Motorsport

Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash

Wed, 2026-01-14 19:46
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder and his daughter Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash on December 18th in Statesville, North Carolina. Dennis Dutton, son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed in the the accident, which remains under investigation from the NTSB.
Weeks later, WCNC Charlotte and other local outlets report that the ...Keep reading

F1 fans lose it as Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reunite in Red Bull video

Wed, 2026-01-14 18:34
Formula 1 fans have shared their excitement after Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reunited in a recent video shared by Red Bull.
As the four-time champion took on challenges against Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad in various Ford machines from the past 100 years, the two drivers were greeted by Ricciardo's famous smile ahead of the final challenge.
"I gasped when Daniel just showed up ...Keep reading

Alpine announces contract extension for Nina Gademan ahead of 2026 F1 Academy season

Wed, 2026-01-14 18:19
The Alpine Formula 1 team has announced that it will continue to back Nina Gademan in the 2026 F1 Academy season as she joins MP Motorsport after previously driving for Prema Racing.
The Dutch driver finished the 2025 season of the all-female racing series sixth in the standings and secured her maiden F1 Academy win in front of her home crowd in the first race at Zandvoort. In addition to her ...Keep reading

Michael Schumacher-driven 1997 Ferrari F310B F1 car expected to reach seven-figure sum at auction

Wed, 2026-01-14 18:01
A 1997 Ferrari F310 B Formula 1 car, driven by seven-time champion Michael Schumacher at the Belgian Grand Prix weekend and Eddie Irvine at the Italian and Austrian grands prix, has gone up for auction with an estimated price of €5,500,000-€7,500,000.
According to the listing with RM Sotheby's, the car retains its original engine, gearbox, chassis and bodywork. The listing also states ...Keep reading

Kucharczyk set for 2026 Indy NXT run with HMD

Wed, 2026-01-14 17:28
HMD Motorsports announced the addition of Tymek Kucharczyk for the 2026 season in Indy NXT.
The 19-year-old Polish driver moves into the developmental category for the IndyCar Series following an impressive rise through multiple junior formula categories in Europe.
Kucharczyk’s background includes finishing third in the 2022 Formula 4 Spanish Championship with one win and 12 podiums. He ...Keep reading

Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut

Wed, 2026-01-14 17:16
Niece Motorsports has announced Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as the driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Stenhouse is a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with over 400 starts and four wins -- all at superspeedways. He won the summer Daytona race in 2017, but his crowning achievement came in 2023 as the winner of the ...Keep reading

WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Toyota

Wed, 2026-01-14 17:04
Perhaps Toyota was simply too honest. There is hardly any other way to explain its Balance of Performance numbers for the 2025 World Endurance Championship. 
It is also possible that Rob Leupen’s leadership after his shock exit before the 2024 season finale had been missing. Throughout 2025, Toyota made several uncharacteristic mistakes.
After another world championship in 2024 when ...Keep reading

Jak Crawford: ‘2027 is my best shot to reach F1’

Wed, 2026-01-14 16:17
2025 Formula 2 runner-up Jak Crawford says the 2027 season will be his best shot at securing a seat in Formula 1.
A former Red Bull junior, Crawford has been a test driver for Aston Martin for the past two years but has failed to get a chance in the world championship, as the team retained its line-up of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
The Texan also held talks with Cadillac, but never ...Keep reading

Valentino Rossi signs new BMW contract, returns to GT World Challenge

Wed, 2026-01-14 15:45
Valentino Rossi has revealed that his main commitment for the 2026 season will be GT World Challenge Europe, once again as a factory BMW rider.
The confirmation came from Rossi himself on the sidelines of the VR46 presentation held on Wednesday in Rome, where Motorsport.com was also present.
The Italian attended the VR46 launch as the founder of the Ducati satellite team that will once again ...Keep reading

F1 race director Rui Marques: "My way of working is with the drivers"

Wed, 2026-01-14 15:30
Rui Marques' first full year in charge as Formula 1 race director has earned him praise from leading F1 drivers. Speaking to Motorsport.com, he explained why that response is no coincidence.
The final run of 2025 races marked Marques' first full year in charge as F1's race director, taking over from Niels Wittich on short notice ahead of the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Vegas street ...Keep reading

Why Thomas Preining and Maro Engel have not spoken in four years

Wed, 2026-01-14 15:11
Factory Porsche driver Thomas Preining has shed light on why his relationship with Maro Engel has been icy for several years.
The topic came up on the Over the Limit podcast hosted by Dries Vanthoor and his brother Laurens. 
Teasing Preining, Vanthoor joked: “Apparently you’re very good friends with Maro Bengel,” a German pun about the Mercedes driver’s surname.
Preining grinned ...Keep reading

Daniel Ricciardo announces 2026 Enchanté x Ford Racing collaboration

Wed, 2026-01-14 14:07
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has launched a new collaboration between his brand Enchanté and Ford Racing.
The Australian driver launched the lifestyle brand in 2023 and later became a brand ambassador for Ford Racing in September 2025, making the latest collaboration feel fairly inevitable.
"For me, racing was always about having fun. It made me happy and created memories that ...Keep reading

Why Fermin Aldeguer’s injury comes at the worst possible moment

Wed, 2026-01-14 14:06
When it comes to injuries, silence is usually not a good sign. From the moment Fermin Aldeguer fractured his left femur last Thursday after crashing at the Aspar circuit during a training session, until Gresini issued a statement with a photo of him lying in a bed at the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, where he had undergone surgery, five days passed. A long time.
Although no details of the ...Keep reading

KTM star Daniel Sanders snaps collarbone while leading Dakar, vows to finish rally

Wed, 2026-01-14 12:49
Factory KTM rider Daniel Sanders has vowed to complete the 2026 Dakar Rally unless “someone drags me out” after nursing a broken collarbone during Stage 10.
The reigning champion arrived in the second part of the marathon stage in Bisha leading the overall standings, holding a comfortable 6m24s buffer over Honda rival Ricky Brabec.
However, disaster struck around one-third of the way ...Keep reading

F1 fans deliver verdict as Racing Bulls reveal 2026 team kit and race suits

Wed, 2026-01-14 12:19
The Racing Bulls Formula 1 team has unveiled its 2026 team kit, race suits and merchandise ahead of the team's launch event on 15 January.
The team kit features a white and blue design similar to that of the 2025 livery, giving fans a hint of what could come at the upcoming 2026 livery reveal. "LOOKS SO GOOD," one fan commented, while another added: "Fire fits, can't wait 'til first ...Keep reading

Autosport Business Exchange convenes in London, featuring industry-influencing speaker line-up

Wed, 2026-01-14 11:53
· Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal, Laurent Mekies, to headline in an exclusive one-on-one conversation· Cadillac F1 Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, Formula E Founder Alejandro Agag, Jim DeLorenzo, Global Head of Sports at Apple and Nikolas Tombazis, Single-Seater Director at the FIA feature across panels
London, UK — January 14, 2026 — Motorsport Network today confirms an ...Keep reading

Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team launches 2026 MotoGP bike in Rome

Wed, 2026-01-14 11:42
VR46 took the covers off its 2026 Ducati MotoGP bikes at a special presentation in Rome on Wednesday, marking the start of its fifth campaign in the premier class.
Valentino Rossi’s eponymous MotoGP squad unveiled a refreshed livery for the 2026 season, leaning more heavily on the fluorescent yellow shade that has become synonymous with its brand. The new look moves away from the ...Keep reading

Dakar 2026, Stage 10: Mathieu Serradori wins as Nasser Al-Attiyah retakes overall lead

Wed, 2026-01-14 11:37
Mathieu Serradori claimed a dominant win for Century in the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally, as Dacia’s Nasser Al-Attiyah returned to the top of the overall standings.
The 420km test around Bisha marked the second part of the marathon stage, which meant drivers started the day with cars that they had manually serviced overnight in the absence of external assistance.
Driving the Audi-powered ...Keep reading

Championship-winning Erik Comas Renault 5 Turbo heads to auction with £250,000 estimate

Wed, 2026-01-14 10:48
Iconic Auctioneers will be offering Erik Comas' 1987 Renault 5 Turbo 'Superproduction' to auction at next month's Race Retro competition car sale. The title-winning car will carry an estimate of £200,000-£250,000.
Comas' name is usually referred to with regard to Formula 1, where he drove for the Ligier team starting in 1991 before moving to Larrousse for 1993. While he scored only seven ...Keep reading

Adrian Newey, Honda power and new facilities: Is Aston Martin ready for success in F1 2026?

Wed, 2026-01-14 10:16
Aston Martin hopes to make a major step forward under the new Formula 1 regulations. With Adrian Newey, Honda and state-of-the-art facilities, significant investments have been made, but where does the project really stand?
Aston Martin was one of the first teams to shift focus to the new ruleset. According to both team management and the drivers, it has led to a “very painful” 2025 season ...Keep reading

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