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Josef Newgarden and Alex Palou polesitters after IndyCar Iowa doubleheader qualifying

IndyCar held qualifying for both legs of its Iowa doubleheader on Saturday. With two races to set the field for, drivers were tasked with completing two laps during their runs.

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Franco Morbidelli to miss German MotoGP with collarbone injuries

Franco Morbidelli has suffered a severe contusion to his left collarbone following his violent crash early in the MotoGP sprint race at the Sachsenring on Saturday.

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Pecco Bagnaia: ‘I don’t remember ever being this slow in the wet’

Francesco Bagnaia was left “shocked” following a wet sprint race at the Sachsenring in which he was unable to score points – despite having no major incidents.

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MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory from Marco Bezzecchi

Marc Marquez overtook Marco Bezzecchi on the final lap of a damp and dramatic sprint race to win at the Sachsenring on Saturday.

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Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of next two MotoGP grands prix

Maverick Vinales will miss the remainder of MotoGP’s German Grand Prix weekend and the upcoming Czech GP after fracturing his left shoulder in a qualifying crash earlier today.

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Yamaha reveals ‘clear target’ for MotoGP 2026

Yamaha boss Paolo Pavesio has confirmed that there is a ‘clear target’ for the manufacturer to race its new V4 engine in MotoGP in 2026.

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MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez strolls to wet pole as rivals battle

Marc Marquez was the class of the field in a wet qualifying session for the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, storming to pole position aboard his factory Ducati.

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Is Red Bull right to axe Christian Horner now? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

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Supercars Townsville: Broc Feeney bounces back with victory

Broc Feeney has put Triple Eight back on the Supercars winners’ list after an impressive drive in a drama-packed 70-lap race at Reid Park in Townsville, in Far North Queensland.

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What are Tim Mayer’s chances of winning the FIA presidency?

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Tim Mayer’s manifesto as an FIA presidential candidate is how closely it echoes that of the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, four years ago.

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William Sawalich wins ARCA West at Sonoma in surreal three-wide photo finish

Friday was supposed to be a rather tame day at the track as the Sonoma race weekend got underway. There was practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Shane van Gisbergen earning pole position, ending the day with an ARCA West race.

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Shane van Gisbergen rockets to NASCAR Xfinity pole at Sonoma

JR Motorsports has locked out the front row for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway. Once again, Shane van Gisbergen earned pole position, lapping the track in 1:15.259s, over two tenths clear of teammate Connor Zilisch.

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IndyCar cancels Friday practice at Iowa Speedway after tornado warnings

The series was scheduled to kick off its doubleheader weekend at Iowa Speedway with practice sessions on Friday, but Mother Nature had other plans.

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Apple new frontrunner for F1 streaming rights over ESPN in U.S.

Apple is going all-in on Formula 1. Weeks after the ‘F1’ movie became the company’s biggest box office smash, the Silicon Valley giant has reportedly submitted a blockbuster bid for the U.S. media rights to stream Formula 1 races starting in 2026.

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Has Fabio Di Giannantonio set himself up for a breakthrough MotoGP weekend?

After a season in which he has tended to find his pace too late in race weekends, Fabio Di Giannantonio topped Friday afternoon practice at the MotoGP German Grand Prix.

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Alex Marquez surprised by pace as he’s cleared to enter MotoGP German GP

Alex Marquez says he is surprised by his own performance at MotoGP’s German GP, where he breezed into Q2 despite carrying an injury on his left hand.

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Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia’s MotoGP team after all – here’s how it happened

Over the course of Friday at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, it became increasingly clear that Jorge Martin’s contractual standoff with Aprilia was now over. The world champion will fulfil his two-year deal by remaining at the team for 2026.

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From no-hopers to F1 podium in 12 months: What’s changed at Sauber?

After the conclusion of his hopeless and point-less 2024 campaign, Valtteri Bottas waved the white flag on his Sauber move. "It was a mistake. Everything started off well in the first year, but since then it was downhill," The Finn said. “There was a clear plan for targets for the…

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Lamborghini reveals new Temerario GT3 car at Goodwood

Lamborghini has taken the wraps off its new Temerario GT3 contender, which is due to enter competition next season.

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Has there been a hidden power shift at Red Bull?

Since news broke on Wednesday that Christian Horner is no longer Red Bull F1 team boss, documents have surfaced which several media outlets interpret as evidence that the balance of power within the company has shifted in recent weeks.

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Aprilia top brass suggests Jorge Martin may be happy to stay

Senior figures at Aprilia have lent weight to reports and rumours that Jorge Martin will stay with the Italian team in 2026, but stopped short of confirming an end to their contract dispute with the world champion.

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Test your knowledge of Spa and plan your trip to the Belgian Grand Prix

Get your Belgian Grand Prix tickets now on GooTickets and secure your spot for one of F1’s most legendary races.

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The biggest challenges Red Bull faces after sacking Christian Horner

With Christian Horner sacked from his team principal position, Red Bull closes a chapter spanning all the highs and lows of the team’s history – one that includes two dominant eras, first with Sebastian Vettel and later with Max Verstappen, but it the recent downturn too.

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Supercars Townsville: Brodie Kostecki back in winners’ circle

Brodie Kostecki has taken Dick Johnson Racing back to the winners’ circle after two winless years, taking out the 20th race in the 2025 Supercars championship on the streets of Townsville in Far North Queensland.

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Who is FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer?

Born and raised in the UK to American parents, FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer worked with the governing body between 2009 and 2024, but his connections with motor racing go much deeper than that.

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