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Nurburgring 24 Hours Porsche crash sparks penalty after near-disaster

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 20:24
Alexander Hardt has been fined 300 euros for failing to move to safety in a timely manner following an engine failure on his #900 Black Falcon Porsche. He was nearly struck by Janina Schall’s #146 WS Porsche “Girls only” entry.
Instead of moving away, Hardt remained in the gravel trap and signaled for marshals, as his Porsche 911 Cup was smouldering. He then moved back toward the car as ...Keep reading

Watch Round 9 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-14 19:44
Catch all the action from Round 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

What Max Verstappen is really like as a team-mate at Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 19:36
Jules Gounon was full of praise for his “amazing team-mate” Max Verstappen, claiming he’s the perfect co-driver for endurance racing ahead of contesting the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion is making his debut at the historic event this weekend, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Gounon, Lucas Auer and Daniel Juncadella. 
Verstappen’s entry has brought ...Keep reading

Conor Daly: “This is the best car I’ve ever had here” for the Indy 500

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 18:15
Conor Daly was reluctant to say it, but it’s obvious he has a pretty strong bullet for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
“Yeah, I know it does,” Daly told Motorsport.com. “I kind of hate to say it because I don't really want to get too far ahead of myself, but this is the best car I've ever had here for sure. I think I can confidently say that right now.”
The ‘hometown ...Keep reading

Romain Grosjean explains Marcus Armstrong confrontation, wasn't looking for a fight

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 17:56
Following the Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Romain Grosjean approached Marcus Armstrong's pit box with some fiery comments, and a heated back-and-forth broke out with several crew members initially pushing him back. 
The issue surrounded some mid-race contact, which robbed Grosjean of a strong finish and resulted in a drive-through penalty for Armstrong.
Here's a look back at some of ...Keep reading

NASCAR TV ratings from Watkins Glen

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 17:50
There is no direct comparison since this was the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen to take place during the spring but the Go Bowling at The Glen on FS1 earned an average of 1.928 million viewers and a 1.06 rating according to Nielsen’s Big Panel + Data metric.
This is the lowest rated race of the season, won by Shane van Gisbergen, this race barely dropping below Bristol’s ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin: 'Marco Bezzecchi and I are not friends, but we are not enemies either'

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 17:46
Jorge Martin has played down the possibility of a rift developing between him and team-mate Marco Bezzecchi in their pursuit of the 2026 MotoGP title.
The two Aprilia riders have emerged as the early favourites for the championship, with just one point separating the duo after the first five rounds of the season.
Bezzecchi was expected to lead the squad’s charge this year following an ...Keep reading

Luca Marini suggests new Safety Commission model amid poor rider turnout

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 17:00
Luca Marini called for a single voice to represent MotoGP riders in Safety Commission meetings amid declining attendance from the 2026 grid.
Every Friday ahead of a grand prix weekend, riders are given an opportunity to raise concerns and discuss safety matters directly with MotoGP organisers Dorna and the FIM. 
However, attendance at these meetings has steadily declined in recent ...Keep reading

The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Dover format explained

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 16:48
The NASCAR All-Star Race changes formats ... often. The Sanctioning Body are not shy about using the race as an experiment, but this year marks quite a dramatic change.
First, the All-Star Race heads to Dover, Delaware for the very first time. The 'Monster Mile' will not host a points-paying race for the first time since 1968, but it will play host to the All-Star Race this weekend. NASCAR also ...Keep reading

Watch Qualifying from Round 9 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-14 16:44
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues with Round 9, where the racers will take on the United States Grand Prix.

Watch Round 8 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-14 16:44
Catch all the action from Round 8 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

Valtteri Bottas reveals FBI involvement after Cadillac stolen during Miami GP weekend

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 16:07
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his car was stolen during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, leaving the thief with his paddock pass and VIP parking pass, and the FBI was involved.
The Finnish driver detailed how the Cadillac Escalade provided by the team was taken from the driveway of his Airbnb during the What's Next podcast with Paul Ripke for the Cadillac driver's ...Keep reading

Ducati confident of Marc Marquez’s abilities as Davide Tardozzi shares recovery update

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 15:59
Ducati remains confident that Marc Marquez can bounce back strongly once he recovers from the double surgery that will force him to miss this weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix.
Marquez started the new MotoGP season as one of the favourites for the championship, but struggled to replicate his title-winning form across the opening rounds, failing to register a single podium in a Sunday ...Keep reading

Maverick Vinales 'feeling good’ ahead of MotoGP return as questions loom over his future

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 15:15
Maverick Vinales admitted that he has regained strength and muscle power following surgery, but he still does not know how long it will take to return to 100%. 
The Tech3 KTM rider underwent an operation to recover a displaced screw from his left shoulder that had been hampering his performances in MotoGP at the start of the season. 
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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen third as Winward Mercedes tops first session

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 14:48
Max Verstappen enjoyed a steady start to his weekend at the Nurburgring 24 Hours by finishing third in the opening qualifying session, which was topped by the Winward Mercedes.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion set an 8m18.539s lap around the Nordschleife aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 he is sharing with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella.
This was 3.582s slower than the #80 ...Keep reading

Francesco Bagnaia “feeling fast” for the first time in 18 months in MotoGP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 13:42
Francesco Bagnaia says last weekend’s French Grand Prix marked the first time he had “felt fast” on a MotoGP bike since 2024, suggesting he may have had a breakthrough.
Bagnaia’s well-documented 2025 struggles carried into the start of the current season, with the Italian failing to finish higher than ninth in a Sunday race across the opening four rounds. 
Ducati’s competitive ...Keep reading

Cadillac CEO Towriss on the importance of experience

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-14 13:30
Lawrence Barretto sits down with Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss to delve into how experience has been crucial in enabling the team to exceed expectations.

Watch R8 Qualifying from the Sim Racing World Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-14 13:30
Drivers will compete in the Dutch Grand Prix for Round 8 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

Susie Wolff reveals how Charlotte Tilbury partnership transformed F1 Academy

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 12:39
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has detailed how signing makeup giant Charlotte Tilbury as a partner created momentum for huge sponsors in the series. 
After gaining the backing of all 10 Formula 1 teams, with that number increasing to 11 with Cadillac in 2027, Wolff had the task of finding six primary sponsors for the remaining cars. 
During an interview with Talks at Google ...Keep reading

How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-14 12:23
While the opening race weekends of the year proved particularly challenging on the chassis side for Red Bull  – before it made significant progress during the April break – the team managed to surprise some of its rivals on the power unit front.
Although Toto Wolff’s remark in Bahrain about Red Bull being the “absolute benchmark” was clearly politically motivated, it did underline ...Keep reading

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