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Why Max Verstappen may snap up Daniel Ricciardo's old F1 race number

Verstappen has raced the #1 car while Formula 1 world champion, but may not switch back to his #33 race number next year – if the rules permit

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Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 and what it means for its future vision

Key questions answered as Lancia prepares to make its WRC return in 2026

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Why a switch to slower, smaller cars is reinvigorating the Macau Grand Prix

After 40 years of F3 machinery racing on the Guia Circuit, the Macau Grand Prix featured Formula Regional cars for only the second time last weekend – and the excitement that followed shows that this could have been the right move

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No decision on next-gen Toyota GT3 debut in WEC 2026, says ASP

As Toyota remains tight-lipped about the rollout of its next-generation GT3 car, Auto Sport Promotion says the Lexus is still competitive enough to continue racing in WEC 2026

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Aston Martin ‘outperformed its expectations’ in first season with Valkyrie hypercar

By the final rounds of 2025, the Valkyrie was outperforming the internal expectations Aston Martin had set for its first LMH campaign

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Why Pirelli's downforce simulations don’t tell the full story of F1’s 2026 pecking order

Early downforce predictions of F1 teams for 2026 varied significantly. But Pirelli explains why those figures say little about the competitive order

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Macau GP: Theo Nael wins thriller as Freddie Slater crashes out

A late double pass propelled Nael to the lead of the Macau GP

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Is Mercedes facing a difficult start with in-house racing division?

Mercedes-AMG is bringing its motorsport activities (outside of Formula 1) under its own roof by the beginning of 2026. Here is why the move will be a herculean task and why HWA is not completely out of the game

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Video: The ten closest finishes of the 2025 NASCAR season

A collection of the ten closest finishes from 2025 across the three national divisions of NASCAR, with an unexpected race taking the No. 1 spot on the list

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Mick Schumacher open-minded about future despite single-seater affinity

Schumacher yet to decide whether to move to IndyCar, stay with Alpine in the WEC or explore other options

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MotoGP targeting China GP return after 17 years away

The last MotoGP Chinese Grand Prix was won by Valentino Rossi back in 2008

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Manthey certain of 2026 WEC LMGT3 entry despite Porsche’s Hypercar exit

Even with Porsche pulling out of Hypercar, Manthey expects its LMGT3 plans in WEC to continue uninterrupted

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Manufacturers demand “clear protocol” after Francesco Bagnaia's smoking Ducati incident

Bagnaia's Motegi smoke case continues to fuel discussion over clarity in race protocols

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Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with Yamaha V4

MotoGP newcomer Toprak Razgatlioglu is expected to test the much-anticipated Yamaha bike at Aragon on Monday

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Why WEC’s Bahrain finale was the ‘biggest disappointment’ for Porsche 963 programme

It was a tough farewell for Porsche from the Hypercar class as both 963s finished outside of the top 10

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Sebastien Bourdais rages about Jenson Button's penalty in Bahrain: “I’m tired of it”

Button’s final competitive race unravelled after contact with an LMGT3 car resulted in a significant penalty

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Long-run analysis: Has Toyota really returned to form in WEC Bahrain?

Qualifying confirmed what the long runs in free practice had already hinted at: Toyota has rediscovered its form in the World Endurance Championship

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Max Verstappen open to two-stop idea but warns 2026 has "a lot of unknowns"

Max Verstappen says a proposed two-stop mandate from 2026 may improve racing, but warns Formula 1 is already heading into a season of “a lot of unknowns”

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Proton admits it can’t fund two-car Porsche Hypercar entry in WEC 2026

Porsche may be completely absent from Hypercar next year following its factory withdrawal

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Jos Verstappen: “I'd be standing up for myself” if I were Oscar Piastri

Max Verstappen's father Jos says former F1 world championship leader Oscar Piastri needs to act now to stave off reputational damage

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Jack Doohan set for Super Formula move as F1 return chances fade

Doohan looks increasingly likely to join Super Formula next season as Alpine closes in on a new deal with Franco Colapinto

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NASCAR's TV ratings average for 2025 are in

It was a significant decrease but also within projections of the new agreement

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Luca Marini on growth at Honda and why 2026 is his best chance to win in MotoGP

In his second season with Honda's factory team, Marini feels deeply connected to the progress the manufacturer has made on its long road back to competitiveness

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How Honda’s new Aston Martin partnership is taking shape ahead of F1 2026

Andy Cowell calls Aston Martin's relationship with Honda 'liberating'. The CEO and team principal explains what it changes behind the scenes - and discusses the added value of Adrian Newey in the process

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The other Gresini rider staking his claim to a factory Ducati MotoGP seat

Fermin Aldeguer’s rookie MotoGP season hasn’t been without its mistakes, but flashes of raw speed and late-race brilliance have marked him out as an intriguing future prospect for Ducati

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