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Alex Marquez suffers fractures in frightening Catalan GP crash

Gresini MotoGP rider Alex Marquez has suffered fractures to his neck and shoulder following a horrifying incident during the Catalan Grand Prix. After being initially treated on-site by an ambulance, Marquez was taken to the Hospital General de Catalunya in Barcelona for a full evaluation. Scans revealed that the…

17 May at 16:19 UTC

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Acosta slams Catalan GP calls: “It’s awful we acted as if nothing happened”

KTM star Pedro Acosta hit out at the race direction’s decision to restart the Catalan Grand Prix for a third time after both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were hospitalised due to serious crashes. Acosta was leading the field when he suddenly lost power on the stretch between Turn 9 and 10. Gresini rival Marquez was…

17 May at 16:15 UTC

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Kimi Antonelli’s rivals issued warning as Otmar Szafnauer predicts further growth

Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger in his mid-20s. While the 19-year-old became the youngest driver in the history of F1 to lead the championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, Szafnauer argued that the best is yet to come from Antonelli. The Italian…

17 May at 16:14 UTC

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Pedro Acosta slams Catalan GP calls: “It’s awful we acted as if nothing happened”

KTM star Pedro Acosta hit out at the race direction’s decision to restart the Catalan Grand Prix for a third time after both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were hospitalised due to serious crashes. Acosta was leading the field when he suddenly lost power on the stretch between Turn 9 and 10. Gresini rival Marquez was…

17 May at 16:13 UTC

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DS Penske solid despite frustrating finish in Monaco E-Prix

The Franco-American DS Penske team confirmed throughout the Monaco Formula E weekend that it was among the most competitive teams on the grid. Despite a convincing pace and both cars consistently in contention for points, the second race in the Principality ended with a result that fell short of expectations. After…

17 May at 16:05 UTC

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Formula E Monaco E-Prix: Rowland reignites title challenge with first win of 2025-26

Reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland drove a perfect race and carefully executed his strategy to register his first win of the 2025-26 season in the Monaco E-Prix. The Nissan driver, who started from eighth position, gradually made his way up the field while others lost ground due to battles, penalties and…

17 May at 15:37 UTC

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Formula E Monaco E-Prix: Oliver Rowland reignites title challenge with first win of season

Reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland drove a perfect race and carefully executed his strategy to register his first win of the 2025-26 season in the Monaco E-Prix. The Nissan driver, who started from eighth position, gradually made his way up the field while others lost ground due to battles, penalties and…

17 May at 15:33 UTC

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“Three restarts is quite dangerous”: MotoGP riders react after “terrible day” in Barcelona

MotoGP riders have expressed their initial views on a chaotic Catalan Grand Prix, which was interrupted by red flags and marred by heavy crashes involving Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco. The first major incident took place on lap 12 of 24 when Marquez could not avoid race leader Pedro Acosta, who suddenly slowed down…

17 May at 15:19 UTC

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F1 2027 engine shift could hurt Mercedes and disrupt team development, says Naomi Schiff

Formula 1's planned shift to a 60:40 internal combustion to electrical power distribution in 2027 could 'punish' Mercedes, according to Sky Sports F1 analyst and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff. The FIA has confirmed that changes to the engine hardware will be introduced in 2027. The goal is to make driving "more…

17 May at 14:36 UTC

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Di Giannantonio wins chaotic Barcelona race

Fabio di Giannantonio claimed VR46’s first MotoGP win in three years at the Catalan Grand Prix, but the race was overshadowed by incidents that sent both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco to hospital. Gresini rider Marquez was transported to hospital for check-ups following a mid-race crash with Pedro Acosta, whose KTM…

17 May at 14:01 UTC

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Fabio di Giannantonio wins twice red-flagged Barcelona race

Fabio di Giannantonio claimed VR46’s first MotoGP win in three years at the Catalan Grand Prix, but the race was overshadowed by incidents that sent both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco to hospital. Gresini rider Marquez was transported to hospital for check-ups following a mid-race crash with Pedro Acosta, whose KTM…

17 May at 13:57 UTC

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Why F1 betting markets are preparing for fireworks

Starting in Canada next weekend, the next two months promise to be some of the most exciting on the Formula 1 calendar.

17 May at 13:29 UTC

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win despite late failure for Verstappen Racing

Max Verstappen’s debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours ended in absolute heartbreak as a late mechanical problem handed victory to the sister Winward Mercedes. The #3 AMG, which Verstappen shared with Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer, enjoyed a healthy lead of more than 10 seconds until it all went wrong…

17 May at 13:10 UTC

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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win as late mechanical failure hits Verstappen Racing

Max Verstappen’s debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours ended in absolute heartbreak as a late mechanical problem handed victory to the sister Winward Mercedes. The #3 AMG, which Verstappen shared with Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer, enjoyed a healthy lead of more than 10 seconds until it all went wrong…

17 May at 13:08 UTC

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Lucas Auer reflects on “frustrating” end to Max Verstappen Mercedes’ Nurburgring bid

“Until we had to stop, we were having a really good race,” Lucas Auer told, among others, Motorsport.com as he reflected on the Nurburgring 24 Hours. The #3 Mercedes Team Verstappen Racing entry had looked to be on course for victory thanks to its comfortable lead over the #80 AMG, but a driveshaft failure ended its…

17 May at 12:45 UTC

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MotoGP Catalan GP red-flagged after twice scary multi-bike melee

The Catalan Grand Prix was red-flagged on lap 12 of 24 after a sudden mechanical issue for race leader Pedro Acosta triggered a major, multi-bike incident. Acosta was leading the Barcelona race when he suddenly slowed down with a mechanical issue heading into Turn 10. The Spaniard raised his hand to signal the rest of…

17 May at 12:36 UTC

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“It’s just bad luck” - Juncadella reacts to Verstappen team retirement at Nurburgring 24 Hours

The #3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing car spent much of the Nurburgring 24 Hours in the lead and, with just over three hours remaining, victory appeared all but certain. Its gap to the sister #80 Mercedes in second continued to grow, but then heartache struck as problems began emerging at the start of…

17 May at 12:23 UTC

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Max Verstappen opens up on pressure of sensational maiden F1 victory

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reflected on his extraordinary maiden victory at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. Speaking during a video with F1, Verstappen recently opened up about the whirlwind of emotions and the immense pressure that accompanied his sensational debut for Red Bull. Promoted to the…

17 May at 12:19 UTC

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Daniel Juncadella: “There’s nobody to blame” for Max Verstappen Mercedes failure

The #3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing car spent much of the Nurburgring 24 Hours in the lead and, with just over three hours remaining, victory appeared all but certain. Its gap to the sister #80 Mercedes in second continued to grow, but then heartache struck as problems began emerging at the start of…

17 May at 12:19 UTC

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Kimi Antonelli continues prank war with his Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington in viral video

Mercedes has shared a glimpse into Kimi Antonelli's playful relationship with his race engineer Peter 'Bono' Bonnington, as the 19-year-old driver played yet another prank on the Briton. After stepping up to a full-time Formula 1 seat with Mercedes in 2025, taking the seat left behind by seven-time champion Lewis…

17 May at 11:41 UTC