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MotoGP riders react to Marco Bezzecchi’s marshal slap and race ban

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 08:44
The 2026 MotoGP grid has weighed in on Marco Bezzecchi’s altercation with a marshal, which resulted in the Aprilia rider being banned from competing in Sunday’s Czech Grand Prix. 
Riders were unanimous in condemning Bezzecchi’s actions, even though they understood why he reacted in such a way in the heat of the moment.
However, opinions diverged when they were quizzed about the ...Keep reading

Everything you need to know about the first official MotoGP test with Pirelli tyres

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 06:00
Ten riders representing five different manufactures will take part in the official Pirelli MotoGP test at Brno on Monday.
The Czech venue will be the ideal setting for the full-time MotoGP riders to sample the new 850cc prototypes fitted with Pirelli tyres that will be introduced in 2027, marking a new era in the motorcycle world championship.
Each of the five manufacturers will field two ...Keep reading

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after San Diego 2026

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 03:38
Surprisingly, Denny Hamlin managed to edge closer to Tyler Reddick in the points battle after the San Diego street course race.
While battling for the race win, Tyler Reddick made contact with teammate Corey Heim, and cut a left-front tire down soon after. That cost him over 20 points as he fell to 25th in the running order. Hamlin finished 14th, slicing the margin from 19 points to just eight ...Keep reading

Kevin Magnussen tells Noah Gragson to "f*** off" in tense NASCAR confrontation

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 02:56
Kevin Magnussen had an eventful NASCAR Cup debut on Sunday, starting 21st and running inside the top 20 for a good portion of the event. He even snagged the bonus point for the fastest lap near the very end of the race.
Magnussen finished 27th in the 39-car field, after staying out late on old tires, saving a fresh set for a caution that never came.
It wasn't all smooth sailing for K-Mag ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup in San Diego

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 02:05
Making his 13th career NASCAR Cup start, Corey Heim took the lead from Tyler Reddick in the closing laps and became the sport's newest first-time winner. While he is going full-time in 2027, he is currently part-time in the Cup Series, driving a fourth open entry for 23XI Racing.
He won the race by 10.3 seconds, followed by teammate Bubba Wallace in second, and Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson ...Keep reading

Corey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-22 01:40
It was 23XI vs. 23XI at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, as championship leader Tyler Reddick battled part-time teammate Corey Heim in the closing laps.
As they battled side-by-side for the lead, they slammed doors and Heim bounced off the wall, before driving off with the win. Reddick suffered a flat tire soon after, and limped home to a 25th-place finish. He now holds just a eight-point lead ...Keep reading

“Power being Power” says Rahal after last-lap Road America podium clash

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 23:58
A masterful strategic charge from the back of the grid ended in a last-lap heartbreak just two corners from the finish for Graham Rahal at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. 
The 37-year-old Ohio native was battling for a hard-earned podium finish on the final lap on the 4.014-mile, 14-turn road course when a collision with Andretti Global’s Will Power sent him crashing into the wall just ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 23:55
On lap 32, the NASCAR Cup race in San Diego changed dramatically as the field tried to make it through Turn 1. 
Connor Zilisch and Austin Hill were on the front row, but Hill missed the apex of Turn 1, pushing up the track. Both cars slammed the wall, and with Shane van Gisbergen directly behind them, he crashed as well.
"Sorry guys, locked up the rear brakes," said Hill, who won Saturday's ...Keep reading

David Malukas “on the right side of chaos” after Road America runner-up

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 23:28
David Malukas continued to knock on the door of his first career IndyCar Series victory, but the door remained shut on Sunday afternoon at Road America. 
The 24-year-old Chicago native secured a hard-fought second-place finish in the XPEL Grand Prix, piloting his #12 Team Penske Chevrolet through a chaotic race on the 4.014-mile, 14-turn natural terrain road course.
"It was obviously a ...Keep reading

Late mechanical issue costs Marcus Armstrong shot at first IndyCar win

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 23:00
Marcus Armstrong lost a near-certain victory at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America after a late-race mechanical failure forced him to retire with just four laps remaining. 
After starting third, the 25-year-old New Zealander out-lasted a complex blend of strategies courtesy of a chaotic 55-lap race that featured five cautions and constantly shook up the running order. He was out front for 14 ...Keep reading

Christopher Bell gets out of car mid-race, replaced by Brent Crews in San Diego

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 22:01
During the first caution of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Christopher Bell climbed out of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
The yellow came about 13 laps into the event, for the stalled No. 47 of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on track. Bell was running 14th as he had yet to pit before climbing out of the car. He then climbed atop the pit box and put on a team ...Keep reading

Christian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 21:35
Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard overcame a broken front wing on the opening lap to win a chaotic XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. 
The Dane, who started 13th, converted the setback and was running second with four laps to go when leader Marcus Armstrong suffered a mechanical issue, which then led to Lundgaard holding off David Malukas in a final lap shootout to win at the 4.014-mile ...Keep reading

Susie Wolff names drivers to watch in 2026 F1 Academy title battle

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 21:26
As the 2026 F1 Academy season continues, managing director Susie Wolff has opened up about the standout drivers she believes are already establishing themselves as the leading contenders for the championship crown.
The all-female racing series, currently in its fourth season, is two rounds into the 2026 season. Alisha Palmowski currently leads the standings with 78 points. Emma Felbermayr ...Keep reading

Indy NXT race winner, Foyt Racing teammate disqualified for tire violation

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 20:17
Surprise news from Road America has dramatically altered the race results from Sunday's Indy NXT Race. Race winner Alessandro de Tullio has been disqualified, as his his A.J. Foyt Racing Enterprises teammate Nicholas Monteiro (who finished 15th) have had their Race #2 finishes thrown out.
According to IndyCar officials: "During post-race inspection of car Nos. 4 [Monteiro] and 14 [De Tullio] ...Keep reading

AMG team penalized for both stops: "Blackout" costs Engel DTM lead

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 19:48
A costly mishap for Mercedes-AMG Team Winward: Both Maro Engel and teammate Jules Gounon were handed a penalty lap during Sunday's DTM race at the Lausitzring due to a breach of the pit stop regulations. In both stops, the same mechanic failed to maintain constant contact with the wheel. The run through the penalty zone, which accounts for five seconds, dropped Engel from fifth to tenth place ...Keep reading

Dominant De Tullio wins Indy NXT Race 2 in one-lap shootout at Road America

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 18:07
UPDATE: Alessandro de Tullio and teammate Nicholas Monteiro have been disqualified for a tire violation. Matteo Nannini has inherited the Race #2 victory, CLICK HERE to learn more.
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AJ Foyt Racing’s Alessandro De Tullio went flag-to-flag from pole to win the second leg ...Keep reading

George Russell recalls Zhou Guanyu's terrifying first-lap crash at 2022 British GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 18:00
George Russell has opened up about the harrowing first-lap crash at the 2022 British Grand Prix, explaining that human instinct rapidly kicked in when he rushed to the aid of Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu.
Reflecting on his first 100 races with Mercedes, the 28-year-old pinpointed the Silverstone incident as one of the most terrifying moments of his Formula 1 career. Russell was entering his ...Keep reading

Sealing Czech GP win "the longest six laps of the year," says Marc Marquez

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 18:00
Marc Marquez described the effort required to keep Ai Ogura behind him and hang on for victory at the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday. 
Visibly drained after the race on a scorching day at Brno, the often cagey Marquez was unable to hide the emotion or satisfaction that came with winning under such circumstances.
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Jorge Martin: I hope Aprilia defends me in the same way as Marco Bezzecchi after marshal incident

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 17:45
Jorge Martin says he understands why Aprilia came out to defend Marco Bezzecchi after his aggression towards a marshal, and hopes the Italian manufacturer will do the same for him if he faced a similar situation.
At the Hungarian GP, Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola openly criticised Martin after he triggerred a major crash at the start that took out him and team-mate Bezzecchi, among ...Keep reading

Pedro Acosta demands answers from KTM after Czech GP bike failures

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-06-21 17:28
Pedro Acosta wants answers from the KTM factory after a MotoGP Czech Grand Prix weekend riddled with reliability issues. 
The team's star rider was hit by technical problems on all three days at Brno, leading to the first weekend of the year on which he has failed to score any points. 
On Friday, Acosta broke down during afternoon practice, and ended up wheeling his bike into the paddock ...Keep reading

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