Marquez Dominates Malaysia and Edges Closer to the 2026 MotoGP Crown
Marc Marquez took a commanding win at the Malaysian Grand Prix, moving closer to the 2026 MotoGP title while Aprilia went without a podium finish.
Motorsport
NASCAR's softer bumpers head to Martinsville, and drivers expect them to matter
Drivers expect NASCAR's foam-free bumpers to change the Cup Series race at Martinsville after a quiet run at earlier short tracks.
Kvapil's Martinsville Win Ends a Long Wait and Keeps the Chase Open
Carson Kvapil's Martinsville win brought Rodney Childers a long-sought trophy and keeps both men's title hopes alive heading to Homestead-Miami.
Verstappen eases tensions with Lawson as Racing Bulls seat question lingers
Max Verstappen qualified fourth for the Mexico City Grand Prix but will start from the third row after contact with Liam Lawson, according to Motorsport.com.
Lawson Loses Mexico City Grid Slot After FIA Disqualification
Liam Lawson loses his ninth-place grid slot for the Mexico City Grand Prix after an FIA disqualification, while Racing Bulls advanced both cars to Q3.
Hamilton Seizes Mexico City Pole With Ferrari in First Grand Prix Pole
Lewis Hamilton edged George Russell by 0.009 seconds to claim pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix, his first grand prix pole with Ferrari.
Acosta Edges Marquez at Sepang as Rain Threatens the Sprint Finish
Pedro Acosta won the MotoGP sprint at Sepang for KTM, while Marc Marquez finished second and extended his championship lead.
Martin Concedes 2026 MotoGP Title Hopes Are Over After Sepang Exit
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin says his 2026 MotoGP championship chances are over after withdrawing from the Malaysian Grand Prix, but he plans to keep racing.
Chandler Smith Wins at Homestead as Teammate Layne Riggs Finishes Third
Teammate Chandler Smith passed Layne Riggs on the final restart to take the win, leaving Riggs third and 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt going into Homestead.
Quartararo Struggles at Sepang as Malaysian GP Practice Leaves Him Frustrated
Fabio Quartararo ended Friday practice near the bottom of the timesheets at the Malaysian Grand Prix, admitting he has not struggled so much at Sepang in a long time.
Thin Air in Mexico Puts New F1 Rules and Turbos to the Test
Motorsport.com reports that altitude at Mexico's F1 circuit makes the new regulations an even tougher test for turbo power units.
Dakar 2027 Moves to Portugal and Morocco, Starting Seven Days Later
The 2027 Dakar Rally will run in Portugal and Morocco instead of Saudi Arabia, with a January 7 start and a route across two continents.
Honda Unveils 1,300-Horsepower Hybrid Passport Baja Trophy Truck
Honda Racing's hybrid Passport trophy truck, rated above 1,300 horsepower, goes on display at SEMA before Bryce Menzies drives it next year.
Jorge Martin cleared to ride in Malaysian GP practice, pending a further review
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin has passed initial fitness tests and can join Friday's opening practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix, subject to a further check.
Webber, Ricciardo and Red Bull's Complicated Australian Legacy
Christian Horner's recent 60 Minutes Australia remarks on Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo have revived debate over how both drivers are remembered at Red Bull.
Aston Martin and Red Bull Asked About an Unlikely F1 Engine Link
After the US Grand Prix, Aston Martin and Red Bull were questioned about an engine partnership that had little to do with Sunday's race in Austin.
Chevrolet Sweeps Top Six at Talladega, Its Best Result Since 2013
Chevrolet took the first six spots at Talladega with five different teams, and Kyle Larson's championship lead grew to 73 points after his first superspeedway win.
Red Bull's Verstappen and Hadjar face frustrating issues as Antonelli sets the pace
Motorsport.com reports Max Verstappen took another podium while Red Bull dealt with avoidable faults and a pace gap to Kimi Antonelli.
Manthey Finds IMSA Tougher Than Expected Despite Early Wins
Manthey's move into North American sportscar racing has produced two class wins, but the team says the IMSA field is proving harder than it anticipated.
Red Bull's Narrow Setup Window Under Scrutiny After US Grand Prix
Naomi Schiff says Red Bull's tight set-up margins may be holding back Verstappen and Hadjar after both drivers' US Grand Prix races unraveled early.
Liam Lawson Asked About His Future After a Strong Result
Motorsport.com reports that Liam Lawson was pressed about his future during F1 TV's live post-race coverage, a question that remains open.
Toyota's GR GT3 Makes Early Japan Debut at SUPER GT Motegi Finale
Toyota's next-generation GR GT3 will make its competition debut at the SUPER GT finale at Motegi next month, ahead of a wider rollout in 2027.
Larson Nears NASCAR Title After Talladega Win
Kyle Larson's first superspeedway victory at Talladega leaves him in a near-certain position for the NASCAR championship, according to Motorsport.com.
Larson's Talladega Cup win sparks yellow line debate among NASCAR fans
Kyle Larson's last-lap pass at Talladega took the Cup race win, but fans are split over whether he went below the yellow line while passing Todd Gilliland.
Antonelli wins a quiet United States Grand Prix as close racing fails to ignite
Motorsport.com calls Austin's grand prix a missed opportunity, with closely matched teams and three tyre compounds in play but little on-track drama.
Dakar Rally 2027 Will Be Moved Out of Saudi Arabia, Organizers Say
Organizers ASO and SMC say the 2027 Dakar Rally will be relocated from Saudi Arabia to another region, with the new location still to be named.
Logano Flips at Talladega as Red Flag Halts NASCAR Cup Race
A Talladega Cup race was stopped with five laps left after Joey Logano's car went upside down; all drivers involved were released from the infield care center.
Low visibility scraps Australian MotoGP race day at Phillip Island
Low visibility left the medical helicopter unable to fly at Phillip Island, so race control cancelled all Sunday track action, including the MotoGP race.
Aprilia weighs a cancelled Australian GP as Martin's injury reshapes title race
Aprilia's Massimo Rivola says he is unsure whether the cancelled Australian Grand Prix helps or hurts the team after Jorge Martín's injury.
Alpine backs Franco Colapinto after Clarkson's on-air grid penalty joke
Alpine has issued a statement backing driver Franco Colapinto after Jeremy Clarkson joked about his grid penalty during a Sky Sports F1 broadcast.
Talladega Cup Cars Get Slightly Smaller Spoilers Ahead of Sunday's Race
NASCAR is trimming the rear spoiler on Cup cars again for Talladega, a half-inch cut that follows a larger change at Daytona this summer.
Rain Forces Delay at Phillip Island as MotoGP Prepares Final Race There
Poor weather has postponed the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, the circuit's last-ever race, with a new schedule still pending.
Leclerc and Hamilton Draw Lines Before Austin's First Corner
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton start fourth and fifth in Austin, and Leclerc says both drivers know where the limits sit at Turn 1.
Russell calls for F1 rethink on low, stiff cars after bumpy Americas qualifying
Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1 may need to rethink how low and stiff its cars run, after a qualifying session that left him sixth on the grid.
Marquez Claims Phillip Island Pole as Field Shrinks to 18 for Australian GP
Marc Marquez starts from pole for MotoGP's final Phillip Island visit, with only 18 riders on the grid after four withdrawals.
Verstappen Stays Close to Leclerc in Austin as Red Bull Sets Its Focus
Max Verstappen finished Friday practice in Austin second and third, within two tenths of Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull names two areas to focus on.
Alex Marquez explains why he held back from passing his brother at Phillip Island
Alex Marquez says a move on Marc Marquez in the Australian sprint felt too risky, while a close fight with Jorge Martin unfolded nearby.
McLaren Chases One More Step as Its 2026 Upgrades Arrive
McLaren's final 2026 upgrades aim to close a small gap, Lando Norris says, as the team weighs two mid-season wins against a troubled season.
Truck Series title race narrows to three contenders with two races left
Motorsport.com reports the NASCAR Truck Series championship stayed tight after Talladega, with three drivers still mathematically alive heading into the final two races.
Marquez Rebounds From Early Crash to Take Wet Phillip Island MotoGP Pole
Marc Marquez recovered from an early crash to take pole for the wet Australian Grand Prix, beating his brother Alex by 1.493 seconds.
Honda Without Marini at Australian GP After Illness Sidelines Rider
Luca Marini will miss the Australian Grand Prix after illness hit him hard in Friday practice, leaving Honda's factory line-up one rider short.
Leclerc Tops Friday Practice in Austin as McLaren Struggles for Grip
Charles Leclerc topped the second practice session for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, narrowly ahead of Kimi Antonelli, while McLaren had trouble finding grip.
Audi's Bortoleto Asks Verstappen How Red Bull Built a Winner
Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto reportedly asked Max Verstappen how Red Bull built a championship-winning team, hoping to apply those lessons at Audi.
Stray Kids Member Felix Visits Ferrari F1 Garage in Singapore
Stray Kids member Felix spent time with the Ferrari Formula 1 team at Singapore, and his photos and the team's footage have drawn strong fan attention.
Bubba Wallace Close Again at Phoenix as Victory Still Eludes No. 23
Bubba Wallace missed out on a win at Phoenix, extending a winless stretch for the No. 23 team that dates to the summer of 2025.
Reddick's Phoenix Win Ends a Long Drought for 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix, ending a six-month winless stretch for 23XI Racing, according to Motorsport.com.
Toyota Secures 2026 NASCAR Cup Manufacturer Title With Three Races Left
Toyota has clinched the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship with three races still remaining, its fourth such title in the series.
Reddick Wins at Phoenix for Sixth Time in 2026 as Larson's Day Ends Early
Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, his sixth victory this season, after a late restart pass and a charge past Chase Briscoe.
Toni Elias Edges Valentino Rossi in MotoGP's Closest Finish
Motorsport.com revisits Toni Elias's only premier-class win at Estoril in 2006, a race remembered for the smallest gap between the top two.
Mercedes Eyes 2026 Formula 1 Double Championship with Antonelli Leading
Mercedes is on course for a 2026 Formula 1 double championship, with Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers' standings and the team ahead in the constructors' table.
Norris's F2 team faces wait for 2027-2029 grid place
Lando Norris's LN4 Fusion team awaits a decision on whether it will hold a Formula 2 place as the championship selects teams for three seasons.
Jesse Love Edges Sam Mayer by Less Than a Tenth at Phoenix
Jesse Love won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Phoenix Raceway, holding off Sam Mayer by 0.128 seconds after a late lunge.
Genesis Claims Maiden Hypercar Pole at Barcelona in Debut Season
In its first World Endurance Championship season, Genesis Magma Racing took its first pole at Barcelona, with Mathys Jaubert setting the fastest time in Hyperpole.
Phillip Island stays on the racing map as MotoGP and WorldSBK depart
Phillip Island loses MotoGP and WorldSBK soon but becomes a major Supercars venue from 2027, according to Motorsport.com.
Brennan Poole Lands at Jordan Anderson Racing for 2027 O'Reilly Series
Brennan Poole will drive the No. 31 car for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2027, part of a wider round of driver moves across the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.
WEC Heads to Barcelona for Inaugural 6 Hours With Title Battle Still Open
The WEC returns three weeks after Fuji for the first 6 Hours of Barcelona, the penultimate round of the 2026 season, with title battles still live.
Honeycutt Cruises to Clean Phoenix Truck Win and Stretches Points Lead
Kaden Honeycutt won a largely incident-free NASCAR Truck race at Phoenix, his fourth win of 2026, and now leads Layne Riggs by 39 points.
Marc Marquez faces a juggling act as Aprilia pressures the MotoGP title race
Alex Marquez says his brother Marc will face a tougher test in coming MotoGP rounds, with Aprilia expected to be strong at several circuits.
Finnish Farm Tractor Posts Surprise Lap Time at Red Bull Ring
A Valtra T236 tractor has set a lap record at Austria's Red Bull Ring, a track built for Formula 1 and sports cars, reaching speeds far above its road limit.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions Over Deleted Texts in Spire Dispute
Joe Gibbs Racing seeks contempt hearings against Spire and Chris Gabehart and asks for sanctions over deleted text messages ahead of a February trial.