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Radio 5 Live Formula 1 commentator Harry Benjamin looks ahead to the US Grand Prix in Austin.

Radio 5 Live Formula 1 commentator Harry Benjamin looks ahead to the US Grand Prix in Austin.

Radio 5 Live Formula 1 commentator Harry Benjamin looks ahead to the US Grand Prix in Austin.

Haas has brought a floor upgrade to the United States Grand Prix, aiming to improve its Formula 1 car's balance and grip while opening up set-up opportunities.
With financial and testing resources strictly limited by the budget cap and aerodynamic testing restrictions, teams are focusing on the revamped 2026 regulations with new chassis and engine characteristics.
Haas has however been ...Keep reading

Pedro Acosta says MotoGP should stick to its original schedule for the Australian Grand Prix if wind is the only matter of concern and there is no risk of poor visibility due to rain.
Heavy winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h are forecast on Sunday, prompting several riders, including Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia, to suggest that the race should be brought forward by a day.
Many point to ...Keep reading

Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem is poised to stand unopposed in December's election for the presidency of motorsport's governing body.

Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem is poised to stand unopposed in December's election for the presidency of motorsport's governing body.

Lewis Hamilton believes that Formula 1 has "tapped into the sporting community" in Austin and that the United States of America has now become a central part of the World Championship.

Charles Leclerc has reiterated his desire to “win in red” with Ferrari going forward, the Monegasque having reaffirmed the need to “trust the project” as he looks to the future with the team.

Discover how Daniel Ricciardo became an honorary Texan and Austin’s adopted cowboy. From his iconic horseback entrance at the US Grand Prix to his off-track adventures across Texas, here’s why the Honey Badger’s heart lies in Austin.

Andrea Stella speaks with Lawrence Barretto on the battle between his two drivers for the title, what happened after their clash in Singapore and the threat posed by Max Verstappen.

Fernando Alonso has called on the Aston Martin squad to treat the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season as a test and get some rest ahead of a crucial 2026 campaign.
Aston Martin has had a disappointing year so far, failing to reach the podium for a second season in a row. The team’s 68 points mean it is in contention for sixth place in the constructors’ championship, with Racing Bulls ...Keep reading

Toyota intends to appeal the five-second penalty handed to Elfyn Evans for making contact with a hay bale in a chicane during the opening stage of the Central European Rally. 
Evans, co-driven by Scott Martin, clouted a hay bale that formed part of a chicane during the first pass through the 12.83km Golf und Therme test that kicked off the 18-stage asphalt round of the championship on ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen jokes that McLaren’s “papaya rules” wouldn’t be a problem if he were driving for the team as “we wouldn’t be that close in points.” He also suggested that if father Jos Verstappen were on hand, he would find a way to deal with the debate as well. 
Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, McLaren’s “papaya rules” have once again come under scrutiny in the ...Keep reading

Yamaha has been chosen by Dorna as the exclusive manufacturer for the Moto3 grid starting in 2028, coinciding with the introduction of new 700cc engines, Motorsport.com has learned.
The championship's rightsholder has long been working on a plan to shake up the smallest category in the grand prix paddock, with the clear goal of cutting costs for teams — many of which are struggling to afford ...Keep reading

Aprilia feels it would be “very difficult” for Marco Bezzecchi to win the Australian Grand Prix with a double long lap penalty, despite him showing record-breaking MotoGP pace in practice.
Having been in dominant form all weekend in Indonesia earlier this month, Bezzecchi carried that form into Phillip Island, as he led a 1-2 for the Noale-based marque on Friday afternoon.
With more than ...Keep reading

Pierre Gasly reckons Alpine has “all the ingredients” to be successful in Formula 1 despite the Enstone team being on course for its worst-ever finishing position.
Alpine is last in the 2025 constructors’ standings with six rounds remaining, as no upgrades since June’s Spanish Grand Prix, plus updates not working as intended, have caused it to regress.
The worst result for a team ...Keep reading

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia is leading calls for MotoGP to move the Australian Grand Prix to Saturday amid concerns over strong winds forecast for Sunday at Phillip Island.
Bagnaia said he plans to raise the issue with the safety commission, as wind is expected to reach up to 50km/h on race day.
There is precedent for such a move, with MotoGP having advanced the Melbourne race to Saturday ...Keep reading

With Marc Marquez unlikely to return at the Portuguese Grand Prix in three weeks, Ducati is considering giving its World Superbike Championship rider Nicolo Bulega a chance in the MotoGP.
Bulega signed a two-season contract with Ducati in May this year as a WSBK rider and MotoGP tester, leveraging his experience with Pirelli tyres, which will be introduced to the premier class in 2027.
With ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has swapped Singapore for Austin as the 2025 season continues with the United States Grand Prix – and our F1 TV team are here to preview all the Sprint weekend action.