Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in MonacoAt Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a revised engine cover, rear suspension fairings and floor edges.But introducing performance upgrades at Read More
Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limitsFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms. Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year's election, is Read More
The key talking points ahead of WRC Rally JapanA new springtime date for Rally Japan is set to offer a new challenge for World Rally Championship crews for the final asphalt round of the season.The trip to Japan’s twisty asphalt stages marks the halfway point of the season Read More
How Alex Marquez experienced his brutal crash in Catalan GPThe neck brace, the stiffness in his neck, and the still-visible aftereffects speak volumes. Alex Marquez appears seated in front of the camera nearly two weeks after the crash that brought the Catalan Grand Prix to a halt and completely Read More
Sebastien Ogier happy to welcome Max Verstappen to WRC car testSébastien Ogier says he would gladly welcome Max Verstappen to test a World Rally Championship car, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion wish to add rallying to his extracurricular motorsport activities.Nine-time world rally champion Ogier attended the Nurburgring 24 Read More
Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers sayFormula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the series is in a better place with its complex power unit rules, Sunday's leading drivers say.Sunday's race on Montreal's stop-start Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Read More
Jorge Martin puts Red Bull partnership on hold as Monster joins ApriliaJorge Martin has put his personal sponsorship deal with Red Bull on hold, with rival energy drink brand Monster set to join his Aprilia team as title partner.The Noale-based squad is expected to announce a major sponsorship deal with America's Read More
Cal Crutchlow to make MotoGP return as Johann Zarco's replacementLCR and Honda have given the green light for Cal Crutchlow to race in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello as a replacement for the injured Johann Zarco.As reported by Motorsport, Crutchlow joined the test session held by MotoGP’s five Read More
Barnes: A few thoughts on the schedule surrounding the Indy 500The checkered flag has fallen on this year’s Indianapolis 500 and the paddock moves on, with the majority exhausted and emotionally drained, to Detroit this weekend.Crew members spanning engineers, mechanics and other personnel have put in long hours over the Read More
NASCAR post-race penalty report after Coca-Cola 600 weekend Over the course of attempting the Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 double, Katherine Legg and Live Fast Motorsports suffered a dislodged wheel on Lap 204 of the latter, which drew a penalty from NASCAR on Wednesday.As per section 8.8.10.4a in the Read More
NASCAR penalty to Ryan Preece upheld on appealThe penalty issued by NASCAR to Ryan Preece was upheld on Wednesday following a hearing in front of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel. The incident in question occurred on May 3 at Texas Motor Speedway when Ty Gibbs crashed due Read More
Kimi Antonelli not thinking about F1 title despite 43-point leadFormula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he isn’t thinking about a potential world title just yet, as he pulls away in the standings with at least 17 rounds remaining.Antonelli has won the last four grands prix consecutively, with his Read More
VR46 riders left amazed by Valentino Rossi's "genius" feedbackVR46 riders Franco Morbidelli and Fabio di Giannantonio praised Valentino Rossi's feedback after the MotoGP legend made a long-awaited comeback in the Barcelona paddock.Although Rossi had initially planned to attend the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez last month to support his Read More
When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-upAn interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year. So for 2023, for example, six teams altered their line-ups - most notably caused by the Read More
Marc Marquez’s remains cautious as recovery "progressing as expected”Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has reportedly returned to “training normally” as he ramps up his preparations to make a return this weekend, but admits that he is still “proceeding with due caution”.The Ducati rider will return this weekend at the Read More
Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027The Alpine F1 team will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.On Wednesday, Alpine announced Gucci would become its title partner in 2027, following the conclusion of the Enstone team's Read More
Gilles Villeneuve’s final F1 race helmet breaks auction recordThe helmet worn by Gilles Villeneuve during his last Formula 1 race was sold for a record-breaking $1.25 million – just over €1 million. This was reported by Darren Jack, CEO of the Canadian company Hall of Fame Collection, which Read More
The mysterious disappearance of F1’s penalty points in 2026It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates surrounding the regulations – and before that, Mercedes’ engine compression ratio.On track, Read More
How GT3’s rise surpassed its creator's wildest expectationsIt’s exactly 20 years since the FIA GT3 Championship heralded a new era of sportscar racing. As a packed grid of 44 cars lined up at the Silverstone Circuit in 2006, few could have imagined the scale of success this category Read More
Hankook reveals plans for new 2027 WRC tyres, plus 2026 upgradesHankook has shed light on its plans to introduce new World Rally Championship tyres for 2027, while revealing that further upgrades to its gravel tyre could be made this season.The WRC’s sole tyre supplier has confirmed plans to introduce two Read More
On this day: Michael Schumacher’s final unsportsmanlike manoeuvreMichael Schumacher’s Formula 1 career was made legendary by his fantastic racecraft and record-breaking success, but also some questionable moves – one of which occurred on 27 May 2006.Going into the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix, Schumacher was already facing a Read More
Cleetus McFarland to make NASCAR Truck return at MichiganCleetus McFarland (aka Garrett Mitchell) will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck at Michigan International Speedway on June 6.Cleetus will drive the No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. It will be his second appearance in the Truck Read More
