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Sebastien Ogier “back in the game” for 10th WRC title bid after perfect Acropolis Rally
Sebastien Ogier says a “perfect” Acropolis Rally Greece weekend has brought him “back in the game” for an unprecedented 10th World Rally Championship title.
The reigning world champion claimed a maximum 35 points after coming through a tense fight with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in rough gravel conditions that verged on the extreme.
Ogier started the weekend sitting 61 points ...Keep reading
The reigning world champion claimed a maximum 35 points after coming through a tense fight with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in rough gravel conditions that verged on the extreme.
Ogier started the weekend sitting 61 points ...Keep reading
Kimi Antonelli frustrated by horror start to F1 Austrian GP
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated by his horrible start to the Austrian Grand Prix as he went off three times across the opening two laps.
The Mercedes driver started fourth and carried a lot of speed into Turn 1, forcing him over the sausage kerb and onto the escape road, with similar happening at Turn 3.
Antonelli then attempted to overtake Ferrari driver ...Keep reading
The Mercedes driver started fourth and carried a lot of speed into Turn 1, forcing him over the sausage kerb and onto the escape road, with similar happening at Turn 3.
Antonelli then attempted to overtake Ferrari driver ...Keep reading
Marc Marquez on Valentino Rossi-style clash with Fabio di Giannantonio: “I accept it and we keep quiet”
Marc Marquez says he would like to ‘accept and remain quiet’ about his late-race clash with Fabio di Giannantonio in the Dutch Grand Prix.
The factory Ducati rider was defending fourth position with six laps to run at Assen when di Giannantonio launched an attack heading into the final chicane.
The two riders made contact at the apex, forcing Marquez wide into the gravel, while di ...Keep reading
The factory Ducati rider was defending fourth position with six laps to run at Assen when di Giannantonio launched an attack heading into the final chicane.
The two riders made contact at the apex, forcing Marquez wide into the gravel, while di ...Keep reading
Max Verstappen details mid-Austrian GP Red Bull F1 car issues that dented victory charge
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says it was satisfying to finally be in the hunt for victory at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, as he detailed the car issues that prevented him from taking the fight to winner George Russell.
In a heavily revised Red Bull RB22, Verstappen and his team cut a much more competitive figure at the team's home race in Austria, with the four-time world champion on course ...Keep reading
In a heavily revised Red Bull RB22, Verstappen and his team cut a much more competitive figure at the team's home race in Austria, with the four-time world champion on course ...Keep reading
Verstappen reflects on "extremely positive" Austrian GP
Max Verstappen reflected on an "extremely positive" Austrian Grand Prix, as the Dutchman finished on the heels of race winner George Russell in Sunday's race.
Antonelli frustrated to join ‘the party too late’ in Austria
Kimi Antonelli maintained his lead in the standings with a P3 finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell ‘reminded myself I can do it’ with Austrian GP win
George Russell hailed an “incredible” feeling as he returned to the top step of the F1 podium with a confident drive to victory in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell seals thrilling Austria victory from Verstappen
Mercedes' George Russell has returned to P2 in the Drivers' Championship standings after winning the Austrian Grand Prix.
Tsolov wins F2 Feature Race in Austria with complete drive
Nikola Tsolov delivered a mature performance to win the F2 Feature Race in Austria.
Stromsted secures victory in thrilling F3 Spielberg Feature Race
Noah Stromsted became the eighth winner of the 2026 F3 season by taking victory in the Spielberg Feature Race.
Ferrari's Austrian GP problems explained as Lewis Hamilton loses P2 in championship
Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes a combination of compromised straightline speed and overheating issues hindered the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The Maranello outfit arrived at the Red Bull Ring hoping to capitalise on upgrades and the momentum of Hamilton's win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. But while Leclerc and ...Keep reading
The Maranello outfit arrived at the Red Bull Ring hoping to capitalise on upgrades and the momentum of Hamilton's win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. But while Leclerc and ...Keep reading
Toto Wolff hails George Russell's "cold-blooded" Austrian GP victory
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff described George Russell as "cold-blooded" after the Briton's commanding win at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell successfully converted pole position into the race win at the Red Bull Ring. It marked his first grand prix win since the season-opener in Australia.
After winning in Australia and claiming the victory at the Chinese sprint race, Russell had ...Keep reading
Russell successfully converted pole position into the race win at the Red Bull Ring. It marked his first grand prix win since the season-opener in Australia.
After winning in Australia and claiming the victory at the Chinese sprint race, Russell had ...Keep reading
Spa 24 Hours: Lionspeed Porsche wins after starting from pit lane
Lionspeed GP claimed victory at the 79th running of the Spa 24 Hours after starting from pit lane, beating the #48 Winward Mercedes and the #51 AF Corse Ferrari to the top step of the podium in front of a record crowd of 132,000 spectators.
The triumph marked the biggest achievement in team history for Lionspeed GP. Drivers Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus took the chequered ...Keep reading
The triumph marked the biggest achievement in team history for Lionspeed GP. Drivers Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus took the chequered ...Keep reading
All the results and standings from the 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix
Drivers' Championship
Pos.
Pilote
Points
1
K. AntonelliMercedes
171
18/2
29
25/1
28
31
25/1
-
15/3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
G ...Keep reading
Oscar Piastri summoned to F1 Austrian GP stewards
Oscar Piastri has been summoned to the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix race stewards after allegedly driving too slowly during his reconnaissance laps.
The McLaren driver finished fourth at the Red Bull Ring, but himself and a team representative must now report to the stewards at 5:10pm local time in relation to the incident.
An FIA statement read: “Alleged breach of article 12.2.1.i of the ...Keep reading
The McLaren driver finished fourth at the Red Bull Ring, but himself and a team representative must now report to the stewards at 5:10pm local time in relation to the incident.
An FIA statement read: “Alleged breach of article 12.2.1.i of the ...Keep reading
2026 F1 Championship standings: George Russell's Austrian GP win closes gap to Kimi Antonelli
Winner of the Austrian Grand Prix, his second victory in 2026, George Russell has definitively got back on the right track in the Formula 1 championship, where he takes another 10 points back from Kimi Antonelli.
Still the solid leader, the Italian limited the damage well in the race and still has a 40-point lead over his team-mate, who has reclaimed second place from Lewis Hamilton.
Now ...Keep reading
Still the solid leader, the Italian limited the damage well in the race and still has a 40-point lead over his team-mate, who has reclaimed second place from Lewis Hamilton.
Now ...Keep reading
Russell holds nerve to seal victory in Austria
Mercedes' George Russell holds on to win a tense battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.
F1 Austrian GP: George Russell holds off charging Max Verstappen to second 2026 F1 win
George Russell finally claimed his second victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by winning the Austrian Grand Prix from pole ahead of Max Verstappen.
The Mercedes driver crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of the Red Bull world champion with Russell’s team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli completing the podium.
This has given Russell his first win since the Melbourne opener after an ...Keep reading
The Mercedes driver crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of the Red Bull world champion with Russell’s team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli completing the podium.
This has given Russell his first win since the Melbourne opener after an ...Keep reading
Five quick takeaways from the F1 Austrian GP
Mercedes weathers storm as Russell returns to form
Mercedes' rivals have thrown their proverbial kitchen sinks at the Silver Arrows in recent weeks with barrages of upgrades. But while Lewis Hamilton's pace towards the end of the Barcelona race may have been alarming, Mercedes swiftly re-established its lead in Spielberg to dampen hopes of a genuine title battle stretching beyond Kimi ...Keep reading
Mercedes' rivals have thrown their proverbial kitchen sinks at the Silver Arrows in recent weeks with barrages of upgrades. But while Lewis Hamilton's pace towards the end of the Barcelona race may have been alarming, Mercedes swiftly re-established its lead in Spielberg to dampen hopes of a genuine title battle stretching beyond Kimi ...Keep reading
Pedro Acosta to get surgery after wrist issue leads to Dutch GP retirement
Pedro Acosta is set to undergo surgery on his wrist on Tuesday after retiring from the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix with carpal tunnel syndrome.
The factory KTM rider spent much of the day battling with the Ducati of Marc Marquez for a top-five result at Assen, having made early progress from eighth on the grid.
However, his race came to an abrupt end on lap 13 of 26 when he slowed down heading ...Keep reading
The factory KTM rider spent much of the day battling with the Ducati of Marc Marquez for a top-five result at Assen, having made early progress from eighth on the grid.
However, his race came to an abrupt end on lap 13 of 26 when he slowed down heading ...Keep reading