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Full IndyCar Indy 500 qualifying day moved to Sunday after rain
Following a day full of rain at IMS, IndyCar has confirmed what will happen on Sunday as the qualifying schedule for the Indy 500 has been updated. Championship points will also be awarded to the top 12, going from 12 for the polesitter to 1 for P12. IndyCar statement on Indy 500 qualifying update INDYCAR…

“Formula E is all about a bit of luck”: Martí reflects on maiden Formula E podium at 2026 Monaco E-Prix
2026 Monaco E-Prix Race 1 delivered another chaotic and unpredictable contest as Pepe Martí stormed from 15th on the grid to secure the first podium of his Formula E career. Although Martí initially crossed the line in fourth position, a late penalty for Dan Ticktum elevated the Spaniard onto the podium following a dramatic finish…

Günther says strategy calls “defined” tough Monaco E-Prix Race 1
Maximilian Günther admitted he felt “very mixed emotions” after Race 1 of the 2026 Monaco E-Prix, as DS Penske’s strong pace failed to translate into the result he felt was possible. The German started third and ran inside the leading group during the opening half of the race. However, his afternoon unravelled during the PIT…

Sainz’ first laps around the Madring ahead of first race at the F1 2026 Gran Premio de España
Williams’ Carlos Sainz drove around the brand new Madring at his hometown in Madrid, Spain, as F1 returns to the city in September 2026 for the GP. The Spaniard took journalist Lawrence Baretto for a hot lap, completing the first drive around the brand new circuit. Sainz proudly talked about the construction and preparations for…

Nyck de Vries wins Race 1 in Monaco after race was “executed perfectly”
Nyck de Vries secured a long-awaited return to the top step of the podium with victory in Race 1 of the Monaco E-Prix. The Dutch driver delivered a strategic drive around the streets of Monaco, taking his first win since Berlin 2022 and marking Mahindra racing’s first race win in the Gen3 era. Pit Debrief spoke…

Drugovich achieves P4 finish after “staying out of trouble” at Race 1 of the Monaco E-Prix
Felipe Drugovich achieved his best Formula E result yet at Race 1 of the Monaco E-Prix. After a solid race, the Brazilian finished with a strong P4. Pit Debrief spoke with Drugovich in the media pen after the race concluded. A bold move and a good job from Drugovich The first race of the Monaco…

Evans looks to “catch up to the Mahindras” on Sunday after P2 finish at the Monaco E-Prix
Mitch Evans left Race 1 of the 2026 Monaco E-Prix with another reminder of why the Principality has become one of his strongest venues in Formula E. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver finished second behind Nyck de Vries, who delivered Mahindra Racing’s first win of the GEN3 era. Evans’ result marked another Monaco podium and…

Vowles on Williams’ 2026 F1 development and the timeline for consistent points
Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles watched his squad leave the 2026 F1 Miami GP with a double-points finish, as a result of Carlos Sainz crossing the finish line in P9 and Alex Albon securing P10. While this three-point finish put them in P8 in the Constructors’ Championship, Vowles remains entirely realistic about the progress…

Formula E | 2026 Monaco E-Prix | Round 9 Race results
Round 9 of the 2026 Formula E Monaco E-Prix double-header has been completed with Nyck de Vries claiming victory, view the full race results here. CUPRA KIRO’s Dan Ticktum started on pole alongside Nyck de Vries, who qualified just 0.131s behind the Brit in the qualifying finals. Maximilian Günther lined up P3, while Mitch Evans…

Formula E | Monaco E-Prix | Race 1 | De Vries takes first win of the season
After an exciting Formula E Qualifying session, the pack were ready for the challenge of the Monaco E-Prix. Dan Ticktum lined up on pole after a great lap in the final duel of Qualifying 1. It was the Brit’s second pole position in the championship, but his first in the Principality. Joining him on the…
