Motorsport

McLaren unveils special Indy 500 liveries

Mon, 2026-05-11 21:34
Arrow McLaren is ready for IndyCar’s biggest month— —with the official unveiling of the liveries that will adorn its four cars at the 110th Indianapolis 500. Under the slogan "Unfinished Business," the Woking-based team aims to settle the score with the world’s most famous oval, just as the 50th anniversary of Johnny Rutherford’s 1976 victory approaches.
This year’s design breaks ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a split strategy NASCAR cup race at Watkins Glen

Mon, 2026-05-11 21:18
Shane van Gisbergen is now the winningest driver in Trackhouse Racing history, surpassing Ross Chastain with his seventh career win -- all on road courses.
It's truly incredible to see just how unbeatable the three-time Supercars champion has been over the past two years, even with how close the field is in modern NASCAR. He has only last one of the last seven road/street course races, and ...Keep reading

24 Hours of Nurburgring weekend tickets sell out for first time ahead of Max Verstappen debut

Mon, 2026-05-11 20:37
The 24 Hours of Nurburgring has reached a historic milestone ahead of the 2026 event as weekend tickets have sold out for the first time, and only limited single-day tickets remain.
The boost in spectator interest has come as four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen looks to make his 24-hour debut at the legendary Nordschleife this week.
The Dutchman will be racing in the Verstappen ...Keep reading

IndyCar alters qualifying format for 2026 Indianapolis 500

Mon, 2026-05-11 20:30
IndyCar has announced changes to the qualifying procedure ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, which will feature 33 cars and no bumping for the first time in four years.
Day 1 of qualifying is set to take place on May 16th with the session lasting from 11am EST to 5:50pm EST. This will lock in positions 16-33 for the Indy 500.
The fastest nine cars will be locked into the top ...Keep reading

It’s been one year since Kyle Larson’s last NASCAR Cup win

Mon, 2026-05-11 18:25
Monday marks the one-year mark since Kyle Larson last won a NASCAR Cup Series race, a triumph that came on May 11, 2025 at Kansas Speedway, and the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team is still working through things early this season too.
Larson finds himself eighth in the championship standings, needing to be within the top-5 by the end of the regular season to be a bonafide championship ...Keep reading

Mick Schumacher's top 12 run ends with a penalty after spinning Santino Ferrucci

Mon, 2026-05-11 17:07
Mick Schumacher started Sunday's Grand Prix of Indianapolis from 18th on the grid, aiming to improve on his previous best result of 17th at Long Beach
Partially due to a couple of multi-car incidents, but also Schumacher's ability to move forward through the field, he found himself running a strong 12th with just three laps to go.
He then set his sights on Santino Ferrucci for 11th ...Keep reading

Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress

Mon, 2026-05-11 16:35
Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix.
The team’s switch to a works Honda power unit deal from customer Mercedes powertrains backfired, with the Japanese engine generating vibrations that repeatedly damaged batteries and tended to numb drivers’ bodies.
As a consequence, Aston Martin recorded just one official finish over ...Keep reading

The wild NASCAR Watkins Glen moments viewers never saw on TV

Mon, 2026-05-11 16:31
There's no doubt that Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen was fairly calm, as only one driver failed to reach the checkered flag and 32 of 38 starters finished on the lead lap. 
There were only two natural cautions -- one for flying debris from the infield, and another for a tire carcass at the side of the track.
But there were several moments that the TV coverage either missed ...Keep reading

Daniel Ricciardo refuses to rule out racing return after abrupt F1 exit: "Never say never"

Mon, 2026-05-11 16:12
Daniel Ricciardo has failed to rule out a return to racing in the future, but insists that if he does return to the cockpit, it would not be to chase a championship victory.
The Australian driver left the world of Formula 1 behind him after his abrupt exit from the championship at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson.
Ricciardo has opened up ...Keep reading

The official entry list for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

Mon, 2026-05-11 16:00
For the first time since 2022, there will be no bumping at the Indianapolis 500. The official entry list is out, confirming all 33 driver and team entries.
Alex Palou enters the race as the defending winner of the Indy 500, and there are nine former winners on the entry list. This includes four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, who is seeking an unprecedented fifth victory at the age of ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso takes delivery of $12million hypercar with matching baby seat

Mon, 2026-05-11 15:50
Most car deliveries don't come with a matching child seat. Then again, most car deliveries don't involve a one-of-one hypercar valued at an eight-figure sum. Fernando Alonso isn't like most people, however, with the Aston Martin driver recently taking delivery of a rare and very expensive Pagani Zonda in Monaco.
He took the keys to a bespoke Pagani Zonda 760 Roadster Diamante Verde, a ...Keep reading

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs multi-year contract extension with Hyak Motorsports

Mon, 2026-05-11 15:35
2023 Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Hyak Motorsports, keeping him as the driver of the No. 47 Chevrolet. 
“Ricky has been a huge part of what we’re building at Hyak Motorsports, and we’re proud to continue this partnership for years to come,” said Gordon Smith, owner of Hyak Motorsports. “He brings experience, leadership ...Keep reading

Why Gen4 feels like Lola’s true Formula E beginning

Mon, 2026-05-11 15:30
There is no shortage of major OEMs on the 2026-27 Formula E grid, with Porsche, Jaguar and Stellantis among the biggest names committed to the series’ Gen4 era. But one recently-revived marque is also hoping to take the fight to the heavyweights in the category.
Long-time motorsport fans will be familiar with Lola and its exploits in both sportscar racing and junior formulae. Aside from its ...Keep reading

Rob Smedley issues warning over potential Oscar Piastri Red Bull move

Mon, 2026-05-11 15:23
Rob Smedley, speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, has pushed back against the idea that a secondary driver can leave a top Formula 1 team and successfully launch a championship challenge from another.
The former Ferrari and Williams race engineer drew from his experience in top teams:
"If you're a driver in that team and you're struggling against your team-mate - I'm going back ...Keep reading

Audi F1 reliability problems branded “embarrassing” by David Croft after Miami GP disappointment

Mon, 2026-05-11 14:55
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that Audi’s reliability issues are becoming “a little bit embarrassing” after a troublesome Miami Grand Prix weekend. 
The German marque’s start to 2026 has included multiple reliability issues. While Gabriel Bortoleto secured two points with a ninth-place finish at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his team-mate Nico ...Keep reading

Silverstone Run Fest returns with half marathon, 10k and 5k events

Mon, 2026-05-11 14:33
Most people have only experienced Silverstone, if they're lucky, from the grandstands. But if you want to get a little closer to where the action takes place, late this year the circuit is giving you the opportunity to run it. 
Run Fest Silverstone returns this year, officially confirmed for 22 November at the historic Silverstone Circuit. The course will take runners through Copse Corner ...Keep reading

Lamborghini dilemma: Will the Temerario get an early Evo update?

Mon, 2026-05-11 14:30
The troubled launch of the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 has sparked discussions over a potential early Evo package.
The Italian manufacturer currently finds itself in a difficult position, as the all-new GT3 challenger was homologated by the FIA at the end of 2025, effectively freezing its development. So far, the car also appears unable to be brought closer to the front of the field through ...Keep reading

Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

Mon, 2026-05-11 13:45
There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the landscape. F1 teams have become companies capable of closing their annual financial ...Keep reading

Who slept worst last night: Connor Zilisch

Mon, 2026-05-11 13:35
The Watkins Glen weekend was full of highs and lows for 19-year-old Connor Zilisch. After leading the most laps in Friday's Truck race, he lost out to Kaden Honeycutt in overtime. However, he won Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly race with a dramatic pass on Jesse Love in the final corner of the final lap.
And then there's the Cup race. Zilisch entered the Glen outside the top 30 in points, and still ...Keep reading

Martin Brundle hails Max Verstappen's "genius" Miami GP save after rare spin

Mon, 2026-05-11 13:31
Max Verstappen's spin at the start of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has been applauded by former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle, who claimed it showed off the four-time champion's "genius" as he recovered from the moment. 
The chaotic start of the race at the Hard Rock Stadium saw Verstappen, who started from P2 alongside polesitter Kimi Antonelli, run side-by-side with ...Keep reading

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