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McLaren has produced a new iteration of its front wing for Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix, as five teams registered changes to their technical package for Montreal.
At the Spanish Grand Prix, all 10 teams needed to run with a revised front wing package to meet the tighter regulations on flex; a maximum deviation of 10mm was permitted from the application of a 1000N load - down from ...Keep reading

George Russell says progress over a fresh Mercedes Formula 1 contract has been put aside as the team focuses on improving its fortunes in 2025, but has "no concerns" about the team potentially pursuing Max Verstappen.
While Verstappen and Russell have met on the track several times - most recently in Barcelona - the names have been interlinked off the track, particularly when it comes to a ...Keep reading

World Endurance Championship competitors aren’t normally allowed to talk about the Balance of Performance, which aims at creating a level playing field, but ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Peugeot Hypercar squad is having a hard time thinking of anything else.
“It's got your hands tied, and you're handcuffed,” is the way Paul di Resta sees things after his team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne ...Keep reading

Ferrari is still favourite to make it three in a row
Ferrari has long been keen to shake off the favourite’s label - before and after it arrived in Le Mans this time around. It has only been willing to admit that it is “one of the favourites”. But even though it could manage no better than seventh on the grid, the other seven manufacturers in Hypercar are pointing to the red cars - and ...Keep reading

The lifecycle of the current generation of Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh prototypes has been extended until 2032 in the World Endurance Championship. 
The move, predicted by Motorsport.com in April, means that the LMH formula is set to span 12 years following its 2021 introduction and LMDh 10 years, and follows on the two-year extension announced this time last year. 
Confirmation of the plans ...Keep reading

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This weekend's Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal represents cutting-edge design at the pinnacle of motorsport, but it also reflects the growing car culture across the country.
The evocative sights, sounds and smells associated with F1, coupled with eye-catching design, strikes at the heart of racing ...Keep reading

Ford has appointed ORECA as chassis partner for its return to the top-tier of sportscar racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship, having revealed more details about its LMDh programme.
The Blue Oval confirmed at the end of January that it would join the growing LMDh ranks and return for its first full factory bid at outright Le Mans 24 Hours glory for over 40 years.
It has now ...Keep reading

Call me Roger. 
No, this isn’t the start of an epic tale of a man and his white whale (if you recognize the nod to Moby Dick). This is more a look at a man and his mostly white-clad race car taking on, again, the chase to a prestigious trophy win and honors. 
Roger Penske is a name recognized worldwide — a name even his drivers have said may be the most recognized private-owner team ...Keep reading

Touring car legend Gabriele Tarquini has been named sporting director of the new-for-2026 Genesis World Endurance Championship Hypercar squad.
The 63-year-old has taken the new role at Paul Ricard-based Genesis Magma Racing after a stint as team manager at the BRC Racing Team TCR operation, as predicted by Motorsport.com last summer.
Tarquini moved into management following his retirement ...Keep reading

Stopping an LMDh car is just as hard as getting it going. Sure, they’ve got four brakes, but these cars are hybrids, which means you also have regenerative braking. Plus adjustments for engine braking. This makes everything infinitely more complicated for teams, drivers, and suppliers, and frankly, a lot more interesting.
Conceptually, the LMDh braking system is a lot like what’s used in ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda hopes that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix will provide something of a "reset" to his 2025 Formula 1 fortunes, as he says he "knows what's going to happen" if he fails to perform.
Following his call-up to the Red Bull team after the Chinese Grand Prix for his home race at Suzuka, Tsunoda showed stronger form in the 'parent' team versus Liam Lawson - but his time at the team has ...Keep reading

McLaren’s factory entry into the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar division will be run by United Autosports.
The British team will field a pair of the marque’s forthcoming LMDh hybrid prototypes under the McLaren United AS banner in the WEC from 2027.
The confirmation of United’s graduation to the Hypercar ranks of the WEC after sustained success in the LMP2 prototype division ...Keep reading

How does Verstappen deal with the threat of a race ban?
Speaking of Max Verstappen, there’s more than just one question mark ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Usually, the sole question would be: can Red Bull provide him with a car that is good enough to challenge McLaren at this track? The likely answer would be no, as kerb riding plays a role around the magnificent Circuit Gilles ...Keep reading

The World Endurance Championship calendar will remain at eight races in 2026, with an unchanged roster of events that leaves no room for Silverstone, while the Le Mans 24 Hours clashes with Formula 1’s Barcelona race.
It was announced on Friday during the traditional press conference held by the Automobile Club de l’Quest, which co-organises the WEC with the FIA, that next year's schedule ...Keep reading

Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon are looking forward to a “special” weekend ahead in Canada as Haas prepare to celebrate their 200th Grand Prix in Formula 1, one in which they are also hoping for a good performance after failing to score points last time out in Spain.

Kimi Antonelli has cited his struggles with the new C6 tyre as being one of the key reasons behind his difficulties during the recent triple header of races, with the Italian admitting that his issues with the compound “took some confidence away”.

Malcom Wilson will take up the post of FIA Deputy president for sport following a vote at the FIA’s Extraordinary General Assembly in Macau.
Wilson was nominated to take the position by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in April after Robert Reid, the 2001 World Rally Championship co-driver champion, resigned from the role citing a ‘standards breakdown’ at the FIA.
The FIA has today ...Keep reading

Red Bull's Max Verstappen feels there is no chance Red Bull can match McLaren in Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix, focusing his attention on a podium fight with Mercedes.
Verstappen won the past three races in Canada, but the 2025 edition of the Montreal race looks set to tell a different story.
With its absence of fast corners and an emphasis on the rear axle, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ...Keep reading

Seven races into his stint with Red Bull, having replaced Liam Lawson – dropped after just two grand prix weekends – Yuki Tsunoda continues to struggle to extract competitive lap times from the RB21. It’s a pattern of failure which has been repeated for several years, ever since Daniel Ricciardo quit for Renault ahead of the 2019 season.
Ricciardo was at least close to Max Verstappen on ...Keep reading

Earlier on Thursday, it was reported that a chartered plane carrying several members of the NASCAR industry was grounded after an engine issue, causing major delays and forcing them to find an alternative path to Mexico City. That, along with other air travel challenges and delays, have forced NASCAR to adjust its schedule for the race weekend ahead.
"Due to two aircraft issues that grounded ...Keep reading