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Komatsu blasts Ocon row reports as ‘absolute bull****’

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-22 11:33
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has quashed speculation of a fallout with driver Esteban Ocon after rumours circulated following the Miami Grand Prix.

What will F1’s switch to a 60-40 power split bring? Here’s the drivers’ verdict

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-22 11:17
It’s a step in the right direction
Lando Norris: “I certainly think that's a great direction, we all welcome that as drivers, we all want that, I think that will eliminate a lot of the talks that we have about not going on throttle here and doing this and that.
“Maybe it's not perfect, and it's not the perfect world that we all want, but it certainly will be in the correct direction ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari is down on F1 engine power – "even to Ford"

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-22 10:35
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has a "difficult" job on its hands to close the door to Mercedes, particularly when it comes to the power unit differences between the two Formula 1 manufacturer teams.
The opening rounds of the 2026 season have been characterised by battles in the early laps between Ferrari and Mercedes, but the Maranello squad often found itself taking a back seat once the ...Keep reading

Super Formula announces extra Fuji race as Autopolis replacement

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-22 10:20
Super Formula has announced a replacement race for last month's Autopolis round will be added to the Fuji event in July.
The Autopolis race was red-flagged due to heavy rain after a single lap behind the safety car and subsequently abandoned as it became clear the weather would not relent.
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Isack Hadjar stayed awake to watch Max Verstappen's “crazy” Nürburgring onboard

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-22 09:32
Several Formula 1 drivers watched Max Verstappen's exploits on the Nordschleife with great interest. The four-time world champion used an F1-free weekend between Miami and Montreal to tick off one of the endurance races that had long been at the top of his list, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3.
Victory ultimately slipped away due to a driveshaft issue, but Verstappen’s performance still earned ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-22 09:16
Due to the many problems Aston Martin and Honda have faced at the start of this season, Fernando Alonso has been unable to fight for the positions he would like to in Formula 1’s new era.
But according to the two-time F1 world champion, there is absolutely no sign of decline yet. On an individual level, the Spaniard says he is still performing at a very high standard.
When the question ...Keep reading

‘Get used to it’ – Hamilton determined to stay in F1

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-22 05:21
Lewis Hamilton has insisted that he plans to continue competing in F1 for a while to come.

Why it’s all to play for at Mercedes in Canada

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-22 02:16
There will be plenty of eyes on Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli leading team mate George Russell in the standings while the squad delivers their first upgrade package.

Motorsports world mourns the unexpected loss of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 23:50
A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with 762 career starts, Kyle Busch was a legend of the sport. His 234 wins across all three national divisions put him in a class of his own. Along with being one of top ten winningest drivers in Cup Series history, no driver comes close to his level of his success in the O'Reilly and Truck Series.
Busch died of an undisclosed illness at the age 41, and ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 23:33
Can Antonelli keep up his form or will Russell bring the fight? We look ahead to Canada.

Oscar Piastri "flattered" by Red Bull F1 interest

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 23:23
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Red Bull's interest in him as a plan B if Max Verstappen leaves is "flattering", but the Australian denies any knowledge of it.
Earlier this month, Motorsport.com revealed Piastri is on Red Bull's radar as a long-term replacement for Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide to leave the team. The four-time world champion has been disillusioned with ...Keep reading

Russell insists ‘no need to panic’ over championship gap

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 23:06
George Russell says that he is not thinking about the championship entering into the Canadian Grand Prix, a weekend that will see Mercedes bring upgrades to the W17.

Stroll explains Aston Martin’s focus ahead of his home race

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 23:06
Lance Stroll is looking forward to his "favourite race of the year" on home soil in Canada, one in which Aston Martin will be hoping to build on the progress they displayed last time out in Miami.

Hamilton abandons ‘hit and miss’ simulator for Canada

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 23:06
Lewis Hamilton has prepared differently for the Canadian Grand Prix after struggling to align his simulator work and on-track performance.

Verstappen hints at F1 stay with racing set to go 'back to normal'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:59
Max Verstappen says planned changes to Formula 1's engine rules for next year would return racing "almost back to normal".

NASCAR great Kyle Busch dies at 41 after illness

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:56
Kyle Busch, one of the most prolific NASCAR drivers of all-time, a husband and father of two, died on Thursday at the age of 41.
At press time, no cause has been disclosed, but the two-time Cup Series champion was hospitalized earlier in the day. A joint statement was issued by the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, who he had driven for since 2023 and the Sanctioning Body on Thursday ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:55
Aston Martin and its engine partner Honda insist it is drilling down into the problems that have beset the AMR26 since its introduction – but the car remains at least two seconds off the pace in qualifying.
Reliability was an early bugbear, delaying work in understanding the car and debugging various other problematic elements of the powertrain, including vibrations through the chassis, and ...Keep reading

George Russell faces "punch in the gut" warning amid Kimi Antonelli pressure

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:48
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix is a "really important weekend, psychologically" for George Russell as he looks to reassert his authority at Mercedes.
As Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 20 points over Russell after three consecutive wins in China, Japan and Miami, the pressure is on the Briton.
Speaking on the ...Keep reading

Alexander Rossi cleared to race in Indy 500, says "pain is minimal"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:22
Alexander Rossi has been cleared to race in the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
The California native underwent two medical procedures - a middle finger on his left hand and his right ankle - on Monday night after suffering injuries in a crash during post-qualifying practice on Monday. 
“I am cleared to race,” said Rossi, 34. “I will have to be on crutches because it's a ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen: “Very positive” F1 engine changes “definitely” help me stay

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 21:59
A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal. The Dutchman has not hidden his criticism of the current technical regulations, but developments made since the Miami Grand Prix have, in his view, moved the series in the right direction.
The FIA has announced that there is an agreement in principle to make ...Keep reading

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