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Aprilia arrives in Jerez this weekend on the back of five consecutive grand prix wins, stretching back to Portimao last year. Considering how dominant Ducati was, few would have expected such a remarkable change in the competitive landscape in MotoGP.
Aprilia's ascent to the top is also impressive when you consider that it finished at the bottom of the manufacturers' championship every year ...Keep reading

While negotiations between the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) and MotoGP’s commercial rights holder continue to stall – delaying the cascade of rider market announcements already lined up for 2027 – Ogura’s move to Yamaha, first reported by Motorsport.com a few days ago, can now be considered a done deal.
The deal is surprising from every angle. The entire paddock ...Keep reading

When Formula E launched its Gen4 car on Tuesday at Circuit Paul Ricard, a much-discussed paddock topic was the yet to be announced calendar for the 2026-27 campaign when it will make its debut. That is because the all-electric championship faces a dilemma over whether to stick to its mantra of city-centre, street venues, to or visit more traditional and permanent tracks due to the insane ...Keep reading

Just days before the season opener in Spielberg this weekend, the DTM published the final regulations for the 2026 season.
The key innovation this season is the exclusive DTM special tyre, which is designed not only to deliver better lap times and greater tyre degradation, but also to allow better control of DTM testing restrictions. This is because the tyres are used exclusively in the DTM and ...Keep reading

The tragic passing of Juha Miettinen at the Nurburgring was also lying heavy on the 6 Hours of Imola. With BMW and WRT dedicating their LMGT3 victory to the fallen Finn, it was the words of amateur driver Anthony McIntosh that truly moved the paddock.
The CEO of Global Power Components spoke up during the post-race press conference at the World Endurance Championship Imola race, earning a round ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff explains how Mercedes will approach their intra-team battle in 2026 with both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell battling for wins.

Doriane Pin added her name to the Formula 1 history books last Friday, completing her maiden test at Silverstone, becoming the first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car – and the first F1 ACADEMY champion to do so.

Mercedes have won the first three races of the F1 season, but it's Ferrari who have caught the eye of betting fans.

The 51st edition of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach featured a Honda sweep of the podium, led by Alex Palou.
However, it wasn’t the typical Palou masterclass. He was left pursuing pole-sitter Felix Rosenqvist through the first two-thirds of the race until the last pit stop of the race allowed Palou to vault into the race lead. In the end, Palou, the reigning and four-time IndyCar Series ...Keep reading

It’s undeniable that this era of Formula 1 doesn’t appeal to everyone. While television audience data shows increasing viewership in major European countries, many long-term fans continue to criticise the new rules.
“Formula 1 was better before,” or “F1 used to be much better,” are the kinds of comments heard in some factions. However, it’s worth noting that people tend to view ...Keep reading

Formula 1 doesn’t have direct equivalents to other sports, but the personalities, pressure and pecking order of the pinnacle of auto racing translates surprisingly well to elite basketball players and teams.
Stack today’s grid against the NBA, and the parallels start to line up: dominant champions, rising stars, quiet operators and young prospects already carrying the expectations of ...Keep reading

Scot Elkins has been named as the Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of IndyCar Officiating.
IndyCar Officiating, a new independent and not-for-profit organization formed in December 2025, is governed by the three-person board of Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan. Working with the established team in race control and technical inspection ...Keep reading

Formula E officially launched the highly innovative Gen4 car on Tuesday with a track run at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of its debut in the 2026/27 campaign.
It is the all-electric championship’s fastest machine yet with a top speed of 208mph and a peak output of 804bhp during qualifying or Attack Mode - approximately 70% more than its predecessor.
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The United States Grand Prix was widely seen as a major test for Aprilia - and with good reason. The Noale manufacturer arrived on the back of four consecutive grand prix wins in MotoGP, but to continue that streak it would have to beat Ducati's Marc Marquez at one of his favourite tracks.
In the end, the result could hardly have been better for Aprilia. Jorge Martin won Saturday’s sprint ...Keep reading

The 2026 season has not gone to plan for Williams – yet. But can the squad turn things around and get back into the midfield fight?

Lando Norris has added another trophy to his growing cabinet after winning the World Breakthrough of the Year prize at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards – the 2026 edition being held in Madrid on Monday night.

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has explained the team's upgrade plans amid the April break in racing.

Pedro Acosta has expressed a desire to continue racing motorcycles well into his mid-30s, insisting he has no interest in retiring early from MotoGP.
Acosta made his premier class debut in 2024 at just 19 and has quickly established himself as one of the standout riders on the grid.
His early career trajectory has drawn comparisons with Max Verstappen, who also joined Formula 1 as a teen and ...Keep reading

Mixing a 19-car grid of GT3s, GT4s, and various spec cup cars is always a recipe for action. Gedlich Racing's brand-new GT Summer Series made its official competitive debut at the Hockenheimring as part of the Preis der Stadt Stuttgart event. But while the organisers predictably spoke of a successful debut, the fans trackside witnessed an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
Even before the ...Keep reading

Formula 1's teams and fans were forced into a five-week break after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudia Arabian grands prix due to the conflict in the Middle East. But while fans were left twiddling their thumbs and wondering what to fill their weekends with, the teams never stopped. 
As teams rush to bring upgrades to their cars ahead of the next race in Miami, and prepare to adapt to ...Keep reading