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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella thinks some of the philosophies that made his 2025 F1 car so successful can be carried over to 2026's all-new regulations.
In 2026 F1 is moving away from a heavy reliance on ground effect, reverting to cars with a flat underfloor and reduced downforce levels, while using active aerodynamics on the straights to compensate for a near 50-50 split between the ...Keep reading

Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for MotoGP's Austrian Grand Prix after emerging from Q1 to top the timesheets in one of the most entertaining qualifying sessions of the season.
Championship leader Marc Marquez will start from the second row after a low-speed crash late in the session cost him dear.
There was almost as much interest in an unusually star-studded Q1 session as ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen finds himself in territory he's not experienced since 2020 – driving at a high level, but without a car capable of fighting consistently for race wins and the championship.

With Alpine currently last in the 2025 Teams' Standings, we sum up their season so far in their half term report.

Despite noticing a perceptible change in his approach while competing for a Formula 1 title, Oscar Piastri says it is far too early in the season to consider minimising risk and settling for positions in races.
In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Piastri was asked about the challenges involved in fighting for a title against his team-mate Lando Norris, and if there was any ...Keep reading

After a dominant performance by Ty Majeski, Corey Heim put himself in a perfect position to steal the win during the final run of the race. He took advantage of a chaotic restart and ran down Sammy Smith, ultimately securing his seventh win of the 2025 season, and further solidifying his advantage atop the standings as the playoff grid was officially set.
"I was very inconsistent," admitted ...Keep reading

Following his seventh win of the 2025 season, Corey Heim will hold 39 more points than his closest competition in the opening round of the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs. He will be seeking redemption after making it all the way to the Championship 4 in both 2023 and 204, and then falling short of the crown.
Jake Garcia secured the tenth and final spot in the playoffs, out-running and out-scoring ...Keep reading

Ryan Preece put down a spectacular lap at Richmond Raceway, earning pole position for the penultimate race of the regular season. Preece enters the race 34 points below the cut-line in the fight to make the playoffs, but he will start Saturday's race with a great opportunity to score some vital stage points.
"Great adjustments by Derrick [Finley, crew chief] and everyone on this Ford Mustang," ...Keep reading

A.J. Allmendinger's No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet started the weekend off on the wrong foot, failing pre-qualifying inspection twice.
As a result, the team have lost its pit stall selection for the race, which means they will get whatever pit stall is left after the other 38 teams make their choice. Car chief Jaron Antley has also been ejected for the remainder of this race ...Keep reading

After an abrupt mid-season split from Kaulig Racing, it was unclear where Josh Williams would end up. But on Friday, the 32-year-old announced a new deal with Alpha Prime Racing.
Williams will run four upcoming NASCAR Xfinity races, starting with Daytona International Speedway next weekend. He will also race at the Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and the finale at Phoenix ...Keep reading

Factory KTM rider Pedro Acosta says the update KTM has brought to this weekend’s Austrian GP represents a “big step” and has finally addressed the bike’s turning difficulties.
Acosta was second fastest in Practice at the Red Bull Ring, behind only championship leader Marc Marquez.
“KTM’s work has paid off, you know,” said the Spaniard. “They were working a lot over the summer ...Keep reading

Niece Motorsports has sold a majority ownership in the team to Josh Morris, the CEO of DQS Solutions & Staffing, as well as Greg Fowler, the CEO of J.F. Electric. Al Niece has been the majority stakeholder of the team since its inception in 2016, but will now take a backseat to these long-time partners. However, the team will not change its name.
Cody Efaw has been named as the new president ...Keep reading

Yamaha managing director Paolo Pavesio has poured cold water on rumours that struggling MotoGP factory rider Alex Rins might be relieved of his duties for next season.
The comments, which came during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday, appear to kill any hope that Yamaha can find space for both Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira in 2026.
The two current Pramac riders are sweating ...Keep reading

Austin Dillon returns to Richmond Raceway this weekend as the defending winner, but there is far more to the story than that. Dillon was kicked out of the playoffs because of the way he won that race, intentionally wrecking Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on his way to claiming a controversial checkered flag.
But Dillon still remembers it fondly, saying this week, “It was still a big day and ...Keep reading

From breathtaking comebacks and heartbreaking near-misses to fierce rivalries and last-lap title deciders, F1 is packed with unforgettable moments. Inspired by *F1 The Movie*, here are 10 real-life stories that are movie-worthy in their own right.

As Formula 1 embarks on its traditional summer break, now is the perfect time to reflect on what has been an action-packed first half of the season. We asked our writers Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, David Tremayne, Alex Jacques and James Hinchcliffe to give us their take on the campaign so far, as well as making some bold predictions for what might happen next.

Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has come out strongly against the anti-highside aid being rolled out at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
The Australian’s sharp criticism, which followed Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, came in the wake of similar comments by frontrunners Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta a day earlier.
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When Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu watched his drivers prop up the timesheets in practice for Formula 1's 2025 season opener in Australia, he admitted to feeling "sick" before turning his attention to fixing the problem.
Haas traced the issue with its VF-25 chassis to instability in higher-speed conditions, exacerbated by Albert Park's bumpiness at Turns 9 and 10. The team had not been able ...Keep reading

Kick Sauber drivers Hulkenberg and Bortoleto have been reflecting on an impressive start to the season as the team prepares for their Audi transition next year.

Having a famous name in any sport comes with a level of pressure and expectation that can be tough to deal with, but for Sebastián Montoya, it’s a source of strength and inspiration. The Colombian is currently forging his own path to F1, driving for PREMA Racing in Formula 2 this season, and his father Juan Pablo Montoya is the obvious pick as his F1 Icon…