FORMULA 1
- McLaren responds to Oscar Piastri's "not ideal" upgrade frustration
on July 26, 2026 at 9:21 amMcLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks Oscar Piastri sitting out FP1 for rookie Leonardo Fornaroli had a bigger impact on his Hungarian GP weekend than not trialling the team's new floor until Saturday.Piastri has been on the back foot compared to team-mate Lando Norris all weekend in Budapest, by first having to cede his car to rookie runner Fornaroli in FP1, and then remaining on the team's ...Keep reading
- Czech Republic president attends Hungarian GP... as a photographer
on July 26, 2026 at 10:12 amEver wondered what world leaders do in their free time? For Czech Republic president Petr Pavel, the answer is sports photography - and he's particularly passionate about motorsport. This weekend, he's attending the Hungarian GP with a full photography kit - and an official FIA accreditation. He arrived at the Hungaroring for Saturday's sessions and was already taking pictures, accompanied by ...Keep reading
- Malaysia will officially host F1's 2026 Bahrain GP
on July 26, 2026 at 10:30 amSepang will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2-4 October, as Formula 1 returns to Malaysia for the first time since 2017.Initially featuring four rounds in the Middle East, the 2026 F1 calendar was compromised by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has destabilised the whole region. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix were initially cancelled, creating a five-week break in April.F1 has ...Keep reading
- Why Lewis Hamilton has to start behind Max Verstappen on the Hungarian GP grid
on July 26, 2026 at 10:31 amFollowing the qualifying session for the 2026 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, two top drivers were under investigation. It quickly became clear from the footage that Lewis Hamilton (second in Q3) would face a three-place grid penalty, the standard sanction for obvious obstruction of another driver.As for Kimi Antonelli (fourth in Q3), in the absence of clearer evidence, it was necessary to ...Keep reading
- Martin Brundle praises F1's "lateral thinking" over Malaysia return
on July 26, 2026 at 12:01 pmSky Sports Formula 1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has praised F1 bosses for their "lateral thinking" after it was confirmed that the championship will return to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit.Following weeks of speculation, F1 and the FIA officially announced on Sunday 26 July that the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix will be relocated to Sepang. Due to the ongoing ...Keep reading
- Lewis Hamilton issues apology following Hungarian GP qualifying "attitude"
on July 26, 2026 at 12:43 pmFerrari's Lewis Hamilton has issued an apology for his attitude following a frustrating qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Speaking during the drivers' parade ahead of the race at the Hungaroring, the seven-time champion reflected on the mixed emotions of a tricky Saturday. Hamilton had initially secured a second-place start for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly missing out on ...Keep reading
- Five quick takeaways from Hungarian GP
on July 26, 2026 at 2:44 pmNorris performing at a higher level than championship-winning campaignLando Norris raised a few eyebrows ahead of Hungary by claiming “I've driven better in this half of the season than I probably did to this point last year”. In 2025, of course, he was deep in a title fight against McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri but thanks to the change of regulations, the Woking outfit just hasn’t ...Keep reading
- F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris takes first 2026 win as frustrated Oscar Piastri retires
on July 26, 2026 at 2:53 pmReigning world champion Lando Norris brought home McLaren's first win of 2026 at the Hungarian GP from Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, while a frustrated Oscar Piastri retired.Piastri passed polesitter Norris at the start with a cutback at Turn 2 and controlled the first half of the race, with Norris appearing quicker but unable to find a way past on the twisty Hungaroring.Verstappen ...Keep reading
- Why Carlos Sainz only got a five-second penalty for Hungary clash with Oscar Piastri
on July 26, 2026 at 3:58 pmHungarian GP stewards explained why they were more lenient with Carlos Sainz, issuing only a five-second penalty for his collision with Oscar Piastri.Piastri, who was leading the Formula 1 race in Budapest during the opening phase, was nearly taken out by Sainz on lap 38 while the Spaniard was being lapped by the McLaren driver. Despite the incident, the Williams man received only a ...Keep reading
- How a blue-flag malfunction caused a “nightmare” in F1 Hungarian GP
on July 26, 2026 at 4:13 pmA sudden, unexpected wave of Formula 1 drivers ignoring blue flags in Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix was actually caused by a system failure.Flag signalling has evolved along with technology with F1. In days of yore, it was just physical flags being waved trackside, but more visible light panels were subsequently added, and drivers now see blue flags pertaining to them on their steering wheel ...Keep reading
- Oscar Piastri tears into "unacceptable" Carlos Sainz incident, accepts McLaren strategy
on July 26, 2026 at 4:20 pmMcLaren driver Oscar Piastri was hugely frustrated by being hit by a lapped Carlos Sainz in F1's Hungarian GP, but saw no bones in McLaren's pit strategy.Piastri pitted from the lead for his second stop and was put into lapped traffic, behind Williams man Sainz and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso scrapping over a distant position.As Sainz cut back to the racing line in Turn 2, he veered ...Keep reading
- George Russell beyond 'disappointed' after tough F1 Hungarian GP
on July 26, 2026 at 4:31 pmGeorge Russell claimed he’s beyond 'disappointed' after the Hungarian Grand Prix practically ended his title hopes in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.The Mercedes driver started sixth at the Hungaroring but finished seventh having dropped to the back on lap one, as his W17 suffered an anti-stall at lights out.It means he is now 59 points behind his championship-leading team-mate Kimi ...Keep reading
- Sky F1 pundit baffled by Lewis Hamilton Hungarian GP penalty
on July 26, 2026 at 4:45 pmLewis Hamilton was handed a five-second penalty during the Hungarian Grand Prix for exceeding the pitlane speed limit by just 0.1km/h.The penalty, which dropped Hamilton to fifth place despite crossing the line in fourth, left former driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Anthony Davidson completely puzzled as he analysed the onboard footage.The official ruling from the FIA stewards ...Keep reading
- 'Too many mistakes' – Mercedes admits Hungarian GP start issue wasn't George Russell's fault
on July 26, 2026 at 5:32 pmMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has absolved George Russell of responsibility for the botched start which dropped him from sixth on the grid to 20th place at the first corner of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.The car appeared to be responding to inputs correctly on its way to the grid as Russell followed the tyre-warming instructions relayed to him by engineer Marcus Dudley, including a ...Keep reading
- Honda to debut new F1 engine in Aston Martin filming day
on July 26, 2026 at 5:37 pmHonda has announced it will debut its new Formula 1 power unit at an Aston Martin filming day this Wednesday at the Hungaroring.Fresh from a confidence-boosting Hungarian Grand Prix where Aston Martin released its B-spec AMR26 F1 car with a clear pace improvement in both qualifying and race trim, Honda will debut its updated engine at a team filming day on Wednesday at the same ...Keep reading
- "How the hell did I end up here?" – Max Verstappen "shocked" by second place in damaged Red Bull F1 car
on July 26, 2026 at 5:38 pmAfter Max Verstappen revealed in the paddock on Saturday that Red Bull seems to encounter new problems every Formula 1 grand prix weekend, Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix turned out far better than expected.Verstappen secured his fourth podium finish of the season at the circuit near Budapest, although given Red Bull's struggles he never thought that would be possible.Read ...Keep reading
- Hungarian GP win proves Lando Norris is performing better than in F1 title-winning year
on July 26, 2026 at 6:19 pmLando Norris reckons his driving has significantly improved in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, even though he’s unlikely to defend his world championship.The McLaren driver claimed his maiden crown last year by beating team-mate Oscar Piastri and then reigning champion Max Verstappen, who attempted a late comeback for a fifth title.But the fact that Verstappen was in the mix on the final ...Keep reading
- Explained: McLaren's view of Oscar Piastri's explosive F1 Hungarian GP radio outburst
on July 26, 2026 at 6:30 pmMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained the Formula 1 squad's thinking behind its second pitstop sequence in the Hungarian Grand Prix amid frustration from Oscar Piastri over his run-in with backmarker Carlos Sainz.In their quest to deliver a first grand prix win of the season, both Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris showed frustration in the heat of the moment, belying the sense of ...Keep reading
- The error that led to Lewis Hamilton's Hungarian GP penalty
on July 26, 2026 at 6:43 pmFormula 1 is a game of fine margins and there is no greater example than the five-second penalty Lewis Hamilton received at the Hungarian Grand Prix for pitlane speeding.The seven-time world champion was second at the Hungaroring before pitting on lap 56 under virtual safety car conditions due to a gearbox failure forcing Oscar Piastri to stop before Turn 4.It was a costly stop for two ...Keep reading
- Winners and losers from F1's heated Hungarian Grand Prix
on July 26, 2026 at 7:12 pmAs F1 prepares for its annual summer shutdown, the 2026 season saw a new winner as McLaren joined Mercedes and Ferrari in the victor column off the back of an impressive car upgrade. The campaign looks set to be decided by which top team has the most bullets left in its chamber as the development war rages on. But some drivers and teams will head to the beach with a better feeling than ...Keep reading
TOURING
- Manthey loses title-winning engineer to SSR: Top replacement found for Preining
on June 2, 2026 at 4:10 pmWhat Motorsport-Total.com first reported a month ago has now been officially confirmed: Porsche’s top squad, Manthey, is losing Kai Storling - the title-winning race engineer who guided Thomas Preining to the 2023 DTM championship and with whom the Austrian has formed an inseparable duo ever since. Following his title win, Preining famously described their daily communication as being "like a ...Keep reading
- Audi unveils Nuvolari supercar that could underpin its next GT3 contender
on June 4, 2026 at 8:03 pmOn Thursday evening, ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, Audi made a surprise unveiling of the Nuvolari supercar at the luxury Cap Eden Roc hotel in Antibes, in the south of France.Named after Grand Prix legend Tazio Nuvolari, who enjoyed great success for Auto Union in the 1930s, it will be the fastest Audi of all time.With 1,001 horsepower, a top speed of over 350 km/h, active ...Keep reading
- Mourning Herbert Schnitzer: BMW team legend passes away on 85th birthday
on June 8, 2026 at 10:43 amThere is great sadness following the death of Herbert Schnitzer. The last of the four Schnitzer brothers, who owned the legendary BMW racing outfit, passed away peacefully at home in Freilassing on Friday - on his 85th birthday - surrounded by his family."Now all three are together, Dieter and Charly, gone from us far too soon," writes former racing driver Christian Menzel, who shared a photo ...Keep reading
- Mercedes-AMG reshuffle confirmed as head of motorsport departs
on June 8, 2026 at 2:07 pmChristoph Sagemuller, who has led Mercedes-AMG's motorsport department since March 2021, will step down at the end of the month and hand over his post by 1 July."I can confirm that Christoph Sagemuller will leave the company at his own request and by mutual agreement at the end of this month," a Mercedes-AMG spokesperson explained.The news comes as a surprise, as Mercedes insiders had ...Keep reading
- Not a "handful" after all? How the DTM special waiver helped the Lamborghini
on June 10, 2026 at 9:02 amWas the criticism of the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 premature? After the catastrophic start in Spielberg, where the Lamborghini drivers languished at the back of the pack, Abt driver Luca Engstler managed an eighth and a sixth place at Zandvoort. "It can't be such a handful if we're on the second row," Lamborghini factory driver Engstler defended his car on Sunday at ran.de after a strong third ...Keep reading
- Brno, Spa, Italy, Hungary? How DTM wants to expand its calendar for 2027
on June 15, 2026 at 9:14 amDTM is eyeing a ninth race weekend: After the calendar has consistently consisted of eight weekends and 16 rounds since switching to GT3 regulations in 2021, promoter ADAC wants to expand the series to over ten weekends in the medium term. "Without giving too much away, you should pencil in one extra weekend for next year," announces ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss."We would like to ...Keep reading
- FIA turmoil surrounding BMW: Was a Macau withdrawal on the cards due to the turbocharger?
on June 16, 2026 at 3:27 pmWhy does the BMW M4 GT3 Evo have to compete with a new turbocharger this year via a re-homologation? BMW Motorsport Director Andreas Roos argued that the change in the car's fifth year of competition - the second with the Evo package - was due to costs. "The main reason was to get the costs down, because it is now 1:1 the production turbocharger as it is used everywhere in the M3 or M4," Roos said ...Keep reading
- Half a year after HWA split: AMG struggles with spare parts shortage
on June 17, 2026 at 9:12 amAccording to information from Motorsport-Total.com, Mercedes-AMG is still facing problems with the supply of spare parts for the Mercedes-AMG GT3. This is due to the restructuring of the entire GT3 program from long-term partner HWA to the in-house Affalterbach Racing GmbH (AFF), which has been responsible for team support since January 2025."It is indeed tight, but the teams are helping each ...Keep reading
- Supercars Darwin: Cam Waters takes first win of 2026 as Ford sweeps top five
on June 19, 2026 at 8:56 amCam Waters and Tickford Racing have put a tough mid-season behind them with a first win of the season in the first of three Supercars races at Hidden Valley in Australia’s Northern Territory.In the first-ever Friday race at the Darwin circuit, Waters and his Ford Mustang came from fourth on the grid and pitted later than early leader Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing Ford) to take the ...Keep reading
- Car is not a fail: Lamborghini driver defends the new Temerario GT3
on June 19, 2026 at 11:10 amIs the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 better than its reputation? Lamborghini factory driver Maximilian Paul is defending the Italians' new GT3 challenger ahead of the DTM weekend at the Lausitzring. After a difficult premiere in Spielberg, the car was equipped with more downforce through a special regulation."At the Lausitzring, I was very happy with the car," says Grasser Racing driver ...Keep reading
- DTM Lausitzring: AMG uses heat and truck grip in practice, Ferrari struggles
on June 19, 2026 at 5:08 pmThe DTM is already battling massive heat on the first day of practice at the Lausitzring, as evidenced by the occasional swimming pool positioned in front of the team trucks. Only Mercedes-AMG seems to be comfortable with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees: DTM leader Maro Engel secured the fastest time of the day in the second session with a 1:20.408, ahead of his Landgraf brand mate Lucas Auer ...Keep reading
- Supercars Darwin: 20-year-old Kai Allen wins again
on June 20, 2026 at 7:45 amKai Allen has taken Grove Racing and Ford to the top step of the podium at the second Supercars race at Hidden Valley in Darwin.The rising star of Supercars celebrated his 21st birthday a week early when he rose from sixth on the opening lap to pick off the cars in front, including team-mate Matt Payne. Allen managed to track down early leader Cam Waters, who started from pole position in the ...Keep reading
- DTM Lausitzring: Aston Martin pole ahead of Ford, disaster for BMW
on June 20, 2026 at 8:22 amSecond DTM pole for Nicki Thiim: The Aston Martin factory driver clocked a record-breaking lap of 1:19.463 during Saturday's DTM qualifying at the Lausitzring - improving Lucas Auer's qualifying record from the previous year by 0.364 seconds. The Dane was also 0.062 seconds faster than HRT pilot Arjun Maini, who proved the Ford Mustang's single-lap strength."This isn't really our weather, but ...Keep reading
- DTM Lausitzring 1: Mapelli takes first Temerario victory thanks to pit luck
on June 20, 2026 at 1:31 pmThe new bull from Italy stormed surprisingly to his first victory in the DTM: Abt-Lamborghini driver Marco Mapelli wins the first race at the Lausitzring. The 38-year-old Italian, who had started the race from 16th on the grid, completed his mandatory pit stop during a full-course yellow phase and thus benefited from an enormous time advantage."Yes, at the start we took a gamble, just like ...Keep reading
- Penalty storm with consequences: Mapelli loses maiden DTM win, celebrations at McLaren
on June 20, 2026 at 7:01 pmFans at the Lausitzring had to wait a long time, but more than four hours after the end of Saturday's DTM race at the Lausitzring, McLaren driver Ben Dorr was retroactively declared the winner. The McLaren youngster takes his first DTM triumph because the provisional winner Marco Mapelli received a 15-second penalty for speeding under Full Course Yellow.The Italian Abt Lamborghini driver drops ...Keep reading
- FCY controversy: Did race control rob Thiim of maiden Aston Martin victory?
on June 20, 2026 at 9:18 pmHow could this happen? The decision by race control to call a Full Course Yellow shortly after Marco Mapelli, Ben Dorr, and Ricardo Feller entered the pit lane propelled the trio to the front - and robbed Nicki Thiim of his first Aston Martin victory in the DTM at the Lausitzring on Saturday. It brought back memories of Oschersleben 2024, when an unfortunate FCY phase moved Marco Wittmann from ...Keep reading
- DTM Lausitzring: Maiden Ford pole as seven brands hit the top eight!
on June 21, 2026 at 8:29 amIn its second year with the Ford Mustang, the US manufacturer has reason to celebrate its first DTM pole position. Arjun Maini delivered a 1:19.750 for HRT and Ford to secure the top spot on the grid after already starting from second on Saturday. The Indian driver was 0.128 seconds faster than Ferrari pilot Matteo Cairoli from Emil Frey Racing."I cannot thank the team enough, really", said a ...Keep reading
- Supercars Darwin: Anton De Pasquale takes commanding Hidden Valley victory
on June 21, 2026 at 8:42 amAnton De Pasquale has given Chevrolet and Team 18 their second win of the 2026 Supercars season with a convincing victory in the third and final race at Hidden Valley.After starting from third on the grid, De Pasquale made his first of two pit stops earlier than the other race contenders, undercutting the pole-winning Tickford Ford Mustang of Cam Waters, and even a longer, second pit stop ...Keep reading
- DTM Lausitzring: Ferrari driver Cairoli takes victory and championship lead
on June 21, 2026 at 1:56 pmA hot race at the Lausitzring, and not just because of the high temperatures: Emil Frey Ferrari driver Matteo Cairoli celebrates his second win of the season in Sunday’s second race and at the same time takes the lead in the overall standings. But the Italian had to worry about the victory right up to the checkered flag.Because Comtoyou Aston Martin driver Nicki Thiim, who had already ...Keep reading
- AMG team penalized for both stops: "Blackout" costs Engel DTM lead
on June 21, 2026 at 6:48 pmA costly mishap for Mercedes-AMG Team Winward: Both Maro Engel and teammate Jules Gounon were handed a penalty lap during Sunday's DTM race at the Lausitzring due to a breach of the pit stop regulations. In both stops, the same mechanic failed to maintain constant contact with the wheel. The run through the penalty zone, which accounts for five seconds, dropped Engel from fifth to tenth place ...Keep reading
- Marc Marquez: 'My biggest MotoGP opponent is my fitness'
on July 9, 2026 at 3:09 pmMarc Marquez has ramped up the psychological pressure on his MotoGP title rivals by claiming that his sternest opponent is his own body. The factory Ducati rider has battled injuries for years, and still hasn't fully recovered from the consequences of his fall in Indonesia last season. But despite the state of his fitness, he is fifth in the world championship, 40 points behind leader ...Keep reading
- Guenther Steiner "happily staying out” of Maverick Vinales/KTM contract saga
on July 10, 2026 at 9:29 amTech3 CEO Guenther Steiner says he is "happily staying out" of the ongoing contract dispute between Maverick Vinales and KTM, insisting the matter has nothing to do with him or his team. Vinales caused a stir on Thursday ahead of the German Grand Prix when he claimed that KTM had offered him a new deal for 2027, which he subsequently signed, only to be told just weeks later it was no longer ...Keep reading
- MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez tops Friday practice as Ducati edges out Aprilia
on July 10, 2026 at 2:19 pmMarc Marquez ended Friday Practice for the German Grand Prix on top, as three Ducati riders finished inside the top four.The reigning MotoGP champion set a best time of 1m19.394s on the factory Ducati, beating the Trackhouse Aprilia of Raul Fernandez by 0.166s as the two Italian manufacturers spent much of practice trading the top spot.When the hour-long session began, Aprilia's Marco ...Keep reading
- KTM says Maverick Vinales rejected Tech3 option after factory plans changed
on July 10, 2026 at 4:41 pmKTM motorsport director Pit Beirer says negotiations with Maverick Vinales broke down when the Spaniard learned that the seat available for MotoGP 2027 was at Tech3 rather than the factory team.Vinales has made several accusations against KTM in recent weeks, openly blaming the Austrian manufacturer for leaving him without a seat next year.Ahead of this weekend’s German Grand Prix, he ...Keep reading
- The corner MotoGP riders must watch out for at German GP
on July 10, 2026 at 4:55 pmA year ago, it was the Sachsenring's tricky first corner that caused mayhem during the German Grand Prix, when the right-hander conspired with the wind to catch out multiple riders on raceday.But if Friday's evidence is anything to go by, the trap waiting to catch competitors this year has moved a little further along the unique Sachsenring circuit - and it lies directly on the racing ...Keep reading
- MotoGP leans towards Brazil for 2027 season launch
on July 10, 2026 at 5:01 pmMotoGP is working towards holding its 2027 season launch in Rio de Janeiro, where the championship's new 850cc bikes are expected to be unveiled.The Brazilian city is one of the options being considered by MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), the commercial rights holder of the world championship, as a successor to Kuala Lumpur, which hosted the 2026 edition of the event.Among ...Keep reading
- Jorge Martin has no "strong points": "If we go on like this, it will be difficult"
on July 10, 2026 at 5:28 pmJorge Martin is struggling to remain optimistic about his chances of ending a miniature victory drought at this weekend's German Grand Prix.The MotoGP points leader looked on course to lead Aprilia's 2026 challenge when he won the French Grand Prix in May, but the factory rider has not been able to recapture that kind of form since. Although he made it through to Saturday's Q2 session at ...Keep reading
- Maverick Vinales says KTM situation mirrors Yamaha ordeal: 'Teams push me to the limit'
on July 11, 2026 at 8:33 amMaverick Vinales has drawn parallels between his current KTM contract dispute and the breakdown in his previous relationship with Yamaha, arguing that MotoGP teams have repeatedly pushed him to the edge. The 10-time grand prix winner has made no secret about his frustration with the way KTM has handled his contract situation, publicly pinning the responsibility on the Austrian manufacturer ...Keep reading
- MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez leads Ducati 1-2-3 in qualifying, Marco Bezzecchi crashes
on July 11, 2026 at 9:50 amMarc Marquez led a front-row lockout for Ducati at the German Grand Prix, as Aprilia star Marco Bezzecchi suffered another blow to his MotoGP title hopes with an early crash in qualifying.Marquez eclipsed the all-time circuit record at the Sachsenring on his final run to seal his third pole position of the 2026 season, with his brother Alex Marquez qualifying less than a tenth behind in ...Keep reading
- Marco Bezzecchi withdraws from German GP after suffering fracture in qualifying
on July 11, 2026 at 10:54 amMarco Bezzecchi has been diagnosed with a fracture next to his neck following a brutal highside in German Grand Prix qualifying, leaving him on the sidelines for the remainder of the MotoGP weekend.After being taken to the medical centre for check-ups on Saturday afternoon, the factory Aprilia rider underwent X-ray scans which revealed he had suffered “a complete and displaced fracture of ...Keep reading
- Neil Verhagen wants Paul Miller Racing to chase a bigger IMSA prize
Each of the past two seasons has seen Paul Miller Racing win the endurance crown, including 2024 with Neil Verhagen. And heading into this year’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, the third of five endurance rounds, Verhagen and co-driver Connor de Phillippi have the team at the top once more. Regarding the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, however, the 25-year-old Connecticut native ...Keep reading
- BMW’s wild M3 Touring 24H race car just got an even stranger accessory
The spectacular BMW M3 Touring 24H, which previously caused a stir in the motorsport scene with its fourth-place overall finish at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, made a surprise comeback during the traditional driver parade heading towards downtown Spa as part of the Spa 24 Hours event – with an extraordinary detail.The power estate wagon rolled through the Belgian Ardennes equipped with a ...Keep reading
- How the Spa 24 Hours became a GT race in 2001
Today, the Spa 24 Hours stands as the ultimate GT3 spectacle on the sports car calendar. Yet, this remains a relatively modern phenomenon. Following the race's revival in 1964, it spent nearly half a century as a permanent, iconic fixture of the touring car world.Naturally, the lines between touring cars and GT sports cars blurred on more than one occasion during that era. The Porsche 911 ...Keep reading
- Starting Grid for Spa 24 Hours shaken up by penalties against 10 cars
Following Superpole, a whole series of grid penalties were issued ahead of the 2026 24 Hours of Spa. Most notably, the third-placed #50 AF Corse Ferrari had all its laps disallowed because the data logger was not plugged in and could not record data.The same penalty was applied to the #66 Attempto Audi, because the car did not comply with the Balance of Performance (BoP) regarding ground ...Keep reading
- How DXDT Racing made Watkins Glen after its Corvette melted in a fire
Less than two months after a catastrophic transporter fire threatened to derail their entire season, DXDT Racing has pulled off the near-impossible. The team’s #36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R is back on the grid for this weekend’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. For program manager Bryan Sellers, the road to recovery was a logistical nightmare so severe that starting completely over ...Keep reading
- Felipe Nasr praises Laurin Heinrich as they navigate unique IMSA title battle
The old racing adage says your teammate is your first rival, but Felipe Nasr is taking that paradox to a whole new level this weekend at Watkins Glen International. As the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads to the historic 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, the Brazilian finds himself hunting down a primary title contender who ...Keep reading
- Kaylen Frederick returns to a very different JDC-Miller team
There is a different feel to JDC-Miller MotorSports since the last time Kaylen Frederick was in the car. Frederick is back co-driving the #5 Porsche 963 for the Sahlen’s 6 Hours of The Glen, a little over three months since his previous appearance at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Over that stretch, the John Church-led outfit managed to acquire Porsche factory breakout star Laurin ...Keep reading
- First lap crash eliminates five cars from Spa 24 Hours
Five cars were eliminated from contention in a major pile-up following a chaotic start to the Spa 24 Hours on Saturday.On the opening lap, three cars were completely knocked out of the race and another two dropped out of the lead lap as drivers arrived at the Pouhon double left-handers.The incident was triggered when Jamie Day in the #34 Walkenhorst Aston Martin and Ariel Levi in the #66 ...Keep reading
- Super Formula championship leader Kakunoshin Ohta still has “big dream” of racing in IndyCar
With the 2026 IndyCar Series silly season in full swing, Kakunoshin ‘Kaku’ Ohta is making a push to remind everyone he wants in the conversation. The 27-year-old Japanese driver is a Honda factory standout and current championship leader in Super Formula, the same series that aided the development of reigning and four-time IndyCar titlist Alex Palou, along with newly-crowned Indianapolis ...Keep reading
- Spa 24 Hours drama as leading Ferrari suffers tyre failure
The 2026 24 Hours of Spa have taken a dramatic turn. The AF Corse #51 Ferrari, shared by Alessio Rovera, Tommaso Mosca and Nicklas Nielsen, has surrendered the race lead after dominating the opening stages. A tyre failure roughly four and a half hours into the race abruptly ended its stint at the front.From the very start, the Ferrari looked untouchable. Even minor time penalties failed to ...Keep reading