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Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 22:20
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Charles Leclerc should be at the top of Red Bull's wishlist if four-time champion Max Verstappen were to leave.
The Dutchman has openly criticised the new regulations, which were introduced in 2026, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While tweaks to the regulations are being introduced, Verstappen has admitted that he is ...Keep reading

Kalle Rovanpera offering tips as Takamoto Katsuta chases Rally Islas Canarias win: "I cannot waste this support"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 22:09
Last year’s Rally Islas Canarias winner is offering valuable tips to his close friend and former team-mate    
World Rally Championship leader Takamoto Katsuta is benefiting from advice from two-time world champion Kalle Rovanperä as well as Ott Tanak at Rally Islas Canarias.
Katsuta announced earlier this season that 2019 world champion Tanak has been offering regular advice this year ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Talladega: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 21:56
After his fifth win the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Tyler Reddick now holds a 105-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the championship standings.
Reddick passed Kyle Larson on the final lap at Kansas, taking a dramatic win in overtime for 23XI Racing. The series now heads to Talladega, where Austin Cindric is the defending winner. 
In this story, you can find all the ...Keep reading

How bettors can back Stroll despite Aston Martin woes

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 21:09
Yet to record a classified finish in 2026, Lance Stroll needs Aston Martin to turn their fortunes around before betting opportunities arise.

WRC Canary Islands: Katsuta takes early lead after stadium super special

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 20:02
World Rally Championship leader Takamoto Katsuta has grabbed the early lead at Rally Islas Canarias after winning a hotly contested stadium super special stage.
The 50th edition of the Spanish asphalt rally kicked off with an all-new fan friendly super special stage, held inside the 32,000 Gran Canaria football stadium, which saw crews go head-to-head across three loops of a tricky 1.89km ...Keep reading

What's going wrong with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:45
Lamborghini is facing major concerns ahead of the DTM season opener in Spielberg, with its new Temerario GT3 yet to find its footing in competitive conditions.
The car, which replaces the successful Huracan GT3 Evo2 for 2026, has endured a difficult start to life.
“Time will tell what’s possible with the car, but if I look at the first few months, including the [GT World Challenge] race ...Keep reading

Dale Jr. rejects electric SUVs; details preferred O’Reilly Series changes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:13
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has made clear that he believes electric SUVs would ‘kill’ what is now called the NASCAR O’Reilly Series but agrees the second-tier division needs updates and has a solution for that too.
The NASCAR Hall of Famer and co-owner of JR Motorsports discussed the topic this week on his Dale Jr. Download podcast amidst a Sports Business Journal report that stated an interest ...Keep reading

McLaren set to deliver 'completely new car' for Miami – Stella

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:04
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained the Woking-based outfit's development plans as F1 prepares to return to racing in Miami and Canada.

How Haas have utilised the ‘unique’ opportunity of the April break

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:04
Haas’ Head of Car Engineering, Hoagy Nidd, has shared an insight into what the team have been doing during the April break.

Trivia: How well do you really know Max Verstappen?

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:04
Think you know everything about Max Verstappen? Put your F1 knowledge to the test with this ultimate trivia contest.

Patience needed before backing Alonso in markets

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:04
With just one finish from the first three races this season, the two-time World Champion is waiting for a car to match his skill.

Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now'

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 18:00
World championship leader Marco Bezzecchi will have another reason to look over his shoulder at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, after his improving Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin declared on Thursday that he is now at one with the RS-GP25.
Martin has been steadily returning to his best form after a controversial, injury-hit first season with Aprilia in 2025, during which fellow new arrival ...Keep reading

Everything we know about the WRC’s newest constructor

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 17:59
RMC Motorsport plans to roll out its 2027 World Rally Championship challenger in October ahead of a plan to contest at least half of the WRC rounds next year, before a full campaign in 2028.
The Spanish squad has become the second tuner operation to commit to the WRC’s 2027 technical regulations after unveiling plans to develop a car in partnership with FIA member club, Real Federacion ...Keep reading

Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 17:15
Max Verstappen is currently in his 11th year driving for Red Bull, and Lewis Hamilton spent 12 seasons at Mercedes. In modern Formula 1, there is a clear trend toward longer contracts, with some drivers spending almost their entire careers at a single team.
It is, therefore, hardly surprising that Charles Leclerc has now contested the second-most grands prix for Ferrari – trailing only ...Keep reading

Connor Zilisch joins Spire for NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 17:06
Earlier this week, it was announced that Shane van Gisbergen planned to run the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International, driving the No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet alongside Cup Series teammate Ross Chastain.
On Thursday, Spire Motorsports announced that Connor Zilisch will also be running the event, driving the No. 71 Chevrolet for the team with sponsorship from ...Keep reading

Every NASCAR driver to earn their first Cup win at Talladega

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 16:51
Talladega Superspeedway is one of the most unpredictable races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, so it should be no surprise that a dozen different drivers have secured their first -- and in many cases only -- Cup win at the iconic track.
It hasn't happened yet in the Next Gen era, but several drivers have been close to becoming the 13th first-time winner at Dega. Of the 41 drivers on the ...Keep reading

Joan Mir: I deserve to stay in Honda’s factory MotoGP team for 2027

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 16:30
Joan Mir believes his performances and underlying potential warrant another term at Honda’s factory squad in MotoGP’s 850cc era.
HRC remains one of the last few factory squads to finalise its 2027 line-up, with Honda yet to decide who will join the incoming Fabio Quartararo aboard the RC214V.
Mir has been part of the factory set-up since 2023 and, after initially struggling for both ...Keep reading

New constructor set to join WRC top tier in 2027

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-23 15:46
RMC Motorsport has unveiled plans to construct an all-new car to compete in the top tier of the World Rally Championship next year.
The experienced Spanish team is set to develop a car constructed to the new WRC27 technical regulations in partnership with FIA member club, Real Federacion Espanola de Automovilismo (RFEDA).
The project was announced at this weekend’s Rally Islas Canarias WRC ...Keep reading

Miami Grand Prix FP1 session extended to 90 minutes

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 14:52
The sole practice session of the Miami Grand Prix weekend will now run for 90 minutes.

McLaren sign youngest recruit to Development Programme

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-23 14:52
McLaren have announced 11-year-old karter Harry Williams as the latest member of their Driver Development Programme.

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