Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Jerez hosts three days of private MotoGP testing with Michelin and Pirelli tyres The first private test of the 2026 season that has just begun, with Aprilia, KTM and Yamaha in action at Jerez Motorsport · Mar 9
Max Verstappen compares F1 to 'Mario Kart' in fresh dig at new rules Four-time world champion continues criticism of regulations despite impressive Australian Grand Prix drive Evening Standard · Mar 9
Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes Max Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours Autosport · Mar 9
Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours Motorsport · Mar 9
Lewis Hamilton confident Ferrari ‘in the fight’ with Mercedes for 2026 F1 championship British driver finished fourth in Melbourne behind teammate Charles Leclerc as Toto Wolff acknowledges Ferrari pose threat after Australian GP The Guardian - AU · Mar 9
McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy McLaren believe Oscar Piastri will bounce back stronger from his Australian nightmare, but circumstances may make it hard for the team to catch Mercedes. AAP · Mar 8
Pit stop mishap hinders Mick Schumacher in oval debut Mick Schumacher surprised everyone with a strong qualifying performance at the IndyCar oval in Phoenix, but luck was not with him on race day Motorsport · Mar 8
‘We are going to have a big accident’: Lando Norris warns new F1 rules pose danger Lando Norris has said he fears drivers could ‘do a lot of damage’ if they collide at increased speed due to the sport’s new overtake mode The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix after thrilling start to new F1 era Lewis Hamilton fourth with defending world champion Lando Norris fifth Evening Standard · Mar 8
Norris warns something will go horribly wrong in new F1 Lando Norris has warned a car could end up flying over a fence under Formula One's new regulations, with Max Verstappen also doubling down on criticism. AAP · Mar 8
'Lucky' Mercedes expect Ferrari title fight George Russell doesn't expect Mercedes to have things all their own way in the Formula One title race, despite a one-two finish in Melbourne. AAP · Mar 8
IndyCar Phoenix: Newgarden earns thrilling win after Palou crashes out Josef Newgarden continued a perfect weekend for Team Penske with victory in an eventful IndyCar race Autosport · Mar 8
‘I’m just very sorry’: hometown heartbreak as Oscar Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix begins McLaren driver apologises to fans at Albert Park after mishap during formation lap The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8 George Russell wins Australian GP after thrilling fight with Ferrari in season opener George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix with a commanding drive from pole, with Kimi Antonelli second and Charles Leclerc third
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8 George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli – as it happened Russells claims victory in season-opener in Melbourne
Motorsport · Mar 8 Will Power “ran me into the wall” says Rasmussen after IndyCar clash A late battle for the lead in Phoenix led to contact that ultimately dashed hopes of victory for both drivers
AAP · Mar 8 Feeney loses title lead in massive Supercars smash up Broc Feeney is one of three drivers forced to retire in a first-corner crash, as Brodie Kostecki takes the Supercars title lead with victory in Melbourne.
Motorsport · Mar 7 Josef Newgarden earns thrilling IndyCar win at Phoenix Newgarden continued a perfect weekend for Team Penske, collecting the checkered flag in an eventful IndyCar race
Motorsport · Mar 7 Official race results: 2026 IndyCar at Phoenix Josef Newgarden surged on fresh tires in the closing laps, securing his 33rd career IndyCar win
Motorsport · Mar 7 Joe Gibbs Racing had Chris Gabehart followed by a private investigator before lawsuit Denny Hamlin, a rival team owner and a Toyota executive also filed declarations
Motorsport · Mar 7 Alex Palou's 100th IndyCar start ends in early crash at Phoenix The reigning and four-time IndyCar champion collided with Rinus VeeKay, ending his day after 22 laps
Motorsport · Mar 7 Defendant ordered to pay £250,000 legal fees in Felipe Massa F1 title case Massa has been part of an ongoing case against F1, FOM and Bernie Ecclestone over the outcome of the 2008 title
AAP · Mar 7 It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Motorsport · Mar 7 Alex Palou braces for 100th career IndyCar start in Phoenix The Spaniard has already built up a legendary career at the century mark