F1 chief promises 'different sound' in 2026

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali acknowledges the criticism from fans regarding the quieter engines introduced in 2014 and states that a "different sound" is needed. New regulations set to be implemented in 2026 will increase electrical power usage and incorporate sustainable fuels to reduce the sport's carbon footprint. While a return to the loudness of previous V10 and V12 engines is not feasible, Domenicali promises that the upcoming regulations will provide cars with more power and higher engine noise to fulfill fans' desire for an enhanced auditory experience.

Click here to read the full article by Dan McCarthy (gpfans.com).

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Liverpool and AC Milan owner targets £590m stake in F1 team

RedBird Capital Partners, an investment firm based in New York, is closing in on acquiring a stake in a Formula One team. The firm, which already owns 11% of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG), is now targeting a minority shareholding in the Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team. RedBird has been actively involved in sports investments, acquiring control of AC Milan, the XFL professional football league, and stakes in various sports teams, including the Rajasthan Royals cricket team. The potential acquisition of a stake in Alpine would help RedBird expand its presence in the sports market and contribute to the growth of Alpine's F1 business, media rights, and content creation.

Click here to read the full article by Dave Powell (liverpoolecho.co.uk).

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Al Qubaisi dominates Zandvoort with double pole

Hamda Al Qubaisi of MP Motorsport dominated the F1 Academy qualifying sessions at Zandvoort, setting the fastest time in Q1 and Q2. In Q1, she outpaced her sister Amna and teammate Lena Buhler, while in Q2, she narrowly claimed pole position ahead of Buhler. The top six drivers were all within 0.925 seconds of each other. Abbi Pulling finished in 11th place.

Click here to read the full article by Ida Wood (formulascout.com).

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Verstappen, motorsport drivers nominated for award

Four global motorsports competitors, Max Verstappen (Formula 1), Kyle Larson (NASCAR), Josef Newgarden (IndyCar), and Brittany Force (NHRA), have been nominated for the Best Driver award at the ESPYS. They are all accomplished in their respective fields, with Verstappen as a two-time world champion, Larson as a strong NASCAR contender, Newgarden as the winner of this year's Indy 500, and Force as a two-time NHRA champion. Larson is the only previous winner among the nominees.

Click here to read the full article by Asher Fair (beyondtheflag.com).

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McLaren duo tackle baseball

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri swapped the racetrack for the ball-park as they faced pitches at the London Stadium ahead of the MLB showdown between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.