Paraguay victory fight “not over” after stunning WRC fightback
Rally Paraguay leader Sebastien Ogier says the fight for victory is “not over” and “many things can still happen” following a stunning fight back from eighth. The eight-time world champion has so far endured an eventful maiden visit to Paraguay, beginning with a puncture on Friday’s second stage that cost the Toyotas more than half […]
Hadjar left emotional after «unreal» podium at F1 Dutch GP
Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar has said his maiden podium felt «unreal» after claiming third for Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix. Hadjar qualified a stellar fourth in Zandvoort on Saturday and looked set to stay there after a well controlled race, shadowing Red Bull’s Max Verstappen every step of the way. But Lando […]
Silverstone WEC return hopes get boost for 2027
Silverstone’s hopes of returning to the World Endurance Championship have been boosted by confirmation that any calendar expansion for 2027 would come with an additional race in Europe. Series boss Frederic Lequien replied “definitely” when asked by Motorsport.com if a ninth race for the season after next would be in Europe. But he refused to […]
M-Sport Ford hits bedrock at Rally Paraguay with double DNF
M-Sport Ford’s double Rally Paraguay retirement was caused by the same piece of bedrock, according to team principal Richard Millener. The World Rally Championship squad were dealt a cruel blow on Saturday morning as the pair of Ford Pumas driven by Josh McErlean and Gregoire Munster were forced into retirement with identical problems. It appears […]
Where Piastri found his F1 Dutch GP pole advantage
The Dutch Grand Prix was never a happy hunting ground for Bruce McLaren, who registered seven DNFs at Zandvoort and two non-points finishes in the nine championship races he started there. But on the 88th anniversary of McLaren’s birth, cars carrying his name enjoyed a formidable margin of superiority to their Formula 1 rivals: more […]
Sebastien Ogier storms to WRC Rally Paraguay lead as punctures disrupt more cars
Sébastien Ogier moved into the Rally Paraguay lead after World Rally Championship title rival Kalle Rovanperä became the latest to suffer a costly puncture. Eight-time world champion Ogier will head into Sunday’s final four stages 10.3s ahead of Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux, with championship leader Elfyn Evans in third [+36.6s], after a dramatic turn of events […]
Why McLaren won’t let Piastri and Norris «do whatever they want» in title fight
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff has suggested McLaren should «let it roll» as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fight for the drivers’ title, but team principal Andrea Stella has set out the difference between equal opportunities and unregulated freedom. McLaren delivered its second front row lockout in three race weekends in the Netherlands, with Piastri getting the […]