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The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 18:00
How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 18:00
How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 18:00
How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 18:00
How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 18:00
How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 17:50
Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans discuss what benefits could come from an increased number of sprint weekends in the Formula 1 calendar, both for drivers and fans.

Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 17:50
Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans discuss what benefits could come from an increased number of sprint weekends in the Formula 1 calendar, both for drivers and fans.

M&Ms returns to NASCAR for special Kyle Busch tribute scheme at Bristol

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 17:07
Samantha Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing together announced a special paint scheme for the Bristol Night Race, with Ty Gibbs honoring the late NASCAR legend at the short track where he dominated.
M&Ms, which was a long-time sponsor for Busch in his 15 seasons with JGR, will return for this race. The No. 54 will be wrapped in the iconic M&Ms colors Busch drove to many wins and the 2015 Cup Series ...Keep reading

Why switching off is one of the most vital skills for F1 drivers

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-13 16:53
Being a Formula 1 driver requires absolute dedication, but the stars of our sport also need to know when to zone out.

How Williams rebuilt one of their most iconic F1 cars

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-13 16:53
Back in 1996, Williams wrote one of the most successful chapters in their F1 story – claiming 12 pole positions and 12 victories out of 16 Grands Prix, racking up 21 podium finishes, and winning both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles.

5 key things we heard from Cadillac after Team Principal change

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-13 16:53
New Cadillac Team Principal Marcin Budkowski and CEO of TWG Motorsports Dan Towriss have spoken about topics including the squad’s leadership change, priorities for the rest of the season, and future plans with their driver line-up.

“This is not F1 on two wheels” - Carlos Ezpeleta on investment and evolution in MotoGP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 16:45
Motorsport.com: Are you satisfied with the expansion process that MotoGP has set out?
Carlos Ezpeleta: People tend to immediately think about the number of races when we talk about the global footprint, but the business is much broader than that. This year, we have 14 events in Europe and eight outside Europe. Next year, it will be nine and 13, and I think that figure will probably balance out ...Keep reading

Can Austin Dillon pull off the Richmond Cup win for a third consecutive year?

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 16:44
In the past two years of NASCAR Cup Series racing, Austin Dillon has two wins, and they've both come at the same track.
On August 11th, 2024, he won in highly controversial fashion after intentionally wrecking both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in the final seconds of the race. He was later removed from the playoffs for that while keeping the win. But what a lot of people forget is that Dillon ...Keep reading

Peloton-style racing could continue into Formula E’s Gen4 era

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 16:12
Peloton-style racing is set to remain a feature in Formula E when the Gen4 era begins next season.
Formula E will undergo a major technical overhaul in the 2026-27 season, when the current machines are replaced by the more powerful Gen4 prototypes.
This shift will coincide with a new sporting format, details of which are yet to be confirmed, that will create significant differences between ...Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad admits F1 rookie season has exceeded expectations

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 15:59
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad says his maiden Formula 1 campaign is proving to be a "dream" as he evaluates an impressive first half of the 2026 season.
The 19-year-old started the year off strongly by reaching Q3 at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and ultimately secured an eighth-place finish. He has since added seven further Q3 appearances and a streak of six consecutive ...Keep reading

Lance Stroll spotted driving ultra-rare £3million Aston Martin in Monaco

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 15:56
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll has been spotted around the streets of Monaco in an ultra-rare Aston Martin DBR22 speedster.
The Canadian was seen at the wheel of the open-cockpit V12 during the F1 summer break. Introduced in 2022 to celebrate a decade of the bespoke 'Q by Aston Martin' division, the DBR22 draws inspiration from the British marque's DBR1, which won the 1959 24 Hours ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner sets condition for potential F1 return

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 14:15
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted that he would be open to making a return to the championship, provided the opportunity is a genuine "project".
Steiner, who quickly became a fan-favourite personality through Netflix's Drive to Survive, was replaced as Haas team principal in January 2024. Since his exit, the 61-year-old has become a regular guest on The Red ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar identifies key area he must improve compared to Max Verstappen

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-13 14:00
Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, there is still talk about a Red Bull seat, but not the position that has come under the most pressure in recent years. And that is perhaps the biggest compliment Isack Hadjar could receive following his promotion to Red Bull.
Since Daniel Ricciardo's departure for Renault, Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda have all ...Keep reading

What is the F1 summer shutdown?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 13:39
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at the summer shutdown in Formula 1.

What is the F1 summer shutdown?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-13 13:39
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at the summer shutdown in Formula 1.

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