Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podiumTeam principal Andrea Stella cautions McLaren, albeit buoyed by its first Formula 1 podium of 2026, still has its work cut out to genuinely close the gap to Mercedes.Having finally made the start of a race at the Japanese Grand Read More
Damon Hill explains why Japanese GP was 'entertaining': "It's tactical"1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has argued that, while some drivers are not enjoying the new 2026 regulations, the racing seen at the Japanese Grand Prix was interesting, tactical and entertaining.Aspects of the 2026 regulations, such as the need to Read More
Pato O’Ward left searching for answers after “confusing day” at BarberPato O’Ward came into Barber Motorsports Park riding a wave of three consecutive top five finishes, but that momentum came to an abrupt halt after finishing 17th on Sunday.It was an uncharacteristic weekend considering the Mexican’s success around the 2.3-mile, Read More
Kimi Antonelli identifies area for improvement amid F1 title fightKimi Antonelli believes his poor start to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix was ‘completely his fault’ as the polesitter caught too much wheelspin off the line.The Mercedes driver consequently dropped to sixth on the opening lap at Suzuka, though he Read More
David Malukas “learned a lot” with tire strategy to take fourth at BarberDavid Malukas wanted more, but left Barber Motorsports Park satisfied with a fourth-place finish.After starting second on the 2.3-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course, the Chicago native attempted to keep pace with pole-sitter - and eventual race winner Alex Palou. The Read More
Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha ‘has no idea’ how to fix its MotoGP bikeFabio Quartararo believes Yamaha doesn’t really know how to fix the problems with its troubled V4-powered M1 and become competitive in MotoGP again.Quartararo made that assessment after the Iwata-based brand struggled for performance at the US Grand Prix, where its Read More
Winners and losers from a tame NASCAR Cup race at MartinsvilleWhile Denny Hamlin absolutely dominated Sunday's NASCAR Cup race, it was Chase Elliott who emerged victorious through a great restart and a strategy gamble. NASCAR's Most Popular Driver earned his 22nd career win and Hendrick Motorsports' 31st at Martinsville Speedway.Tyler Read More
Lewis Hamilton details "heavy role" in developing Ferrari’s new 2026 F1 machineLewis Hamilton has shared details on his influence on Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 challenger.The 41-year-old driver joined the Maranello outfit in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes, which resulted in six of his seven drivers' championship titles.While the Briton Read More
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GPIn many ways, the United States Grand Prix was the first real litmus test of the 2026 MotoGP season. While some may have expected a shake-up at the front, the competitive order largely mirrored what had already unfolded in Thailand and Read More
Ai Ogura: Podium finish was on at COTAA frustrated Ai Ogura believes he was on course for a first MotoGP podium until a technical issue ended his stirring United States Grand Prix ride on Sunday.Ogura had battled to deliver on his potential in qualifying, lining up only Read More
What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victoryThe 19-year-old Italian claimed his second consecutive grand prix win at Suzuka, took over the championship lead and, according to global media, immediately wrote a new chapter in F1 history. Coverage also highlighted the role of the safety car, a Read More
Who slept worst last night: James VowlesWilliams boss James Vowles was saying all the right things during the build-up to the sweeping regulation change for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.“There can’t be a focus on now,” he told Bloomberg at the end of ‘24. “There has Read More
Who slept best last night: Franco ColapintoWhen Oliver Bearman’s Haas went off the track and into the grass, trying to avoid Franco Colapinto’s Alpine, he was travelling at Shinkansen-like speed – and had barely slowed down before hitting the wall moments later. A right knee contusion Read More
How Alan Gustafson stacked the deck for Chase Elliott in Martinsville win There were three key moments that delivered Chase Elliott his earliest victory to start a NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.Combined, it was a masterclass between Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson, a combination that doesn’t generally Read More
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville IEntering this race, Tyler Reddick had a 95-point lead over Ryan Blaney, who is now 82 points behind after Reddick's worst finish of the 2026 season so far -- which is only 15th.Reddick's 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace had a Read More
Marc Marquez: ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP strugglesReigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez believes his lacklustre fifth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix was down to his own shortcomings rather than a limitation with his Ducati.Still recovering from the shoulder injury that cut short his title-winning 2025 campaign, Read More
Strategy gamble helps Chase Elliott to Martinsville NASCAR Cup winFor the first time in 2026, a Hendrick Motorsports car went to Victory Lane. Chase Elliott earned the team's 31st win at Martinsville Speedway, taking the lead from Ross Chastain on the final restart.He then held off a charging Denny Read More
