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Elfyn Evans: Extra tyres essential to avoid WRC Rally Chile failures

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 21:40
World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans says the increased tyre allocation for Rally Chile is necessary to reduce the risk of failures on the abrasive gravel stages.
Ahead of the rally, the FIA confirmed that Rally1 crews will receive eight additional tyres for the event, increasing the allocation from 28 to 36 tyres. Crews will have a choice between a maximum of 16 soft and 28 hard ...Keep reading

2026 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 20:05
The battle between Aprilia and Ducati remains as tight as ever ahead of this weekend's San Marino GP. 
Aprilia dealt a decisive blow by winning the first MotoGP race after the summer break at Silverstone, but Ducati fought back at Aragon a fortnight ago to level things up.
The fight between them remains too close to call, with both manufacturers expected to perform well at Circuit Marco ...Keep reading

Hendrick announces Corey Day to run limited NASCAR Cup schedule in 2027

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 20:00
Corey Day has signed a long-term contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, which will see him continue as the full-time driver of the HMS No. 17 in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, which also competing part-time in the Cup level.
Hendrick says that details regarding Day's future Cup schedule will be announced at a later date.
“What Corey has accomplished in such a short time is ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-09-10 19:59
Jennie, Andrew and Jolyon look ahead to the new Spanish GP in Madrid.

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-09-10 19:59
Jennie, Andrew and Jolyon look ahead to the new Spanish GP in Madrid.

Porsche Penske leadership speaks out on IMSA performance struggles

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 19:31
Porsche Penske Motorsport (PPM) leadership voiced strong frustrations over ongoing performance deficits during a media call on Thursday, targeting how the severe adjustments have hampered their campaign following a dominant start to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
After sweeping the opening two endurance rounds at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring ...Keep reading

'Insane' – What the F1 drivers make of the new Madring

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:47
The drivers have offered their reactions to the purpose-built Madring before they take to the circuit for the first time.

Leclerc accepts blame in Hamilton Monza incident

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:47
Charles Leclerc admits ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix that "it's pretty clear that I could have done a better job", following his on-track incident with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton in Monza.

Hamilton opens up on ‘racing relationship’ with Leclerc

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:47
Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the dynamic at Ferrari after he and Charles Leclerc almost collided at the Italian Grand Prix.

Formula 1's Spanish football connections

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:47
From Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to Spain's World Champions, discover Formula 1's connections with Spanish football ahead of the Madrid Grand Prix.

Our top tips for in-race Spanish Grand Prix betting

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:47
When the lights go out for the first time at Madrid, bettors will be watching closely to make smart betting decisions in real-time.

What Gasly’s Monza pole brings to Alpine ahead of Madrid

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:47
Pierre Gasly believes his Monza pole position "brings belief and motivation" to Alpine as the team look for another strong result this weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:27
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.

Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:27
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.

Why Max Verstappen isn’t buying the hype over a Red Bull surprise in Madrid

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:11
When Max Verstappen was asked during the Dutch media session in Monza whether he now thinks he might not win a single race this Formula 1 season – which would be the first time since his debut year in 2015 – a telling response followed:
"I'm obviously never going to say that out loud!"
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F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 18:00
Formula 1 heads to Madrid this weekend as the new Madring circuit makes its debut as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix.
It marks the first time Madrid has appeared on the Formula 1 calendar since Jarama in 1981, with the new circuit on the outskirts of Spain’s capital replacing Barcelona as Spanish GP host. Barcelona remains on the calendar under a new event name after holding its 2026 ...Keep reading

IMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 17:52
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is gearing up for its return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, revealing a stacked 44-car entry list for the upcoming TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks. 
Scheduled for September 20, the event serves as the penultimate round of the season and marks the championship's first sprint-format contest at The Brickyard since 2023. The four-class field will ...Keep reading

George Russell's telling admission after Monza F1 defeat to Kimi Antonelli

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 17:43
George Russell has all-but conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title, though he has found “an answer” as to why this year has been such a struggle.
The Mercedes driver trails his championship-leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with 10 rounds remaining, despite entering the new regulations as the pre-season title favourite.
But Russell claimed in Monaco ...Keep reading

Brennan Poole joins Spire for Kansas NASCAR Truck race

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 17:36
Spire Motorsports announced on Thursday that NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series regular Brennan Poole will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the team in the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway (September 26).
Poole competes full-time for Alpha Prime Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series and currently sits 17th in the championship standings. He has over 200 ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez reveals ‘strategic’ thinking behind shoulder photo

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 17:20
Marc Marquez has admitted that he deliberately posted a photo depicting the state of his right shoulder, explaining he wanted to put an end to “tiring” questions about his fitness.
Although the reigning MotoGP champion had shied away from opening up about his injuries in recent races, he caught the attention of the entire paddock with a shirtless photo on Instagram that showed the loss of ...Keep reading

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