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Max Verstappen sets sights on new Red Bull milestone after completing F1 bucket list

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 12:03
Having already secured four Formula 1 drivers' championship titles, Max Verstappen has set his sights on "smaller achievements" in the series after completing his F1 bucket list. 
The Dutchman claimed four consecutive titles between 2021 and 2024, and narrowly missed out on the 2025 trophy to McLaren's Lando Norris. While reflecting on his achievements, which also include 71 grand prix wins ...Keep reading

George Russell goes viral for wholesome Monaco GP moment with Jack Wolff

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 11:47
George Russell has gone viral after the Mercedes Formula 1 team shared a video of the Briton making sure that Toto and Susie Wolff's son, Jack, managed to get the drivers to sign his F1 cards in Monaco.
The 28-year-old made sure to grab as many drivers as possible to sign the collectible cards.
"We're getting Jacky's cards signed," Russell said, before going on the hunt for the signatures ...Keep reading

Ferrari boss to miss qualifying for medical reasons

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-06-06 11:39
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur will not attend the Monaco Grand Prix for qualifying day on Saturday for medical reasons.

Ferrari boss to miss qualifying for medical reasons

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-06-06 11:39
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur will not attend the Monaco Grand Prix for qualifying day on Saturday for medical reasons.

Moto3 team denies opening engines after disqualification from six races

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 11:33
Leopard Racing has responded for the first time after its rider Adrian Fernandez was disqualified from the first six Moto3 races of 2026 over the “signs of engine tampering”.
On the eve of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the stewards found Leopard guilty of opening two engines belonging to Fernandez’s bike without authorisation. 
Following routine checks instigated by supplier ...Keep reading

MotoGP Hungarian GP: Marc Marquez beats Pedro Acosta to claim sensational pole

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 10:55
Marc Marquez outgunned pre-qualifying favourite Pedro Acosta to claim a sensational pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
While Acosta led the majority of Q2 aboard the factory KTM, reigning world champion Marquez set two rapid laps towards the end of the session to maintain his perfect qualifying record at the Balaton Park Circuit.
Fermin Aldeguer completed the front row for Gresini ...Keep reading

Carlos Sainz admits Williams' 2026 slump tested his faith in the team

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 10:30
Williams driver Carlos Sainz admitted the team's disappointing 2026 campaign came as a shock, but said the action plan the team has put in place has restored his faith in the squad.
When Sainz signed for Williams after losing his Ferrari drive, there was clearly no doubt that the move would be a downgrade, at least for a considerable period while Williams embarks on a transformation from an ...Keep reading

George Russell details viral Fiat Jolly breakdown in Monaco tunnel

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 09:42
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has detailed the moment he was forced to push his classic Fiat Jolly around the streets of Monte Carlo after it broke down. 
After footage of the British driver and his partner, Carmen Montero Mundt, pushing the Jolly went viral on social media, he recounted the moment with the Mercedes F1 media team. 
"That was a little while ago, actually, but it ...Keep reading

Aston Martin: ‘We definitely can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel yet’

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 09:30
Aston Martin’s Formula 1 troubles have no end in sight after the squad collapsed to the bottom of the standings in 2026, team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa warned.
F1’s move to new regulations panned out dismally for the team as it switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda partnership, as the AMR26 was plagued by a lack of performance and reliability early on.
The main issue ...Keep reading

Ferrari's Fred Vasseur to skip Saturday at F1 Monaco GP

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 08:59
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur will not be present at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday due to ongoing medical checks.
Track action for final practice is due to commence at 12:30pm in the principality ahead of qualifying at 4pm for which Vasseur will not be at the circuit.
It means his usual roles will likely fall on deputy team principal and ex-F1 driver Jerome d'Ambrosio, who has ...Keep reading

Why Audi does not want major F1 engine changes for 2027

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 08:39
Behind the scenes, potential power unit changes for the 2027 F1 season continue to dominate discussions. Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA announced an “agreement in principle” on a 60/40 split between the internal combustion engine and electric power, but in Montreal it became clear that implementing such changes is politically sensitive.
That applies both to the technical ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland involved in ARCA championship affecting crash

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-06-06 03:52
Shortly before the ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway was called just halfway to its scheduled distance for rain, an incident involving Cleetus McFarland had an impact on a fringe championship contender. 
On lap 49 of 100, second in points Ryan Vargas dived under the YouTuber also known legally as Garrett Mitchell. He was held tight and broke traction when he lost the nose ...Keep reading

What the teams said – Friday in Monaco

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 23:46
The drivers and teams report back on Friday practice from the streets of Monte Carlo ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso shares touching McLaren message during major F1 milestone

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 23:40
Fernando Alonso took a poignant trip down memory lane to honour his former team, McLaren, as the Woking outfit celebrates a monumental milestone: its 1000th grand prix.
Despite currently driving for Aston Martin, the two-time Formula 1 champion took part in the celebrations with McLaren, which gathered some of its former drivers along with its current driver line-up of Lando Norris and Oscar ...Keep reading

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

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