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On 22 October 2006, Fernando Alonso beat Michael Schumacher to the world title in the Brazilian Grand Prix, as the seven-time champion retired from Formula 1.
In truth, there was little doubt Alonso was going to clinch a second crown that day. Schumacher’s engine failure and retirement from the lead of the Suzuka race had turned a potential two-point lead into a 10-point deficit, meaning the ...Keep reading

Raul Fernandez has admitted he is not 100% fit heading into the Australian Grand Prix after breaking a finger in a crash at Mandalika a fortnight ago.
The Trackhouse rider was unfortunate to get caught up in a first-lap incident with Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi during the sprint race for the Indonesian Grand Prix. 
The impact left him with a broken index finger on his right hand, forcing ...Keep reading

Liberty Media director Chase Carey believes MotoGP “can’t just copy” Netflix’s Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive to gain widespread recognition.
Liberty acquired F1 in January 2017, and one of the major events under the American company was the release of the Netflix show’s opening season two years later, which substantially contributed to the world championship’s increased ...Keep reading

Guess the total race positions gained by each driver so far this season for your chance to win Grand Prix tickets to a race of your choice in 2027.

As F1 heads to the Circuit of The Americas for the United States Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Get up to speed with all the key Circuit of The Americas statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Marc Marquez has made a thinly-veiled comment about his MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin, saying "if you're fast, you don't need team orders."
During qualifying for the Indonesian GP, Ducati star Marquez followed Martin out of the pits, ready to make his rival nervous in an attempt to unsettle him. The move worked quite well for the reigning world champion, who managed to qualify ahead of the ...Keep reading

Christian Horner has revealed Red Bull shareholders called him on the back of the Red Bull Ford Powertrains engine’s maiden Formula 1 victory in Malaysia.
Horner joined the Milton Keynes-based squad as its team principal when the brand acquired the Jaguar outfit ahead of the 2005 season, but was sacked and replaced by Laurent Mekies in July 2025.
Across two decades at the helm of the team ...Keep reading

World Rally Championship rookie Jon Armstrong will compete with a different co-driver in 2027 after announcing plans to split with Shane Byrne after two seasons.
The M-Sport-Ford driver announced on social media that the pair had agreed to part ways following a maiden season competing in the WRC’s top tier. 
Armstrong and Byrne first joined forces in 2025 after the former’s co-driver ...Keep reading

With two weeks to go until the Qatar Grand Prix, MotoGP riders continue to express their misgivings about the championship's intention to race in a region affected by an armed conflict.
While some riders, such as Marc Marquez, avoided talking about the issue, most subscribed to the argument that 'if MotoGP decides to go to Qatar, it will be because safety is guaranteed'.
Ahead of this ...Keep reading

Christian Horner, former Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, headlined the event in his first U.S. appearance since leaving the F1 team, reflecting on his career and the pressures of leading a title-winning team
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, co-owner at Legacy Motor Club, featured in conversations on racing’s role in business
Chase Carey, former ...Keep reading

Mercedes' early dominance has been overturned by their competitors, suggesting an enthralling 2027 battle and leaving the door open for some exciting betting opportunities in upcoming races.

Porsche will withdraw its factory operation from the GTP class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship at the end of 2027, according to Motorsport.com's sister title Motorsport-Total.com.
This stems from a decision made a year ago. Under the original contract, Penske would have continued running Porsche's 963 LMDh on a factory basis for one more season in both IMSA and the World Endurance ...Keep reading

MotoGP riders have voiced their disappointment at Phillip Island’s impending departure from the championship, with many describing it as one of their favourite venues on the calendar.
This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix marks MotoGP’s final visit to Phillip Island, with the series set to move to a revamped Adelaide street circuit next year.
The 4.4km circuit has proved extremely ...Keep reading

Ferrari has unveiled a special one-off livery for this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
The design, created with title partner HP, features sketches and blueprint-style illustrations against the white background of the engine cover and around the intake.
"The livery celebrates the journey from idea to reality," Ferrari's head of colour and trim Silvia ...Keep reading

Formula 1 had a busy few days. The championship finalised licensing partnership agreement with Leica Camera, resulting in a carbon-accented model priced at an eye-watering $9,950. It's a luxury toy for people who like F1 and photography enough to warrant an almost-five-figure purchase.
The model is a limited production variant of the Q3 43 line, pairing a 60-megapixel full-frame imaging sensor ...Keep reading

Carlos Sainz's "Smooth Operator" lounge is coming back to the Las Vegas Strip for next month's Las Vegas Grand Prix, as MGM Resorts revealed its race-week plans across four of its hotels.
The lounge returns to ARIA, where the Proper Eats restaurant will be turned into a Sainz-themed space selling custom clothing and cocktails based on the Williams driver's style. The Spaniard is also due to ...Keep reading

Ferrari have become the latest F1 team to unveil a special livery design for the United States Grand Prix weekend.

TAG Heuer has released a special edition of its Formula 1 Solargraph watch to celebrate 10 years as a partner of the Red Bull F1 team.
The Formula 1 Solargraph x Oracle Red Bull Racing costs £1900 (approximately $2250). Buyers based in America were given early online access on 20 October, ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
The watch takes its colours from the ...Keep reading

After winning the 2025 Formula 1 championship and forever solidifying his name in the history books, Lando Norris is putting together one of the worst title defences the championship has ever seen.
The Briton currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings on just 201 points with six races to go. If he finishes sixth or lower, he will be the first reigning champion to finish outside the top five ...Keep reading