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Norris concedes it's a matter of 'when' he and Piastri come to blows

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-06-13 00:59
Lando Norris believes it is a case of 'when' and not 'if' he and McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri come to blows on track in their battle for this year's Formula 1 World title.

FIA Thursday press conference – Canada

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-06-13 00:59
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix from the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal.

Hadjar admits Red Bull call up would be ‘scary’

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-06-13 00:59
Isack Hadjar has conceded that he “wouldn’t feel ready” for a Red Bull promotion at this stage of his Formula 1 journey, though the Frenchman is also “curious” to find out what would happen if bosses made the call.

'We live and learn' – Verstappen reflects on Russell collision

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-06-13 00:59
Max Verstappen has reflected that “we all live and learn” following his collision with George Russell last time out in Spain, with the Dutchman now keen to move on and “try to have a good weekend” at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Russell 'surprised' Verstappen took 'responsibility' for Spain clash

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-06-13 00:59
George Russell admits that he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen "had taken responsibility" for their clash in Spain via social media, and that they hadn't discussed the incident despite bumping into each other at the airport.

Hamilton backs Vasseur to take Ferrari 'to the top'

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-06-13 00:59
Lewis Hamilton has given his backing to Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur amid speculation over the Frenchman’s future at the squad, with Hamilton stating that Vasseur is “the person to take us to the top”.

Cadillac has pole, but no chance to win Le Mans 24h – here’s why

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 23:57
Sebastien Bourdais says Cadillac can’t hope for much more than a top-five finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours, despite a 1-2 on the grid in qualifying.
Cadillac Jota secured the first two spots on the grid for this weekend’s French classic, outperforming its competition in both Hyperpole sessions.
Jack Aitken (in the Cadillac Whelen car) and Sebastien Bourdais were fastest in Hyperpole 1 with ...Keep reading

Lando Norris claims Max Verstappen will "fight more" despite risk of F1 race ban

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 23:25
Lando Norris expects Max Verstappen to “fight more” regardless of being on the edge of a Formula 1 race ban after his clash with George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix.
There are few drivers on the current Formula 1 grid who know Verstappen as well as Norris.
The McLaren racer has competed against the reigning world champion for years and went wheel to wheel in the title fight last ...Keep reading

Le Mans 24 Hours: Robert Kubica's Ferrari tops final practice

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 23:24
Ferrari topped a session for the first time at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours after Robert Kubica set the pace in final practice.
After the trio of 499P LMHs failed to impress during qualifying, Kubica's #83 customer Ferrari was fastest in the one-hour night FP4 session on Thursday, setting a 3m26.523s with around 20 minutes to go.
That time was nearly a second quicker than the 3m27.456s that ...Keep reading

Why Cadillac’s Alex Lynn "waited 12 months" for 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 23:18
Cadillac driver Alex Lynn has heralded his pole position for this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours as extra special after being narrowly beaten into second 12 months ago.
Lynn, who headed a Jota Caddy 1-2 on the completion of the new Le Mans qualifying format, revealed that his thoughts were drawn back to last year when he held the pole as the chequered flag fell only for Porsche driver Kevin Estre ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc responds “I love the team” to Ferrari F1 exit rumours

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:53
Charles Leclerc poured scorn on recent rumours in Italian media stating that the Ferrari driver saw his long-term Formula 1 future elsewhere, revealing his surprise over the speculation.
The Monegasque admitted that the team was not particularly satisfied with its start to 2025, with the team hoping to pick up on its form from the end of 2024 with the goal of challenging for titles — instead ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin to skip Mexico City NASCAR Cup race, Ryan Truex to drive JGR car

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:37
Fresh off his third victory of the season at Michigan, Denny Hamlin will sit out the first-ever Cup race in Mexico, staying home with long-time partner Jordan Fish following the birth of their son. The couple already have two daughters together. 
Hamlin released the following statement on Thursday, saying: "We are happy to announce the birth of our son. Everyone is doing well. My main priority ...Keep reading

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:36
George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:36
George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:36
George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

Lance Stroll’s bizarre Canadian GP press conference: dour, defensive, and disconnected

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:30
It was an extraordinary press conference. The kind that left even the greenest of journalists shaking their heads in disbelief at what they had just witnessed.
Lance Stroll’s performance in the pre-Canadian Grand Prix press event was as unconvincing as it was baffling.
As he spoke about the presumably optimistic news of being passed fit for his home race, he did so with all the joy of ...Keep reading

Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:20
Lewis Hamilton says that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur "is the person to take us to the top" amid the team's struggles so far this season.

Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:20
Lewis Hamilton says that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur "is the person to take us to the top" amid the team's struggles so far this season.

Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:20
Lewis Hamilton says that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur "is the person to take us to the top" amid the team's struggles so far this season.

Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-06-12 22:20
Lewis Hamilton says that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur "is the person to take us to the top" amid the team's struggles so far this season.

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