Mick Schumacher opens up on his IndyCar reality checkFor Mick Schumacher, the move across the pond was more than just a change of scenery—it was a leap into the deep end. After his first few races in IndyCar, the German driver has offered an honest assessment.Despite years of Read More
F1 Japanese GP: Mercedes takes 1-2 as Kimi Antonelli fastest in FP3Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has headed team-mate George Russell in final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.Russell was unable to top Antonelli's final quarter lap in the W17 as Mercedes heads to qualifying as the clear favourites, leading FP3 by Read More
Riders raise COTA safety concerns after crash-strewn US MotoGP practiceAlex Marquez has called for improved safety measures at the Circuit of the Americas after a crash-strewn first day of track action on Friday at the United States GP. The 29-year-old Spaniard's older brother Marc suffered a high-speed crash at Turn Read More
Christian Lundgaard aims to overcome recent qualifying 'struggles' at BarberChristian Lundgaard is hoping to unlock the puzzle to his early season qualifying woes this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Race pace hasn’t been an issue for the 24-year-old Dane, but qualifying has. In the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Read More
Marc Marquez in pain after Austin crash: ‘I will struggle a bit more all weekend’Marc Marquez admitted he is still feeling pain “everywhere” after his high-speed crash in Austin practice, warning it could compromise the rest of his United States Grand Prix weekend.The factory Ducati rider was gradually building speed in the opening practice session Read More
MotoGP United States GP: Marc Marquez leads the way in practiceAll of MotoGP's current top contenders made it directly into Q2 despite a string of crashes punctuating Friday afternoon's Practice session for the United States Grand Prix. Factory Ducati man Marc Marquez led the way, shrugging off the pain that had Read More
Maverick Vinales withdraws from US GP after shoulder issue resurfacesTech3 rider Maverick Viñales has withdrawn from the remainder of the United States Grand Prix due to lingering effects from an injury he suffered more than nine months ago.Although Vinales had completed the opening two rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season in Read More
F1 drivers barely brake through Suzuka Esses under new hybrid rulesThe new-generation of Formula 1 cars have changed how Suzuka’s first sector is tackled: beyond the reduced downforce, which lowers cornering speeds, drivers now barely touch the brake pedal, because the hybrid system decelerates the car through transitions to maximise energy Read More
Marc Marquez crashes hard in US MotoGP practice, but finishes strongMarc Marquez walked away from a high-speed 190km/h crash during the opening practice for MotoGP’s United States Grand Prix on Friday.The Spaniard was running in 13th place in the early stages of the 45-minute session when he lost the rear Read More
Hunter McElrea tabbed as reserve driver by ECRECR has confirmed Hunter McElrea as the team’s first official reserve driver.An American-born New Zealander, McElrea will travel with ECR on race weekends and, if needed, be on standby for the team’s two full-time entries. He will also support the team’s Read More
Cadillac makes progress with F1 upgrades, still off the pace in JapanThe Cadillac Formula 1 team has brought upgrades to the Japanese Grand Prix and although Valtteri Bottas doesn’t think they’re a gamechanger, he is still positive about the progress.Cadillac is making its F1 debut this year and, as expected, it Read More
Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan?In the second free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri set the pace with a 1m30.133s, finishing around a tenth clear of the two Mercedes drivers, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.However, anyone hoping for a Read More
Kimi Antonelli faces George Russell challenge as Alex Brundle spots weaknessAlex Brundle has identified a weakness for Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli, as he finds himself battling against his team-mate George Russell in the 2026 championship. The Italian became the second-youngest driver to win an F1 race at the Chinese Grand Prix, Read More
Lewis Hamilton fires back at critics after Ferrari F1 resurgence in 2026Lewis Hamilton has fired back at those who criticised him during the ground effect era.The seven-time champion has bounced back after a difficult few years in the championship. Hamilton struggled to adapt to the ground-effect era cars as he seemingly Read More
Where Ferrari thinks it stacks up in Japan after mixed FridayFerrari is "just not quick enough" to trouble the front of the grid, thinks Lewis Hamilton, as the Scuderia hopes fixing its car balance will get it ahead of 2026 Formula 1 rival McLaren in Japan.Charles Leclerc and Hamilton finished fifth Read More
Ollie Bearman explains why Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win was "very special"Ollie Bearman has branded Kimi Antonelli's maiden Formula 1 win as "very special".The Briton watched his former Formula 2 team-mate clinch his first grand prix victory at the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, which he claimed gave Read More
Jenson Button tempers expectations after Oscar Piastri tops Japanese GP FP22009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has tempered expectations after McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in FP2 ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. While the Australian driver edged out the dominant Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, in the Read More
Why Ferrari isn't using its 'Macarena' F1 wing at Japanese GPFerrari brought its so-called (by team boss Frederic Vasseur) 'Macarena' wing to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. But ahead of free practice on Friday, it decided to not to use the innovative rotating rear wing flap, even though there Read More
Carlos Sainz faces "defining moment" at Williams, says James HinchcliffeFormer IndyCar driver and F1 TV presenter James Hinchcliffe believes Carlos Sainz is facing a "defining moment" in his career after joining Williams.The Spaniard was left looking for a new seat after he was replaced at Ferrari by seven-time champion Read More
