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Naomi Schiff reveals surprising James Bond link and opens up on Daniel Craig stunt

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 23:35
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 reporter Naomi Schiff has revealed how she is linked to the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die.
In addition to racing in the all-female racing series in 2019 and other series, including the KTM X-Bow GT4, the Clio Cup China Series and the Southern African Formula Volkswagen Championship, Schiff also served as a stunt driver for the James Bond ...Keep reading

Sebastian Vettel achieves ambitious London Marathon target in charity run

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 23:05
Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel completed the 2026 London Marathon in under three hours.
The German driver joined F1 journalist Tom Clarkson in running the London Marathon to raise money for the Grand Prix Trust and the Brain & Spine Foundation. 
The Grand Prix Trust, which was founded by Sir Jackie Stewart in the 1980s, works to support those in the F1 community who need ...Keep reading

At least 25 cars wreck in massive crash, stopping Talladega Cup race

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 22:39
115 laps into the race and 15 laps into second stage at Talladega, complete chaos broke out at the front of the field. 
Bubba Wallace was leading the race from the middle lane with Ross Chastain behind him. Chastain was surging forward as he, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano were all connected. 
Wallace got hit hard from behind, and slid up the track into Cole Custer, turning Wallace into the ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso issues clear F1 retirement message

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 22:23
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has shared an update on his future in the series, claiming that he is still motivated and that he hopes this is not his final season.
At 44 years old, Alonso is the oldest driver on the current grid. He made his F1 debut at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix and has driven for teams such as Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari and Alpine. Now, the Spaniard ...Keep reading

IMSA BoP shift boosts all GTP cars for Laguna Seca – except Aston Martin

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 22:07
The other GTP manufacturers are reeling in Aston Martin a little bit: BoP breaks for almost every manufacturer ahead of the upcoming round at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey.
Following the tight corners of Long Beach, where heavier weight might not be as much of a problem, the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship heads to the hilly Laguna Seca Raceway as its next destination with a slightly ...Keep reading

5 incredibly close season match bets and who to back

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-04-26 21:57
Our betting experts look at which season match bets are worth considering backing this season.

Colton Herta explains why Cadillac F1 move was an ‘easy’ decision

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 21:31
Cadillac Formula 1 test driver Colton Herta has opened up about leaving his career in the IndyCar Series to pursue his goal of driving in F1 one day, saying that the opportunity with the American outfit was too good to turn down.
The American driver, who is currently racing in Formula 2 alongside his test driver duties at Cadillac, had previously been involved in talks with Sauber and ...Keep reading

Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary Islands fight with Sebastien Ogier

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 20:20
Oliver Solberg says he wasn't "overpushing" and just needs to "improve small details" moving forward after a penultimate stage mistake ended a titanic battle for victory with Sébastien Ogier in the Canary Islands.
Solberg and nine-time world rally champion Ogier were locked in a dramatic duel for victory on the Spanish island which looked set for a grandstand final stage decider. 
Ogier ...Keep reading

Tyler Reddick announces contract extension with 23XI Racing

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 19:47
In something that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, Tyler Reddick has announced a contract extension with 23XI Racing, ensuring he will continue to drive for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin in the years to come.
Reddick has had a historic start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, winning the season-opening Daytona 500 with a last-lap pass. He went on to become the first driver to win the first ...Keep reading

Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray to make surprise NASCAR return with Ram

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 19:16
During the NASCAR on FOX pre-race show at Talladega Superspeedway, Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray announced plans to make a surprise appearance back behind the wheel in two upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races.
The 46-year-old Bowyer will run the Truck race at Dover on May 15, while the 49-year-old McMurray will take part in the in inaugural San Diego Street Course race on June 19 ...Keep reading

Of Andy J and Cleetus McFarland; two grassroots ARCA sensations

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 18:58
It was easy to look past ARCA Talladega race winner Andy Jankowiak for the most sensationalist thing of the moment in Garrett Mitchell dba 'Cleetus McFarland' but both deserved equal praise.
Objectively speaking, no matter what anyone thinks of Cleetus, the YouTuber turned racer is generating tremendous attention towards all four NASCAR national touring divisions. Even if he stole the headlines ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi explains how Ducati ended Aprilia's winning streak in Jerez

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 17:38
Marco Bezzecchi has revealed the key areas where Ducati held the advantage in the Spanish Grand Prix, after witnessing Alex Marquez end Aprilia’s winning streak in MotoGP on Sunday.
Bezzecchi arrived at Jerez having led every lap of the opening three grands prix of the season, giving Aprilia a decisive early edge in the championship fight. 
But the first European round was widely expected ...Keep reading

Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-04-26 16:17
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.

Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-04-26 16:17
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.

Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-04-26 16:17
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.

Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-04-26 16:17
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.

How Alex Marquez rediscovered his mojo at the Spanish GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 16:16
Alex Marquez has outlined the factors behind his turnaround in form after claiming a dominant victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Gresini rider was in top form the opening practice session on Friday and only a sudden downpour in the sprint prevented him from scoring a clean sweep of victories across the weekend.
While Ducati had the fastest bike all weekend, he had the upper hand on his ...Keep reading

McLaren sparks Ayrton Senna livery rumours with Sega-themed Miami GP poster

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 15:13
McLaren's promotional poster for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, designed by illustrator Matt Taylor, has left fans excited for a potential special livery for the upcoming Florida race.
Some eagle-eyed fans believe that the design hints at a retro, Sega-inspired livery paying tribute to Ayrton Senna's legendary 1993 win at Donington Park.
Within the design, which features the MCL40, Sonic ...Keep reading

The France family dynasty: A history of NASCAR leadership changes

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 15:10
Most of you reading this probably know the story of how NASCAR began. From bootleggers on dirt roads to amateur stock car racing organizations with a loose semblance of structure, and then a history-altering  meeting at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach.
36 men were in that fateful 1947 meeting and one of them was Bill France Sr. -- the founding father of the National Association for ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez: 'I don't have the pace to fight for MotoGP title'

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-04-26 15:00
Marc Marquez has made his strongest statement yet about his 2026 championship prospects, declaring after his Spanish Grand Prix crash that he is currently too slow to defend his MotoGP crown.
The lead factory Ducati rider was quick to underline that he was referring to his personal performance, not that of the Italian manufacturer. His brother Alex won the race on the independent Gresini Ducati ...Keep reading

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