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Mercedes pokes fun at Kimi Antonelli after Bahrain GP podium blunder

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-10-06 00:35
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has poked fun at current championship leader Kimi Antonelli's podium blunder at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 season under challenging wet-weather conditions. Antonelli converted a third-place start into a second-place finish, and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton completed the podium after ...Keep reading

Gran Turismo 7 reveals huge free Spec IV update ahead of 30th anniversary

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 23:52
Gran Turismo is getting a huge update by its makers Polyphony Digital in the shape of Spec IV. Unfortunately, it's not coming all at once, with us having to wait for two separate instalments before we get our hands on everything. But with 2027 being the 30th birthday of the legendary racing game, I have a feeling it might be worth the wait.
"Next year marks 30 years since the release of the ...Keep reading

Singapore Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-10-05 23:30
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for Marina Bay.

Charles Leclerc explains why Bahrain GP chaos has reinforced F1 driver fears

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 22:31
It came as no surprise to us all that our favourite drivers weren't at all happy with what happened in the lead-up to the Bahrain Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc said that this was just one example of why he and his fellow drivers are worried about the current regulation cars.
What started as a soggy formation lap turned into chaos as software issues caused the cars to start losing power. Several ...Keep reading

Verstappen’s Malaysia win hints at close 2027 battle

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-10-05 20:20
The four-time World Champions secured his first Grand Prix win of the season at the Sepang International Circuit.

FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 announce 2027 calendars

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-10-05 20:20
The FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship have announced their respective calendars for the 2027 campaign.

Bottas cycling from Malaysia to Singapore Grand Prix

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-10-05 20:00
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas switches four wheels for two and opts to travel to the Singapore Grand Prix by bike.

Redemption at Road Atlanta: Kevin Estre breaks IMSA victory curse in thrilling Petit Le Mans finish

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 19:38
Kevin Estre had built a career of near-misses in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Going into the weekend, the Frenchman held 11 career podiums without a single victory – including five in GT competition alongside six podiums (three of which were runner-up finishes) in 12 top-class starts. On Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, that long-standing streak finally came to an end ...Keep reading

Andrea Stella concedes McLaren made "incorrect judgment" on Bahrain GP Strategy

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 19:04
Lando Norris qualified sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix, but a misjudgement of the water on the Sepang circuit meant within a lap he was fighting from the back of the pack. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted that this mistake came from a single miscalculation that turned what could have been an interesting race into an exercise of damage control for both Norris and team-mate Oscar ...Keep reading

David Coulthard hints at imminent F1 African GP announcement

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 18:52
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has hinted that an official announcement regarding the championship's long-awaited return to Africa is imminent.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Will Buxton, Coulthard teased that he believes an announcement confirming the addition to the calendar is coming soon. 
While reflecting on the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, both ...Keep reading

F2 announces 2027 calendar with new additions revealed

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 18:30
FIA Formula 2 has revealed its calendar for the 2027 season, featuring a new visit to the Americas as part of the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix program, adding a trip before the finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Bruno Michel, CEO of FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3, made the announcement in Mexico City: "The addition of Mexico City to our 2027 FIA Formula 2 calendar will bring the category closer to ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli details lessons from F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 17:55
Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has detailed the lessons he is learning from racing alongside champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
The Italian driver joined race winner Verstappen and third-placed Hamilton on the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after crossing the line in second. 
Speaking during the post-race press conference at the Sepang ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from an intriguing NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 17:27
At one point, there were four cars within one second of each other in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but unlike Kansas, no one could get around Chase Briscoe this week.
It was also the halfway point of the 2026 Chase, and while Kyle Larson extended his advantage, it was an unusual race for all of the top three drivers in the standings.
Here's a look at ...Keep reading

5 winners and 5 losers from the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-10-05 17:20
Max Verstappen returned to winning ways with a beautiful drive at a rain-hit Sepang, in a race that featured plenty of overtaking. But while he and his Red Bull team celebrated, many of his rivals were left downbeat. Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

How McLaren got their sums wrong on Sepang tyre strategy

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-10-05 17:20
Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained how McLaren took a wrong step in tackling the challenging conditions at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Audi unveil special livery for Singapore GP

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-10-05 17:20
Audi will run a one-off design across the livery of the R26 and their drivers' race suits at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Toyota explains how a photographer helped secure dramatic Fuji WEC win

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 17:10
Toyota scored an unexpected victory at its home WEC race at Fuji thanks to a combination of a dramatic late finish and a tactical masterclass.
While the TR010 Hybrid was far from the fastest car on pure race pace, the #8 Toyota driven by Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa managed to take the win, aided by an unusual contribution from a team photographer.
A heavy crash late ...Keep reading

Can Red Bull now fight for wins everywhere? "It's difficult to be on par with Mercedes consistently"

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 15:54
Laurent Mekies says Red Bull Racing's first win of 2026 in Formula 1 is the culmination of the squad's gradual upturn in form, but felt it's too early to tell if it can now be in the mix everywhere.
From being over a second behind the frontrunners at the start of the campaign, Red Bull has gradually chipped away at its deficit with a relentless stream of upgrades. Its last such package of the ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 14:32
Alex Marquez says he crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix after accidentally upshifting his Ducati while turning into a corner, describing the mistake as “unacceptable”. 
The Gresini rider failed to score a single point across the weekend at Motegi, in what was his worst showing since the season opener in Thailand.
The Spaniard’s troubles began in Saturday’s sprint when he ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar says "stupid" battery left him defenceless against Lewis Hamilton

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-10-05 14:18
Isack Hadjar had a podium in his pocket at the Bahrain Grand Prix, but battery issues thwarted his attempt to defend against the chasing Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. He finished his race in fifth place after he clawed his way back up the pack after a five-place grid penalty saw him start eighth on the grid.
"No pace," he admitted after the race when asked why he didn't look ...Keep reading

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