8 h. ago Aston Martin become second F1 team to miss vital testing in Barcelona

AMR26 car will not run until Thursday and FridayWilliams unable to take to the track at all in SpainThe Aston Martin team have admitted they are to miss at least one day of their allotted three at Formula One’s first pre-season test in Barcelona and will not run their car before Thursday at the earliest. They are the second team to fail to take full advantage of the opening test after Williams also announced they would be unable to take to the track at all in Spain.Testing is taking place from Monday to Friday this week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with teams able to use three of the five days to assess their cars. They have been designed to entirely new regulations and with new engines this season and consequently three full pre-season tests are being held. But as the track running began, Aston Martin conceded they would not be there at the off and issued a statement. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago King's £12million supercar collection: Charles adds £160K electric Lotus Eletre to his fleet

Earlier this week, King Charles and Queen Camilla were spotted in the Royal Claret Lotus Eletre R for the first time, as they attended Sunday Church service in Sandringham.

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3 d. ago F1 2026 testing: Start time and schedule for Barcelona event

The first action of the 2026 F1 season is a private five-day test in Barcelona, starting on Monday

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3 d. ago F1 team release abrupt statement confirming car not ready for Barcelona shakedown as works continue

WILLIAMS will not take part in Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona last week. The iconic F1 team announced the decision on Friday afternoon after failing to have their car ready in time. On Thursday it was rumoured the team had failed to pass the required crash test to participate in the behind-closed-doors shakedown. The...

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3 d. ago Williams make shock call to miss first F1 2026 test after ‘delays’ in car development

James Vowles’s outfit, with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, will not be present in Barcelona next week

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5 d. ago Mercedes and Red Bull facing tough questions as storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets underwayUnveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied grand prix team – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes as Mercedes and Red Bull gain advantage | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets under wayUnveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied marque – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Lawrence Stroll eyes ‘fight for victories’ in 2026 after Aston Martin F1 link

Aston Martin have a new power unit supplier this season, moving from Mercedes to Japanese giant Honda

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1 week ago NHS worker wins £73,000 Aston Martin with a 19p raffle ticket

Mary Sonquit (pictured right), 25, from Maidstone, had only just finished a late shift when she was woken and handed the keys to a 195mph Aston Martin Vantage.

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3 w. ago England and Arsenal icon now drives a VAN after buying £100,000 Aston Martin and ‘landing it upside down’ 3 months later

DAVID SEAMAN was once earning thousands of pounds a week and driving around in flash motors when he was at Arsenal. But the former Gunners and England star now gets from A to B in a TRANSIT VAN. "Safe Hands" - who is an avid fan of James Bond - decided to drop a cool...

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3 w. ago Museum collection of James Bond and Harry Potter props ‘could be worth millions’

Bo’Ness Motor Museum attracts about 10,000 visitors a year, owner Colin Anderson said.

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3 w. ago Martin Ødegaard relocates his missing rhythm to dictate Arsenal’s tempo again

Rejuvenated by his goal on Saturday and free from injuries that have disrupted his season, Arsenal’s captain led their destruction of VillaWhen Arsenal really needed Martin Ødegaard, the captain finally rediscovered his magic touch. Gabriel Magalhães had just opened the scoring against Aston Villa after a first half in which Mikel Arteta’s nervous side were struggling without the influential Declan Rice. Then it happened.Jadon Sancho was waiting to receive a pass from Youri Tielemens inside Villa’s half but, before the forward knew it, Ødegaard had pinched the ball and was haring towards Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A jink back on to his left foot fooled Tielemens and allowed Ødegaard to play through the perfect through ball for Martín Zubimendi to score the crucial second. It was the fifth goal or assist that Zubimendi has contributed to since he joined in the summer – the joint-best return of his club career – and the Spaniard’s impact was rightly hailed by a delighted Arteta. “Credi...

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3 w. ago Martin Ødegaard rediscovers his missing rhythm to dictate Arsenal’s tempo again

Rejuvenated by his goal on Saturday and free from injuries that have disrupted his season, Arsenal’s captain led their destruction of VillaWhen Arsenal really needed Martin Ødegaard, the captain finally rediscovered his magic touch. Gabriel Magalhães had just opened the scoring against Aston Villa after a first half in which Mikel Arteta’s nervous side were struggling without the influential Declan Rice. Then it happened.Jadon Sancho was waiting to receive a pass from Youri Tielemans inside Villa’s half but, before the forward knew it, Ødegaard had pinched the ball and was haring towards Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A jink back on to his left foot fooled Tielemans and allowed Ødegaard to play the perfect through ball for Martín Zubimendi to score the crucial second. It was the fifth goal or assist that Zubimendi has contributed since he joined in the summer – the joint-best return of his club career – and the Spaniard’s impact was rightly hailed by a delighted Arteta. “Credit to his te...

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3 w. ago Arsenal: Why Martin Odegaard masterclass vs Aston Villa was perfectly timed in title race

Gunners skipper is back with a bang as Aston Villa were thumped

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3 w. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Gabriel a monster as Martin Zubimendi pulls the strings

Gunners extend lead at top of table - for now

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3 w. ago Arsenal send title message as they smash Aston Villa to end 2025 in style

ARSENAL 4-1 ASTON VILLA: Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus all got on the scoresheet in a dominant win over Unai Emery's side

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