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F1 stars spotted at Jannik Sinner match at Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-15 07:00
With the Formula 1 calendar hitting an unexpected five-week break, the drivers have been making the most of the additional time away from the track. 
While Lewis Hamilton has been spotted in California for Coachella and Kimi Antonelli spent time at Valentino Rossi's Italian ranch, Alex Albon, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto and Oscar Piastri came together to watch Jannik Sinner at the Rolex ...Keep reading

Sam Bird reveals what Formula 1 reserve drivers actually do behind the scenes

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-15 05:05
Former Formula E driver Sam Bird has shed light on what it actually is that Formula 1 reserve drivers do for teams.
Bird, who previously served as a reserve driver for the Mercedes F1 team, shared insight into the gruelling reality of the role during an interview with Lucas Stewart.
"A lot of simulation. So, pre-event and post-event," Bird explained. "Pre-event, it will be making sure ...Keep reading

Miami Grand Prix 2026 IMAX tickets now on sale: How much are they and how to get them?

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-15 01:35
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix at IMAX locations across America. 
Following Apple TV's acquisition of the exclusive broadcasting rights to Formula 1 in the United States, the technology giant joined forces with IMAX to bring a select number of races to the big screen.
The collaboration kicks off with the upcoming Miami Grand Prix on 3 May, and tickets are now ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen supports Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit decision, according to Jos Verstappen

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-15 00:15
Max Verstappen's father Jos has revealed that he and his son had known that the four-time champion's Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase was going to leave the Milton Keynes outfit. 
Lambiase has signed with McLaren from 2028 after his current contract expires. The British-Italian engineer will join the Woking outfit as chief racing officer, reporting to team principal Andrea ...Keep reading

Christian Lundgaard: Bye week a chance to “unite” team after Barber pitstop error

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 23:52
Christian Lundgaard believes the bye week following a pitstop miscue that took away a possible victory was an opportunity to bring the team closer together.
The 24-year-old Dane was in the fight for victory in the previous round at Barber Motorsports Park, but was left settling for second to rival Alex Palou after suffering a delay with the right-rear tire on his final pit stop.
The error ...Keep reading

Chris Gabehart responds to JGR restraining order accusation

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 23:08
On Monday night, Joe Gibbs Racing submitted to the Western District of North Carolina photographs from over the weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway that accused Chris Gabehart of violating a temporary restraining order.
Specifically, as part of the lawsuit from JGR that alleges a ‘brazen scheme’ from Gabehart to steal and potentially share proprietary information in violation of a non-compete ...Keep reading

Martin Brundle sets record straight on Sky Sports F1 future after replacement rumours

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 23:08
Martin Brundle has set the record straight after reports began to circulate that he was taking a step back from his Sky Sports Formula 1 duties.
The former F1 driver responded to reports claiming that he was reducing the number of races he would be covering in 2026. 
One fan commented on their disappointment at the prospect of seeing less of the Briton on the F1 coverage. "Nooooo! I love ...Keep reading

Former Blaney tire changer says ‘something needs to change’ with Penske 12 pit crew

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 21:44
It ultimately didn’t factor into the finish on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway but Ryan Blaney continues to lose track position on practically every NASCAR Cup Series pit stop and the sample size is growing with every start.
Before Sunday, Blaney had lost 86 combined spots on pit road. 
On Sunday, Blaney was the leader and poised to win the race until a late caution forced crew chief ...Keep reading

David Coulthard says modern F1 drivers have lost 'anger, hunger and fight' of past eras

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 21:35
13-time Formula 1 grand prix winner David Coulthard believes the current generation of drivers has lost the raw "anger and hunger" that defined the sport's more dangerous eras.
Having raced in the championship from 1994 to 2008, Coulthard reflected on the contrasts between his own time competing and the modern era. 
"My generation, we raced in all weather conditions. You couldn't see, you ...Keep reading

Naomi Schiff warns 2026 F1 has pushed driver mental load to a new level

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 20:30
According to former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff, the mental load placed on the current F1 drivers is "probably higher than it ever has been".
During an episode of the Up To Speed podcast, Schiff discussed the myriad of distractions and sheer volume of information that the drivers have to process from within the cockpit. 
"Besides the fact that you've got so ...Keep reading

What F1 drivers have been up to in early April

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-14 19:47
It’s been a quiet start to the month without any races, but drivers have kept busy through season prep, karting chaos and Monte-Carlo meet-ups – here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to in early April.

Toto Wolff opens up on Mercedes gamble that critics said would ‘burn’ Kimi Antonelli

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 19:35
Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has spoken about how his management style changes to motivate drivers, and how he understands the pressure of racing from his time behind the wheel.
Prior to joining Mercedes as CEO and team principal in 2013, the 54-year-old raced in the Austrian Formula Ford Championship, the German Formula Ford Series, the 1994 24 Hours Nurburgring, the ...Keep reading

WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 18:02
Ferrari dominated the official Prologue test for the 2026 World Endurance Championship at Imola, locking out the top three spots in the Hypercar class.
Antonio Fuoco set a best time of 1m31.177s in the factory #50 Ferrari 499P just 30 minutes into the start of the afternoon session, beating Antonio Giovinazzi’s morning benchmark by four tenths of a second.
Robert Kubica went ...Keep reading

Lance Stroll encouraged by maiden GT3 race despite troubled run at Paul Ricard

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 17:28
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll says he was “encouraged” by his performance on his GT3 debut, even if his “race was basically over” by the time he took over the wheel.
With F1’s Bahrain Grand Prix cancelled due to the Iran War, Stroll headed to Paul Ricard in the south of France last weekend to contest the opening round of GT World Challenge Europe.
Read ...Keep reading

Inside Red Bull's extensive changes to the RB22

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-14 16:47
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola assess the changes Red Bull brought to Max Verstappen's RB22 in Japan.

Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice" for MotoGP 2027

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 14:35
Nicolo Bulega’s path to MotoGP once appeared clearly mapped out, but it is now increasingly likely that the current World Superbike Championship leader may have to wait longer, with a 2027 move now in doubt.
MotoGP is set for a major technical overhaul next year, with new regulations stipulating 850cc engines, reduced aerodynamics, a ban on ride-height devices and a switch to Pirelli ...Keep reading

F1 2026 team-mate battles: Are 'slower' drivers suddenly more competitive?

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 13:01
After the first three race weekends of the 2026 Formula 1 season, now is a good time to take a detailed look at the intra-team battles: who is currently the faster driver? Who excels in qualifying, and who in race trim? Who is adapting best to the new regulations – and who is emerging as a surprise?
Here, we run through the driver pairings that make up all 11 teams on the 2026 Formula 1 grid ...Keep reading

How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-04-14 11:33
Ai Ogura earned plenty of screen time during the opening leg of the 2026 MotoGP season. While factory riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin led the charge for Aprilia so far, Ogura has also drawn praise for his performances with the satellite Trackhouse team.
The Japanese rider first caught the eye when he rose from 10th to fifth in the final eight laps of the Thai GP, matching his best ...Keep reading

7 times under-pressure F1 drivers bounced back

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-14 10:40
Liam Lawson has gone a long way to rebuilding his F1 career after a shock demotion from Red Bull just two rounds into the 2025 season, becoming a consistent points scorer for Racing Bulls since then. But he is not the first driver to show resilience after a setback, as F1.com details below…

Leclerc hopes 'our time will come' with Ferrari 'family'

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-04-14 10:40
After two podiums in three races, Charles Leclerc remains confident in the force that is Ferrari.

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