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David Coulthard defends Kim Kardashian after Martin Brundle Monaco GP grid walk backlash

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 12:37
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has weighed in on the comments surrounding Kim Kardashian's appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, defending the reality television star after she didn't speak to Martin Brundle.
Kardashian became a big talking point of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after she turned down an interview with Brundle during his famous Sky Sports F1 grid walk and was later seen ...Keep reading

2026 Le Mans 24 Hours: Full starting grid

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 12:07
BWM will start the Le Mans 24 Hours from pole position for the first time after Dries Vanthoor topped Hyperpole 2 session.
Vanthoor set a best time of 3m22.564s in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 entered by the factory WRT team, beating the #12 Jota Cadillac V-Series.R of Will Stevens to the top spot by over half a second.
Cadillac had initially been granted pole position at Circuit de la Sarthe ...Keep reading

Alpine thanks FIA and FOM for transparency as Pierre Gasly gets Monaco podium back

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 11:49
Pierre Gasly had originally crossed the finish line in third place in Monaco, but was later demoted to seventh after receiving two separate five-second penalties for allegedly exceeding the 60km/h pitlane speed limit.
However, the FIA stewards overturned both penalties on Friday after concluding that Gasly had not exceeded the speed limit on either occasion. The decision followed a Right of ...Keep reading

Ferrari unleashes major Barcelona F1 upgrades as it chases down Mercedes

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 11:46
Ferrari has taken the covers off its latest haul of aerodynamic upgrades as it further aims to make inroads on Mercedes.
The Scuderia last unveiled major upgrades at the Miami Grand prix in early May, which largely worked as intended but couldn't stem the tide of Mercedes' early dominance. As F1 hits its most well trodden testing ground in Barcelona, Ferrari introduced another set of ...Keep reading

Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 11:41
Pierre Gasly has been restored to third place in the final results of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix after Alpine successfully overturned his two pitlane speeding penalties in a right of review hearing.
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Here’s the FIA stewards report in full:
1. The Stewards, having ...Keep reading

FIA stewards overturn Pierre Gasly's penalties, restore Monaco GP podium

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 11:16
The FIA Formula 1 stewards have upheld Alpine's appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix results, with Pierre Gasly reinstated in third.
Gasly crossed the finish line in third but was handed two five-second time penalties for pitlane speeding, one of several drivers to do so, which demoted him to seventh.
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Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 10:58
The first stage of Alpine's Right of Review hearing on Thursday revealed that the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix was in fact caused by an issue with the official timing system provided by Formula One Management.
Five drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding during the race, with Pierre Gasly receiving two separate five-second penalties that ...Keep reading

All the ex-F1 drivers taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-12 10:54
The 94th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours will take place this weekend, with 62 cars and 186 drivers set to race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC schedule

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 10:41
The United Kingdom will return to the World Endurance Championship for the first time in eight years, with Silverstone joining an expanded nine-round calendar for the 2027 season.
Ahead of this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, WEC promoters the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest confirmed the addition of a six-hour race at the British Grand Prix venue on 25 April. 
The Silverstone race ...Keep reading

The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 10:09




No.
Team
Car
Drivers




HYPERCAR - 18 cars




007
 Aston Martin Thor Team
Aston Martin Valkyrie


 Harry Tincknell
 Tom Gamble
 Ross Gunn




009
 Aston Martin Thor Team
Aston Martin Valkyrie


 Alex Riberas
 Marco Sorensen
 Roman De Angelis




7
 Toyota ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso: This is "probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1"

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 09:34
Fernando Alonso has conceded that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely mark his final Formula 1 race at the circuit.
Speaking during the drivers' press conference, the 44-year-old acknowledged his fans' unwavering support while also dropping a hint regarding his retirement.
"It's going to be a special weekend, probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1," he ...Keep reading

What George Russell is doing to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 09:24
If George Russell cut a frustrated figure after a Monaco Grand Prix that spectacularly spiralled out of control, then four days on the Mercedes driver practiced stoicism as he reviewed the first leg of a brutal 2026 season.
With Mercedes finally on the front foot, Russell's would-be title campaign got off to a perfect start on with a pole-to-flag victory in the Melbourne curtain raiser. What ...Keep reading

James Vowles reveals costly Carlos Sainz blow after Monaco GP crash

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 09:15
Williams team principal James Vowles admits that the heavy damage sustained to Carlos Sainz's car during the Monaco Grand Prix will force the team to rebuild its stockpile of spare parts.
Sainz was running in a strong points-scoring position on the streets of Monte Carlo before his race was abruptly ended. The Spaniard was struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto, resulting in his ...Keep reading

“I know I’m going to die here” – Anthony Davidson reflects on back-breaking Le Mans crash

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 08:54
Anthony Davidson says he thought he was “going to die” in his frightening, race-ending crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading

Are the rule changes enough to keep Max Verstappen in F1? “I understand the politics behind it”

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 08:49
In Montreal last month, Max Verstappen said his Formula 1 future would largely depend on potential regulation changes for next year and added that introducing the proposed 60-40 split would “definitely help” to keep him in the series for longer, although the topic has since proven politically sensitive.
Several manufacturers opposed significant hardware changes for next season, resulting in ...Keep reading

FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 08:11
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has reiterated his commitment to a return of V8 engines in Formula 1 in the near future, and has now outlined a broader vision that would also involve a dramatic reduction in car weight.
Current 2026 Formula 1 cars have a minimum weight of 768kg. While the FIA's latest regulations have already succeeded in reducing that figure compared to the previous ...Keep reading

Red Bull reveals dual San Diego paint schemes for Van Gisbergen and Zilisch

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-12 06:40
When NASCAR arrives in San Diego for a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado, all eyes will be on Trackhouse Racing, and for good reason.
Shane van Gisbergen has won six of the last seven road/street courses on the Cup schedule, and finished a close second in the only one he lost.
In San Diego, SVG will attempt to conquer a 3.4-mile street course while driving a special Red Bull ...Keep reading

Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-06-12 06:04
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.

Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-06-12 06:04
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.

Le Mans 24h: Cadillac beats BMW… in FP4

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-06-11 23:17
Cadillac edged out BMW in Free Practice 4 ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, as teams focused on race pace following the Hyperpole sessions.
Sebastien Bourdais’ 3m26.843s with the #38 Cadillac, albeit over four seconds slower than his own car’s Hyperpole benchmark, sufficed to surpass Robin Frijns’ 3m27.037s marker with the #20 BMW at the end of the session.
The #7 Toyota took third ahead ...Keep reading

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