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Russell tops China practice before sprint qualifying

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-03-13 04:45
George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold.

Ty Gibbs uninjured in airborne sprint car crash, flipping into the fence

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-03-13 04:32
Ty Gibbs was competing in the 2026 High Limit Racing season-opener at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway dirt track on Thursday Night, which is just outside the 1.5-mile intermediate track where the NASCAR Cup Series will be racing this weekend.
Driving a 410 winged sprint car, Gibbs was running fourth when he made contact with Corey Day -- a regular in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE: First practice in China

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-03-13 04:30
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Chinese Grand Prix betting tips for new F1 markets

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-03-12 22:27
There are plenty of different betting markets to enjoy during the Chinese Grand Prix.

How to watch the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-03-12 21:29
The third round of the 2026 IndyCar season takes the series back to a street course, but one these drivers have never seen before. The streets of Arlington will host the top American open-wheel division, and the race will feature an altered Fast 6 format with single-car qualifying.
The track is 2.73 miles in length with 14 corners, making it the longest street course on the entire IndyCar ...Keep reading

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg heads Toyota top-five lockout as weather strikes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-03-12 17:05
Oliver Solberg grabbed a significant early Safari Rally Kenya lead over Toyota World Rally Championship team-mate Elfyn Evans after wild weather wreaked havoc.
Monte Carlo winner Solberg headed to the first service with a 33.3s lead over Evans, while reigning world champion and two-time Safari winner Sebastien Ogier was 1m05.1s adrift after only two stages.
The majority of Solberg’s ...Keep reading

Mercedes pushes to change F1 start procedures again but Ferrari opposes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:54
Melbourne was the first real test for Formula 1’s new cars and rules and, as was inevitable, it was also a source of debate. One of the topics to receive the most attention was related to starts, which already emerged during pre-season testing, but what happened in Australia, with several slow starts and near misses, has reignited the focus on the issue.
Several teams, including Mercedes, are ...Keep reading

More than the Score

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:36
Max Verstappen's set to compete in his first endurance race - is he getting bored of F1?

More than the Score

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:36
Max Verstappen's set to compete in his first endurance race - is he getting bored of F1?

More than the Score

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:36
Max Verstappen's set to compete in his first endurance race - is he getting bored of F1?

More than the Score

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:36
Max Verstappen's set to compete in his first endurance race - is he getting bored of F1?

Why Ferrari's drivers remain optimistic about their chances

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:04
Having finished third and fourth in the Australian season opener, as well as challenged race winner George Russell, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have reason to be optimistic this weekend in China.

Russell taking 'nothing for granted' ahead of Chinese GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:04
George Russell expects Ferrari to be Mercedes' closest competitor this weekend in the Chinese Grand Prix, and admits he is taking "nothing for granted" despite a strong start to the 2026 campaign.

McLaren need to 'step it up as much as possible' – Norris

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:04
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris admits that McLaren need to "step it up as much as possible" ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.

Cadillac upgrading its F1 car at every race, as Sergio Perez sets timeline for points

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-03-12 16:00
Cadillac is set to update its Formula 1 car at each of the next few grands prix, Valtteri Bottas has revealed, with Sergio Perez seeking points by the summer break.
The American team made its F1 debut last week at the Australian Grand Prix, but ended up quite far away from the midfield in Melbourne. Setting aside the deeply troubled Aston Martin-Honda squad, Cadillac was 1.4s slower than the ...Keep reading

Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-03-12 15:43
12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.
It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.
Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in ...Keep reading

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 15:36
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 15:36
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 15:36
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-03-12 15:36
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.

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