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Gio Ruggiero wins rain-shortened ARCA race, Cleetus involved in final caution

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 23:39
After earning his first-ever ARCA pole, Cleetus McFarland led the early laps at Michigan before falling back through the top ten, and scrubbing the wall. He also had a sketchy moment, colliding with Thomas Annunziata as he came down on a three-wide situation.
It was Connor Mosack who took control after him, leading all the way to the Lap 35 competition caution. Cleetus had fallen back to tenth ...Keep reading

Juan Pablo Montoya: Lewis Hamilton could deal Charles Leclerc "big blow mentally" at Monaco GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 23:35
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Lewis Hamilton has a prime opportunity to deal a "big blow mentally" on his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. 
Despite Leclerc recently putting pen to paper on a multi-year contract extension to secure his long-term future with the Maranello outfit, the Monegasque driver arrives at his home race looking ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton leaves F1 fans emotional with Monaco GP accessory

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 22:12
Eagle-eyed Formula 1 fans have spotted Lewis Hamilton arriving at the Monaco Grand Prix paddock wearing a custom holdall adorned with the faces of his cherished bulldogs, Roscoe and Coco.
The bag was given to the seven-time champion in 2018, and fans were quick to spot the custom piece as the Ferrari driver made his way through Monte Carlo.
For many years, Roscoe and Coco were familiar ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton divides F1 fans with sparkly pink Ferrari helmet at Monaco GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 22:05
Lewis Hamilton took to the streets of Monte Carlo for FP1 sporting a brand-new, metallic pink sparkly helmet, prompting a mixed response from Formula 1 fans. 
Since his blockbuster move to Ferrari in 2025, the seven-time champion has largely stuck to variations of his familiar neon yellow design, with hints of the Maranello outfit's historic red. However, for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, the ...Keep reading

Isle of Man TT 2026: Senior TT halted, postponed after accident

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 21:23
The Senior TT was shortened from six to four laps, and moved to Friday as part of an altered 2026 Isle of Man TT schedule due to weather. It was set to be the third race of the day after the Supersport TT and Sportbike TT, both won by Michael Dunlop.
However, it was Dean Harrison in control of the Senior TT at the end of Lap 1, 12 seconds ahead of Peter Hickman, with Joshua Brookes leading the ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart, Spire agree to terms on deleted text message retrieval

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 21:12
As part of the ongoing Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit, fact discovery is currently taking place and includes the pursuit of a text message conversation between Gabehart and Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson that both individuals deleted from their phones.
JGR is suing its former competition director and crew chief, and a rival organization, over allegations that ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland earns pole position for ARCA race at Michigan

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:51
UPDATE: Cleetus went on to lead a few laps in the opening run of the ARCA Michigan race, and then fell to the back-end of the top ten ... Cleetus was involved in the final caution of the race, and finished 14th with damage, while friend and fellow content creator George 'Squirrel McNut' Siciliano earned a top ten finish.
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Best Qualifying bets for the Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
We’ve picked the best odds available on the market to anyone looking to bet on Qualifying.

How good are Ferrari in Monaco – or is there a dark horse?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
Ferrari delivered on their pre-weekend favourites tag with some strong pace in Friday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix - but have they got what it takes to carry that into the weekend and challenge for pole position and the race victory?

Bortoleto satisfied with Monaco practice after early issues

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg both finished on the top half of the timesheets for Audi during Friday’s running in Monaco.

Why Aston Martin have faith their future upgrades will deliver

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
Aston Martin have experienced a tough start to the 2026 season – but can the arrival of their future updates provide light at the end of the tunnel?

Leclerc expects tight battle with Hamilton for Monaco pole

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
Charles Leclerc is bracing himself for a “very tight” fight with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen as the Monaco Grand Prix weekend develops – providing he can work his way through brake troubles.

Our guide to in-race betting opportunities in Monaco

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
When the lights go out in Monaco, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

Friday in Monaco ‘more challenging than hoped’ – Russell

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
The first day on track at the Monaco Grand Prix was not all smooth sailing for Mercedes, with George Russell admitting that Friday was "more challenging" than the team were expecting.

McLaren provide update on Norris’ car after FP2 stoppage

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
McLaren have confirmed that an electrical problem caused Lando Norris’ stoppage during second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, though they are yet to determine “exactly what’s gone wrong”.

Monaco FP1 crash ‘really caught me off guard’ – Hadjar

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:42
Isack Hadjar brought out the red flags during FP1 in Monaco after he crashed into the barrier.

McLaren fined €30,000 after causing Monaco red flag

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 20:35
Second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix was disrupted by a red flag after Lando Norris's car halted unexpectedly at the Nouvelle Chicane by the harbourside. Normally such instances could be covered by the virtual safety car but the marshals were unable to move the MCL40 promptly, forcing the session to be stopped.
This has resulted in a remarkable €30,000 fine for the team.
Norris and a ...Keep reading

F1 Monaco GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 19:53
Formula 1 heads to Monaco this weekend after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory and extended his championship lead after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the lead with a power unit failure.
The result leaves Antonelli 43 points clear of Russell heading to Monte Carlo, where qualifying remains one of the most important ...Keep reading

McLaren shows off MCL-HY hypercar from Monaco Superyacht deck

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 19:33
McLaren has been building towards a return to the top of endurance racing for years. So when the moment came to formally introduce the MCL-HY to Monte Carlo ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, the British manufacturer did it the only way it could: by lashing it to the forward deck of a 73-metre superyacht.
As it glided through Port Hercule, onlookers could see the car tied down with ...Keep reading

“Hybrid cars should not be racing” – Fernando Alonso slams 2026 F1 cars as “the worst ever” in Monaco

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 18:57
Fernando Alonso notoriously dislikes Formula 1’s new-for-2026 machinery, and he made this abundantly clear following Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Alonso has been among the biggest critics of F1’s new rules ever since he first tested Aston Martin’s latest car, lamenting that high-speed corners no longer are a challenge as drivers lift due to energy management ...Keep reading

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