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Why Jorge Martin is back - but not at his best yet in MotoGP

While Bezzecchi has become the spearhead of Aprilia’s line-up, Martin’s rapid recovery has raised hopes that he could become a title contender

Motorsport

Five things to look out for at F1's Japanese GP

Suzuka will host round three of the 2026 F1 season this weekend

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Controversy hits Mercedes’ two-phase front wing actuators, FIA investigates

After the Chinese Grand Prix, teams submitted the designs of their active aero solutions to the FIA, which led one team to seek clarification on the W17’s moveable front wing flaps

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Lando Norris praised by fans after heartfelt gift to McLaren staff is revealed

Fans praised Lando Norris after it emerged he quietly thanked McLaren staff with miniature Miami Grand Prix trophies following his maiden Formula 1 win

Motorsport

Max Verstappen tests Nissan’s Super GT car ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Just days after racing a Mercedes GT3 car at Nordschleife, Verstappen went behind the wheel of a Nissan GT500 challenger at Fuji

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Question of the week: How long will Aston Martin's current crisis last?

There's no competition for the 'biggest negative surprise' award at the start of the new F1 season - but is there a way out for the Aston Martin project going forward? And how soon can solutions be found and implemented?

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso to skip F1 Japanese GP media day

The Aston Martin driver will now arrive at the Suzuka Circuit on Friday, not Thursday

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On this day: Ayrton Senna's F1 debut marred by early retirement in Rio

On March 25, 1984, Ayrton Senna made his Formula 1 debut in Brazil and despite an early retirement in Rio, the talent of 'wunderkind' Senna was already clear

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MotoGP's Concorde Agreement edges closer as talks near breakthrough

MotoGP's current commercial contract with manufacturers and teams expires at the end of the year

Motorsport

NASCAR isn't the only reason drivers reconsider fighting

The $75,000 fine to Ricky Stenhouse was an eye-opener but sponsor don't always approve either

Motorsport

Will Power: “You cannot have a weakness” going against Alex Palou

The Aussie touts Andretti Global as title contenders, but praises Palou's invulnerability

Motorsport

How about a 750 horsepower package for NASCAR intermediates too?

This would create efficiency across the industry but there are caveats aplenty ...

Motorsport

MotoGP completes investigation into Brazilian GP issues, fixes promised for 2027

The cause of track problems in Goiania have been outlined as MotoGP commits to improvements following the disrupted weekend

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Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data

The two are true partners but often interpret the data in slightly different ways

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Audi F1 engine earns praise from competition: It's "very, very good"

The German marque is making its F1 debut this year and has been competitive from the off

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Ferrari pushes energy recovery to the limit: How its strategy will change at Suzuka

For the Japanese Grand Prix, Ferrari is working to develop energy distribution in the SF-26 and its aerodynamics to improve the balance of the car

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Maverick Vinales and Jorge Lorenzo's partnership cools down after early enthusiasm

Paddock chatter suggests Vinales’ working relationship with Lorenzo has faded after their winter coaching programme

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Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

There is a fear that one-stop races will happen far too often in the 2026 F1 campaign

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Haas launches bold Godzilla livery for F1 Japanese GP

Haas will run a Godzilla-themed livery at Suzuka for round three of F1 2026

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Passing Max Verstappen: Why the F1 champ impressed Christopher Haase

Christopher Haase went through the battle of his lifetime at NLS2 as the Audi veteran went wheel-to-wheel with the four-time Formula 1 world champion

Motorsport

Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marc Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”

Tardozzi says Ducati must improve its package after Aprilia’s strong start to the 2026 season

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Lewis Hamilton backed for Ferrari resurgence as James Hinchcliffe spots major change

James Hinchcliffe believes Lewis Hamilton has rediscovered his form in 2026, with Ferrari’s new car and regulations helping him return to his best

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Max Verstappen Mercedes talks "going to happen", according to Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer believes talks between Max Verstappen and Mercedes are inevitable if Red Bull’s struggles continue and Mercedes remains Formula 1’s benchmark team

Motorsport

Luke Baldwin to make NASCAR O'Reilly debut at Martinsville

Baldwin will pilot the No. 5 Hettinger Racing Ford Mustang

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Manthey's 'Grello' Porsche squad reacts to big Sebring win

At the 2026 12 Hours of Sebring, Manthey celebrated its first victory in IMSA with the Porsche 911 GT3 R

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