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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez beats Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

Marc Marquez set himself up for a long overdue return to the MotoGP winner's circle by grabbing pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in slick conditions at Jerez on Saturday.  He will line up alongside damp-weather specialist Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and in-form VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio, with world championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) fourth as he looks for a sixth ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/iF2ZRTa via IFTTT
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Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

This writer’s first working grand prix was Austria 2002, a race that for most sticks in the mind for reasons pertaining to Ferrari team orders. A far happier memory is of borrowing a tabard for qualifying and venturing into the trees behind the pits, on the inside of the Jochen Rindt Kurve, where one could stand by the barrier and revel at the sight of Formula 1 cars being driven at maximum ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/0CljNTp via IFTTT

McNish appointed Audi F1 racing director with immediate effect

Audi's Formula 1 team has announced Allan McNish as its new racing director, assuming many of the responsibilities held by team principal Jonathan Wheatley before his unexpected departure in March. Following that move, Audi's F1 CEO Mattia Binotto confirmed that he would Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit and discharge most of the duties required of that position – but also ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/lea103q via IFTTT

Turkish GP returns to F1 calendar from 2027 with five-year deal

The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after securing a five-year deal. Having lobbied for a permanent spot on the F1 schedule since its two-year stint as COVID-enforced replacement races in 2020 and 2021, Istanbul Park will welcome back grand prix racing from next year following a deal agreed between series bosses, the Turkish government and the Turkish ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2OCSg1G via IFTTT

WRC Canary Islands: Ogier leads, SS3 cancelled due to spectators parking illegally

Reigning world rally champion Sebastien Ogier has grabbed the lead of Rally Islas Canarias, while officials have been forced to cancel stage three due to spectators parking illegally.  The FIA has confirmed that more than 100 spectator vehicles have been found illegally parked in a protected area near SS3 Tejeda - San Mateo 1 (18.62km), which has made it impossible to run the test.  "Due ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/ojSridF via IFTTT

New constructor joins Toyota in committing to WRC 2027

RMC Motorsport has unveiled plans to construct an all-new car to compete in the top tier of the World Rally Championship next year. The experienced Spanish team is set to develop a car constructed to the new WRC27 technical regulations in partnership with FIA member club, Real Federacion Espanola de Automovilismo (RFEDA). The project was announced at this weekend’s Rally Islas Canarias WRC ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/oU2KQG3 via IFTTT

Rins questions timing of early Yamaha axe after poor start to MotoGP 2026

Alex Rins has admitted he is “surprised” that Yamaha has taken such an early decision to drop him from its factory team for the 2027 MotoGP season, especially with its new V4 bike still struggling on track. Earlier this month, Autosport revealed that Yamaha has signed Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura to partner incoming Jorge Martin next year. That move, which has yet to be officially confirmed ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/k7WOH0l via IFTTT