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Christopher Bell earns Las Vegas NASCAR Cup pole in JGR 1-2-3

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 20:36
It's a Toyota lockout of the first two rows with Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3 in Las Vegas NASCAR Cup qualifying.
Christopher Bell rocketed to the top of the charts and was the only driver to break into the 28-second bracket. Four of Bell's 15 career poles have happened in Vegas, with the other three taking place in 2022 (first career pole in the Cup Series), 2023, and 2024.
"Our Interstate ...Keep reading

How Qualifying in China changed the betting markets

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 20:36
After an eventful Qualifying session in Shanghai, our betting writers look at how the odds have changed.

Kimi Antonelli apology to Isack Hadjar after Chinese GP sprint contact rejected in awkward video

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 20:14
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli approached Red Bull's Isack Hadjar after the Chinese sprint race to apologise for causing a collision between the two, but footage shared by Formula 1 showed that it fell on deaf ears.
As the Mercedes driver approached Hadjar, the French-Algerian driver signalled for him to move on and brushed off the apology before getting out of the car.
At the time of ...Keep reading

Four NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after multiple Las Vegas inspection failures

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 19:30
During pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, four different race teams failed twice ahead of practice and qualifying -- three Chevrolets and one Ford.
As a result, they have all been issued the standard penalties for such failures, which includes the ejection of the car chief for the remainder of the race weekend.
They are the #24 Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep reading

“Probably the toughest rally ever”: Thierry Neuville as brutal Safari wreaks havoc

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 19:12
Thierry Neuville believes this year’s edition of the Safari Rally Kenya is “probably the toughest rally ever seen” as crews battled against brutal conditions to survive the stages.
The Hyundai driver was among a list of heavy hitters that included Oliver Solberg, Sébastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans and Josh McErlean, who were all forced to retire as the conditions inflicted terminal damage to ...Keep reading

Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 17:36
It's no overstatement that Williams's start to 2026 has been a disaster. From a sample size of three qualifying sessions in Melbourne and Shanghai, its highest qualifying position is Alex Albon's 15th place on the grid in Australia, when team-mate Carlos Sainz didn't make qualifying after hitting trouble in third free practice.
In China, Sainz and Albon were dumped out in Q1 in 17th and 18th ...Keep reading

Bet Builder tips for Chinese Grand Prix selected

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 17:33
We’ve assessed the betting markets and made our Bet Builder selections for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Grand Prix of Arlington the “new standard” for IndyCar 

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 17:09
The Grand Prix of Arlington has raised the bar for what events should look like in the IndyCar Series, according to several drivers.
Nearly 2.5 years in the making, the venue that makes up this weekend’s inaugural race for North America’s premier open-wheel championship has not disappointed. In fact, it has left many in awe as the 14-turn, 2.73-mile temporary street circuit that wraps ...Keep reading

Watch this safety truck pull off an epic save during NASCAR session

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 17:00
On Saturday morning, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series cars were set to go out on track for practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. However, it was a safety truck driver that ended up stealing the show with quite the save.
Exiting the infield access road to the frontstretch, the safety truck started to spin sideways, with the driver quickly trying to recover it. However, it overcorrected ...Keep reading

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Stage 16 cancelled, Takamoto Katsuta leads by over a minute

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 16:30
Takamoto Katsuta opened up a Safari Rally Kenya lead of more than a minute ahead of the final day after emerging from a brutal Saturday that ended with organisers cancelling the final stage.
Katsuta, searching for a maiden World Rally win, survived the toughest day of the season to date with a 1m25.5s lead over Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux after navigating treacherous muddy conditions. Katsuta ...Keep reading

Why Evans suffered his first WRC retirement since 2024

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:59
Elfyn Evans has revealed what triggered his exit from Safari Rally Kenya that marked a first retirement from a World Rally Championship event since September 2024. 
The Toyota driver had been sitting second, 22.6s behind rally leader Oliver Solberg when the right rear suspension on his GR Yaris gave way at the start of the muddy Stage 13. The damage was too severe to make any repairs to keep ...Keep reading

Chinese Grand Prix short-form betting tips

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:31
Our expert betting writers give their short-form betting tips for all the major Chinese Grand Prix markets.

Wolff praises 'mature' Antonelli after history-making pole

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:31
Kimi Antonelli took his first Grand Prix pole position in China on Saturday, breaking a record that had stood since 2008.

What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in China

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:31
The drivers and teams report back on the Sprint and Qualifying from the Shanghai International Circuit for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

What are the strategy options for the Chinese Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:31
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.

What To Watch For in the Chinese Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:31
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.

George Russell: Even "diehard" F1 fans are starting to enjoy 2026 rules

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 14:07
George Russell has defended the new Formula 1 regulations, claiming “diehard” fans are enjoying the 2026 rules more than they thought they would.
F1 is debuting its latest regulation overhaul with changes to both the chassis and power unit, the latter of which is now more reliant on electrical energy so battery management is key. 
It entails downshifting on a straight or lifting and ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff's 'Lewis Hamilton's still our driver' comment melts F1 fans after Mercedes 1-2 in China

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 13:10
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has been branded a "class act" by fans after the Brackley outfit shared a video of the Austrian reacting to Lewis Hamilton securing third behind Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
"I actually thought for a moment that we had three cars," he said to the camera as he looked at the timing screens. "First, second and third ...Keep reading

McLaren lacking aerodynamic load and efficiency as it learns Mercedes F1 engine

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 12:22
McLaren had to settle for the third row in Shanghai, with Oscar Piastri fifth ahead of Lando Norris, both around half a second off polesitter Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes. There are obvious signs of improvement compared to Melbourne, where the team failed to optimise its performance in qualifying and was still learning on the job as it tried to get the most out of its complex new Mercedes power ...Keep reading

Mercedes dominate but show first signs of vulnerability

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 12:14
Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this season.

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