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BMW’s wild M3 Touring 24H race car just got an even stranger accessory

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 22:00
The spectacular BMW M3 Touring 24H, which previously caused a stir in the motorsport scene with its fourth-place overall finish at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, made a surprise comeback during the traditional driver parade heading towards downtown Spa as part of the Spa 24 Hours event – with an extraordinary detail.
The power estate wagon rolled through the Belgian Ardennes equipped with a ...Keep reading

Austin Green smashes through Sonoma barrier after scary brake failure

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 21:45
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Sonoma Raceway was red-flagged on Friday following a scary crash in the Turn 11 hairpin.
Austin Green, driving the No. 87 Peterson Racing Chevrolet, lost brakes on entry of the Turn 11 hairpin. He slammed the tire barrier, sending bundles flying, and digging underneath them. The car even pushed the concrete barrier back.
 
Thankfully, the ...Keep reading

FIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 21:35
The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers have opened an investigation to understand how a rock hit and shattered the windscreen of WRC2 podium challenger Alejandro Cachon.
WRC2 podium contender Cachon was piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through the stage seven (Thiva), the final test of Friday’s action at the World Rally Championship event when a rock struck the windscreen causing ...Keep reading

Are Mercedes a step ahead of the competition in Austria?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
The silver cars of Mercedes looked mighty fine as they navigated the beautiful Red Bull Ring nestled in the Styrian Hills during Friday practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. But are they the one to beat in Spielberg – or can Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren, who all brought upgrades of varying degrees, get in on the action?

Leclerc expects Ferrari to struggle after ‘difficult Friday’

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
Charles Leclerc believes that Ferrari could be in for a tricky weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix following some struggles on Friday.

What the teams said – Friday in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
The drivers and teams report back on Friday practice from the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

Cadillac reflect on Friday problems in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
Cadillac have revealed that an electrical problem impacted Sergio Perez's running on Friday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, as Valtteri Bottas also suffered issues later in the day.

Red Bull ‘feels like the usual’ after upgrades – Hadjar

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
After Red Bull arrived into their home event with a range of upgrades, Isack Hadjar has given his take on how the car felt out on track during Friday's practice sessions in Austria.

Verstappen to McLaren? F1’s ‘silly season’ is ramping up

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
Formula 1's 'silly season' has flicked up a gear at the Red Bull Ring, with Max Verstappen, McLaren, Racing Bulls and Esteban Ocon all in the thick of it – but what is really going down?

Piastri admits McLaren ‘a step behind’ Antonelli in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
McLaren enjoyed a strong performance in Friday’s running at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri finishing the day in P2.

Mercedes expect to have ‘fight on our hands’ in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
Mercedes are braced for McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari to all potentially pose a threat as the Austrian Grand Prix weekend develops, despite their pace-setting start to the event with Kimi Antonelli on Friday.

Hayu Yamakoshi secures maiden F3 pole position in Spielberg

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
F3 driver Hiyu Yamakoshi claimed a surprise pole position at the Red Bull Ring.

Leon’s strategy call earns him F2 pole in Spielberg

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:58
Noel Leon took his maiden Formula 2 pole position in Spielberg, beating Alexander Dunne and his Campos Racing team mate Nikola Tsolov to top spot on Friday.

F1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:28
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli back on top after a perfect Friday at the Red Bull Ring.
The Mercedes championship leader topped both practice sessions in extreme heat, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in FP2. Reliability issues also shaped the opening day, with Sergio Perez stopping due to an overheating Cadillac and others ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli leads Austrian GP long runs as Ferrari upgrade falls flat

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:24
Following Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes has firmly established itself as the team to beat—led by championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The Italian topped the timesheets in both the first and second free practice sessions while also delivering the strongest long-run pace.
Traditionally, the second practice session shifts the focus towards long runs with high fuel loads ...Keep reading

Cadillac’s biggest F1 upgrade yet was hit by Friday chaos

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 20:05
Friday at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix turned out to be a highly problematic day for Cadillac. The American team arrived at the Spielberg circuit with high expectations thanks to a 10-upgrade package introduced on the MAC-26, but the evaluation of these components could not be properly completed.
Despite the great expectations generated by the deployment of the grid's most extensive upgrade ...Keep reading

Why Red Bull suffered “hit-and-miss” issues during first test of crucial F1 upgrade

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 19:58
Red Bull did not yet get a clear picture during Friday practice in Spielberg of what Max Verstappen described as a “crucial” upgrade package for the RB22.
The Dutchman finished fourth in both sessions at the Red Bull Ring, eventually ending up more than half a second behind pace-setter Kimi Antonelli.
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M-Sport: Jon Armstrong has proved he belongs in WRC

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 19:46
Jon Armstrong has “well and truly” proved he belongs in the top level of the World Rally Championship after claiming a maiden outright stage win at Acropolis Rally Greece.
Last year’s European Rally Championship runner-up graduated to the WRC’s top tier this year with M-Sport and has turned heads on several occasions.
Armstrong outlined his class in Greece on Friday by holding third ...Keep reading

Ferrari "far away" from Barcelona repeat after "difficult" Austria F1 practice

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 19:34
Two weeks ago, Ferrari stunned Mercedes by handing the Silver Arrows a first grand prix defeat of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Lewis Hamilton's scorching pace in the final stint suggesting the Scuderia's upgrade package had brought it back into contention.
Armed with a slightly improved V6 engine, the first product of its ADUO upgrade allowance, Ferrari is aiming to show its Spanish form ...Keep reading

Mercedes welcome Niki Lauda's family at F1 Austrian GP: "A legacy that lives on"

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 19:10
Seven years after the passing of three-time Formula 1 champion and Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda, his family has joined the Brackley outfit at the Red Bull Ring ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. 
Mercedes confirmed the visit via its social media channels, sharing images of Lauda's son, Mathias, and his grandson, Lennon, alongside the Austrian driver's famous red cap and ...Keep reading

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