Honda’s Ricky Brabec leads the 2026 Dakar Rally after the 12th and penultimate stage of the event.
It’s a result that means the two go into Saturday’s final stage separated by 3’20’’ in the overall standings with just 105km of special left to run.
Max Verstappen maintained his starting position to finish seventh in the Canada Sprint.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has given his verdict on the clash between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint, stating “you can’t expect to have a lion in the car and a puppy outside” regarding the Italian teenager.
Lewis Hamilton was not penalised for gaining an advantage by going off the track when racing Oscar Piastri.
Formula 1 champion Lando Norris raised eyebrows with a visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway just a day after the 110th running of the famed race. The post Norris flags Indy 500 interest with surprise speedway visit appeared first on ApexF1News.com.
The final point on offer in the Canada Sprint went to Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, who crossed the line in P8.
George Russell has been summoned to the stewards over an alleged “unsafe act”, while Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg also face investigation.
Lando Norris gained a position during the Sprint in Canada after Kimi Antonelli ran wide while battling George Russell.
Dani Juncadella finished fourth on behalf of Team Verstappen in qualifying for the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The #84 Lamborghini took pole position.
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