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5 drivers most likely to win the Austrian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-24 13:36
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers are backing to win in Austria.

What tyres will the teams and drivers have for Austria?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-24 13:36
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

What is the weather forecast for the Austrian Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-24 13:36
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring.

Ducati signs Pedro Acosta until 2028 MotoGP season

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-24 13:04
Ducati has officially signed Pedro Acosta for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, forming a dream lineup with Marc Marquez in its works team.
The news was finally made public on Wednesday, two hours after Francesco Bagnaia’s departure was announced, while Marquez’ new deal was made official on Tuesday.
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Ferrari set to follow Austria engine updates with new turbo after F1's summer break

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-24 11:31
Ferrari has already plotted its second ADUO-influenced power unit update for 2026, with a new turbocharger expected to arrive after the summer break to help close the gap to Mercedes.
Following the first ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) checkpoint post-Montreal, Ferrari has been granted the opportunity to make two engine developments this season. 
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Ducati confirms Francesco Bagnaia's exit for MotoGP 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-24 11:03
Francesco Bagnaia will officially leave the factory Ducati squad at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season and join rival Aprilia next year.
The two-time series champion is expected to be replaced by KTM star Pedro Acosta, who is set to be announced as Marc Marquez’s team-mate at Ducati for 2027.
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Norris meets his Madame Tussauds London waxwork

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-24 10:26
A figure of McLaren’s Lando Norris will feature at wax museum Madame Tussauds London from this summer.

Cal Crutchlow calls for MotoGP weather protocol after sweltering Czech GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-24 09:52
Cal Crutchlow believes MotoGP should consider introducing a weather protocol after completing what he described as ‘one of the hottest races of his career’ during the Czech Grand Prix.
MotoGP riders were subjected to unusually high temperatures during the Brno weekend, with the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute issuing heatwave warnings throughout the country.
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Red Bull denied claims Racing Bulls is helping – so we analysed their on-track battles

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-24 09:07
The debate surrounding common ownership in Formula 1, often linked to the two Red Bull teams, was recently reignited by Mercedes and Toto Wolff's apparent interest in acquiring shares in the Alpine outfit.
While that interest never materialised into a deal, it was exactly that which prompted McLaren CEO Zak Brown to write a letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem outlining his concerns ...Keep reading

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