Motorsport

Freedom 250 Grand Prix extended to full 250-mile race distance

Mon, 2026-08-03 22:04
IndyCar officials announced a major distance extension for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, increasing the race from 125 to 147 laps to create a full 250-mile competition in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
The historic race will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as drivers compete on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit winding through the nation’s capital, sweeping down ...Keep reading

Jack Aitken and Kevin Estre sound off on race-ending collision at Road America

Mon, 2026-08-03 16:45
A dramatic late-restart collision between GTP contenders Kevin Estre and Jack Aitken in the closing minutes was the peak of Sunday’s chaotic Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix.
With just over 10 minutes remaining in the six-hour IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup round at the 4.048-mile, 14-turn natural terrain road course, Estre, in the # 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963, and Aitken, in ...Keep reading

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head at summer break

Mon, 2026-08-03 16:30
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.
This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.
When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.
Three duels under the ...Keep reading

McLaren victory leaves 2026 F1 title race "far from over", says Martin Brundle

Mon, 2026-08-03 16:12
Sky Sports F1 pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle believes the 2026 championship remains "far from over" following McLaren's Hungarian Grand Prix victory.
Writing in his post-race Sky Sports F1 column ahead of the August summer break, the former driver analysed the shift in the competitive order. McLaren's latest development package yielded the Woking outfit's 14th win at the ...Keep reading

F1 legends weigh in on Max Verstappen's Red Bull future

Mon, 2026-08-03 15:38
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull remains a popular topic as the Dutchman heads into the summer break sixth in the drivers' standings, 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
With Red Bull dealing with the added challenge of its new engine programme this season, and some high-profile exits over recent years, a panel of Formula 1 legends has weighed in on whether they believe the ...Keep reading

Heralded Richard Childress prospect making O'Reilly debut at Iowa

Mon, 2026-08-03 15:10
Carson Brown, a highly touted 18-year-old prospect under the Richard Childress Racing development program banner, will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Series debut on Saturday for Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 car at Iowa Speedway.
The car will carry the colors of Distributor Wire & Cable, a RCR partner.
Brown is the current ASA STARS National Super Late Model Tour championship leader with ...Keep reading

Sebastien Ogier plans to contest all remaining WRC rounds in bid for 10th title 

Mon, 2026-08-03 15:08
Sebastien Ogier plans to contest the four remaining World Rally Championship rounds in search of a record 10th world title, beginning with Rally Paraguay later this month.
The news comes just days after the reigning world champion was involved in a high-speed crash from the lead at Rally Finland. Ogier and stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia exited the car unaided but were transported to ...Keep reading

What role does a MotoGP rider really play in bike development?

Mon, 2026-08-03 14:30
It's common to see fans credit a manufacturer's progress - or struggles - to the quality of its riders. Some are considered exceptional development riders, while others are accused of leading engineers in the wrong direction. But how much influence does a MotoGP rider actually have over the technical evolution of a bike?
Joan Mir has experienced both ends of the spectrum, winning the 2020 world ...Keep reading

Pierre Gasly: Alpine's Dutch GP upgrades "critical" for F1 2026 chances

Mon, 2026-08-03 13:10
Pierre Gasly reckons Alpine’s upgrades at the forthcoming Dutch Grand Prix are “critical” for it to maintain pace in the Formula 1 midfield as it has been outdeveloped by rivals.
The French marque started the 2026 campaign as the leading midfield team, sitting fifth in the standings after round six in Monaco where Gasly claimed a contentious podium.
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Damon Hill compares George Russell-Kimi Antonelli battle to 1996 F1 rivalry

Mon, 2026-08-03 12:41
1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has likened the current Mercedes intra-team battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to his own experience of facing a fiercely competitive newcomer in Jacques Villeneuve.
With the 2026 F1 season well underway, the driver dynamic at the Brackley outfit continues to be a major talking point. Following his rookie campaign last year, having stepped into ...Keep reading

Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

Mon, 2026-08-03 11:58
Since its launch in 2012, the FIA World Endurance Championship has visited a wide variety of tracks around the world, racing across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Some events like Spa have become permanent fixtures on the calendar, while others disappeared quickly without leaving a mark.
At its peak, the WEC hosted as many as 10 rounds in a season before shrinking to just six during the ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner praises Red Bull after major Mercedes F1 hire

Mon, 2026-08-03 11:30
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull's recent appointment of Gwen Lagrue to head up its junior driver programme, suggesting the move is a big step in maintaining the pipeline established by Helmut Marko. 
Following the departure of long-time motorsport adviser Marko at the end of the 2025 season, the future direction of the Red Bull junior driver programme ...Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad exclusive: "I never had a plan B, I didn't want to settle for a normal life"

Mon, 2026-08-03 11:02
Some conversations stay with you. They remind you that, even in today's Formula 1, it is still possible to be yourself - to speak openly, without filters, carefully rehearsed answers or media-trained soundbites.
The fact that this interview was conducted with the youngest driver currently on the F1 grid makes it even more remarkable. Arvid Lindblad will celebrate his 19th birthday next ...Keep reading

WRC drivers react to FIA’s landmark new promoter deal

Mon, 2026-08-03 10:03
Drivers are excited for the future of the World Rally Championship following what the FIA has labelled the “biggest deal in history” for rallying.
After months of discussions, French automotive company Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital have officially acquired WRC Promoter GmbH to take over the commercial rights of the WRC and the European Rally Championship in an ...Keep reading

David Croft praises Cadillac's no-excuses approach after F1 Hungarian GP

Mon, 2026-08-03 10:00
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has praised the new Cadillac F1 team for its resilience and refusal to hide behind its rookie status, following another challenging weekend for the American outfit at the Hungarian Grand Prix. 
Cadillac joined the F1 grid as the 11th team in 2026. The General Motors-backed squad, running Ferrari power units with an experienced driver line-up of ...Keep reading

FIA opens up on F1's 2026 rule issues – Here's why it couldn't intervene sooner

Mon, 2026-08-03 09:11
With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with their much greater emphasis on electric power, sparked considerable debate both in and outside the paddock.
F1 insists that fan ratings – for example in its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme – have been largely ...Keep reading

Wayne Taylor “so f***ing happy” after WTR ends IMSA win drought

Mon, 2026-08-03 01:58
After 18 grueling months of internal pressure, transition, and painful near-misses, Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) returned to win in emotional fashion at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.
The team delivered a remarkable performance across the 4.048-mile, 14-turn natural terrain road course, claiming victory and third place. The victory marked WTR’s first GTP-class triumph ...Keep reading

Wayne Taylor Racing ends IMSA win drought in chaotic Road America finish

Sun, 2026-08-02 23:07
Filipe Albuquerque ended Wayne Taylor Racing’s two-year victory drought in a chaotic Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.
Albuquerque, who shares the #10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R with co-driver Ricky Taylor, held off a furious final push to the finish in a wild race that featured nine cautions and ended under yellow around the 4.048-mile, 14-mile natural ...Keep reading

Oliver Bearman responds to Aston Martin rumours with clear Ferrari message

Sun, 2026-08-02 21:00
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has reaffirmed his commitment to the Ferrari driver programme, dismissing the prospect of a switch to Aston Martin in the near future. 
Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 21-year-old driver addressed the increasingly fluid driver market and his own long-term future. 
Despite an impressive start to his full-time F1 career with Haas ...Keep reading

IMSA Road America: Julien Andlauer leads Porsche 1-2 at halfway

Sun, 2026-08-02 20:06
Julien Andlauer used a short-fill during the latest caution period to take the lead at the halfway point of the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.
Porsche Penske Motorsport held a 1-2, with Kevin Estre in the #6 Porsche 963 following Andlauer in the #7 sister car. 
The #24 BMW M Hybrid of BMW M Team WRT led the majority of the first half of the race at the 4.048-mile ...Keep reading

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