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David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft sympathises with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll after the Silverstone outfit had a rocky start with a disappointing pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Aston Martin enters the 2026 F1 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, Adrian Newey leading the team, and the first Aston Martin F1 car designed under his direction.
While ...Keep reading
Aston Martin enters the 2026 F1 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, Adrian Newey leading the team, and the first Aston Martin F1 car designed under his direction.
While ...Keep reading
Max Verstappen says karting is pricing out talent, explains why Team Redline matters
Max Verstappen says his involvement in Team Redline came from a concern he identified during his own racing: real-world karting has become so expensive that talent is being priced out, so sim racing can be a credible pathway into paid careers.
Verstappen has been a long-time member of the Team Redline sim outfit since joining in 2015, and the team itself dates back to the early 2000s as one of ...Keep reading
Verstappen has been a long-time member of the Team Redline sim outfit since joining in 2015, and the team itself dates back to the early 2000s as one of ...Keep reading
Martin Donnelly 'looking for closure' ahead of F1 outing in Adelaide after his horror 1990 crash
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Donnelly, whose horrific near-death crash inspired Sonny Hayes' wreck in the F1 movie, is preparing to 'find closure' as he returns to the cockpit of an F1 car in Adelaide over 35 years on.
The British driver suffered a mechanical failure in his Lotus F1 car during qualifying for the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, which led him to crash into the barriers ...Keep reading
The British driver suffered a mechanical failure in his Lotus F1 car during qualifying for the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, which led him to crash into the barriers ...Keep reading
Sebastian Vettel on the moment he stopped living for the next F1 win
Sebastian Vettel has said his idea of success has moved over time from chasing the next trophy or cheque to being “at peace” and treating people well. Speaking at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, the four-time Formula 1 champion explained how the sport’s relentless cycle can make even titles feel fleeting.
The 38-year-old stepped away from the championship at the end of 2022 after ...Keep reading
The 38-year-old stepped away from the championship at the end of 2022 after ...Keep reading
Why F1 betting markets can be hard to predict
F1 betting can be extremely hard to predict, so we've taken a look at the different aspects that racing fans should keep an eye out for in the markets.
Max Verstappen on how "F1" movie and "Drive to Survive" have changed American fandom
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen can see the impact that the F1 movie has had on the championship's popularity in the United States.
While the Dutchman could easily walk in public in various cities in America before the likes of the F1 movie and Netflix's Drive to Survive, he can no longer do that without being recognised.
"I remember like 2018, 2019... I did a bit of a road trip ...Keep reading
While the Dutchman could easily walk in public in various cities in America before the likes of the F1 movie and Netflix's Drive to Survive, he can no longer do that without being recognised.
"I remember like 2018, 2019... I did a bit of a road trip ...Keep reading
Scott Dixon crashes hard in opening practice for Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Scott Dixon has a steeper climb after crashing out in opening practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The New Zealander was getting up to speed on a fresh set of the softer Firestone alternate (red sidewall) tires during Group 1 running of the session when he got loose in Turn 9 and pounded the outside wall. The contact, which was narrowly avoided by Team Penske’s David Malukas, was ...Keep reading
The New Zealander was getting up to speed on a fresh set of the softer Firestone alternate (red sidewall) tires during Group 1 running of the session when he got loose in Turn 9 and pounded the outside wall. The contact, which was narrowly avoided by Team Penske’s David Malukas, was ...Keep reading
At COTA, Tyler Reddick could do something never seen before in NASCAR Cup history
NASCAR's top level has had several drivers win three consecutive -- and even four consecutive races during the year. But no driver has managed to go back-to-back-to-back at the very start of a new season.
Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one lap. Seven days later, he came back from a late-race spin, and won in double ...Keep reading
Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one lap. Seven days later, he came back from a late-race spin, and won in double ...Keep reading
New alternate tire strategy an unknown for several drivers entering St. Petersburg
Several drivers are coming into the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg uncertain of how the new alternate tire strategy will affect the racing.
Earlier this week, an updated rule was introduced into the IndyCar Series that included the change in tire usage requirements for all street courses. Drivers must now use one set of primary tires (hard) and two sets of alternate tires (soft) ...Keep reading
Earlier this week, an updated rule was introduced into the IndyCar Series that included the change in tire usage requirements for all street courses. Drivers must now use one set of primary tires (hard) and two sets of alternate tires (soft) ...Keep reading
These are America’s five F1 race winners
America’s domestic motorsport scene is one of the strongest in the world, which perhaps explains why so few drivers from the United States have made a big impact in Formula 1. It pays to stay at home.
With increasing American interest in grand prix racing, that could change in the years to come but – as of 2026 – just five American drivers have won a world championship F1 race.
We’re ...Keep reading
With increasing American interest in grand prix racing, that could change in the years to come but – as of 2026 – just five American drivers have won a world championship F1 race.
We’re ...Keep reading
Pato O'Ward: "I'm tired of IndyCar being like the support race"
The weekend in St. Petersburg will be different from other years for IndyCar, and for Pato O’Ward, the 2025 IndyCar season runner-up, it is necessary to establish a difference between them and NASCAR, with whom they will share this stage, specifically with the truck category.
Although the "doubleheader" format is a hit among fans, the experience from the cockpit is different for ...Keep reading
Although the "doubleheader" format is a hit among fans, the experience from the cockpit is different for ...Keep reading
Our writers share their predictions for the 2026 season
Ahead of the 2026 F1 season getting underway, our writers have given their take on how the campaign might unfold.
Button tips Hamilton to be 'back to his best' in 2026
After a tough debut year at Ferrari, Jenson Button is expecting his former team mate to shine this season.
How to take a break from gambling when you need it
If you feel like you need to take a break from betting, here are some useful tips to help you stop gambling.
First look at Mick Schumacher's livery as he previews IndyCar debut
Mick Schumacher is set to compete in his first race as an IndyCar driver this weekend. On the street circuit in St. Petersburg, his Dallara-Honda from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) will bear the logo of bicycle manufacturer ENVE Composites. The car will feature a black design with red accents on the wings, engine cover, and side of the nose.
However, this is only the design for the ...Keep reading
However, this is only the design for the ...Keep reading
Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?
Mahindra Racing was in sustained decline when Frederic Bertrand took over the reins of the Formula E team on the eve of the Gen3 era in November 2022. In the three previous seasons, Mahindra had finished ninth, ninth and eighth respectively in the teams’ standings, with two podiums and a victory offering brief respite from an otherwise bleak trajectory.
Worse still, Mahindra was on the back ...Keep reading
Worse still, Mahindra was on the back ...Keep reading
Cadillac names first F1 car after American icon Mario Andretti
Cadillac has branded its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, named after US world champion and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.
Andretti was one of the original driving forces behind the project to bring the team to F1, formerly helmed by his son Michael. The 85-year-old has since taken on more of a backseat in the project, which is led by majority owner TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss and team ...Keep reading
Andretti was one of the original driving forces behind the project to bring the team to F1, formerly helmed by his son Michael. The 85-year-old has since taken on more of a backseat in the project, which is led by majority owner TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss and team ...Keep reading
Martin Brundle: George Russell has what it takes to handle 2026 F1 title pressure
Martin Brundle has backed George Russell to be able to deal with the pressure of fighting for the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship, should he be in a position to do so.
The Mercedes driver is a favourite heading into the season with the Brackley outfit expected to be strong in the new era of regulations, which focus on an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power ...Keep reading
The Mercedes driver is a favourite heading into the season with the Brackley outfit expected to be strong in the new era of regulations, which focus on an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power ...Keep reading
Guenther Steiner: "You need to listen before you talk" in MotoGP
The dawn of the new season means Tech3 KTM CEO Guenther Steiner is finally wearing a uniform as a working member of the MotoGP paddock.
Steiner has taken over the independent Tech3 team from paddock stalwart Herve Poncharal - a move that was officially announced in September last season.
Despite the Italian's wealth of experience in motorsport and well-known penchant for speaking his mind ...Keep reading
Steiner has taken over the independent Tech3 team from paddock stalwart Herve Poncharal - a move that was officially announced in September last season.
Despite the Italian's wealth of experience in motorsport and well-known penchant for speaking his mind ...Keep reading
McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing reach final settlement over Alex Palou court case
McLaren has reached a final settlement with Chip Ganassi Racing after the London High Court ruled against Alex Palou and CGR during the long-running dispute.
In January, the four-time IndyCar champion was ordered to give McLaren more than $12million in compensation, following a five-week trial that occurred last year.
It came after McLaren sued Palou - initially for approximately $20m - for ...Keep reading
In January, the four-time IndyCar champion was ordered to give McLaren more than $12million in compensation, following a five-week trial that occurred last year.
It came after McLaren sued Palou - initially for approximately $20m - for ...Keep reading