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Damon Hill makes Williams return after Jenson Button's exit

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:37
Damon Hill will return to Williams as its official ambassador for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, just weeks after Jenson Button left that role for Aston Martin. 
It comes on the 30th anniversary of Hill clinching the world title at the British outfit, where he spent half of his eight-year F1 career, taking 21 of his 22 grand prix victories. 
The 65-year-old will be part of a three-person ...Keep reading

Hamilton vows ‘I’m not going anywhere’ ahead of 2026

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:15
Lewis Hamilton has promised fans that he is “not going anywhere” as he took a moment to reflect on 2026 pre-season testing, with the Ferrari driver admitting that he is excited for what he has predicted will be “one hell of a season”.

Mueller and Schmitz first women to have corner named after them

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:15
Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz are set to become the first women to have an F1 circuit corner named after them, with Turn 6 to be dedicated to them at the Australian Grand Prix in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Antonelli admits Bahrain test ‘hasn’t been smoothest for me’

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:15
Kimi Antonelli has conceded that pre-season testing in Bahrain was not “the smoothest of tests” for him after experiencing some reliability issues, with the Mercedes driver expecting a “tight fight” amongst the top four teams when the campaign gets underway.

F1 betting odds catching the eye after second test

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:15
Pre-season testing is over and as Formula 1 prepares to head to Down Under, let's see what betting odds are gaining speed in the markets.

Kimi Antonelli’s road to F1 2026: In pictures

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:12
With new F1 regulations this year, the Mercedes team has emerged as a favourite after testing, with Kimi Antonelli as one of the two racers who will drive the Silver Arrows in the 2026 season.
Recognized for his skills at an early age, Antonelli has risen through the ranks as a long-term Mercedes prospect from the age of 12. From multiple karting championships in Europe to open-wheel ...Keep reading

Rasmussen and The Grandstand Project launch streetwear collection

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 14:01
Christian Rasmussen has partnered with The Grandstand Project (GP), a female-run independent brand focused on designing apparel for the surge for the next generation of racing fans.
The collaborated merchandise project, CR21xGP, features classic racing staples inspired by high-end streetwear and incorporates designs by renowned graphic designer Varker, known for creating reigning Formula 1 ...Keep reading

Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden under the fairing

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 13:14
Aprilia’s latest MotoGP trick on the RS-GP26 came to light following the final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram. A previously hidden duct drawing air from beneath the fairing has now been exposed.
There is one opening on each side, channelling airflow through a new pathway. Until last year, the bike featured a Formula 1-inspired S-duct that collected air from the lower section of the fairing ...Keep reading

Connor Zilisch shares karting story that proved Kimi Antonelli was destined for F1

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 12:21
19-year-old NASCAR Cup driver Connor Zilisch said he could always tell that Kimi Antonelli would get into Formula 1 after karting together.
The two grew up karting together when the American driver would spend his summers in Europe to gain experience other forms of racing. During an appearance on the Gypsy Tales podcast, the Trackhouse Racing driver explained that Antonelli was "one of the best ...Keep reading

Formula E targeting up to 19 races, second US round, in first Gen4 season

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 12:09
Formula E is aiming to expand the calendar further for the arrival of Gen4 cars in the 2026-27 season, which is set to feature 18 to 19 races.
The ongoing 2025-26 campaign already features a record 17 races across 11 venues with the addition of Madrid and Sanya, although Jakarta has been dropped.
While the final 2025-26 calendar wasn’t announced until October last year, Formula E is ...Keep reading

"F1" movie's Damson Idris makes championship return with new "All To Drive For" campaign

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 11:42
F1 movie star Damson Idris has returned to the world of Formula 1 with a new campaign ahead of the 2026 season.
The All To Drive For campaign will feature the 34-year-old British actor alongside all 22 drivers from the 2026 grid. F1.com shared a teaser trailer for the new campaign on 22 February. The trailer began with a garage opening to reveal Idris. "You think you know Formula 1?" he asked ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton shares strong "I'm not going anywhere" message: "For a moment, I forgot who I was"

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 11:13
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton shared a defiant message on social media after pre-season testing in Bahrain, squashing speculation that the Briton could retire after the 2026 season if he does not find his championship-winning form.
After pre-season testing concluded on Friday 20 February, Hamilton shared: "That’s a wrap on testing. It’s inspiring to watch a team pull out all ...Keep reading

How Ferrari's 180-degree rear wing is a throwback to 2011 Mercedes F1 car

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 10:44
If there was one team that really surprised the Formula 1 paddock with its imaginative designs during pre-season testing, it was Ferrari.
In Bahrain, the Scuderia not only brought a new feature to the area behind the exhaust, designed to make the most of the volume allowed by the new-for-2026 regulations, but also a rear wing with an innovative opening mechanism as it flips 180 ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda escapes as Red Bull F1 car bursts into flames during San Francisco demo run

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 10:43
Yuki Tsunoda returned to the seat of a Formula 1 car over the weekend for a demonstration run, but it took a turn for the worse when the car burst into flames.
The Japanese driver took part in a show run in San Francisco alongside former F1 and rallycross driver Scott Speed, Ford off-road racer Mitch Guthrie and freestyle motocross rider Aaron Colton.
At the wheel of Red Bull's ...Keep reading

Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-02-23 09:15
Toprak Razgatlioglu has admitted he is “always getting sad” due to his lack of early speed on a MotoGP bike following a challenging end to pre-season testing in Buriram.
Razgatlioglu moved to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha this year as a three-time World Superbike champion, becoming the first rider to make such a switch between the two categories since Cal Crutchlow in 2011.
His adaptation to ...Keep reading

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