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Barcelona may have lost the Spanish Grand Prix, but it is still bullish on its chances to keep Formula 1.
Last weekend's race was the final Spanish Grand Prix held at the Montmelo venue outside the Catalan capital, with that moniker shifting to the under-construction Madring in Madrid in 2026, with two Spanish races on next year's calendar as Barcelona completes the final year of its current ...Keep reading

One of the potential moves for the 2026 Supercars silly season has been taken off the table with confirmation that Cam Waters will remain with Ford team Tickford Racing for the next two seasons.
Waters and team-mate Thomas Randle have both signed new contracts with an option for a third year, Randle having already confirmed his deal in April.
It is believed that Waters, currently fourth in ...Keep reading

For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention, winning races as a dark horse, or making unlikely overtaking moves ...Keep reading

Cadillac has announced its first official partnership ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, signalling a commitment to its all-American identity with a deal with Tommy Hilfiger.
The Michigan-based manufacturer has named Tommy Hilfiger its apparel partner and lifestyle sponsor in a multi-year agreement with the iconic New York fashion house - a brand with a long-standing history in F1.
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In the clampdown upon front wing flexing introduced at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, the FIA was seeking to address two mechanisms through which it believed some teams might be gaining an advantage.

Pierre Gasly finished eighth in Spain, to add some more vital points to Alpine’s tally in what is shaping up to be an incredibly tight fight in the Teams’ Championship. But while there was relief for the Frenchman, Franco Colapinto wasn’t so lucky as he rued a “tough race” in Barcelona.

Isack Hadjar continued his strong run of form with a seventh-placed finish in Spain, calling the race “a lot of fun” as he battled his way to his third points score in a row. But there were contrasting fortunes for Liam Lawson, who also found himself with his elbows out on a number of occasions. The Kiwi racer tried his best, but ultimately came home just outside the points in P11.

Atlanta Motor Speedway, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name.
Atlanta will now be known as EchoPark Speedway as part of a seven-year branding deal worth several million dollars. The name atop the grandstands has already been changed.
 
EchoPark Automotive ...Keep reading

Gerard Neveu will steer the organizing team for the event at New York’s Javits Centre from November 19-22 next year. After 25 years in the motorsport and automotive industries Neveu has an extensive contacts book and deep experience of staging international events and operating in the US market. During his decade at the helm of WEC, he laid the groundwork for the championship as it is today ...Keep reading

In Fernando Alonso’s first Formula 1 season with Aston Martin, 2023, he claimed six podiums in the first eight races and was running third in the championship. The pickings have been more barren since then and in the Spanish Grand Prix – the ninth round of 2025 – he picked up his first points of the season.
Lance Stroll had scored all of Aston Martin’s points until then – a humble 14 ...Keep reading

Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.
The oldest rider on the MotoGP grid is currently enjoying a youthful resurgence ...Keep reading

Formula 1’s Official Retail Banking Partner Santander has launched a new global campaign, inspired by the sport, designed to make education more visible, accessible, and inspirational for people around the world.

McLaren charged their way to maximum points in the blistering Barcelona heat while drama ensued behind them. With the dust settling on an action-packed weekend, who got the highest scores from our Power Rankings judges? Check out the latest results and overall leaderboard below...

Fred Vasseur watched Charles Leclerc climb up from seventh on the grid to third at the flag, the Monegasque driver sealing back-to-back podiums for Ferrari. With Lewis Hamilton finishing sixth, the Scuderia scored enough points to jump to second in the standings – but there is still work to do.

Dirty and deliberate incidents have been around for a long time in Formula 1. But are they becoming more frequent? Has their character changed? Do certain drivers stand out as repeat offenders?
Take a look through some of the lowlights of F1 track behaviour history and judge for yourself!
Hunt vs Depailler, 1975 Monaco Grand Prix
Overtaking in Monaco has become a hot topic once again but ...Keep reading

A high-degradation track with surface temperatures reaching nearly 50C laid the foundations for a Spanish Grand Prix race where tyre management would be crucial. Everything seemed set for a McLaren one-two finish, and the only way to spoil the papaya party was to act aggressively and brazenly – just as Red Bull did with its unexpected three-stop strategy.
This was aimed primarily at ...Keep reading

World-renowned rosé wine, Whispering Angel, which has been a part of the F1 hospitality experience for many years, has now been named as the Official Rosé of Formula 1.

Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass from pole position to win the Spanish Grand Prix from his team mate Lando Norris. But while those two sailed towards the line, there was plenty going on behind.

Yuki Tsunoda’s weekend in Spain just never really got going, leading to the disappointed Japanese racer lamenting the timing of the Safety Car after he came home outside the points in Sunday’s Grand Prix.

Sauber F1 team boss Jonathan Wheatley says Nico Hulkenberg's unexpected fifth place in F1's Spanish GP is a huge relief for the team as its upgrades finally paid off.
Hulkenberg scored points for Sauber in a mixed weather season opener in Australia, but since then he and his team have unable to add to their tally as they found themselves on the wrong side of an extremely tight midfield ...Keep reading