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How Marc Marquez rates his own fitness ahead of Mugello comeback

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 14:25
MotoGP's medical director Dr Angel Charte has given Marc Marquez the all-clear to return to the track when the Italian Grand Prix weekend gets under way on Friday morning.
As per standard procedure in the case of a rider returning from injury, there will be another fitness check following that opening session. Only then can Marquez get the green light to continue with his weekend.
Marquez ...Keep reading

Watch Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-28 14:01
Catch all the action from Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

Catch up with R11 Qualifying of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-28 14:01
The drivers will compete in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Round 11 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.

Charles Leclerc's hilarious reaction to Lewis Hamilton driving Ferrari's new EV goes viral

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 13:58
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc got behind the wheel of the new fully electric Ferrari Luce ahead of its unveiling. 
Prior to the ceremonial removal of the silk red cover, the two Ferrari Formula 1 drivers took it in turns to take the Luce for a spin around the track. 
"Whoa! No-no-no-no-no, please don't do that! LH! LH-LH-LH... ...LH. Careful! Careful! Careful! Careful! Careful, yeah? ...Keep reading

Abt Lamborghini faces disqualification after second in Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 13:49
Lamborghini squad Abt Sportsline could lose its second-place finish in the Nurbururgring 24 Hours after failing a crucial post-race check this week.
Motorsport's sister website Motorsport-Total.com has learned from several corroborating sources that the engine output of the #84 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 did not match the reference values during a dyno test on Tuesday. These values were ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin reveals new injury but denies concussion from Barcelona crash

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 13:13
Jorge Martin is carrying a foot injury into this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix following a heavy crash in MotoGP’s Barcelona test. 
The factory Aprilia rider was taken to the hospital after a high-speed fall in the post-Catalan Grand Prix test on 18 May, bringing a premature end to a tough weekend on home turf.
Doctors conducted several tests on the Spaniard, primarily on his left elbow ...Keep reading

Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 12:00
At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a revised engine cover, rear suspension fairings and floor edges.
But introducing performance upgrades at sprint weekends is fraught with peril because there is only one practice session. Ultimately both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opted to ...Keep reading

Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 11:12
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms. 
Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year's election, is currently subject to Article 20.10 in the FIA's statutes, which states that "the President of the FIA may not serve more than three terms ...Keep reading

The key talking points ahead of WRC Rally Japan

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 11:01
A new springtime date for Rally Japan is set to offer a new challenge for World Rally Championship crews for the final asphalt round of the season.
The trip to Japan’s twisty asphalt stages marks the halfway point of the season and the final outing for the current Rally1 car on sealed surfaces before the championship moves to new technical rules next year. 
Since making its return to the ...Keep reading

'A risk worth taking' – Hulkenberg reflects on Canada tyre gamble

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-28 10:54
Nico Hulkenberg believes that starting on intermediate tyres for the Canadian Grand Prix was a "risk worth taking", as he and Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the points.

F1 Sim Racing: Ferrari’s Fahssi seals dramatic last-lap victory

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-28 10:54
Round 10 of the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship was held on Wednesday – here is a recap of all the action.

24h Nurburgring, Spa, Zandvoort: The insane triple-header for many DTM stars

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 10:31
17 out of 21 DTM drivers were on the grid for the Nurburgring 24 Hours from May 14 to 17. Just two days later, 15 DTM pilots headed to Belgium for the official Spa 24 Hours test, before the DTM round at Zandvoort was on the agenda only a few days after that. It was a brutal week for the drivers, but also for several teams.
Only six DTM drivers did not attend the Spa 24 Hours Prologue, which was ...Keep reading

How Alex Marquez experienced his brutal crash in Catalan GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 10:29
The neck brace, the stiffness in his neck, and the still-visible aftereffects speak volumes. Alex Marquez appears seated in front of the camera nearly two weeks after the crash that brought the Catalan Grand Prix to a halt and completely changed the course of his season.
The Gresini Racing rider has posted a video on his YouTube channel where he relives from the inside that weekend that went ...Keep reading

Sebastien Ogier happy to welcome Max Verstappen to WRC car test

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 10:04
Sébastien Ogier says he would gladly welcome Max Verstappen to test a World Rally Championship car, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion wish to add rallying to his extracurricular motorsport activities.
Nine-time world rally champion Ogier attended the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where he witnessed Verstappen challenge for the victory alongside his Winward-Mercedes team-mates Dani ...Keep reading

Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 09:31
Formula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the series is in a better place with its complex power unit rules, Sunday's leading drivers say.
Sunday's race on Montreal's stop-start Circuit Gilles Villeneuve appeared to bring out the best in the 2026 cars as they are currently being run. The race featured plenty of overtakes, and ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin puts Red Bull partnership on hold as Monster joins Aprilia

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 09:00
Jorge Martin has put his personal sponsorship deal with Red Bull on hold, with rival energy drink brand Monster set to join his Aprilia team as title partner.
The Noale-based squad is expected to announce a major sponsorship deal with America's Monster Energy on Thursday, confirming a story first reported by Motorsport last week.
While the details of the agreement are yet to be finalised ...Keep reading

Cal Crutchlow to make MotoGP return as Johann Zarco's replacement

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-28 08:31
LCR and Honda have given the green light for Cal Crutchlow to race in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello as a replacement for the injured Johann Zarco.
As reported by Motorsport, Crutchlow joined the test session held by MotoGP’s five manufacturers at Misano on Wednesday in order to assess both his physical condition and the realistic chances of making a comeback with acceptable ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-28 06:00
What does it cost to attend every F1 race as a fan? And is Kimi Antonelli champion-elect?

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-28 06:00
What does it cost to attend every F1 race as a fan? And is Kimi Antonelli champion-elect?

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-28 06:00
What does it cost to attend every F1 race as a fan? And is Kimi Antonelli champion-elect?

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