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Victory for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport and Árón Taylor-Smith at Brands Hatch

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport celebrated victory in the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship last weekend (9/10 May) courtesy of Árón Taylor-Smith, who produced a masterclass in treacherous conditions to rise from the midfield to the winner’s circle at Brands Hatch. Mark Blundell’s outfit arrived at…

12 May at 15:52 UTC

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GRD battles from the back for Fun Cup glory at Snetterton

As a sun-scorched Snetterton set the scene for the second round of the Fun Cup Endurance Championship last weekend, reigning champion and round-one winner Team GRD claimed victory despite starting 25th and last on the grid. The #1 car claimed the top position with just a 3.6-second gap separating the first-round…

12 May at 15:45 UTC

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Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026

The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship. Formally, the…

12 May at 13:28 UTC

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Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best

“We're getting there, we're not the same yet.” This was Max Verstappen’s reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella’s comment that there are “four teams in such a tight competition”, following an encouraging Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Mercedes prevailing and Ferrari also in the mix. Isack Hadjar had a…

12 May at 12:30 UTC

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What would you like to ask Valtteri Bottas?

On 21 May, Valtteri Bottas will sit down with Autosport for our very first ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview. You, the Autosport reader, have an opportunity to ask questions to the 10-time Formula 1 grand prix winner. Perhaps you’d like to ask him about his recent column about mental health and eating disorders, his…

12 May at 12:29 UTC

BTCCBTCC — News

The Captured Moments: Brands Hatch Indy

A handpicked selection of standout images from the second weekend of the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. Across three dramatic races, the 1.2-mile Indy circuit delivered everything you could expect: close-quarter racing, ever-changing conditions, and defining moments on every lap. From…

12 May at 11:10 UTC

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Verstappen’s biggest rivals in the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

An overall win at the Nurburgring 24 Hours is not only one of the most prestigious crowns in international motorsport, but the 2026 edition promises to be more thrilling than ever. With more than 40 cars entered, the GT3 field is larger than it has ever been. As Max Verstappen prepares to line up for the start of the…

12 May at 10:17 UTC

F1RaceFans — F1

“Not correct” to say Ferrari should have discovered Antonelli instead of Mercedes | Formula 1

Ferrari reportedly passed up the opportunity to sign Andrea Kimi Antonelli before Mercedes. Toto Wolff says the Scuderia shouldn't be criticised for the decision.

12 May at 06:15 UTC

F1RaceFans — F1

Round-up: £439m plan to build Denmark’s first F1-grade circuit, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

11 May at 23:01 UTC

NASCARESPN — NASCAR

Van Gisbergen aims to master ovals, make Chase

With his second consecutive victory at Watkins Glen International, Shane van Gisbergen moved back into a provisional spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Whether he makes the 10-race championship run depends on if he can keep improving on ovals.

11 May at 19:37 UTC

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Hall at the British Hillclimb summit after incredibly close early rounds

After the opening three events, this year's British Hillclimb Championship is shaping up to be a three-way contest between defending champion Matthew Ryder, former champion Wallace Menzies and aspiring champion Will Hall. It is Hall that has a slender points lead following the first six of 26 run-offs. All three…

11 May at 16:07 UTC

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Norman conquers England in Armed Forces opener at Silverstone 750MC event

The first Armed Forces Challenge race at Silverstone last weekend provided the best comeback that Jasmin Norman could have hoped for. The Audi TT driver had not raced for two years following a serious accident at Castle Combe, but she took her impressively quick car to the win at the 750 Motor Club meeting. The…

11 May at 15:13 UTC

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The F1 drivers to take on the Nurburgring 24 Hours before Verstappen

Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend. In doing so, he joins a long list of Formula 1 drivers who have taken part in the endurance classic. Verstappen’s entry is not only big news because of his status, but also because he becomes part of a select group. Since 1970 – the first…

11 May at 14:55 UTC

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Tin-top thrills among the Mondello Park Historic Festival highlights

Each year the team at Mondello Park raise the bar a little further for their highly popular Historic Festival event, this year being no exception. A sun-kissed Mondello set the scene for an excellent weekend with the visiting Pre-’66 Touring Cars topping the bill and Saturday’s opener provided the strong crowds at the…

11 May at 14:36 UTC

NASCARESPN — NASCAR

Van Gisbergen wins Watkins Glen with late surge

With an impressive late-race charge, Shane van Gisbergen remained NASCAR's king of the road courses Sunday at Watkins Glen International.

11 May at 13:12 UTC

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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the…

11 May at 12:09 UTC

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The British GT star who is running ultramarathons to rounds for charity

British GT driver Jack Mitchell is attempting the extraordinary feat of running an ultramarathon to every home-based round on the 2026 calendar. The Toro Verde Ginetta GT4 racer is raising money for the BRDC Motor Sport Charity, aiming to raise funds and awareness for its mental health support work. Mitchell has…

11 May at 11:32 UTC

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Edmundson stars in Minis as the BTCC supports entertain at Brands Hatch

Last year’s Mini Challenge runner-up Max Edmundson opened his account for 2026 with a Brands Hatch brace, while Donington Park hat-trick hero Tom Ovenden produced an impressive fightback to take the middle stanza. Having kicked off his title defence in sublime style last month, Ovenden faced an altogether tougher…

11 May at 11:04 UTC

F1RaceFans — F1

Vowles explains the mistakes behind Williams’ stumbling start to 2026 | Formula 1

Throughout last year Williams consistently said they were prioritising their 2026 development. What went wrong?

11 May at 09:17 UTC

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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP

After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami, with Max Verstappen describing it as “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team. His fifth place in the Miami Grand Prix did not fully reflect that progress, but in terms of pure pace Red Bull looked…

11 May at 08:59 UTC