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Melbourne GP false-start debate: What the FIA rules really say
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 9, 2026
Did the eventual winner of the Australian Grand Prix George Russell, jump the start at the Formula 1 season opener? […]
Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 9, 2026
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will tackle the legendary Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes this […]
Have your say: What did you think of the first race of F1’s new era?
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 9, 2026
At Formula 1's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, it was immediately clear that the new cars bring with them a […]
Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 9, 2026
We saw that coming, didn’t we?As hard as Mercedes tried to take as many sandbags on board its W17 during the tests, […]
Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 9, 2026
They say we’re young and we don’t knowWe won’t find out until we grow…In the classic comedy movie Groundhog […]
Juan Pablo Montoya spots one thing in Arvid Lindblad’s Max Verstappen fight that surprised him
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya praised Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad after the Briton earned points on […]
Toto Wolff goes viral after hilarious Australian Grand Prix paddock mishap
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Footage of Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has left Formula 1 fans in stitches as it has taken over social […]
Oliver Bearman admits handling of Haas ‘knife-edge’ car made him “look silly” in 2025
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
While reflecting on his rookie 2025 Formula 1 season with Haas, British driver Oliver Bearman admitted that he made […]
Andrea Stella praises “very tough” Oscar Piastri: He will come back ‘more determined’
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 season got off to a rough start in Melbourne, where he crashed his McLaren before the race […]
How Cadillac fared on its Formula 1 debut
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
468 days after its Formula 1 entry was approved on 25 November 2024, Cadillac took part in its maiden Formula 1 race, […]
The Bugatti Bolide Takes On Miami's F1 Track
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 8, 2026
Bolide customers got the chance to drive their hypercars on the track in Miami—and it looks stunning.
Charles Leclerc likened new F1 racing to "Mario Kart" after Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
The season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend was the first real opportunity for drivers, teams and fans to see the […]
Juan Pablo Montoya fumes at Ferrari Australian GP VSC strategy: "Surprised but not surprised"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Juan Pablo Montoya vented his frustration over Ferrari's decision not to pit under the virtual safety car conditions […]
From “artificial” to “awesome” – how drivers rate the racing under F1’s 2026 rules
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Formula 1 kicked off its new season in style at the Australian Grand Prix, which featured a frantic start, battles for […]
Arvid Lindblad left "speechless" after points on F1 debut at Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Arvid Lindblad was left “speechless” after his “pretty nuts” Formula 1 debut where he scored points at the […]
Chrysler Has A New Boss
by Industry - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 8, 2026
Chris Feuell is out, and Dodge CEO Matt McAlear will run double duty, helming both brands.
Chrysler Has A New Boss
by Corporate / Financial - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 8, 2026
Chris Feuell is out, and Dodge CEO Matt McAlear will run double duty, helming both brands.
Liam Lawson: Bitter Sergio Perez fights me ‘like it’s for the world title’
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Liam Lawson has claimed Sergio Perez fights him “like it’s for the world championship”, after the pair […]
“It was just very dangerous” – Franco Colapinto’s scary near-miss with Liam Lawson at start of F1 Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Alpine’s Franco Colapinto expressed unabashed relief after narrowly avoiding a colossal accident with Liam Lawson’s […]
McLaren offers frank summary of F1 2026 performance with 0.5-1s gap to Mercedes
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
McLaren boss Andrea Stella admitted that it’ll take time to catch Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with the […]
Isack Hadjar calls on Red Bull to do better: ‘I would’ve taken the lead easily but had no battery’
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Isack Hadjar called on Red Bull to “do better” after his lightning-quick getaway in Formula 1’s Australian Grand […]
Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Australian Grand Prix
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Winner: Mercedes - Toto's great revengeToto Wolff's grin as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli coasted across the finish […]
BMW M240i xDrive May Get A Stronger Engine In Europe In 2027
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 8, 2026
When combustion engines are mentioned in a context about emissions regulations, it’s usually bad news for BMW […]
MINI Aceman JCW Hits The Narrow Streets Of Tokyo
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 8, 2026
The Aceman holds a special place in MINI’s lineup as the only model sold exclusively as an EV. The Oxford-based […]
Why Ferrari didn’t pit under VSC in F1 Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur has explained why neither Charles Leclerc nor Lewis Hamilton pitted under […]
Franco Colapinto praised for "cat-like reactions" after avoiding Liam Lawson crash in Australia
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson and 2009 champion Jenson Button have reacted to Franco Colapinto's "scary" […]
Mercedes: “We have a fight on our hands with Ferrari”
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says “we have a fight on our hands with Ferrari” following Formula 1’s […]
Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Max Verstappen hopes the collective negative response to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations will cause the FIA to take […]
Lewis Hamilton positive on Ferrari pace: A lot of work to do to catch Mercedes but not impossible
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Ferrari still has a lot of work to do to catch up to Mercedes, but insisted that it is […]
"It’s chaos” – Lando Norris continues criticism of "artificial" F1 2026 regulations
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Lando Norris once again slammed the “very artificial” 2026 Formula 1 regulations as he reckons races are now more […]
George Russell: "Nothing in the tank" to fend off Charles Leclerc at Australian GP start
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Australian Grand Prix winner George Russell put an off-kilter start to the first Formula 1 race of the year down to […]
Ferrari will face questions after VSC strategy call in Australian GP, says Bernie Collins
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Former Aston Martin strategist and Sky Sports F1 analyst Bernie Collins has argued that Ferrari's decision not to pit […]
Ralf Schumacher: Mercedes still has “room for improvement” after strong Australian GP 1-2
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher claimed that Mercedes "still has a lot of room […]
Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
New Formula 1 is… differentThere’s a lot to take in from Melbourne. One thing is clear: drivers are not the biggest […]
F1 Australian GP: George Russell wins in Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Mercedes took a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix kickstarting Formula 1’s new era, with polesitter George Russell […]
Liam Lawson turns heads at Australian GP with mud-covered Ford Raptor T1+ arrival
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson turned heads as he arrived at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in a […]
Oscar Piastri had "100kW extra power I didn't expect" in Australian GP pre-race crash
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says he is "shocked and surprised" by his pre-race crash that left him unable to take the […]
Mario Andretti shares pride in Cadillac F1 project as he sets realistic target for Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
1978 Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti has explained that it would be a "huge victory" for the Cadillac F1 team if both […]
1969 McLaren M8B Wins 2026 Amelia Concours de Sport Best in Show
by Steven Cole Smith (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 8, 2026
Not many cars frighten Dario Franchitti, a four-time IndyCar season champion, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, and […]
Oscar Piastri out of Australian GP after dramatic crash on way to grid
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 8, 2026
Oscar Piastri will not take part in his Australian Grand Prix home race after crashing his McLaren Formula 1 car on his […]
1931 Duesenberg Model J “Taper Tail” Speedster Wins Best of Show at the 2026 Amelia Concours d’Elegance
by Andrew Newton (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 8, 2026
There’s no such thing as a boring Duesenberg. Just about every automobile that rolled out of this Indy-based outfit […]
Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the key reason Lewis Hamilton must outperform Charles Leclerc
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken about why it is so important for Lewis Hamilton to outperform […]
Aston Martin warned of “massive penalties” as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll futures questioned
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard is confident that Honda and Aston Martin will bounce back from the difficult […]
Defendant ordered to pay £250,000 legal fees in Felipe Massa F1 title case
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Formula 1, FOM and Bernie Ecclestone have been ordered to pay £250,000 in legal costs for its ongoing case against […]
F1 Australian GP: Sunday race schedule, weather, and how to watch
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
The Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1’s first race of 2026, is expected to be one of the most-watched F1 races in […]
Cadillac’s main weakness revealed after Q1 exit on F1 debut
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Cadillac’s first qualifying session in Formula 1 ended in a double Q1 exit at the Australian Grand Prix, with the […]
Alex Albon reveals "tough" reality of Australia–China–Japan F1 stint: "It destroys you"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have branded the start of the Formula 1 season as "tough" as they discussed the reality of […]
Liam Lawson's partner Hannah St John stuns fans with $350,000 F1 track diamond necklace
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson's long-term partner, Hannah St John, has caught the attention of Formula 1 fans after […]
Max Verstappen feeling "completely empty" about F1 2026 cars
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Max Verstappen continued his longstanding criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations by saying he feels “completely […]
Jolyon Palmer explains why 2026 F1 cars could challenge Lewis Hamilton
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has dampened some of Lewis Hamilton's optimism leading into the 2026 season, as […]
Here is the starting grid for the 2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
1George Russell (Mercedes) 2 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)3Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) […]
‘I can afford some mistakes’ – Red Bull F1 promotion is freeing Isack Hadjar of pressure
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
This may be anecdotal given the Australian Grand Prix is just the first round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, but Isack […]
McLaren's theory on Mercedes' concerning Australia F1 advantage
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
Following weeks of speculation of just how strong Mercedes would be, Australian Grand Prix qualifying finally gave […]
"Stupid" drivers could be passed by "half the grid" at start of F1 Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
A Formula 1 driver may be “passed by half the grid” at the start of the Australian Grand Prix if they race […]
Andrea Stella: "Very dramatic" Australian GP qualifying "exposes weaknesses" of 2026 F1 rules
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella thinks Melbourne's Albert Park circuit "definitely exposes some of the […]
Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
The Formula 1 grid is split on how much it expected Mercedes to dominate qualifying for the 2026 season-opening […]
Up Close With The Final BMW ALPINA XB7: Exclusive Photos
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 7, 2026
The XB7 will go down in history as the first ALPINA model built outside of Buchloe. After six years of production, BMW […]
Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 7, 2026
After Mercedes outpaced rival Formula 1 teams by eight tenths in Australian Grand Prix qualifying, Lewis Hamilton […]
Audi A8 Orders Close In Germany As BMW 7 Series Rival Nears Its End
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 7, 2026
SUVs are taking another toll on sedans as the Audi A8 bites the dust in Germany. The BMW 7 Series competitor is no […]
BMW’s M2 Gets the M Performance Track Kit, So Why Not the M3 and M4?
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
Since the BMW M2’s debut, enthusiasts have lauded the car as a return to form. Some even claim the car slots right […]
Volvo’s Three-Point Seat Belt Just Turned 70
by Stefan Lombard (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 6, 2026
Volvo is rightly proud of its safety record. Sexy Swedish rival Saab may have been “born from jets,” but Volvo was […]
BMW ALPINA XB7 Manufaktur Is a Matte-Finished Swan Song for the First-Gen SUV
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
As of January 1, 2026, BMW ALPINA operates as a sub-brand of the BMW Group, aiming to rival Mercedes-Maybach. But […]
Alpina Ends XB7 Production with Limited-Run Manufaktur Model
by Eddy Eckart (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 6, 2026
After six model years, BMW Alpina is ending production of its XB7 SUV. To commemorate the moment, the company is […]
BMW Sends The Alpina XB7 Off In Style
by Special Editions - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 6, 2026
The limited-run 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur will mark the end of the SUV's production run.
BMW Sends The Alpina XB7 Off In Style
by Design - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 6, 2026
The limited-run 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur will mark the end of the SUV's production run.
5 Best BMWs With the N20 Engine: Why This Turbo Four Deserves More Credit
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
When it comes to BMW engines, the inline six mills tend to grab headlines. But the four-cylinder has a long-running and […]
New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Triples Down on Screens
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 6, 2026
The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is around the corner, and the company is giving us our first look at the […]
BMW X7 Gets Special Editions Only Koreans Can Buy
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
Like clockwork, the start of the month brings another round of special models from BMW South Korea. This time around, […]
Mercedes-AMG's Electric Super Sedan Reveals A Screen-Crazy Interior
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 6, 2026
The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's touchscreen is angled toward the driver.
Two-Thirds Of BMW EV Orders In Austria Go To The New iX3
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
To say the new iX3 (NA5) is off to a strong start would be an understatement. Since the order books opened last […]
Lotus Adds ICE to Eletre, Previously BEV-Only
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 6, 2026
Lotus has pulled an aggressive U-turn to make the Eletre available with a combustion engine. The Eletre was the first, […]
Audi Quietly Ends A8 Orders In Germany, Signaling The Sedan's Demise
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 6, 2026
Audi stopped taking orders for the A8 in its home market last month.
'Visually Jarring:' Former BMW Designer Criticizes The iX3's Styling
by Design - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 6, 2026
Frank Stephenson, the man who worked on the original X5, isn't a fan of BMW's new design language.
The Last BMW 3 Series Wagon Ever Sold in America Is Now the Coolest Used Buy You Can Make
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
Every few months, something stops me dead in Chicago traffic. Not a Ferrari. Not a Lambo. A station wagon. […]
Spied: Audi Q9 Prototype Tests Its Towing Abilities
by Spy Shots - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
The new Q9 SUV is supposed to debut sometime this year.
BMW Was America’s Biggest Auto Exporter Again in 2025 — Thanks to Spartanburg
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
BMW is a German company — not a statement that will ruffle any feathers. But in today’s increasingly global […]
The Ram 1500 Isn't Better With A V8, But It Is Charming: Review
by Motor1.com - Reviews on March 5, 2026
Ram brought back the V8 in the 1500, and while it’s not technically as good as the inline-six, it is really easy to […]
Range Rover Sport SV Ultimate Edition Is a Limited-Edition Throwback to 2015
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 5, 2026
Land Rover had high-power variants of the Porsche Cayenne in its crosshairs when it released the original Range Rover […]
BMW i3 Sedan: First Official Technical Specifications Announced
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
Hot on the heels of a teaser image released hours ago, BMW has some technical specs to share about the new i3 (NA0). […]
These Car Brands Have The Cheapest And Priciest Destination Fees
by Pricing - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
Alfa Romeo tops the chart, but Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC aren’t far behind.
2026 BMW iX3 Shows Previously Unseen Two-Tone Leather Interior
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
We’ve been keeping an eye on BMW and its gradual rollout of the iX3 since the electric SUV premiered last September. […]
Kia's Fastest EV6 Is No Longer Available In The US
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
The delay does not affect the rest of the EV6 lineup, which Kia produces in the United States.
The BMW M440i Is Getting More Power In Europe: Report
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
When reports emerged about the 4 Series potentially staying in production until mid-2029, a thought crossed our minds. […]
Gordon Murray’s T.50s Just Destroyed a GT3 Lap Record
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 5, 2026
Four-time IndyCar champ Dario Franchitti has piloted a prototype version of Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50s Niki […]
Volkswagen's Cupra Born Electric Hot Hatch Gets More Buttons
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
It now comes with traditional steering wheel buttons and four window switches. Progress!

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