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Martin Brundle suggests Lewis Hamilton needed an engineer swap earlier: "something needed to change"

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 22:53
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle claimed he was "surprised" that Lewis Hamilton had not changed his race engineer sooner.
Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes and took some time to adjust to the new outfit. While he secured a sprint race win in China, he failed to get onto the podium at any grand prix during the 2025 season.
During ...Keep reading

What F1 fans are saying about the 2026 Alpine livery

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 22:07
Alpine launched its 2026 Formula 1 challenger at an event on an MSC cruise ship in Barcelona on 23 January. And while the reveal was impressive, the livery has faced criticism for being largely similar to 2025.
The 2026 livery continues with the blue and pink design that fans have become accustomed to, with black and white accents.
"It's the same, but I actually quite like it so I don't mind ...Keep reading

WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg moves clear of the pack after nine stages

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 21:03
Oliver Solberg’s sensational run to lead Rally Monte Carlo by more than a minute has exceeded Toyota’s expectations for its new signing at the World Rally Championship season opener.
Solberg starred in Thursday night’s three stages to take an impressive 44.2s lead into Saturday where he continued his stunning drive. The Swede delivered another masterclass in challenging snowy, icy and ...Keep reading

IndyCar penalizes Abel Motorsports for rig testing

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 20:00
IndyCar Officiating announced on Friday afternoon it has penalized Abel Motorsports.
The Indy NXT squad was deemed to be in violation of an additional testing limitation and the following rules:
• Rule 6.9.5. The following Testing is not permitted:
• Rule 6.9.5.3. Rig
IndyCar Officiating determined that Abel Motorsports tested gearboxes on a rig - which was used to gather and ...Keep reading

Hamilton ‘excited for new beginnings' ahead of 2026

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 19:04
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is “massively excited” to get the 2026 season underway, having had his first taste of Ferrari’s new car following its launch.

Ferrari not set to run on Day 1 of Barcelona Shakedown

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 19:04
Ferrari have confirmed that they are not intending to run during the opening day of the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown.

Alpine have no ‘excuses’ not to perform in 2026 – Briatore

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 19:04
Flavio Briatore has outlined his high expectations for Alpine in 2026, explaining that "this year is not for excuses" after they discounted last season in order to capitalise on the new regulations.

Is there more to the Beckham feud story than meets the eye?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 18:30
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham wants out from his family. What's behind his bombshell claims?

Alpine gets "confidence boost" from reliable Silverstone F1 shakedown

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 18:12
The Alpine Formula 1 team says its smooth shakedown in Silverstone on Wednesday was a "good confidence boost" as it starts its stint as a Mercedes customer team.
Having been lagging behind other power units for some time, Alpine owner Renault abandoned its works F1 engine programme in Viry-Chatillon for F1's new 2026 regulations era in favour of becoming a Mercedes customer outfit, joining ...Keep reading

Video: Hendrick Motorsports unveils new 35,000 square-foot athletic center

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 17:52
Hendrick Motorsports says its all-new 35,000 square-foot training center rivals those seen in some of the top athletic colleges at professional sports team, and the pictures and videos released of the inside appear to support that claim. They scouted several complexes for inspiration, including Clemson, Auburn and Alabama, as well as the MLS' Charlotte FC and even Fort Bragg.
In partnership ...Keep reading

Porsche nips Cadillac late to top of final Rolex 24 practice

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 17:35
Laurens Vanthoor pulled out a late flying lap to elevate Porsche Penske Motorsport on top in the the 64th Running of the Rolex 24 on Friday morning.
Driving the No. 6 Porsche 963, Vanthoor threw down a quick lap of 1 minute, 36.475 seconds on Daytona’s 3.56-mile speedway road course. The leading pace was 0.066s faster than Ricky Taylor, who was second in the No. 10 Cadillac V-Series.R for ...Keep reading

FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 17:05
The FIA expects to announce the new World Rally Championship commercial rights holder within the next “couple of months” with an agreement “very close”, according to FIA Deputy President for Sport Malcolm Wilson.
The future promotion of the WRC has been a hot topic after it was first reported that the previous commercial rights holder WRC Promoter, owned energy drinks giant Red Bull and ...Keep reading

Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 16:27
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted he is “disappointed” his team has yet to secure a title sponsor despite enjoying its most successful MotoGP season to date.
Aprilia remains the only factory team on the grid without a naming partner heading into 2026, despite having several notable brands in its sponsor portfolio. In fact, apart from Aprilia and its satellite squad ...Keep reading

Will Power relishing challenge of long-awaited Rolex 24 opportunity

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 16:00
Will Power is like a rookie all over again. 
A two-time IndyCar Series champion and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner, Power is making his IMSA debut in this year’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. He’s running with 75 Express in the GTD Pro category, co-driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with fellow Aussie’s Kenny Habul, Chaz Mostert and German Maro Engel. 
 “I am learning the ropes of the driver ...Keep reading

Hamilton on ‘massive challenge’ of adapting to 2026 cars

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 15:48
Lewis Hamilton has detailed the key adaptations drivers will have to make in order to extract performance from the new 2026 cars, which present a “massive challenge” in the form of a redesigned power unit and aerodynamic changes.

Williams say they will not take part in Barcelona Shakedown

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 15:48
Williams have announced that they will not take part in the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown, explaining that they are pursuing "maximum car performance" for 2026.

Ferrari completes Fiorano shakedown with 2026 F1 challenger

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 15:23
Ferrari has completed its new SF-26 car's shakedown at Fiorano on Friday, ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The Scuderia unveiled its new challenger in a short video at 11:30am CET, but got track running under way even before that.
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Williams to miss first test because of car delays

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:45
Williams will miss next week's first pre-season test in Barcelona following delays completing their new car.

Williams to miss first test because of car delays

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:45
Williams will miss next week's first pre-season test in Barcelona following delays completing their new car.

Hamilton says 2026 rules 'huge challenge' as Ferrari reveal new car

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:41
Lewis Hamilton described the 2026 Formula 1 season as "a huge challenge" as Ferrari launched their new car.

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