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How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

While the WEC typically sees a dip in interest following Le Mans, the addition of two new races in Europe has injected new life into the season, while fundamentally altering the title battle

Motorsport

How the revised WEC 2026 calendar impacts title fight

While the WEC typically sees a dip in interest following Le Mans, the addition of two new races in Europe has injected new life into the season, while fundamentally altering the title battle

Autosport

2026 season won't end in Las Vegas, F1 boss confirms

Decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will be taken in September, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says – but a replacement in the US isn't on the cards

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Malaysia announced as replacement location for Bahrain Grand Prix

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has required a change to the calendar.

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Every former Formula 1 driver on the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours grid

A total of 186 drivers will take part in this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours - and some of the names will be instantly recognisable to Formula 1 fans

Motorsport

WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle

Peugeot and Cadillac tussled for pole position as Ferrari and Toyota remained unusually off the pace in WEC Spa qualifying

Autosport

20 years ago, Michael Schumacher held off Fernando Alonso in Imola F1 duel

One year on from their famous duel, Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso battled for victory again in Imola in 2006 – but the hunter was now the hunted

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WEC Imola: Toyota denies Ferrari home win in season opener

Buemi, Hartley and Hirakawa lead Toyota 1-3 after strategy swings race at Imola

Motorsport

Why Genesis' new hypercar will not be on pace on WEC debut

The new hypercar from Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has impressed so far with solid reliability, but the team isn't quite ready to celebrate just yet

Motorsport

Is 2026 the year Peugeot finally wins in WEC?

Peugeot CEO Alain Favey is calling for a first victory in Hypercar, but what can it truly achieve after a single test over the winter?

Autosport

Peugeot in 2026: Maiden WEC victory at last or another transitional year?

Peugeot CEO Alain Favey is calling for a first victory in Hypercar, but what can the 'Lions' truly achieve after a single test over the winter?

Motorsport

Yuki Tsunoda reveals only regret since joining Red Bull as future remains uncertain

Yuki Tsunoda says his only regret since joining Red Bull is his costly Imola crash

Motorsport

Is Verstappen right that Red Bull had this potential in its F1 car all along?

Is the RB21 not as bad as many thought for much of the F1 season? In Singapore, Max Verstappen explained that the car’s potential had been there – Red Bull just couldn’t extract it. But what exactly does that mean?

Autosport

Max Verstappen says Red Bull had potential in its F1 car all along, is he right?

For outsiders, Red Bull's turnaround with the RB21 has been impressive, but star driver Verstappen says the potential has been there all along – the team just couldn’t extract it. Here's what that means

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F1 CEO: History "not enough" to keep classic venues on the calendar

Stefano Domenicali says 'new fans' have short memories and neither know nor care about the difference between Monaco and Las Vegas. Is this a message and, if so, to whom?

Autosport

Alonso: Failed Aston Martin F1 upgrades “should never have happened”

Aston Martin has been one of the busiest teams in adding new components, but has seen little benefit – and as Fernando Alonso says, “this is Formula 1, not an academy to test things”

Motorsport

Some Aston Martin F1 upgrades “should never have happened” claims Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin has been one of the busiest teams in adding new components, but has seen little benefit – and as Fernando Alonso says, “this is Formula 1, not an academy to test things”

Autosport

How Aston Martin's F1 team plans to become a "creative, chaotic innovation machine"

In the second part of an exclusive interview, Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell lays out his plans for the hyper-ambitious squad's approach to get to the front of the F1 grid

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Aston Martin F1 team's plan to become a "creative, chaotic innovation machine"

In the second part of an exclusive interview, Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell lays out his plans for the hyper-ambitious squad's approach to get to the front of the grid

Autosport

Aston Martin can't help but wonder - what could Adrian Newey have done to its 2025 F1 car?

In an exclusive chat with Autosport, Aston Martin chief Andy Cowell admits it has been painful to let Adrian Newey focus his attention to 2026 amid the current season's woes

Motorsport

Aston Martin can't help but wonder – what could Adrian Newey have done to its 2025 F1 car?

In an exclusive chat with Motorsport.com, Aston Martin chief Andy Cowell admits it has been painful to let Adrian Newey focus his attention to 2026 amid the current season's woes

Motorsport

How 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

Autosport

Why new 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

Motorsport

Ayao Komatsu praises Haas’ recovery after Melbourne performance "bomb"

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu was effusive in his praise of his Formula 1 team for responding to the sudden emergence of a "bomb": its shattering weakness in high-speed conditions at this year's Australian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Komatsu felt sick after Australian GP "bomb", praises Haas' F1 turnaround

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