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“You don’t want to try your best” - Fabio Quartararo’s latest take on Yamaha’s struggles

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:45
Fabio Quartararo has admitted Yamaha’s persistent lack of competitiveness is making it difficult for him to perform at his best in MotoGP this season.
MotoGP’s return to action at the Spanish Grand Prix after an unexpected four-week break did little to lift the mood within the Yamaha camp, with Practice at Jerez underlining the scale of the challenge the Iwata-based brand faces to return to ...Keep reading

Those tracks we want to return to the F1 calendar

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:32
Sepang – Oleg Karpov
It’s ironic to think that some welcomed the return of the Istanbul track to the calendar on the basis that F1 was going back to ‘historical’ venues – because Hermann Tilke and his company were commonly blamed for creating lookalike circuits. The only real basis for that argument is that all Tilke tracks are, indeed, the same in the sense that they feature ...Keep reading

Naomi Schiff sheds light on family sacrifices behind every racing career

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:19
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff has shed light on the family sacrifices behind every successful racing career.
While reflecting on her own ascent through the junior ranks, Schiff noted the burden that her racing put on her whole family.
The 31-year-old began her single-seater career in 2010 in the South African Formula Volkswagen Championship when she was 16, and ...Keep reading

5 famous Turkish GP moments in F1 history

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:15
Istanbul Park is set to make its comeback to the F1 calendar, signing a five-year deal that sees it return to the schedule from 2027 onwards. The F1 circus last raced here in 2021, when Valtteri Bottas won from pole for Mercedes. There have been just nine editions of the race so far, but the Turkish Grand Prix has thrown up plenty of memorable moments…

Why Türkiye is back on the calendar from 2027

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:15
The Turkish Grand Prix is making a comeback to the F1 calendar, in a new five-year deal starting from 2027.

F1 returns to Türkiye's Istanbul Park from 2027

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:15
Formula 1 have announced that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2027, with Istanbul Park confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season following a new agreement with Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Davide Brivio: 'It's time for Trackhouse to get an experienced MotoGP rider'

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 16:12
Trackhouse Aprilia boss Davide Brivio says it is time for his team to step up from grooming rookies and sign an experienced MotoGP rider for 2027.
His comments at the Spanish Grand Prix follow the news that Ai Ogura will leave the satellite team for the factory Yamaha squad next season, as exclusively revealed by Motosport.com earlier this month.
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'I love winning when there is massive competition'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 15:45
BBC Sport Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson talks to Mercedes driver George Russell about competition, Kimi Antonelli and his title hopes.

'I love winning when there is massive competition'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 15:45
BBC Sport Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson talks to Mercedes driver George Russell about competition, Kimi Antonelli and his title hopes.

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Ducati 1-2 in Friday Practice, Pedro Acosta into Q1

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 15:25
Alex Marquez topped Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix as Pedro Acosta was relegated to Q1 for the first time in the 2026 MotoGP season.
Having struggled for form so far on the factory-spec GP26, the younger Marquez returned to the front at Jerez on Friday, at a track where he claimed his maiden MotoGP victory last year.
The Spaniard led a 1-2 for Ducati in the hour-long session at ...Keep reading

McLaren's newly-named LMDh set for first shakedown in May

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 15:08
McLaren is gearing up for its first on‑track outing with its LMDh prototype ahead of its debut in the World Endurance Championship in 2027.
As the British manufacturer indicated months ago, the spring/summer window was expected to be the ideal moment to begin testing and development of the hybrid prototype built around a Dallara chassis, which will race next year in the Hypercar ...Keep reading

WRC Canary Islands: Sebastien Ogier extends lead as Toyota dominates

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 14:27
Reigning world rally champion Sébastien Ogier extended his lead at Rally Islas Canarias as Toyota pulled away from the chasing Hyundai and M-Sport Ford runners on Friday morning.
The nine-time world champion ended a shortened morning loop with a 5.9s lead over team-mate Pajari. Toyota filled the top five positions to outline its dominance on the Spanish Island’s smooth asphalt roads.
WRC ...Keep reading

Ex-F1 driver McNish named Audi racing director

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 14:18
Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

Ex-F1 driver McNish named Audi racing director

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 14:18
Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

Ex-F1 driver McNish named Audi racing director

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 14:18
Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

Ex-F1 driver McNish named Audi racing director

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 14:18
Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

Allan McNish becomes Audi's F1 racing director with immediate effect

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 13:27
Audi's Formula 1 team has announced Allan McNish as its new racing director, assuming many of the responsibilities held by team principal Jonathan Wheatley before his unexpected departure in March.
Following that move, Audi's F1 CEO Mattia Binotto confirmed that he would add the team principal title to his portfolio and discharge most of the duties required of that position – but also that ...Keep reading

Istanbul returns to F1 calendar from 2027 onwards

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-04-24 13:08
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after securing a five-year deal.
Having lobbied for a permanent spot on the F1 schedule since its two-year stint as COVID-enforced replacement races in 2020 and 2021, Istanbul Park will welcome back grand prix racing from next year following a deal agreed between series bosses, the Turkish government and the Turkish ...Keep reading

Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 13:00
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.

Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-04-24 13:00
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.

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