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Jonathan Wheatley backed for Aston Martin F1 team principal role: "He's a fighter"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has thrown his support behind Jonathan Wheatley to take the team principal role […]
Magnum’s Ferrari Could Be Yours
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 30, 2026
A 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS that featured in cult TV detective show Magnum P.I. is heading to auction. During filming of the […]
BMW Teased The New M-Flavored 3 Series And We Almost Missed It
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 30, 2026
By now, you’ve likely seen your fair share of videos featuring the new i3 Sedan. However, this one hides a small […]
George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
Jolyon Palmer has pointed to a 'steely' side of George Russell, which he argued could come out in an intra-team battle […]
Toyota's New Mid-Engine Sports Car Is Getting ‘Better Every Day’
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 30, 2026
The production model could revive the MR2 moniker.
Aston Martin’s “constant change” criticised as damaging team culture amid 2026 F1 struggles
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
The "constant change" at Aston Martin has come under the scrutiny of former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton, who claimed […]
‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Oliver Bearman after 50G Suzuka crash
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has pleaded with Oliver Bearman not to ‘beat himself up’, following his Formula 1 […]
Lewis Hamilton details "heavy role" in developing Ferrari’s new 2026 F1 machine
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has shared details on his influence on Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 challenger.The 41-year-old driver joined […]
The Biggest Skoda Ever Is Packed With First-Time Features
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 30, 2026
Peaq is Skoda's first model with the windshield washer built into the wiper.
Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
Three rounds into the 2026 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen lies just ninth in the standings, with 12 points to his […]
What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
The 19-year-old Italian claimed his second consecutive grand prix win at Suzuka, took over the championship lead and, […]
New Mercedes-AMG Black Series Filmed Looking Like A Road-Legal Race Car
by Spy Shots - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 30, 2026
It has some of the widest tires ever installed on a production vehicle.
Who slept worst last night: James Vowles
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
Williams boss James Vowles was saying all the right things during the build-up to the sweeping regulation change for […]
Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 30, 2026
When Oliver Bearman’s Haas went off the track and into the grass, trying to avoid Franco Colapinto’s Alpine, he was […]
The Aston Martin Valhalla Is A 1,064-HP Momentum Car: Review
by Motor1.com - Reviews on March 29, 2026
Aston's take on the huge power, three-motor hybrid, twin-turbo V8 hypercar is worthy of your attention.
Is BMW Finally Ready to Take on the Escalade?
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 29, 2026
The BMW X7 is, by any reasonable measure, a big car. And it’s about to get even bigger. 204 inches long, a twin-turbo […]
BMW 520d Facelift Could Get the B57 Six-Cylinder Diesel in 2027 – Rumor
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 29, 2026
We’ve been hearing whispers from lately that BMW is far from done with their diesel engines and the latest rumor, […]
Bugatti's Last W16 Hypercar Gets A Touching One-Off Tribute
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 29, 2026
The car feature a special exterior paint, unique motifs, and a stunning cabin.
Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Alpine may have been a clear backmarker in the 2025 Formula 1 season while the world drivers’ title narrowly eluded […]
Oscar Piastri enjoys 'one of his best' F1 weekends but still work to do for McLaren
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Oscar Piastri labelled the Japanese Grand Prix as ‘one of his best weekends in Formula 1’ after claiming his first […]
Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has absolved Franco Colapinto of any blame after Oliver Bearman crashed out […]
“Not how it should be” - Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on power unit influence in F1 2026
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
At Suzuka, the yo-yo effect was slightly less extreme than during the season opener in Melbourne, although the overall […]
Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Winner: Kimi AntonelliFew people would have bet against a Mercedes driver leading the standings after the opening leg […]
Oscar Piastri showed McLaren can “hang on” after Suzuka breakthrough, says Karun Chandhok
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
McLaren's "massive step forward" in performance during the Japanese Grand Prix proved that the Woking outfit has the […]
FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
The safety implications of Formula 1's new technical regulations have rocketed to the top of the agenda after Oliver […]
Oscar Piastri's deadpan "Mario Kart" joke wins the Japanese Grand Prix cooldown room
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Following an interesting Japanese Grand Prix won by the impressive Kimi Antonelli, the podium sitters retreated to the […]
George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
George Russell was left frustrated by the bad luck he has recently endured after losing his Formula 1 championship lead […]
Max Verstappen's sarcastic wave to Pierre Gasly highlights 2026 frustrations
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
During the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, Formula 1 fans laughed as Max Verstappen seemingly became more and more frustrated […]
Toto Wolff explains George Russell's costly Mercedes issue after Japanese Grand Prix
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that a software "bug" in the electrical system of George Russell's W17 […]
Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Isack Hadjar has claimed his Red Bull Formula 1 car was undriveable to the point that it was dangerous in the Japanese […]
Toto Wolff jokes about masterminding Kimi Antonelli's success: "Can you tell Susie"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Following a successful 2026 Japanese Grand Prix for his young driver Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff was in high spirits as […]
George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Taking a leaf out of Carlos Sainz's book, Mercedes' George Russell added a custom sticker to his helmet for the […]
Rare Pre-War BMWs On Display At Shopping Mall This Weekend
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 29, 2026
With a rich history spanning more than 100 years, BMW has plenty to showcase. A slice of that heritage has now come […]
Franco Colapinto concerned by F1 closing speeds after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Franco Colapinto reckons the closing speeds in Formula 1 in 2026 can become “really dangerous” after Oliver […]
Vote for the best driver in the 2026 F1 Japanese GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
McLaren's Oscar Piastri might have been named "Driver of the Day" in Formula 1's official vote after the 2026 Japanese […]
2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli is the youngest leader
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
With his second consecutive Formula 1 victory, Kimi Antonelli pulled off a masterful move at the end of the Japanese […]
Formula 1 partner KitKat loses over 400,000 F1 chocolate bars in major Europe theft
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
KitKat, which has been a partner of Formula 1 since the start of the 2025 season, has confirmed that 12 tonnes of the […]
Here are the results and standings after the 2026 Japanese GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Drivers' Championship after the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Pos.DriverPoints1K. AntonelliMercedes7218/22925/12G. […]
Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Antonelli confirms F1 title ambitions - Jose Carlos de CelisGeorge Russell seemed destined to win the championship with […]
F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Kimi Antonelli to victory
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Kimi Antonelli took a somewhat fortunate Formula 1 victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as a safety car intervention […]
Haas shares first updates on Oliver Bearman injury after 50G Japanese GP crash
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 29, 2026
Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix.The safety car was deployed after the […]
George Russell urged to "reassert himself" at Mercedes amid Kimi Antonelli threat
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has urged George Russell to "assert himself" within Mercedes after his […]
AC Schnitzer Is Gone, and So Is the World That Made It
by Josh Ryner (BMW BLOG) on March 28, 2026
What makes the end of AC Schnitzer feel so heavy is not only what it was at the end, but what it once represented at […]
Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing'
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Jos Verstappen has called out the new Formula 1 regulations, which have been introduced into the championship in […]
Max Verstappen’s GT3 outings will not solve F1 frustration, says Jenson Button
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Jenson Button does not think that Max Verstappen's endurance racing will help change his opinion of the new Formula 1 […]
Cadillac no longer last after beating Aston Martin in Suzuka qualifying
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Cadillac beat Aston Martin to 19th and 20th on the grid of Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, on a tricky weekend for […]
Arvid Lindblad earns major fan praise after "standout" Japanese GP qualifying
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Formula 1 fans have applauded Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad after an impressive qualifying session for the […]
These Are AC Schnitzer's 10 Best BMW Tuning Builds Ever
by Motor1.com - Features on March 28, 2026
Here's a nostalgic and curious look at the history of German tuner, which is on the verge on closing.
"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
If qualifying is supposed to be the ultimate test of driver skill and all-out car performance, then F1's Saturday […]
Isack Hadjar: Red Bull struggles in Japan 'make no sense'
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Isack Hadjar revealed that Red Bull is bemused by the struggles it is facing at the Japanese Grand Prix as the Austrian […]
Honda engine vibrations curiously vanish, then reappear, on Aston Martin F1 car
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Fernando Alonso has revealed he had “nearly no vibrations” from his Aston Martin’s Honda Formula 1 engine on […]
Ex-F1 driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen issues pointed message amid Max Verstappen motivation concern
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen has shared a pointed message on social media, seemingly aimed at […]
Max Verstappen to make “life” decisions as his discontent with F1 grows
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Max Verstappen is openly reconsidering his future in Formula 1, after another tricky qualifying session at the Japanese […]
Jenson Button explains why George Russell can handle Kimi Antonelli threat at Mercedes
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has backed George Russell to be able to handle the intra-team battle at […]
Does McLaren boss Andrea Stella think they can beat Ferrari in Japan?
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
McLaren team chief Andrea Stella has discussed the possibility of the Woking outfit challenging Ferrari for a spot on […]
Red Bull keen to clear the air after Max Verstappen incident with F1 journalist
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Max Verstappen has explained why he dismissed a British newspaper journalist from his press conference in Japan, as […]
Lando Norris in "catch-up" mode at F1 Japanese GP as struggles continue
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Lando Norris is “playing catch-up” at the Japanese Grand Prix after the Formula 1 world champion was outqualified […]
Charles Leclerc: “I go faster in corners — and lose everything on the straight”
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Onboard footage from the cockpit of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari has surfaced showing the Monegasque driver fuming […]
Fernando Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 cars
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso feels Suzuka's driving challenge is "gone" with the 2026 regulations […]
BMW Hands Over One Of The First iX3s At Debrecen Factory
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 28, 2026
Picking up your brand-new car straight from the factory that built it is an experience few of us will ever enjoy. […]
Lewis Hamilton fears Ferrari regression in F1 pecking order
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Lewis Hamilton is worried that Ferrari will only regress in the Formula 1 pecking order once McLaren has fully […]
Karun Chandhok impressed by Kimi Antonelli: "Had the upper hand" over George Russell all weekend
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has claimed that Kimi Antonelli has had the "upper hand" […]
BMW Reacts To Design Complaints About The New i3 Sedan
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 28, 2026
You’re not going to find many videos like this on YouTube. Rarely do automakers directly address complaints that […]
Here’s the starting grid for F1’s 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 28, 2026
1 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 2 George Russell(Mercedes)3 Oscar […]
The Electric Rolls-Royce Nobody Asked For — And Why It Mattered
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
There is something quietly audacious about what Rolls-Royce did in 2011. The company took a Phantom — its largest, […]
LS6 + LT6: GM Makes the Most Powerful and the Torquiest Production NA V-8s Ever
by Alex Sommers (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 27, 2026
Ford and GM are constantly dreaming up new ways to dunk on each other. And now that Chevrolet has revealed details on […]
Koenigsegg Gemera Production Has Finally Begun
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 27, 2026
The Gemera was first unveiled in 2020. Now, six years later, this four-passenger hypercar enters production.
The Coolest Car With a BMW Engine Was Never Actually a BMW
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
Wiesmann was a tiny family operation out of Dülmen, Germany — founded by brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann in […]
2026 BMW i5 NACS Update: Native Port, Supercharger Access, and Adapters Explained
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
BMW’s push into Tesla’s charging network is picking up speed. Following the announcement that the 2026 i5 M60 would […]
3D Design Adds Wet Carbon Diffuser, Exhaust Tips, and New Wheels to BMW X3 M50 Package
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
When 3D Design first turned their attention to the new BMW X3 G45, the result was a thoughtfully crafted aero package […]
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gets Retro Upgrade Package With Bronze Wheels
by Special Editions - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 27, 2026
Ford is making just 550 of them.
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gets Retro Upgrade Package With Bronze Wheels
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 27, 2026
Ford is making just 550 of them.
BFGoodrich G-Force Phenom T/A Review: The Best Value UHP Tire for Your BMW?
by Nate Risch (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
Spring has officially arrived, and for BMW enthusiasts, that means it’s time to swap out those winter tires. If […]
Acura's Rad Integra Tribute Race Car Still Has Its Original Engine
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 27, 2026
Midlife Crisis Mode Activated: Acura turned 40 years old today and decided to build an awesome retro race car.
MINI Countryman Gets Adventure Packages, All-Terrain Tires for 2026
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
It wasn’t too long ago that MINI offered just one car. The Cooper is still the brand’s most iconic offering, but […]
Ram Celebrates America With Three Special Edition Trucks
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 27, 2026
They are available only in red, white, and blue exterior colors.
High-Spec 2026 BMW iX3 Gets Individual And M Options
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
Being able to shop in the luxury segment certainly has its perks. Although the iX3 sits closer to the bottom of the BMW […]
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Turns Skeptics Into Believers: Review
by Motor1.com - Reviews on March 27, 2026
Porsche's third EV is also its boldest. But can it convince buyers to go electric?
Acura Integra 40 Racer Celebrates 40 Years of Honda’s Luxury Division
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 27, 2026
Acura is turning 40 on March 27, 2026. Instead of celebrating its 40th birthday with a futuristic concept that explores […]
BMW 330e M Sport M Performance Edition Gets Carbon Upgrades
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 27, 2026
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. However, eight years after launching the 3 Series, BMW is still […]
Report: The Next Miata Could Be Even Lighter
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 27, 2026
A Mazda executive has spilled the beans on the next Miata, saying it will retain combustion power—and be even lighter […]
New BMW M5 Spotted Hiding Radical Facelift During Track Test
by Spy Shots - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 27, 2026
Prototypes were spotted making angry V8 noises at the Nürburgring.
2027 Infiniti QX65 Revealed: A More Stylish Two-Row SUV Option
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 26, 2026
The new two-row crossover will go on sale this summer.
Ford’s Mustang GTD Might Have Just Beaten the Corvette’s ‘Ring Time
by Brandan Gillogly (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 26, 2026
A recent video suggests that Ford is still wringing track performance out of the Mustang GTD during lap sessions at […]
2027 Corvette Stingray Will Get The New 6.7L LS6 V8 Engine
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 26, 2026
The engine makes 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque.

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