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George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-23 23:59
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix.
Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren's Lando Norris. But the late team order instructing Russell to yield track ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at New Hampshire

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-23 23:58
Ryan Blaney made a two-tire call work, securing his 20th career NASCAR Cup Series win and his third of the 2026 season. Blaney also went back-to-back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, repeating his 2025 performance.
Blaney beat Bubba Wallace to the checkered flag by just half-a-second, with Josh Berry finishing third.
Blaney also led the most laps, spending 115 of 301 laps out front, and ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney claws to NASCAR Cup New Hampshire victory over Bubba Wallace

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-23 23:52
Even after a mid-race pit stop snafu cost him dearly, Ryan Blaney rebounded to earn the NASCAR Cup win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), leading 115 of 301 laps. This is Blaney's 20th career win and his third of the 2026 season.
"Yeah, that made it difficult," said Blaney about the two-tire call that put him out front. "No, it was a good call after our issue on pit road. We did two at ...Keep reading

IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou suffers “not a good day” in Washington, D.C. 

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-23 22:34
Alex Palou endured a no good, very bad day in Washington, D.C.
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion started on pole in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, but taking the green flag — waved by President Donald Trump — was the only time the Spaniard spent at the front.
Palou’s troubles began during his first pit stop on lap 36 of 147, when he struck a right-rear tyre belonging to ...Keep reading

All the key moments from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-08-23 22:10
There were plenty of big moments during Zandvoort’s final Dutch Grand Prix, an event won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.

What the teams said – Race day in the Netherlands

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-08-23 22:10
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.

Wolff explains Mercedes’ decision to invert cars in Dutch GP

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-08-23 22:10
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has shared an insight into Mercedes' decision to switch Kimi Antonelli and George Russell during the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Official race results: 2026 IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C.

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:34
After starting on the front row, American driver Kyle Kirkwood dominated much of Sunday's Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington DC. 
Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps, and the Andretti driver claimed victory over Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard in second and Andretti teammate Will Power in third. The margin of victory was just over three seconds, but at one point, he was over 15 ...Keep reading

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:29
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:29
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:29
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

IndyCar Freedom 250: Kyle Kirkwood dominates, Alex Palou falters in Washington D.C.

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:27
Kyle Kirkwood delivered a dominant victory in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
After starting second in the #27 Andretti Global Honda, Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps en route to claiming the historic result by 3.0906s on the 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street circuit wrapped around the National Mall. It marked his second win of the 2026 IndyCar Series season.
“You can’t even put it into words ...Keep reading

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:00
Lando Norris makes it two wins in a row at a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:00
Lando Norris makes it two wins in a row at a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:00
Lando Norris makes it two wins in a row at a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 21:00
Lando Norris makes it two wins in a row at a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 20:23
Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 20:23
Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 20:23
Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-08-23 20:23
Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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