Motorsport

Bizarre caution crash ends hopes for Watkins Glen IMSA contenders

Sun, 2026-06-28 19:46
A bizarre crash under caution ended the hopes for a few contenders roughly 40 minutes into the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.
The race was under caution after Wayne Taylor Racing’s Louis Deletraz hit some signage that littered the track, which triggered a run of pit stops. Through that, driver changes also commenced as the #60 Acura ARX-06 for Meyer Shank Racing, the defending winner of ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from F1's blistering Austrian Grand Prix

Sun, 2026-06-28 19:29
Even the bubble that Formula 1 tends to operate in couldn't escape the latest European heatwave that has gripped the continent over the past week. The challenging conditions on Red Bull's home circuit served up an intriguing war of attrition, offering a different competitive picture compared to Barcelona which is leaving some frontrunners with more questions than answers.
Winner: George ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff points to Max Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austria pace

Sun, 2026-06-28 18:17
Max Verstappen came as close as ever to his first win of the season in Austria. The Red Bull driver, having started fifth in Spielberg, emerged as George Russell's main pursuer during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix and finished just over 1.6s behind.
Red Bull brought a major upgrade to Austria in an attempt to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, the two teams that appeared to have held ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari race pace in Austria

Sun, 2026-06-28 18:12
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are seeking answers on their Ferrari's crippling rear tyre degradation that saw both drivers slide backwards in a sweltering Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Starting from third, Hamilton was keen to put pressure on leader George Russell after getting past his team-mate Leclerc and fighting out an entertaining duel with Red Bull's Max Verstappen early ...Keep reading

Sebastien Ogier “back in the game” for 10th WRC title bid after perfect Acropolis Rally

Sun, 2026-06-28 18:04
Sebastien Ogier says a “perfect” Acropolis Rally Greece weekend has brought him “back in the game” for an unprecedented 10th World Rally Championship title.
The reigning world champion claimed a maximum 35 points after coming through a tense fight with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in rough gravel conditions that verged on the extreme.
Ogier started the weekend sitting 61 points ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli frustrated by horror start to F1 Austrian GP

Sun, 2026-06-28 17:51
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated by his horrible start to the Austrian Grand Prix as he went off three times across the opening two laps.
The Mercedes driver started fourth and carried a lot of speed into Turn 1, forcing him over the sausage kerb and onto the escape road, with similar happening at Turn 3.
Antonelli then attempted to overtake Ferrari driver ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez on Valentino Rossi-style clash with Fabio di Giannantonio: “I accept it and we keep quiet”

Sun, 2026-06-28 17:42
Marc Marquez says he would like to ‘accept and remain quiet’ about his late-race clash with Fabio di Giannantonio in the Dutch Grand Prix.
The factory Ducati rider was defending fourth position with six laps to run at Assen when di Giannantonio launched an attack heading into the final chicane.
The two riders made contact at the apex, forcing Marquez wide into the gravel, while di ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen details mid-Austrian GP Red Bull F1 car issues that dented victory charge

Sun, 2026-06-28 17:28
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says it was satisfying to finally be in the hunt for victory at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, as he detailed the car issues that prevented him from taking the fight to winner George Russell.
In a heavily revised Red Bull RB22, Verstappen and his team cut a much more competitive figure at the team's home race in Austria, with the four-time world champion on course ...Keep reading

Ferrari's Austrian GP problems explained as Lewis Hamilton loses P2 in championship

Sun, 2026-06-28 16:59
Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes a combination of compromised straightline speed and overheating issues hindered the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Austrian Grand Prix. 
The Maranello outfit arrived at the Red Bull Ring hoping to capitalise on upgrades and the momentum of Hamilton's win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. But while Leclerc and ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff hails George Russell's "cold-blooded" Austrian GP victory

Sun, 2026-06-28 16:30
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff described George Russell as "cold-blooded" after the Briton's commanding win at the Austrian Grand Prix. 
Russell successfully converted pole position into the race win at the Red Bull Ring. It marked his first grand prix win since the season-opener in Australia.
After winning in Australia and claiming the victory at the Chinese sprint race, Russell had ...Keep reading

Spa 24 Hours: Lionspeed Porsche wins after starting from pit lane

Sun, 2026-06-28 16:21
Lionspeed GP claimed victory at the 79th running of the Spa 24 Hours after starting from pit lane, beating the #48 Winward Mercedes and the #51 AF Corse Ferrari to the top step of the podium in front of a record crowd of 132,000 spectators.
The triumph marked the biggest achievement in team history for Lionspeed GP. Drivers Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus took the chequered ...Keep reading

All the results and standings from the 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Sun, 2026-06-28 16:10


Drivers' Championship




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K. AntonelliMercedes
171
18/2
29
25/1
28
31
25/1
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15/3
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G ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri summoned to F1 Austrian GP stewards

Sun, 2026-06-28 16:06
Oscar Piastri has been summoned to the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix race stewards after allegedly driving too slowly during his reconnaissance laps.
The McLaren driver finished fourth at the Red Bull Ring, but himself and a team representative must now report to the stewards at 5:10pm local time in relation to the incident.
An FIA statement read: “Alleged breach of article 12.2.1.i of the ...Keep reading

2026 F1 Championship standings: George Russell's Austrian GP win closes gap to Kimi Antonelli

Sun, 2026-06-28 16:03
Winner of the Austrian Grand Prix, his second victory in 2026, George Russell has definitively got back on the right track in the Formula 1 championship, where he takes another 10 points back from Kimi Antonelli.
Still the solid leader, the Italian limited the damage well in the race and still has a 40-point lead over his team-mate, who has reclaimed second place from Lewis Hamilton.
Now ...Keep reading

F1 Austrian GP: George Russell holds off charging Max Verstappen to second 2026 F1 win

Sun, 2026-06-28 15:38
George Russell finally claimed his second victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by winning the Austrian Grand Prix from pole ahead of Max Verstappen.
The Mercedes driver crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of the Red Bull world champion with Russell’s team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli completing the podium.
This has given Russell his first win since the Melbourne opener after an ...Keep reading

Five quick takeaways from the F1 Austrian GP

Sun, 2026-06-28 15:34
Mercedes weathers storm as Russell returns to form
Mercedes' rivals have thrown their proverbial kitchen sinks at the Silver Arrows in recent weeks with barrages of upgrades. But while Lewis Hamilton's pace towards the end of the Barcelona race may have been alarming, Mercedes swiftly re-established its lead in Spielberg to dampen hopes of a genuine title battle stretching beyond Kimi ...Keep reading

Pedro Acosta to get surgery after wrist issue leads to Dutch GP retirement

Sun, 2026-06-28 15:22
Pedro Acosta is set to undergo surgery on his wrist on Tuesday after retiring from the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix with carpal tunnel syndrome.
The factory KTM rider spent much of the day battling with the Ducati of Marc Marquez for a top-five result at Assen, having made early progress from eighth on the grid.
However, his race came to an abrupt end on lap 13 of 26 when he slowed down heading ...Keep reading

Sergio Perez carries emotional Venezuela tribute at F1 Austrian GP

Sun, 2026-06-28 14:59
Sergio Perez has revealed a poignant addition to his race helmet for the Austrian Grand Prix, carrying a special tribute sticker in memory of the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The South American nation was struck by catastrophic twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on the evening of 24 June. The official death toll has already risen above 1400, and tens of ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi taken to hospital after nasty Dutch GP crash

Sun, 2026-06-28 14:44
Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi has been taken to hospital for further evaluation after he reported “severe pain” in the wake of a high-speed crash at the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix.
Although initial tests at the circuit’s medical centre confirmed no initial signs of “major neurological or systemic complications”, it was deemed necessary by doctors to transport the Italian to a ...Keep reading

F1 Austrian GP drivers' parade ditches traditional lorry for team-liveried KTM X-Bows

Sun, 2026-06-28 14:26
The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix drivers' parade moved away from the traditional flatbed lorry format, opting instead for a fleet of bespoke KTM X-Bows wrapped in the liveries of each of the current Formula 1 teams.
Ahead of the race at the Red Bull Ring, the 22 drivers were chauffeured around the 4.318km Styrian circuit in the Austrian-manufactured cars.
The KTM X-Bow is the motorcycle ...Keep reading

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