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Naomi Schiff warns 2027 FIA rule changes could hit smaller F1 teams hard

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff has noted the potential financial impact on smaller teams caused by the changes planned for the 2027 season. After concerns were raised at the start of the new wave of regulations in 2026, the FIA has confirmed that changes to the engine hardware…

16 May at 09:14 UTC

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Valentino Rossi up there with Jordan and Messi among the greatest ever - Franco Morbidelli

VR46 rider Franco Morbidelli says he counts Valentino Rossi among the three greatest sportsperson of all time, alongside Michael Jordan and Lionel Messi. Morbidelli made that comment after Friday Practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, as seven-time MotoGP champion Rossi made a surprise appearance in the Barcelona…

16 May at 08:08 UTC

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Caption Competition 291: Kart star Hadjar | Caption Competition

Isack Hadjar got back in a go-kart at the Miami Grand Prix. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

16 May at 07:30 UTC

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Bubba Wallace says Christopher Bell was 'caught in crossfire' of bad day

The animated conversation between Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell after the NASCAR Cup Series race last weekend at Watkins Glen generated a lot of headlines but apparently none of them had it right. "You all had it figured out, but every single one of y'all motherfuckers were wrong," Wallace said with a laugh on…

16 May at 04:53 UTC

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Brad Keselowski has strong feelings about NASCAR's reduced practice

In what felt like a throwback to a bygone era, the NASCAR Cup Series conducted a 90-minute practice session on Friday in advance of Sunday’s All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. For drivers who were part of the sport prior to COVID-19, when the Sanctioning Body first started consolidating race weekends, Friday was a…

16 May at 03:28 UTC

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NASCAR stars debate purpose of All Star Race amidst ordinary Dover atmosphere

Chase Elliott said it succinctly. “This feels like a normal weekend,” said the 2020 Cup Series champion during media availabilities for the All-Star Race at Dover on Friday afternoon. “It feels like a normal weekend. I would say this feels the least like an All-Star weekend that we’ve ever had in my career. “I don’t…

16 May at 02:37 UTC

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Kyle Busch stretches fuel to claim 69th NASCAR Truck win at Dover

Kyle Busch found himself in a familiar spot in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Friday, taking the checkered flag for the 69th time in his career. He now has five Truck Series wins at Dover, beating Ty Majeski and Layne Riggs in the end. Kaden Honeycutt finished fourth, Christopher Bell fifth, Brandon Jones sixth,…

15 May at 23:45 UTC

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Felix Rosenqvist smashes 233mph barrier as Indy 500 speeds surge on Fast Friday

Felix Rosenqvist soared to the top on Fast Friday for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Rain delayed the original noon ET start to the day by two hours, which led to the session, which featured an added boost of 100 horsepower, being extended to 7p.m. With just over an hour left in the day, the ‘Speedy Swede’…

15 May at 23:22 UTC

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Round-up: Camara makes F1 test debut for Ferrari, Alpine hires Somerville and more | RaceFans Round-up

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

15 May at 23:01 UTC

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Kyle Larson leads NASCAR All-Star Race practice at Dover

As Dover hosts the All-Star Race for the very first time, NASCAR provided teams with an extended 90-minute practice session on Friday. Defending NASCAR Cup series champion Kyle Larson topped the speed charts at 22.792s lap (157.95mph) around around the one-mile concrete oval. All 36 entries are taking part in the…

15 May at 20:48 UTC

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AM Racing formally closes NASCAR operation

Nothing has been heard from the AM Racing (AMR) NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) team since withdrawing from the Rockingham race at the end of March, but Motorsport.com can now confirm that the team has formally ceased operations. Per our Senior NASCAR correspondent Matt Weaver, Vice President of Competition…

15 May at 20:18 UTC

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The story behind Verstappen’s unique Nurburgring Mercedes set-up

Is Max Verstappen receiving special treatment at Mercedes-AMG? As Autosport has learned from reliable sources, the #3 Winward Mercedes - which he shares with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella is different from other Mercedes in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in two key areas: its suspension and engine…

15 May at 18:56 UTC

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Ollie Bearman admits F2 did not prepare him for brutal reality of Ferrari F1 debut

Ollie Bearman has revealed that Formula 2 did not prepare him for the physical demands of Formula 1 ahead of his debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The British driver stepped in at the last-minute for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari after the Spaniard was taken for emergency appendix surgery. While reflecting on his…

15 May at 18:52 UTC

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What makes Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring Mercedes different under the skin

Is Max Verstappen receiving special treatment at Mercedes-AMG? As Motorsport.com has learned from reliable sources, the #3 Winward Mercedes - which he shares with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella is different from other Mercedes in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in two key areas: its suspension and engine…

15 May at 18:52 UTC

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Scott Dixon “quietly comfortable” ahead of Indy 500 qualifying

A relaxed Scott Dixon could be a scary thing for the competition. During the morning press conferences ahead of Fast Friday, the precursor to qualifying for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, the six-time IndyCar Series champion cracked a smile as team owner Chip Ganassi stated, “I don’t know that we’re 1-2-3…

15 May at 18:27 UTC

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Francesco Bagnaia: Only three MotoGP riders go to Safety Commission meetings

Francesco Bagnaia has criticised the poor attendance at MotoGP Safety Commission meetings, calling it “utter nonsense” to believe riders cannot influence decisions by taking part. Bagnaia made those remarks after Friday practice in Barcelona, where his former title rival Jorge Martin suffered a concussion after…

15 May at 17:50 UTC

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Pedro Acosta sends KTM to the top in Barcelona despite “bittersweet” feeling

Pedro Acosta described his performance in Catalan Grand Prix Practice as “bittersweet” despite topping the times on what was a strong day for KTM. Acosta led the way in a closely-fought FP session at Barcelona aboard the factory RC16, beating last year’s winner Alex Marquez by just 0.018s. His team-mate Brad Binder…

15 May at 17:24 UTC

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KTM will "fight" to retain Tech3 as satellite MotoGP team

KTM’s motorsport chief Pit Beirer says the Austrian manufacturer will fight to keep Tech3 within its stable for MotoGP’s 850cc era next year. The French squad has been racing the KTM RC16s since 2019, when it ended a long-term association with Yamaha in favour of factory-spec machinery from the Austrian manufacturer.…

15 May at 16:45 UTC

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What happened to shock 2025 Indy 500 polesitter Robert Shwartzman?

Last year, Prema Racing was brand new to IndyCar, as was rookie driver Robert Shwartzman. His sixth career start came in IndyCar's biggest race -- the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. And that's where the Israeli-born racer made history at the age of 25 when he bested two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato for…

15 May at 16:31 UTC

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Jorge Martin calls for Barcelona safety improvements after “dangerous” MotoGP crash

Jorge Martin believes the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya needs to extend the run-off area at Turn 12 after a crash during Catalan Grand Prix practice left him with a concussion. The 2024 MotoGP champion lost the front-end of his Aprilia into the right-hander, with the bike smashing into the air fence before bouncing…

15 May at 15:56 UTC