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The drivers of IndyCar, NASCAR, and F1 competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 15:47
The Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is the biggest endurance race in the United States and one of the most prestigious sports car races in the world. This year, 60 entries across four classes with thousands of drivers are flocking to Daytona Beach for the 64th running of the 24-hour classic.
That list includes some of the best pilots in endurance racing from reigning IMSA GTP champion Matt Campbell ...Keep reading

"F1" movie lands four Oscar nominations after surpassing $630million at global box office

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 15:18
The F1 movie has landed nominations in four categories for the 2026 Oscars.
The blockbuster, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
In the Best Picture category, F1 is up against Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent ...Keep reading

Mercedes shakes down 2026 F1 car at Silverstone after launch

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 15:05
Mercedes’ 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series’ new technical era. 
Just hours after the official unveiling of the car on Thursday, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli put the W17 through its paces at Silverstone, running Pirelli’s grooved ‘demo’ tyres.
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Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 13:55
Lancia is confident it can immediately be in a position to fight for victories and a championship title on its return to the World Rally Championship this year.
The famous Italian brand will return to the WRC stages at this weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo with its all-new Ypsilon HF Integrale Rally2 car to do battle in the championship’s second tier WRC2 category.
Lancia’s ...Keep reading

All you need to know about Alpine

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-01-22 13:48
After ending 2025 at the bottom of the Teams’ Championship, can Alpine bounce back in 2026?

Have Mercedes pioneered a left-field solution with the W17?

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-01-22 13:48
The renders Mercedes have released of their new W17 challenger show a distinctive design, especially around the rear three-quarters with a lower bodywork which kinks upwards at the rear in stark contrast to the extreme downwash bodyworks seen on the other 2026 cars so far seen. However, this is a computerised render and not the real thing, so it’s difficult to try to read too much into it.

The headaches facing WRC crews ahead of a ‘proper Monte’

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 13:19
World Rally Championship crews are braced for a ‘proper, old school’ Rally Monte Carlo with snow and wintry conditions set to become a major factor at the 2026 season opener.
In recent seasons, the annual WRC curtain raiser – held on the famous twisty mountain road in the French Alps – has been largely run in dry conditions, devoid of the notorious snow and icy conditions synonymous ...Keep reading

FIA keen to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before F1 2026 start

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 12:40
Formula 1's governing body the FIA says it is keen to settle the series' first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.
Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come up with a trick to cleverly exploit the F1 2026's power unit regulations, which prescribe a compression ratio of 16:1 down from 18:1 last year.
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What made Ross Brawn an F1 legend

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 11:50
To reach Formula 1's feted paddocks, it takes a considerable dose of dedication. To not only stay there, but to leave a legacy of success across different generations, more than a modicum of something special is required. It requires unparalleled determination. It requires ingenuity. Furthermore, it requires bravery to make difficult decisions amid the pressure-cooker environment of F1.
Ross ...Keep reading

F1 Academy reveals major brand refresh ahead of 2026 season

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 10:33
F1 Academy has unveiled a brand refresh ahead of the 2026 season.
As the all-female racing series heads into its fourth season, it has undergone a brand overhaul, moving away from the cyan blue fading into purple and pink. Now, it stands out with a bold purple base colour and white, cyan blue and hot pink accents. In addition, it features a pixelated font and an 'accelerator' icon.
The new ...Keep reading

McLaren reaffirm ‘equal opportunities’ for Norris and Piastri in 2026

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-01-22 10:31
Andrea Stella has reaffirmed that McLaren will continue to provide “equal opportunities” to both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in 2026, with the Team Principal stating that the squad will “keep racing the McLaren way”.

Check out every angle of Mercedes’ new livery for 2026

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-01-22 10:31
Mercedes are the latest F1 team to reveal their 2026 livery design ahead of the new season.

Mercedes reveal first images of the W17

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-01-22 10:31
Mercedes have unveiled the first images of their 2026 challenger, featuring a new livery in their iconic colours.

Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati than staying

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-01-22 10:29
Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.
At such a pivotal moment as this one, with the rider market in full swing, information tends to ...Keep reading

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-01-22 09:41
Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-01-22 09:41
Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-01-22 09:41
Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-01-22 09:41
Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-01-22 09:41
Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-01-22 09:41
Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

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