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‘It’s great for Formula 1’ – Drivers praise ‘good leader’ Stefano Domenicali as he extends tenure as F1 President and CEO

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-03-13 22:54
Several F1 drivers have shared their positive reactions to the news that Stefano Domenicali will remain as President and CEO of Formula 1 through 2029, having extended his agreement with Liberty Media in a five-year renewal.

Doohan looking forward to 'many home Grands Prix' in F1 amid persistent Colapinto speculation

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-03-13 22:54
Jack Doohan has opened up on his emotions and expectations ahead of the Australian’s full Formula 1 debut on home soil this weekend – while shutting down further questions over reserve driver Franco Colapinto’s role at Alpine.

Piastri reflects on ‘no-brainer’ new contract as he explains how McLaren will approach intra-team battle with Norris

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-03-13 22:54
Oscar Piastri has given an insight into his decision to sign a new longer-term deal with McLaren, with the Australian also reflecting on how the team will approach a potential intra-team battle between himself and Lando Norris should this occur in the year ahead.

Hamilton hails ‘most exciting period of my life’ as he gets set for Ferrari debut in Australia

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-03-13 22:54
Lewis Hamilton was full of smiles as he faced the world’s media ahead of his first race weekend with Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix, sharing excitement and pride about representing the famous marque.

‘We are not the quickest at the moment’ – Verstappen assesses where Red Bull stand ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-03-13 22:54
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull are “not the quickest at the moment” entering into the first race of the 2025 season in Australia, though the Dutchman is confident that the picture can “change quite quickly” as the year progresses.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Australian Grand Prix weekend

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-03-13 22:54
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend.

IMSA extends Road America to an endurance round for 2026

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 21:50
It's fairly safe to say that the world of sportscar racing is in one of its healthiest of eras, easily noted by its growing crowds every race weekend (most noticeable during pre-race grid walks), and the fact that IMSA is able to announce its next season earlier and earlier each year. 
Thursday, IMSA announced its full 2026 season schedule during the 12 Hours of Sebring, complete with a few ...Keep reading

Former president Jimmy Carter was a true, hardcore race fan

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 20:15
It’s been nearly three months since the passing of president Jimmy Carter. The 39th president, was a lot of things in his time outside of the White House — farmer, southern gentleman, Georgia governor, staunch humanitarian, and as it turns out, a racing fan. 
Shortly after his passing, IMSA had posted a clip of an interview it had done with the former president about ten years prior, where ...Keep reading

Why the F1 film wouldn’t exist without ‘gracious’ driver cameos

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 19:05
A new plot-heavy trailer for Brad Pitt’s hotly-anticipated movie, aptly titled F1, has dropped.
The two-and-a-half-minute clip finally gives fans an idea of the film’s premise, which centers on a washed-up former F1 driver, Sonny Hayes, who makes a surprise return to the grid several years after suffering a terrible crash. However, it becomes glaringly obvious in the latest teaser that if ...Keep reading

The rare NASCAR company Christopher Bell would join if he wins four in a row

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 18:15
Christopher Bell has the chance to join a very exclusive club this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Already becoming the first driver in the Next Gen era (2022 onward) to win three consecutive Cup races, the No. 20 Toyota Joe Gibbs Racing driver now aims to join even rarer company with a fourth straight win.
Since the modern era of NASCAR began in 1972, only eight drivers have pulled it ...Keep reading

How a Sebring win 50 years ago transformed BMW

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 17:58
The timing could not have been more fortuitous. Fifty years ago, BMW was aiming to become a serious player in the US market, and after a years-long legal battle with European car-dealer Max Hoffman, it was finally allowed to establish itself as an importer. BMW North America was officially founded March 15, 1975 — and less than a week later, BMW Motorsport won the 12 Hours of Sebring. It remains ...Keep reading

Martin's recovery slow, will miss planned return at COTA Americas GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 17:19
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has confirmed he will not make his hoped-for return to action at the Americas Grand Prix later this month.
Martin broke his left hand in a training accident in February, forcing him to miss the opening race in Thailand and this weekend’s Argentina GP.
There had been some hope that he would begin his new career with the factory Aprilia team in ...Keep reading

Casey Mears begins chase to 500 Cup starts with surprise return at Martinsville

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 16:23
Casey Mears, a veteran of 489 NASCAR Cup Series races and winner of the 2007 Coca-Cola 600, is making an unexpected return to the top level of the sport.
Mears, 47, will pilot the Garage 66 entry (formerly MBM Motorsports) at Martinsville Speedway on March 30. The No. 66 Ford Mustang will have HitchGO as the primary sponsor, carrying a black scheme with orange and white lettering.
...Keep reading

Tsunoda ready to pay it forward and help rookie Hadjar settle into F1

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 15:46
It is no secret that Yuki Tsunoda did not want to be driving for Racing Bulls this season, but he is planning on remaining a team player and help his rookie team-mate if the going gets tough.
Isack Hadjar is one of six rookies on the grid, preparing for his Formula 1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. At the other end of the scale, Tsunoda will enter his fifth year with the Red ...Keep reading

What to expect at the MotoGP Argentina GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 15:21
The Argentina GP is back on the MotoGP calendar this season after a year’s absence, with Termas de Rio Honda staging the second round of the championship this weekend.
While the opening race in Thailand may not have delivered any great surprise in terms of the winner, with Marc Marquez sweeping the weekend on his first outing aboard the factory Ducati, history suggests anything is possible in ...Keep reading

McLaren's subtle dig at Red Bull sets stage for intriguing 2025 F1 fight

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-03-13 15:04
This time last year all the talk in the paddock at testing and the season opener in Bahrain centred around the disarray at Red Bull and Christian Horner's WhatsApp controversy. The behind-the-scenes power struggle eventually resulted in a truce, and Horner staying in power, but not without rivals teams trying to take advantage of the noise. Zak Brown made a public mention of Red Bull CVs "floating ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-03-13 13:53
Rosanna Tennant and the BBC F1 team look ahead to what we can expect from the new season.

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-03-13 13:53
Rosanna Tennant and the BBC F1 team look ahead to what we can expect from the new season.

McLaren have two shots at drivers' title – Brown

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-03-13 13:11
McLaren CEO Zak Brown discusses Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s chances of lifting the drivers' championship this season.

McLaren have two shots at drivers' title – Brown

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2025-03-13 13:11
McLaren CEO Zak Brown discusses Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s chances of lifting the drivers' championship this season.

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