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1998 Belgian GP: When the Schumachers went to war

Few races in the last 25 years of Formula 1 can attest to providing the same kind of drama the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix offered.From the huge start-line pile-up to the shock 1-2 for Jordan, there are many, many moments that make the race stand out.But it was also the day the Schumacher brothers would both go to war, left aggrieved after feeling they had each been denied a potential …Keep reading

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Lewis Hamilton reveals second Dior capsule collection with nods to South Africa and ‘Afrofuturism’

Lewis Hamilton has unveiled his second capsule collection for Dior, featuring more than 20 looks blending workwear, streetwear and performance-wear in a series of vibrant colorways. The Ferrari Formula 1 driver, who inked an ambassadorship deal last summer, is continuing his collaboration with the French fashion house following the exit of Dior Men artistic director Kim Jones in January.“My …Keep reading

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Drag racing milestone: Brittany Force tops 341mph in record run

Competing in the NHRA’s premier Top Fuel category at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle, 39-year-old Brittany Force delivered a blistering 341.85 mph (550.17 kph) in her semifinal matchup against Doug Kalitta — the fastest run ever recorded since the series switched from the traditional quarter-mile to the current 1,000-foot race distance in 2008.It was Force’s own previous record – set …Keep reading

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NASCAR updates rule book to ensure 23XI and FRM can’t miss a race

When the courts declined to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would have prevented NASCAR from taking charters away from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, they didn’t slam the door shut on the idea. The judge noted that if a situation arose where the teams were in danger of missing a race due to field size, they may still issue the TRO as that could fit the definition of …Keep reading

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Winners and losers from a rainy NASCAR Cup race at Dover

The ‘Monster Mile’ didn’t eat that many cars this weekend, but it was the usual suspects battling for the race win. Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports were the teams to beat, with Denny Hamlin ultimately earning an impressive victory in a mad dash to the finish. Mother Nature also interfered quite a bit, washing out both practice and qualifying for the Cup race. The Xfinity race ended …Keep reading

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How Max Verstappen helped Gabriel Bortoleto on his road to F1

That Gabriel Bortoleto and Max Verstappen get along well has been evident on several occasions this year.Just before the start of the Australian Grand Prix, the four-time Formula 1 world champion advised the Sauber rookie to start the race on intermediate tyres – a call that proved to be the right one. In Austrian GP qualifying, he even provided Bortoleto with a helpful slipstream. What’s …Keep reading

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s Czech Grand Prix

Winner: ApriliaOn Friday, it looked like Aprilia was going to be in trouble. The first day of the Czech GP weekend was unconvincing to say the least, with Marco Bezzecchi crashing twice. Returning champion Jorge Martin took things easy, understandably, in the first practice session, which put him outside the top 15.The duo managed to get straight into Q2, but soon things started to unravel …Keep reading

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Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026

Luca Marini has signed a new contract with Honda’s MotoGP factory team, staying onboard alongside Joan Mir until the end of the current regulations cycle, Motorsport.com has learned.Having made his MotoGP debut in 2021, starting with three seasons at VR46 Ducati, Marini joined HRC last year, profiting from Marc Marquez’ decision to split with Honda before the final year of his …Keep reading

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The Winners and Losers of IndyCar’s 2025 Indy Toronto

For the only time this year, the NTT IndyCar Series ventured north of the U.S. border for a race around Toronto, the final street circuit event of the 2025 season.Some used the opportunity to return to the states with hard-earned gains. Others were left eager to return home from The Six after a difficult race at a challenging circuit. And for one driver, the weekend was over before the green …Keep reading

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Alan Permane on leading Racing Bulls: “Some shock, some pride” but “relishing the challenge”

The surprise ousting of Christian Horner after 20 years at the Red Bull helm has also had knock-on effect within the wider Red Bull family. With Laurent Mekies named as Horner’s replacement, Red Bull’s management turned to Racing Bulls racing director and paddock veteran Alan Permane to fill the role as team principal, overseeing the Anglo-Italian squad’s 700 staff across Milton Keynes in the UK …Keep reading

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