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Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 13:00
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch.
The challenge was simple: tackle the Miami International Autodrome circuit in the virtual NASCAR machine and see who could set the fastest lap time.
Zilisch, who currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in the No. 88 ...Keep reading

MotoGP proposes four safety solutions following Barcelona drama

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 13:00
MotoGP is taking action following the two major crashes at the Catalan Grand Prix, in which Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were injured.
The first crash, in which Marquez was unable to avoid Pedro Acosta after the KTM rider experienced a technical issue, and the second, which occurred at the second restart when Zarco's leg became trapped between the wheel and the exhaust of Pecco Bagnaia’s ...Keep reading

Ferrari to stay in WEC only if it can build entire car in-house under new regs

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 12:20
Ferrari says its long-term future in the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class will hinge on the new regulations continuing to allow manufacturers to build the entire car in-house.
The WEC is working with various stakeholders on a new unified set of rules to replace the current split between LMDh and LMH formulas, with a possible introduction as early as 2030.
Ferrari joined Hypercar ...Keep reading

Juan Pablo Montoya warns F1 grid over Kimi Antonelli's "concerning" Mercedes form

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 12:05
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli is maturing rapidly and becoming very comfortable racing at the front of the pack, which he warns should be a concern for the rest of the grid. 
Antonelli continued his sensational 2026 campaign at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, claiming his fourth consecutive grand prix win. His victory, combined with his Mercedes team-mate ...Keep reading

WRC Rally Japan: Elfyn Evans makes road position count to maintain lead

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 11:34
World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans made the most of his road position to maintain his Rally Japan lead over Oliver Solberg as Toyota locked out the top four on Friday.
Evans made the most of the cleaner roads and combined that with impressive pace to end Friday’s six stages with a 15.7s lead over Solberg. Despite being disadvantaged by starting sixth on the road, nine-time world ...Keep reading

Active aero banned at F1 Monaco GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 10:18
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key features of the 2026 Formula 1 cars.
The race in the principality will therefore be run with fixed ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli proved he 'won't be bullied' in Mercedes title fight, says Naomi Schiff

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 10:00
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Kimi Antonelli is demonstrating that he is no longer the "little brother" at Mercedes.
The Brackley outfit has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2026 season, winning every grand prix so far, with Antonelli claiming four of those five wins. The 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the championship after ...Keep reading

Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 09:41
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is confident the FIA will implement the power unit changes required for Max Verstappen to stay heading into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.
The four-time world champion has been a huge critic of F1’s contentious regulation overhaul for 2026, featuring a near-50:50 split between engine and electrical power.
But the FIA is trying to implement a 60-40 split for 2027 ...Keep reading

WRC Rally Japan: Elfyn Evans leads as deer delay Oliver Solberg

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 08:29
World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans produced a faultless drive in tricky changeable conditions to lead Rally Japan from Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg.
Evans made the most of starting first on the road while overnight rain meant Friday morning’s stages featured several damp patches waiting to catch out crews. 
Solberg took the early rally lead after winning the brand-new Asuke ...Keep reading

"If Marc Marquez is back, it's because he feels he can fight," says Francesco Bagnaia

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 08:00
Both the world championship leader Marco Bezzecchi and Marquez' own team-mate, Francesco Bagnaia, have scoffed at Marc Marquez's claim to be below his best as he returns from a injury layoff at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. 
Following a recent operation on his foot and shoulder, the reigning world champion played down his chances when speaking to media at Mugello on Thursday. But Marc has ...Keep reading

2026 MotoGP Italian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-29 07:00
Mugello plays host to the Italian Grand Prix on 29-31 May. 
Unsurprisingly, Ducati has a strong track record on home turf, having won the last four editions of the Italian GP. Francesco Bagnaia won three races in a row at Mugello between 2022-24, before Marc Marquez brought more joy for the factory Ducati team last year.
Coincidentally, Mugello marks Marquez's return to the paddock after ...Keep reading

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