felix Rosenqvist's likeness immortalized for Borg-Warner Indy 500 trophy

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 23:27
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a memorable one, with Felix Rosenqvist claiming victory with Meyer Shank Racing. He beat Team Penske's David Malukas in the closest photo finish in the race's history. At the checkered flag, they were separated by just 0.023s.
Rosenqvist is just the third Swedish-born driver to ever win the Indy 500, joining Marcus Ericsson and Kenny Bräck.
This ...Keep reading

NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip stepping away from public life due to FTD diagnosis

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 22:27
NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). The Waltrip family announced that he will be stepping further away from public life. He is 79 years old, and the family noted that the disease was likely complicated by CTE-related injuries from his racing career.
"We wanted to share a health update with all of Darrell's friends and fans who have supported ...Keep reading

Spire and Joe Gibbs Racing disagree on what items to produce through lawsuit discovery

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 21:54
Throughout nearly a full NASCAR season featuring a lawsuit between Joe Gibbs Racing vs. its former competition director, Chris Gabehart, and his new employer, Spire Motorsports, now there are specific examples of what this is specifically about.
Joe Gibbs Racing filed the lawsuit in February after Spire confirmed that it had hired Gabehart to serve as Chief Motorsports Officer. The claims ...Keep reading

Title battles and bittersweet farewells headline packed 54-car Petit Le Mans grid

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:29
The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season reaches its climax next Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with the 29th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans. Official entry lists reveal a packed 54-car grid for the 10-hour endurance classic, setting the stage for down-to-the-wire championship showdowns and several notable program farewells.
GTP Title Fight and Premier Class ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:23
Can Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend?

Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:03
Winward Racing will maintain total continuity for its sixth consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign, confirming that team co-owner Russell Ward and Mercedes-AMG factory Performance Driver Philip Ellis will return as full-time drivers in the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO for 2027.
Since making their WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut in 2021, Ward and Ellis have anchored ...Keep reading

Jeremy Bullins to join Legacy Motor Club as Riley Herbst's crew chief in 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:03
Legacy Motor Club have announced the hiring of Jeremy Bullins, who will serve as the crew chief for Riley Herbst and the No. 84 Toyota in 2027.
Bullins was the crew chief for Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford for both the 2025 and 2026 season, exiting the team this week. He is a veteran crew chief with ten victories atop the pit box -- eight with Team Penske and two with the Wood ...Keep reading

All the stories that got the Baku paddock talking

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli understandably refused to get carried away when talking about his title hopes on Wednesday in Baku, despite the Italian being on a rampant run of form that has seen him win eight races in 14 weekends...

Norris reflects on upturn in form ahead of Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Lando Norris believes "I'm doing some things better than last year" after a strong recent run of form, but says that this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix "is the one I've not been looking forward to".

Best value early bets for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
We've assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at the Baku City Circuit.

Why Sainz and Albon remain cautious on Williams upgrade package

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have previewed Williams' major upgrade package, which is set to debut at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Hamilton reveals his focus in the title fight

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Lewis Hamilton has reflected on his chances in the championship battle ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Verstappen backs Hadjar's Red Bull contract renewal for 2027

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Max Verstappen believes "it made perfect sense" for Red Bull to retain Isack Hadjar for the 2027 season, adding that it is "good that we have that continuation".

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Thursday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 17:33
Formula 1 heads to Baku this week for an unusually early Azerbaijan GP weekend, with all of the on-track action shifted forward by a day.
Free practice begins on Thursday, qualifying takes place on Friday and the grand prix itself will be held on Saturday. The change was requested because Azerbaijan marks Remembrance Day on Sunday, September 27.
Kimi Antonelli arrives in Baku firmly in ...Keep reading

NASCAR to meet with Ty Gibbs for throwing water bottle into Bristol fight

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 17:05
On the podcast, Hauler Talk, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde discussed the Sanctioning Body's reaction to the now-viral fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney.
There will be no penalties for the drivers or crew members involved in the altercation, but NASCAR does want to talk with Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Gibbs was standing near ...Keep reading

Fermin Aldeguer undergoes surgery to try to speed up recovery ahead of Japanese GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 17:01
Fermin Aldeguer has undergone a surgery to have one of the screws that had been inserted into his left leg removed.
The Gresini MotoGP rider suffered a femur fracture in early January, when he was preparing with a production bike at the Aspar Circuit in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP pre-season.
The fracture was serious, not only because it left him without pre-season and unable to take part ...Keep reading

Jolyon Palmer suggests Oscar Piastri needs F1 reset in blunt Lando Norris comparison

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 17:00
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has suggested that McLaren's Oscar Piastri may need a winter reset after a difficult 2026 campaign.
Piastri heads into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix following an eighth-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, while his team-mate Lando Norris claimed pole position and built a decent lead before an ill-timed virtual safety car derailed his ...Keep reading

Jeffrey Earnhardt announces he will be racing NASCAR with 'competitive equipment' in 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 16:46
Jeffrey Earnhardt released a video this week, announcing that he has secured enough partners to go back racing in one of the top three NASCAR divisions in 2027, further stating that it is a competitive ride where he can compete for wins.
Earnhardt noted that it is a part-time deal at this point, but he is hopeful to secure more funding in order to make it a full-time seat.
"What's going on ...Keep reading

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