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Ian McKellen lip-syncs the unheard tapes of the matchstick artist

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-02-25 06:00
The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

Joe Gibbs Racing is now suing Spire and Chris Gabehart

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-02-25 03:42
Joe Gibbs Racing has amended its lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and has now extended those claims against Spire Motorsports while also asking the Western District of North Carolina to enforce a restraining order against them.
Spire Motorsports confirmed over the weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway that it has hired Gabehart, a longtime engineer turned crew chief and one-year competition director ...Keep reading

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway supporters make moves to protect track

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 22:47
The battle over the future of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway property continued this week with a pair of noteworthy developments from the coalition assembled to preserve motorsports in Downtown Music City.
Most notably, a lawsuit was filed by former racer Neil Chaffin challenging an anti-speedway group's efforts to put a de facto motorsports ban on the ballot on November 3. Specifically ...Keep reading

Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-02-24 22:42
Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-02-24 22:42
Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-02-24 22:42
Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-02-24 22:42
Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-02-24 22:42
Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

Lewis Hamilton urges followers to "stay curious" in message shaped by Ferrari move

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 19:24
Lewis Hamilton has urged his followers to "stay curious" in a LinkedIn post as he prepares for his second season with the Ferrari Formula 1 team. 
Hamilton joined the Scuderia for the 2025 season after more than a decade with Mercedes. After a disappointing first year dressed in red, recent posts from the driver hint at a renewed confidence as the championship undertakes its own refresh with a ...Keep reading

What's happening at Aston Martin?

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-02-24 19:22
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into what's happening at Aston Martin as their new chapter gets off to a challenging start.

Pictures: Some of the most damaged cars to win NASCAR Cup races

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 18:59
With no right-front fender, Tyler Reddick won last weekend's NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta, going back-to-back to open the 2026 season.
While impressive, it's not unprecedented. NASCAR is a full-contact sport in the end and we've seen plenty of race winning cars take the checkered flag in less-than-ideal shape. 
So, let's take a look at some of the most beat up cars to win at the highest level ...Keep reading

Firestone introducing ENLITEN™ Technology for 2026 IndyCar season

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 18:00
Bridgestone Americas announced that Firestone Racing will integrate its ENLITEN™ Technology to the brand’s Firehawk race tires for the 2026 in the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT, beginning with this weekend’s Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
The tire is the next chapter of the brand’s ability to “demonstrate the power of the sustainability-focused suite of technologies,” according to the ...Keep reading

We rate F1 2026 title contenders - Oscar Piastri

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 17:33
For long spells of the 2025 sormula 1 eason, Oscar Piastri looked the man to beat while team-mate Lando Norris struggled with his car and Red Bull was all at sea.
A combination of an off-weekend in Azerbaijan and low-grip struggles in Austin and Mexico then opened the door for his rivals to swoop past, with the Australian now keen to perform at his scintillating best for the entire ...Keep reading

F1 and ESPN renew partnership for full live coverage in 18 Latin American markets

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 16:50
Formula 1 has announced a contract extension with ESPN Inc. until the end of the 2028 season.
The extended partnership will mean ESPN will continue to broadcast the championship in 18 countries across Latin America, including Mexico and Brazil, and the Caribbean.
Included in the continued partnership will be the broadcasts for every practice, qualifying session, sprint race and grand prix ...Keep reading

Hadjar reflects on working with ‘very open’ Verstappen

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-02-24 16:21
Isack Hadjar has spoken positively about his experience of working alongside new team mate Max Verstappen so far, with the Frenchman praising the four-time World Champion for being “very open”.

Ferrari and Mercedes ‘the teams to beat’ – Stella

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-02-24 16:21
Andrea Stella feels that the second pre-season test in Bahrain confirmed Ferrari and Mercedes as the “teams to beat”, though the McLaren Team Principal believes that the papaya squad are “not far” away.

Carlos Sainz asks FIA and FOM to stay flexible on new F1 rules after Bahrain testing

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 16:05
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has asked the FIA and Formula One Management (FOM) to remain open-minded about the new regulations, arguing that some adjustments may need to be made.
Now that pre-season testing in Bahrain has come to an end, the teams are focused on the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which will take place from 6-8 March.
As everyone gets to grips with the new ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri’s road to F1 2026: In pictures

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 15:48
With McLaren returning to consistent frontrunning form and a new regulation cycle reshaping Formula 1 in 2026, Oscar Piastri enters the season as one of the sport’s most composed young race winners.
Recognized early for his technical discipline and racecraft, the Australian rose rapidly through the junior ranks before navigating one of F1’s most public contract disputes, but he's now ...Keep reading

What is success for Cadillac in F1 2026?

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 15:09
Cadillac becoming Formula 1’s 11th team has been one of the most drawn-out and reported storylines in years, dating back long before its entry was formally approved in March 2025.
The initial plan was for the American outfit to form an entry with Andretti Global, but that application was rejected as Formula One Management believed it wouldn’t add to the series.
This gave rise to ...Keep reading

David Coulthard raises concerns for Sergio Perez: 'Valtteri Bottas is better prepared'

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-02-24 14:54
David Coulthard has raised concerns about Sergio Perez's return to Formula 1, arguing that his team-mate at Cadillac, Valtteri Bottas, is "better prepared" after spending a year as reserve driver for Mercedes.
Both Bottas and Perez lost their full-time seats in the championship at the end of 2024. While Bottas returned to his old team at Mercedes as a reserve driver, Perez took a year out to ...Keep reading

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