Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026
Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026
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Cadillac will make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, but the preparation it made to reach this point was not without any setbacks, particularly in wind tunnel testing. The General Motors brand has become the championship’s 11th team this year after its entry wa
GT3 racing: A cost trap? New GT Summer Series promises to end the budget lie
GT3 racing: A cost trap? New GT Summer Series promises to end the budget lie
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The European GT racing calendar is notoriously crowded during the summer months. Launching a new championship in this environment requires a clear strategy to differentiate it from the established order. Gedlich Racing, the organization behind the highly succ
Former NASCAR race director Jusan Hamilton named president of Alpha Prime Racing
Former NASCAR race director Jusan Hamilton named president of Alpha Prime Racing
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Jusan Hamilton was an executive at NASCAR for several years, and worked as the sport's managing director for competition operations since 2022. He first started working for the Sanctioning Body as an intern in 2012, returning in 2016.Over the years, the upst
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda
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There are a number of unique things that have gone into the new multi-year deal IndyCar secured with Chevrolet and Honda.The agreement for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) doesn’t begin until 2027, with the next year - 2028 - beginning a differen
Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
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In 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.While it did not happen once betwee
Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules
Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have enjoyed racing the new regulation F1 cars.The upcoming 2026 season welcomes a new set of regulations into the championship. Some of the chang
Cadillac 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
Cadillac 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
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The Cadillac Formula 1 team unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 livery in a TV advert during the Super Bowl on Sunday 8 February.The American outfit, led by team principal Graeme Lowdon, is preparing for its debut season in the championship with former Red B
The challenges facing McLaren ahead of F1 2026
The challenges facing McLaren ahead of F1 2026
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Formula 1 has often been a series of dynasties. Once a certain outfit cracks the code of a new regulation cycle, it tends to stay there for a number of years until others catch up or the ruleset is tweaked again. Think of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari, Sebasti
Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 1: Where to watch, full schedule, what to know
Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 1: Where to watch, full schedule, what to know
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The first week of Bahrain pre-season testing starts this week. Teams will take to the Bahrain International Circuit from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 February for testing following the private shakedown in Barcelona on 26-30 January.By the first day of testing,
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu is slower than he expected
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu is slower than he expected
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Over the past few days in Sepang, one of the main attractions of the opening 2026 tests was beginning to gauge what realistic objectives Toprak Razgatlioglu should aim for in his rookie MotoGP season. And those expectations do not look the same now, after th
F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early
F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early
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Haas driver Oliver Bearman described the energy management needed by 2026 Formula 1 cars as “annoying” and “sad”, with Esteban Ocon explaining the new machinery requires lifting early on straights.F1 is introducing new power units featuring a near-50:
Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
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NASCAR is back, and the season got its unofficial start with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The event was delayed several days due to historic snowfall, and ended up racing through rain and sleet as Mother Nature continued to throw curveballs at N
Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
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Carson Hocevar isn't going anywhere, signing a long-term contract extension with Spire Motorsports that extends all the way into the 2030s. The 23-year-old went full-time in the Cup Series in 2024 with Spire, and has helped elevate the team as one that can c
Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
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Denny Hamlin returned from a tumultuous off-season by scoring an eventful top-5 in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night.Like much of the field, it wasn’t pretty, and Hamlin survived the chaos better than his peers more than anything e
Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
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NASCAR’s senior competition leadership says there were ‘multiple layers’ to the decision to let teams refuel without penalty on Wednesday in the middle of a sleet-affected and caution-riddled Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.The decision drew the ir
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis
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The months of waiting came to an end as Arrow McLaren opened the doors to its new home, the McLaren Racing Center, on Wednesday evening in Indianapolis.Formerly the home of Andretti Global, the team acquired the building in June 2025. Through a fast-paced ren
MotoGP Sepang test: Schedule, entry list and how to follow
MotoGP Sepang test: Schedule, entry list and how to follow
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After the Shakedown, which was reserved for test riders, rookies and Group D manufacturer Yamaha, the Sepang International Circuit will host the first collective winter test for the 2026 MotoGP grid this week.However, there will be two notable absences due t
F1 management set for new 93,500 sq ft London headquarters
F1 management set for new 93,500 sq ft London headquarters
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Formula One Management is set to move into a new London headquarters early next year, leasing a 93,500 sq ft redeveloped office building in Westminster to house around 300 staff.F1 last moved offices in 2017, when the series' new owner Liberty Media traded Be
NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
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Work continues to prepare Bowman Gray Stadium for racing on Wednesday (weather-permitting). The pre-season exhibition race known as the 'Cook Out Clash' has already been postponed several days due to historic snowfall throughout North Carolina. The track its
Mercedes announces new development driver signing as full line-up confirmed
Mercedes announces new development driver signing as full line-up confirmed
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The Mercedes Formula 1 team has confirmed its full development driver line-up as Formula 2 driver Joshua Dürksen joins Anthony Davidson and Doriane Pin in the role.The German-Paraguayan driver will be racing in F2 with Invicta Racing alongside his duties a
Abbi Pulling explains why Formula E is «cut-throat» after Miami ePrix rookie run
Abbi Pulling explains why Formula E is «cut-throat» after Miami ePrix rookie run
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2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling has described the difference between racing in Formula E cars and the GB3 Championship.The 22-year-old driver is preparing for her second season in GB3 with Rodin Motorsport while also serving as the rookie and simulator
Racing Bulls hires former Red Bull, Aston Martin F1 tech chief
Racing Bulls hires former Red Bull, Aston Martin F1 tech chief
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Racing Bulls has hired former Red Bull and Aston Martin engineer Dan Fallows as Formula 1 technical director.Fallows will report to chief technical officer Tim Goss and “take responsibility for the overall technical direction of the team, working across des
Ferrari unveils 2026 F1 car ahead of Fiorano shakedown
Ferrari unveils 2026 F1 car ahead of Fiorano shakedown
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Ferrari has become the latest Formula 1 team to unveil its 2026 car, the SF-26, in a short video ahead of a shakedown at its Fiorano test track.As detailed last month, the Italian team has stuck to its traditional launch plan of revealing its new car on the s
Ferrari 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
Ferrari 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
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Ferrari unveiled its 2026 F1 livery on Friday 23 January.«We will finish the assembly of the car the day before the launch, the launch will be January 23, which means we will finish the car on the 22nd, and this is to be aggressive,» Ferrari tea
F1 2026 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP
F1 2026 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP
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Here we are and here we go: the status quo will remain as the 2026 F1 season gets under way. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains will be able to race with power units which are understood to employ clever metallurgy to increase the compression ratio of the inte
Watch LIVE: Alpine launches 2026 F1 season
Watch LIVE: Alpine launches 2026 F1 season
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On Friday at 12:30pm CET, just an hour after Ferrari lifted the covers off its new SF-26 [LINK], Alpine is launching its 2026 Formula 1 season.What the Barcelona-based event will exactly consist in is unclear; we know it is taking place on a cruise ship off t
McLaren signs multi-year partnership with PUMA and launches new merchandise range
McLaren signs multi-year partnership with PUMA and launches new merchandise range
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McLaren Racing has announced a new multi-year partnership with PUMA and has released a new merchandise line to accompany it. PUMA will create team kits across the whole McLaren Racing portfolio as part of the partnership. In addition to the team kit, the PUM
Cadillac stripped of pole position for the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Cadillac stripped of pole position for the Rolex 24 at Daytona
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Following qualifying for the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, the technical inspectors imposed two severe penalties that significantly altered the starting grid. The No. 31 Action Express Cadillac (Aitken/Bamber/Vesti/Zilisch), which had just celebrated pole
Cadillac edges Porsche in evening practice for Rolex 24
Cadillac edges Porsche in evening practice for Rolex 24
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Earl Bamber elevated Whelen Cadillac to the top spot in evening practice for the Rolex 24.The 35-year-old New Zealand native managed a quick lap of 1 minute, 35.914 seconds in the team’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R to claim the top spot.Porsche Penske Motors
The challenges facing Ferrari ahead of F1 2026
The challenges facing Ferrari ahead of F1 2026
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The car launch season for the 2026 Formula 1 season is firmly under way with Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Haas, Audi and Mercedes all having revealed their liveries for this year. Up next is Ferrari on Friday after what was a highly disappointing 2025 campaign, a
The challenges facing Alpine ahead of F1 2026
The challenges facing Alpine ahead of F1 2026
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After finishing dead last in the 2025 constructors’ championship, Alpine will attempt to bounce back in the upcoming Formula 1 season.What can the French outfit do with a largely unchanged team alongside a new engine partner? Ahead of its season launch in B
F1 announces Grammy award-winning artist as 2026 British GP headline act
F1 announces Grammy award-winning artist as 2026 British GP headline act
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Formula 1 has confirmed that world-renowned DJ David Guetta will headline the 2026 British Grand Prix. Taking place on the Thursday evening, the performance will form part of the Frenchman's global MONOLITH tour next summer, and will also be his only UK perf
Oscar Piastri insists McLaren partnership with Lando Norris is 'better than ever'
Oscar Piastri insists McLaren partnership with Lando Norris is 'better than ever'
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Oscar Piastri has insisted that the relationship with his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris is «probably better than it has been» amid the closely contested championship fight.Both McLaren drivers are fighting for their first drivers' championship. W
NASCAR sets parameters for new Cup OEMs in rules update
NASCAR sets parameters for new Cup OEMs in rules update
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NASCAR issued a series of technical changes in a scheduled rule book update on Friday afternoon that included which tracks would formally utilize the 750-horsepower tapered spacer and language that paves the way for an additional manufacturer.This was previou
Zak Brown: McLaren won't let emotion derail F1 title fight
Zak Brown: McLaren won't let emotion derail F1 title fight
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has confirmed the Woking outfit will not let emotion change its approach in the drivers' championship fight despite the rising pressure. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, along with Red Bull's Max Verstappen, are al
JR Motorsports to attempt 2026 Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier
JR Motorsports to attempt 2026 Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier
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JR Motorsports (JRM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, is going Cup racing again next year.The highly successful NASCAR Xfinity Series team (soon to be rebranded as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series)
Inside Oracle Red Bull Racing’s 2026 power unit: The digital stack powering RBPT and Ford
Inside Oracle Red Bull Racing’s 2026 power unit: The digital stack powering RBPT and Ford
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Oracle Red Bull Racing’s entry into the 2026 regulations comes with the hurdle of building its own powertrain. For the first time in the team’s history, the Milton Keynes outfit is supplying its drivers with an in-house power unit developed in partnershi
Oscar Piastri: Baku F1 was the «worst weekend I had in racing»
Oscar Piastri: Baku F1 was the «worst weekend I had in racing»
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McLaren's Oscar Piastri says his crash-filled Baku F1 performance was the «worst weekend I had in racing», and hinted that the team's position swap in Monza on the previous race weekend was still playing on his mind.Piastri was on the back foot i
Racing Bulls condemns Lando Norris booing incident at F1 Brazil GP
Racing Bulls condemns Lando Norris booing incident at F1 Brazil GP
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The Racing Bulls Formula 1 outfit says it has taken action after a team member appeared to encourage fans to boo Lando Norris during the Brazilian Grand Prix podium ceremony.In a video spread on social media, a man wearing team uniform was filming the podium
Jacques Villeneuve hails Lando Norris after Brazil GP sweep: «Not a wrong foot put»
Jacques Villeneuve hails Lando Norris after Brazil GP sweep: «Not a wrong foot put»
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1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve praised McLaren's Lando Norris after a commanding weekend in Brazil.The Briton enjoyed a perfect campaign after securing pole position for both the sprint race and grand prix, and successfully converted both pole pos
