Red Bull has vowed to protest against Mercedes if it continues to run its rear wing from Brazil. We dive into why the team believes the wing's alleged "score marks" point to an outlawed trick by its rival to boost top speeds.
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Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner says his team will lodge a protest over the final races of the season if it sees Mercedes use its Brazil rear wing.
Mercedes says it does not understand Red Bull's claims that score marks on its Formula 1 rear wing endplates point to potential flexible bodywork tricks.
McLaren believes that the behaviour of drivers will change if Formula 1 race director Michael Masi decides that Max Verstappen’s behaviour in the Brazilian Grand Prix was acceptable.
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The times that reinforce Mercedes' strong start to F1's first Qatar GP
Mercedes arrived in Qatar off the back of Lewis Hamilton’s stunning win in Brazil and it ended the first day of running on top at the Losail track. While it’s not just on one-lap pace where the Black Arrows squad looks good again versus Red Bull, there’s signs of encouragement in the data for Max Verstappen’s squad too...
The benefits resulting from F1's growing Middle Eastern influence
Formula 1’s expansion into new territories hasn’t been greeted with uniform positivity but, says BEN EDWARDS, the Middle East and Africa represent important new territory for motorsport - and the benefits are already starting to emerge
Why Suzuki's quest for a new MotoGP boss may be too late
Suzuki is on the search for a new team manager after its decision not to replace Davide Brivio at the start of 2021 was backed up by its unsuccessful bid to help Joan Mir defend his 2020 MotoGP world title. But whoever Shinichi Sahara appoints next, it may have already come too late to convince Mir to stick with the project
Why Mercedes' right of review into Brazil F1 incident was denied
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix Formula 1 stewards denied Mercedes a right of review into Max Verstappen’s driving because they did not feel the new footage was sufficiently significant.
Hamilton feeling "a little bit slow" after Qatar F1 Friday practice
Lewis Hamilton says he feels “a little bit slow” compared to the other Formula 1 front-runners after Friday’s practice running for the Qatar Grand Prix.
Qatar GP: Bottas tops FP2 from Gasly, Verstappen
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas led Pierre Gasly in second practice for Formula 1's 2021 Qatar Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen third just ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton.
Indonesia WSBK: Razgatlioglu boosts title bid with pole
Toprak Razgatlioglu scored a crucial pole position for the opening round of this weekend's Indonesia World Superbike season finale, boosting his bid to wrest the crown away from Jonathan Rea.
Solberg surprised to be fighting for top five in Rally Monza
Oliver Solberg says he has surprised himself a “a little bit” to be fighting towards the sharp end of the Rally Monza leaderboard in only his fourth top flight World Rally Championship outing.
How Tilke carved out a unique F1 circuit in record time
In less than a year, circuit architect Carsten Tilke delivered the challenge of developing and building a unique Formula 1 circuit in a country where the premier class of motor racing has never raced before – resulting in the fastest street circuit ever.
Ogier: "Only danger" is myself in WRC title fight on Rally Monza
Sebastien Ogier believes “the only danger is himself” as a head-to-head battle with Elfyn Evans for this season's World Rally Championship title edges closer to its climax at Rally Monza.
How has F1 penalised pushing off track? Penalties, warnings and more
How has the FIA penalised drivers forcing each other off track? We take a look at previous instances to find out what typically happens.
WRC Monza: Evans grabs lead to increase pressure on Ogier
Toyota’s Elfyn Evans has grabbed the Rally Monza lead to increase the pressure on his World Rally Championship title rival team-mate Sebastien Ogier.
VCO ProSIM SERIES: Reigning champions Team VRS take first race win
Team VRS drivers Josh Rogers and Ayhancan Güven took their first win of the VCO ProSIM SERIES season, as the championship visited Road America.
Guy Martin Tests 52 Express ahead of 400mph world record attempt
Isle of Man TT hero and TV star Guy Martin and the Project 100 team have been developing a two-wheeled streamliner to beat the current 376-mph land-speed record.
Bagnaia quickest on final day of Jerez MotoGP test
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia headed 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo on the final day of MotoGP running for the year at the Jerez test.
NASCAR confirms practice and qualifying return for 2022 national series
All three NASCAR national series will return to holding a qualifying session in 2022 and most weekends will also see a return to practice.
Ducati MotoGP bike “perfect already” – Bagnaia
Francesco Bagnaia says the 2021 Ducati MotoGP bike "was perfect already" but the Italian manufacturer is "improving this perfect bike" during the Jerez post-season test.
Nurmi takes win, Gatting clinches title in Mugello chaos
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Fourmaux expects to rejoin WRC Rally Monza after roll
M-Sport’s Adrien Fourmaux expects to rejoin the World Rally Championship season finale on Saturday after a roll ended his Rally Monza Friday prematurely.
Coleman and Ramelli take Coppa Shell regional wins
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NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ officially launches on Nintendo Switch
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Qatar F1 Grand Prix practice as it happened
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Mazepin to miss Qatar GP FP2 due to Haas F1 chassis change
Nikita Mazepin will take no part in second practice for the Qatar Grand Prix after his Haas Formula 1 team was forced into a chassis change following FP1.
How confronting self-doubt drove Ogier to become a WRC legend
This weekend's Rally Monza marks the end of an era in the World Rally Championship, as Sebastien Ogier prepares to bring down the curtain on his full-time career with an eighth title. For all his enduring success, the Toyota driver reveals in an exclusive interview that lingering insecurities have compelled his quest for perfection
The principles at stake in the Verstappen/Hamilton Turn 4 clash
OPINION: The FIA's decision not to investigate Max Verstappen for his move to repel Lewis Hamilton's challenge for the lead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, which resulted in both going off the track, has become the latest polarised incident in the dramatic 2021 Formula 1 title battle. Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on, the lack of consistency from those upholding the rules should be seen as a point of concern.
Ranking the top 10 BTCC drivers of 2021
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OPINION: For the first time since the mid-1980s, Formula 1 is closing out a season with two new races in a championship’s pivotal final three. Add in the changes at the Abu Dhabi finale and Mercedes and Red Bull suddenly have plenty of additional hurdles to cover before one finally triumphs in 2021’s thrilling title fight.
Qatar GP: Latest F1 technical updates on display
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Analysis: Ferrari’s latest F1 brake experiments
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Brazilian GP: The latest F1 technical images on display
Join us as we delve into the latest technical photos from the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
The new F1 brake duct tweaks that show Red Bull is still pushing
Red Bull’s development of its Formula 1 car has been nothing short of relentless this season, with new parts arriving at almost every race in the opening half of the campaign.
Motorsport is very bankable, says Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen
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Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
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FIA Presidential candidate ben Sulayem on his plans to double motorsport
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Ferrari F1 boss Binotto says switch to sustainable fuels “is a big deal”
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| Session | Date | Your time Local time | Content |
| FP1 | Fri, Nov 19 Fri, Nov 19 | 13:30 13:30 | |
| FP2 | Fri, Nov 19 Fri, Nov 19 | 17:00 17:00 | |
| FP3 | Sat, Nov 20 Sat, Nov 20 | 14:00 14:00 | |
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| Race | Sun, Nov 21 Sun, Nov 21 | 17:00 17:00 | |
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| Max Verstappen | 332.5 pts | |
| Lewis Hamilton | 318.5 pts | |
| Valtteri Bottas | 203 pts |
| Mercedes | 521.5 pts | |
| Red Bull Racing | 510.5 pts | |
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How confronting self-doubt drove Ogier to become a WRC legend
This weekend's Rally Monza marks the end of an era in the World Rally Championship, as Sebastien Ogier prepares to bring down the curtain on his full-time career with an eighth title. For all his enduring success, the Toyota driver reveals in an exclusive interview that lingering insecurities have compelled his quest for perfection
The principles at stake in the Verstappen/Hamilton Turn 4 clash
OPINION: The FIA's decision not to investigate Max Verstappen for his move to repel Lewis Hamilton's challenge for the lead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, which resulted in both going off the track, has become the latest polarised incident in the dramatic 2021 Formula 1 title battle. Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on, the lack of consistency from those upholding the rules should be seen as a point of concern.
Ranking the top 10 BTCC drivers of 2021
A refresh in equipment and some returning faces helped contribute to a supremely competitive 2021 British Touring Car Championship campaign. Ash Sutton was crowned a three-time champion, successfully defending his 2020 title, but faced stiff competition in the final year before the switch to hybrid. Motorsport.com picks out the best performers.
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OPINION: For the first time since the mid-1980s, Formula 1 is closing out a season with two new races in a championship’s pivotal final three. Add in the changes at the Abu Dhabi finale and Mercedes and Red Bull suddenly have plenty of additional hurdles to cover before one finally triumphs in 2021’s thrilling title fight.
Why Giovinazzi's lack of progress has taken him out of the F1 game
With Guanyu Zhou taking the final seat left for the 2022 Formula 1 season at Alfa Romeo, incumbent Antonio Giovinazzi is out of a drive. Although Zhou's backing has helped sweeten the deal, Giovinazzi's F1 form has stagnated throughout his three years in the championship.
How Marcus Ericsson finally unlocked his potential in IndyCar
Marcus Ericsson enjoyed a breakout year in the IndyCar Series in 2021, winning twice and finishing sixth in points with Chip Ganassi Racing. How did he finally unlock the potential that was masked by five years of toil in Formula 1 with Caterham and Sauber/Alfa Romeo?
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The greatest chapter in MotoGP history came to a close at the Valencia Grand Prix as Valentino Rossi bid farewell after 26 seasons of grand prix racing. While his run to a strong 10th was a pleasing end to his time in MotoGP, it was what happened at the front of the grid that capped the Italian's ideal send-off
Brazilian Grand Prix Driver Ratings
The final trial of F1's new sprint race format in 2021 delivered arguably its best spectacle yet, as the qualifying pace-setter surged from the back to a memorable win over the two events. Meanwhile, for others, it was a weekend to forget on the long-awaited return to Interlagos