Motorsport
F1 teams begin final pre-season testing in crucial Bahrain showdown
Formula 1 teams begin their final three-day pre-season test in Bahrain on Wednesday. The crucial Sakhir running offers the last chance to fix issues before the 2026 season opener.
Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves ahead of new F1 season
Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner has left the team after 20 years, marking another significant departure for the outfit ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
Mercedes face engine ban calls as Toto Wolff defends design legality
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists the team's new power unit is legal despite rivals urging the FIA to close a compression ratio loophole.
Barcelona secure F1 future until 2032 in rotation with Belgian GP
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya retains its place on the F1 calendar until 2032 through a new rotation deal with the Belgian Grand Prix.
McLaren slip to fourth in F1 rankings as Mercedes set pace in Bahrain
Defending champions McLaren have slipped to fourth in the F1 pecking order after Bahrain testing, while Mercedes and Ferrari have emerged as the teams to beat.
Alonso issues defiant verdict on Aston Martin future after slow start
The Spaniard remains defiant about the team's long-term prospects under Adrian Newey, despite a chaotic start to the new regulation era.
Daytona 500 chaos: NBA icon’s team snatches glory in dramatic finale
A chaotic final lap at Daytona sees a basketball legend's team claim victory, leaving a rival driver heartbroken after a decisive crash.
Ferrari spark F1 conflict as Hamilton’s team block vital rule change
A bitter row has erupted ahead of the 2026 season as rivals push for safety changes following a chaotic test. But one team has found a loophole they refuse to give up.