Max Verstappen has sharply criticized Formula 1’s hybrid engine rules, declaring he is “fed up” with repeating his warnings as more rivals finally acknowledge the flaws he identified years ago. The Red Bull driver, a four-time world champion, has been consistently opposed to the 50:50 power output split between internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric
July 21, 2026 10:49 am, EDT The International Energy Agency said it was “closely monitoring the situation in oil markets” as escalating hostilities in the Middle East raise concerns over security of supply. The agency, which oversees the release of emergency reserves by consuming countries, said markets “are benefiting from several cushioning factors” including significant
FIFA has dramatically shortened the duration of the World Cup final half-time show, alleviating growing concerns for Spain and Argentina as they prepare for tonight’s clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The highly anticipated clash, which will decide the next world champion, was overshadowed by speculation that the half-time showdown could be quite lengthy,
Gas pump in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on June 25. (Nam Y Huh/AP) July 9, 2026 8:14 am, EDT key takeaways: Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump ended the US armistice with Iran following tanker and military attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Rising crude oil costs threaten to push gasoline and diesel prices higher,
Toyota’s recall of the twin-turbocharged V35A-FTS V6 engines covering 270,000 Tundra and Sequoia trucks was always going to be a headache. But owners are now discovering a problem that goes beyond the basic safety concern: The software patch Toyota is using to figure out which trucks need new engines is also changing the way those
Shock waves are running through the MotoGP paddock as a dramatic rule change just days before the Dutch Grand Prix has left riders questioning their safety. Fabio Di Gianntonio, never one to mince words, expressed serious concerns about the new starting system, warning that it could create chaos with racers careening into the first corner.