Motorsport

Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance

Sat, 2026-04-25 11:51
Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership.
Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning.
The Briton spent the final practice session of the weekend in the factory ...Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad opens up on "fun" Liam Lawson partnership at Racing Bulls

Sat, 2026-04-25 11:35
Formula 1 rookie driver Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his relationship with his Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson.
The Briton joined the 2026 grid as the only rookie driver and has impressed in the first three rounds of the season. He scored points on his debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with an eighth-place finish, and he currently sits 11th in the drivers' ...Keep reading

MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez beats Johann Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

Sat, 2026-04-25 11:06
Marc Marquez set himself up for a long overdue return to the MotoGP winner's circle by grabbing pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in slick conditions at Jerez on Saturday. 
He will line up alongside damp-weather specialist Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and in-form VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio, with world championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) fourth as he looks for a sixth ...Keep reading

Abbi Pulling on rising opportunities for young female drivers: 'I wish I was eight again'

Sat, 2026-04-25 10:06
2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling has said that she wishes she could be eight years old again to make the most of the increasing number of opportunities for young, female drivers.
While the Briton was 21 when she was crowned champion of the all-female racing series, which is the equivalent to Formula 4-level competition, the average age of racers is decreasing. For example, Joanne Ciconte ...Keep reading

Susie Wolff’s autobiography "Driven" shortlisted in three major award categories

Sat, 2026-04-25 10:02
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff's autobiography Driven has become the first publication to secure nominations across three categories at the prestigious Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards. 
The deeply personal memoir offers a look into Wolff's ascent through the ranks, from her early days in karting to becoming the last woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend with Williams in ...Keep reading

DTM Red Bull Ring: Maro Engel scores first pole of 2026

Sat, 2026-04-25 10:00
Winward Mercedes driver Maro Engel secured his fourth career DTM pole position with a time of 1m27.403s in qualifying for the 2026 season opener at Spielberg.
Despite the major Balance of Performance (BoP) changes before qualifying, Mercedes-AMG maintained its strength at the Red Bull Ring, with Engel even beating Rene Rast's previous qualifying record of 1m27.671s from 2023.
Engel only ...Keep reading

Remembering Michele Alboreto: F1 ace, Le Mans winner and a good man

Sat, 2026-04-25 09:04
Michele Alboreto was not someone who became interested in racing only once he was involved. He was like you or I – a pure fan – long before he became a driver, and each year he’d make the 45min journey from home in Milan to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.
In 1970, he was left tearful on witnessing Jochen Rindt’s fatal accident in practice, then felt the exhilaration 24 hours later as ...Keep reading

DTM's season opener at Spielberg: Full schedule and entry list

Sat, 2026-04-25 07:49
The DTM kicks off its new season at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg after a long winter break. This would be the first time that a new campaign will get under way in Austria.
With reigning champion Ayhancan Guven, star driver Rene Rast, Jack Aitken and Jordan Pepper all absent, four top-class drivers are leaving the series, giving other drivers the opportunity to step into their shoes.
South ...Keep reading

Judge rules against anti Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway group in effort to ballot track protections

Sat, 2026-04-25 04:35
One of the most prominent and well-organized efforts to undermine auto racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway was affectively defeated, for now, due a self-inflicted clerical error … just not the one that was originally at the forefront.  
Former racer Neil Chaffin sued Saul Solomon, a former Nashville Metro legal director and political strategist Mike Kopp, founders of the 'Restore ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland and Squirrel McNutt Shake and Bake at ARCA Talladega

Sat, 2026-04-25 01:50
Now there’s two of them, and of course ‘Cleetus McFarland’ and ‘Squirrel McNutt’ are planning to ‘Shake and Bake’ on Saturday in the ARCA race at Talladega Superspeedway.
The two YouTubers turned racers frequently recited the lines made famous in the 2006 Will Ferrell comedy -- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. And of course they did because it’s the entire genesis to ...Keep reading

WRC Canary Islands: Sebastien Ogier leads as Toyota locks out top five

Fri, 2026-04-24 22:20
The nine-time world champion was the pick of the Toyotas as the Japanese brand locked out the top five positions
Sébastien Ogier ended Friday’s leg of Rally Islas Canarias with a slender 8.9 second lead as Toyota strengthened its stranglehold of the top five at the asphalt World Rally Championship event.     
Toyota proved untouchable on the smooth asphalt roads on the Spanish island ...Keep reading

Carlos Sainz encouraged by key Williams progress after tough 2026 start

Fri, 2026-04-24 21:51
Carlos Sainz has revealed that he is encouraged by the progress made in the simulator at Williams.
The Grove outfit has had a tough start to the 2026 season, with the Spaniard scoring the team's only two points at the Chinese Grand Prix. As it battles against an overweight car, among other issues, Sainz has shared that he feels the team is heading in the right direction.
Speaking with his ...Keep reading

Jim France to step down as NASCAR CEO in major executive shift

Fri, 2026-04-24 20:55
NASCAR boss Jim France is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but he will remain as the Chairman and majority owner of NASCAR.
France, who turns 82 later this year, took over the position from nephew Brian France in August, 2018, after Brian France was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Sag Harbor, New York. 
Steve O'Donnell, who was the president of NASCAR, will be promoted to the ...Keep reading

David Coulthard: Miami GP may not reveal true impact of F1 rule tweaks

Fri, 2026-04-24 20:30
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has tempered expectations about the new regulation tweaks, arguing that it is unlikely fans will see whether the changes have worked at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. 
During the five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, the FIA and Formula One Management met with the teams and other stakeholders to discuss tweaks to the regulations ...Keep reading

Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve set for 2026 Goodwood Revival showdown in Jaguar E-types

Fri, 2026-04-24 20:25
Formula 1 champions Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button are set to go head-to-head in the RAC TT Celebration at the 2026 Goodwood Revival.
Both the 1997 and 2009 champions, who were previously team-mates at British American Racing (BAR) Honda in 2003, will get behind the wheel of Jaguar E-types - Button in his ‘CUT 8’ E-type and Villeneuve in the 'CUT 7’ E-type.
Button will return to ...Keep reading

Tony Kanaan opens up on Lundgaard, Siegel contract situation

Fri, 2026-04-24 19:01
Arrow McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan wants to get through next month’s Indianapolis 500 before deciding to retain or move on from Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel. 
Both Lundgaard and Siegel are in the final year of their current contract with the team. Siegel’s status has already been well-publicized, with Kanaan telling Motorsport.com in December the California native, who ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness

Fri, 2026-04-24 18:05
Marc Marquez confirmed he is fully fit after nearly a month away from racing in MotoGP, but admitted he currently lacks the pace to mount an “attack” at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The factory Ducati rider took advantage of an extended break in the calendar to recover from his Indonesia 2025 injuries, as well as a crash in Austin that left him in pain.
While his improved physical condition ...Keep reading

What Apple TV’s F1® coverage delivers for fans in the U.S.

Fri, 2026-04-24 17:37
 
Formula 1® race weekends, especially pivotal races like the Miami Grand Prix, extend far beyond Sunday’s race. Practice, qualifying and sprint sessions shape the story as teams develop their cars through the 2026 season. In Miami, the focus is on whether Mercedes can hold its advantage, or if rivals like Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull can close the gap.  Drivers, engineers and entire ...Keep reading

Dani Sordo reacts to interest from WRC’s newest constructor 

Fri, 2026-04-24 17:37
Hyundai’s Dani Sordo has responded to interest in his services from the World Rally Championship’s newest manufacturer RMC Motorsport, which aims to join the championship next year.
Spanish team RMC Motorsport unveiled plans to join rallying’s top tier next year by confirming it will design and develop a car built to the WRC’s new 2027 technical regulations. 
Operating under WRT ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin to drop three places on Spanish GP grid after penalty

Fri, 2026-04-24 17:30
Jorge Martin's chances of picking up a first grand prix win since 2024 have taken a blow after he was hit with the three-place grid penalty for Sunday's Spanish GP.
The factory Aprilia rider was 'observed to be riding slow online disturbing another rider at Turns 3-4' during the final minutes of Friday afternoon's Practice session. That rider was Gresini Ducati's Alex Marquez, who comfortably ...Keep reading

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