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There has been progress for Ferrari in 2026, but can the Scuderia improve further in the second half?

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are both fighting for the title, but the team believe that the drivers have maintained a good relationship.

Jaguar and Porsche. Formula E’s two heavyweights. Going head-to-head in the title decider. It doesn’t get better than that. Does it?
Formula E has delivered some epic title battles over the years. London itself has been the scene of multiple championship deciders. And what happened at ExCel over the course of the weekend will certainly go down as one of the defining moments in the history ...Keep reading

Pedro Acosta turned 22 last May, 11 years younger than the man who will occupy the other side of the Ducati garage when Acosta makes his first appearance on the Desmosedici. 
That will happen at the test on 1 December, two days after this season comes to an end and, with it, Acosta’s relationship with KTM – a six-year partnership which, barring anything that happens between now and then ...Keep reading

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has shed new light on his relationship with team owner Gene Haas following his exit from the team, confirming that he currently has "no relationship" with his former boss.
Steiner parted ways with the American outfit at the end of the 2023 season after his contract was not renewed. He was replaced by Ayao Komatsu, who has remained in the ...Keep reading

Sho Tsuboi has called for an overhaul of Super Formula’s engine regulations amid what he believes is a widening gap in performance between Toyota and Honda.
The 2024 champion, who drives for the Toyota-powered TOM’S team, said in the wake of this month’s Sugo round that he feels it is time for series promoter JRP to take action to address the perceived power advantage enjoyed by the Honda ...Keep reading

One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.
Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during winter testing and managed to surprise several rivals – including McLaren – with the innovative solution.
At that point, Red Bull was ...Keep reading

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.

The best battles in NASCAR happen on the track, but there's no denying that we've seen some pretty good action off the track as well in the Cup Series.
While all-out fist fights aren't as common as they might have once been, tensions can run high on pit road, and drivers who get a bit too aggressive on the track can be subject to a post-race lecture, shove, or just some brutal ...Keep reading

The travel food show has seen many iterations, from the thoughtful work of Anthony Bourdain to the impressively large appetite of professional wrestler Braun Strowman, and everything in between.
Recently, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has been testing the food show waters with a series of TikTok posts entitled, "Sunday Special with Tim Cheese," highlighting his race-day meals as made by Tim ...Keep reading

Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has featured on Amelia Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess YouTube series.
Filmed during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, the Brazilian driver taught the presenter speed control and how to hit the apex.
As they took on the fun challenges in the Audi RS 5 Avant, the pair discussed Bortoleto's discomfort at being a passenger, Brazil, pre-race nerves ...Keep reading

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has announced a UK book tour this autumn to coincide with the release of his new memoir, Drive.
The 52-year-old revealed the tour will provide fans with the rare opportunity to speak with him directly through live Q&A sessions where he can discuss his two-decade tenure at the Milton Keynes outfit. 
"This autumn, I’ll be ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has launched a new global marketing campaign, Five Lights, ahead of its return from the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix. The campaign will be narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Colin Farrell.
The 90-second film, which debuted on 16 August, includes appearances from all 22 of the current drivers. Set to the track Reign by UNKLE featuring Ian Brown, the video covers the ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the bizarre method he used to warn his colleagues that he was wearing a microphone for Netflix's Drive to Survive cameras.
The popular docuseries gave fans unprecedented access to the F1 paddock, but this meant those within the championship had to get creative to protect their privacy. 
Szafnauer opened up about his time filming ...Keep reading

20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview.
His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series.
"It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor ...Keep reading

Formula 1 veteran Yuki Tsunoda could be preparing for a major career pivot and cross the Atlantic for a 2027 IndyCar Series campaign. 
Motorsport.com understands Tsunoda is vying for the #66 Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) Honda entry, marking a potential second act in North American open-wheel racing. Marcus Armstrong currently occupies the seat, but is moving to the #60 sister car when defending ...Keep reading

After three long weekends without a Formula 1 race to look forward to, it’s time to get back to action following the summer shutdown. And there will be plenty of racing to look forward to between now and the end of the season as the second half kicks off with our final visit to Zandvoort.

Missed the start of the Formula 1 season? Is your F1 Fantasy team having a bad first half? This is your chance to join a fresh league built for the second half of the year.

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history.
In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season ...Keep reading