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Four-time F1 champion Vettel to take part in London Marathon

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-04-01 12:39
This year’s London Marathon will feature a legendary F1 personality as Sebastian Vettel puts on his running shoes around the English capital.

QUIZ: The youngest Grand Prix winners in F1 history

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-04-01 12:39
Kimi Antonelli recently became the second-youngest driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, behind Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton says he had to "break the rules" to change F1 fashion

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 12:30
For so long had the Formula 1 paddock only seen sponsor-laden team wear before Lewis Hamilton. Yes, there were hints of an interest in fashion from a number of drivers - Michael Schumacher knew how to throw on some leather and fur once upon a time. 
But it was Lewis Hamilton that really intertwined fashion with F1, and his impact in this way has been transformative. Now in his second year with ...Keep reading

Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 12:12
The 2027 season is already a major focus for every MotoGP manufacturer, with sweeping regulation changes set to reshape the championship. The new rules introduce 850cc engines, reduce aerodynamics and call for the removal of ride-height devices, alongside a significant change in tyre supplier, with Pirelli replacing Michelin.
Unsurprisingly, all manufacturers are already working on prototypes ...Keep reading

Levelling the playing field: GT Summer Series ready for Hockenheim debut

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 12:04
It is the classic conundrum of modern Pro-Am GT racing: How do you keep a championship appealing for highly successful professional teams while simultaneously ensuring that gentleman drivers stay competitive and engaged? If the pros disappear into the distance, the amateurs quickly lose interest. From April 17-19, Gedlich Racing’s new GT Summer Series (GTSS) makes its debut at the ...Keep reading

Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 11:35
Red Bull is used to fighting at the front in Formula 1, having mastered the ground effects era to claim consecutive world titles and previously dominating from 2010 to 2013. Now, the Milton Keynes team is coming to terms with a harsh new reality as it lags behind the frontrunners in F1’s new era.
“There is nothing to be happy about today,” remarked team boss Laurent Mekies on Sunday after ...Keep reading

Why Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t satisfied with his MotoGP breakthrough

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 10:28
Toprak Razgatlioglu may have scored his first point in MotoGP, but he was far from satisfied with his performance at the United States Grand Prix.
Competing in just his third weekend in MotoGP after his high-profile move from the World Superbike Championship over the winter, Razgatlioglu outgunned all his Yamaha stablemates in Austin to finish 15th on Sunday.
The Turk spent much of the race ...Keep reading

Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 09:13
Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zones from the previous rules era to facilitate such manoeuvres.
However, the new 2026 regulations ...Keep reading

Audi F1 urged to consider key internal candidate as Jonathan Wheatley replacement

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 09:05
After the shock announcement that Jonathan Wheatley had left his role as Audi Formula 1 team principal with immediate effect on 20 March, former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton has thrown his weight behind Allan McNish to take the Briton's position.
While head of Audi F1 project Mattia Binotto has assumed the responsibilities of team principal in the meantime, Buxton argued that the German outfit ...Keep reading

Can you name every F1 world drivers' champion?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-04-01 08:56
Can you name all the drivers' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this quiz. Good luck!

Can you name every F1 world drivers' champion?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-04-01 08:56
Can you name all the drivers' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this quiz. Good luck!

Jacques Villeneuve reveals why he had no regrets over 1996 Damon Hill title loss

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-04-01 07:00
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has opened up about his title fight with his team-mate Damon Hill in 1996.
The Canadian driver entered his rookie F1 season with Williams in 1996 and was straight into a title fight with his team-mate Hill. He ultimately finished second behind the Briton with 78 points, compared to Hill's 97. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher ended the season in third ...Keep reading

Inside David Coulthard’s insane garage with race cars, Red Bulls and his first kart

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 23:39
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has given an insight into his insane garage, which features multiple F1 cars as well as his first kart.
The Scotsman recently revealed details about his extraordinary private collection of machinery during an appearance on the Cars & Money podcast. Coulthard has proudly retained his very first and final go-karts from 1982 and 1988.
The collection ...Keep reading

Liam Lawson beats Isack Hadjar in wild Red Bull drift kart battle

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 23:35
Red Bull drivers often have fun off-track perks with experiences in other motorsports such as drifting and rally. It was no different for Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson during their downtime in Australia, where the Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers took on a drift kart challenge with New Zealand drifting legend 'Mad' Mike Whiddett.
The drivers were tasked with clipping a proximity wall ...Keep reading

Liam Lawson admits he was left “mentally drained” by F1’s new 2026 cars after Japanese GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 23:05
Liam Lawson revealed he was left "mentally drained" following the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.
After securing a hard-fought ninth-place finish at Suzuka, the Racing Bulls driver explained the mental toll that the new regulation cars have on the drivers.
"Good, a little bit mentally drained," he told F1 TV after the race. "It's very intense this year. You have a lot more that you're thinking ...Keep reading

Am Racing withdraws from Rockingham NASCAR O'Reilly race

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 22:41
Surprisingly, Am Racing has withdrawn from this weekend's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Rockingham. Nick Sanchez was set to drive the No. 25 Ford Mustang, as he has for the entire 2026 season. No reason has been given, at this time.
The team has ran every O'Reilly race so far this year. Sanchez earned an impressive third-place finish at Atlanta, but beyond that, they have just one ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri’s custom McLaren 750S surfaces online with papaya details

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 22:35
Photos of Oscar Piastri's custom McLaren 750S have emerged on social media. 
The Australian driver recently took delivery of the 750S, which is the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren to date. While Piastri's is a custom specification, the 750S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces a blistering 750PS (740bhp) and 800Nm of torque. This has resulted ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri kerb-hops Ford Mustang in Australian V8 Supercar test

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 21:52
Oscar Piastri recently traded in his McLaren Formula 1 car for the world of Australian V8 Supercars. Returning to his Aussie roots, the 24-year-old joined fellow countryman and Supercars driver and 18-time race winner Cam Waters.
"To be honest, I probably watched the V8s more than I watched F1 because the time difference was a lot kinder. Used to watch the drag races here with my dad," ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton explains why first Ferrari podium was one of the toughest of his career

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 21:35
Lewis Hamilton opened up on his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming he "never had to work so hard to get a podium".
While the seven-time champion secured the Chinese sprint race win with Ferrari in 2025, he failed to reach the podium at a grand prix. Now, after coming back from a rejuvenating winter break and gelling with the new era of regulations, Hamilton ...Keep reading

'Aston Martin must stop finger-pointing', according to Karun Chandhok

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-03-31 21:05
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Aston Martin to stop finger-pointing amid the Silverstone outfit's troublesome start to the 2026 season.
The Lawrence Stroll-led team headed into the 2026 season, which welcomed a new wave of regulations into the championship, with a new power unit partnership with Honda and the technical leadership of Adrian Newey. It's ...Keep reading

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