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Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”
The first stage of Alpine's Right of Review hearing on Thursday revealed that the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix was in fact caused by an issue with the official timing system provided by Formula One Management.
Five drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding during the race, with Pierre Gasly receiving two separate five-second penalties that ...Keep reading
Five drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding during the race, with Pierre Gasly receiving two separate five-second penalties that ...Keep reading
All the ex-F1 drivers taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours
The 94th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours will take place this weekend, with 62 cars and 186 drivers set to race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC schedule
The United Kingdom will return to the World Endurance Championship for the first time in eight years, with Silverstone joining an expanded nine-round calendar for the 2027 season.
Ahead of this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, WEC promoters the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest confirmed the addition of a six-hour race at the British Grand Prix venue on 25 April.
The Silverstone race ...Keep reading
Ahead of this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, WEC promoters the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest confirmed the addition of a six-hour race at the British Grand Prix venue on 25 April.
The Silverstone race ...Keep reading
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full
No.
Team
Car
Drivers
HYPERCAR - 18 cars
007
Aston Martin Thor Team
Aston Martin Valkyrie
Harry Tincknell
Tom Gamble
Ross Gunn
009
Aston Martin Thor Team
Aston Martin Valkyrie
Alex Riberas
Marco Sorensen
Roman De Angelis
7
Toyota ...Keep reading
Fernando Alonso: This is "probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1"
Fernando Alonso has conceded that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely mark his final Formula 1 race at the circuit.
Speaking during the drivers' press conference, the 44-year-old acknowledged his fans' unwavering support while also dropping a hint regarding his retirement.
"It's going to be a special weekend, probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1," he ...Keep reading
Speaking during the drivers' press conference, the 44-year-old acknowledged his fans' unwavering support while also dropping a hint regarding his retirement.
"It's going to be a special weekend, probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1," he ...Keep reading
What George Russell is doing to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season
If George Russell cut a frustrated figure after a Monaco Grand Prix that spectacularly spiralled out of control, then four days on the Mercedes driver practiced stoicism as he reviewed the first leg of a brutal 2026 season.
With Mercedes finally on the front foot, Russell's would-be title campaign got off to a perfect start on with a pole-to-flag victory in the Melbourne curtain raiser. What ...Keep reading
With Mercedes finally on the front foot, Russell's would-be title campaign got off to a perfect start on with a pole-to-flag victory in the Melbourne curtain raiser. What ...Keep reading
James Vowles reveals costly Carlos Sainz blow after Monaco GP crash
Williams team principal James Vowles admits that the heavy damage sustained to Carlos Sainz's car during the Monaco Grand Prix will force the team to rebuild its stockpile of spare parts.
Sainz was running in a strong points-scoring position on the streets of Monte Carlo before his race was abruptly ended. The Spaniard was struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto, resulting in his ...Keep reading
Sainz was running in a strong points-scoring position on the streets of Monte Carlo before his race was abruptly ended. The Spaniard was struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto, resulting in his ...Keep reading
“I know I’m going to die here” – Anthony Davidson reflects on back-breaking Le Mans crash
Anthony Davidson says he thought he was “going to die” in his frightening, race-ending crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading
Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading
Are the rule changes enough to keep Max Verstappen in F1? “I understand the politics behind it”
In Montreal last month, Max Verstappen said his Formula 1 future would largely depend on potential regulation changes for next year and added that introducing the proposed 60-40 split would “definitely help” to keep him in the series for longer, although the topic has since proven politically sensitive.
Several manufacturers opposed significant hardware changes for next season, resulting in ...Keep reading
Several manufacturers opposed significant hardware changes for next season, resulting in ...Keep reading
FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has reiterated his commitment to a return of V8 engines in Formula 1 in the near future, and has now outlined a broader vision that would also involve a dramatic reduction in car weight.
Current 2026 Formula 1 cars have a minimum weight of 768kg. While the FIA's latest regulations have already succeeded in reducing that figure compared to the previous ...Keep reading
Current 2026 Formula 1 cars have a minimum weight of 768kg. While the FIA's latest regulations have already succeeded in reducing that figure compared to the previous ...Keep reading
Red Bull reveals dual San Diego paint schemes for Van Gisbergen and Zilisch
When NASCAR arrives in San Diego for a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado, all eyes will be on Trackhouse Racing, and for good reason.
Shane van Gisbergen has won six of the last seven road/street courses on the Cup schedule, and finished a close second in the only one he lost.
In San Diego, SVG will attempt to conquer a 3.4-mile street course while driving a special Red Bull ...Keep reading
Shane van Gisbergen has won six of the last seven road/street courses on the Cup schedule, and finished a close second in the only one he lost.
In San Diego, SVG will attempt to conquer a 3.4-mile street course while driving a special Red Bull ...Keep reading
Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
Williams F1 car back on the track after 23 years
The FW25 was a test car in 2003, when Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship.
Le Mans 24h: Cadillac beats BMW… in FP4
Cadillac edged out BMW in Free Practice 4 ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, as teams focused on race pace following the Hyperpole sessions.
Sebastien Bourdais’ 3m26.843s with the #38 Cadillac, albeit over four seconds slower than his own car’s Hyperpole benchmark, sufficed to surpass Robin Frijns’ 3m27.037s marker with the #20 BMW at the end of the session.
The #7 Toyota took third ahead ...Keep reading
Sebastien Bourdais’ 3m26.843s with the #38 Cadillac, albeit over four seconds slower than his own car’s Hyperpole benchmark, sufficed to surpass Robin Frijns’ 3m27.037s marker with the #20 BMW at the end of the session.
The #7 Toyota took third ahead ...Keep reading
George Russell tipped to end Kimi Antonelli's winning run in Barcelona
The Formula 1 paddock has arrived in Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and former F1 driver David Coulthard has backed George Russell for a comeback this weekend after a string of bad luck and poor results.
While Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he has watched his 19-year-old team-mate Kimi Antonelli extend his lead in the drivers' ...Keep reading
While Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he has watched his 19-year-old team-mate Kimi Antonelli extend his lead in the drivers' ...Keep reading
Why Cadillac lost pole position for 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
Cadillac lost pole position for this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours because Jack Aitken was sent to the pitlane exit ahead of time at the start of final qualifying.
The #38 Jota Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh was released from its pit stall four minutes before the Hyperpole 2 session was due to begin, but the race director had instructed teams that cars could only enter the fast lane in the pits ...Keep reading
The #38 Jota Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh was released from its pit stall four minutes before the Hyperpole 2 session was due to begin, but the race director had instructed teams that cars could only enter the fast lane in the pits ...Keep reading
Martin Brundle praises "serene and unbeatable" Kimi Antonelli after Monaco GP win
Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive grand prix victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. Described by former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle as being "serene and unbeatable", the Mercedes driver became the youngest driver to win around the streets of Monte Carlo.
The Italian driver has been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far. While it was anticipated that ...Keep reading
The Italian driver has been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far. While it was anticipated that ...Keep reading