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Carlos Sainz has explained some of the rationale behind his father and two-time world rally champion Carlos Sainz Sr considering running for FIA president - while also believing there would be no conflict of interest given he races in Formula 1.
As revealed by Motorsport.com last week, Sainz Sr is currently assessing whether to formally stand for election in the race to become FIA president ...Keep reading

The Racing Bulls Formula 1 team is bringing a large upgrade package to this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix - but the possible gains look set to be smaller than they might seem.
For its home race, the squad has prepared a new floor and bodywork which it worked on until the last minute before transporting the cars for the short drive from Faenza to Imola.
The package presents Racing ...Keep reading

Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc will not attend Formula 1’s media day ahead of the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola due to “feeling unwell”, according to the team.
In a statement shared on social media, the Ferrari team confirmed that Leclerc would not be at the track and would therefore miss his Thursday media duties.
“Charles is feeling unwell and will not be coming to the ...Keep reading

For the second time in two seasons Argentina's Franco Colapinto has found a way onto the Formula 1 grid during the season.
But the circumstances could hardly be more different. Replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams, the team's junior driver was very much a left-field pick, having impressed team boss James Vowles during a wet and tricky Silverstone FP1 session as well as simulator work.
This ...Keep reading

“We saw that when McLaren was pushing, we were between seven tenths and a second behind. For the first time, we saw their pure speed,” was Helmut Marko’s verdict after the Miami Grand Prix, offering a clear, raw picture of the McLaren’s superiority.
Of the six rounds held so far, the most recent one is the first in which the papaya team fully showcased its potential. Until then, owing ...Keep reading

Can Piastri make it four in a row?
At this point, nothing about Oscar Piastri’s rise should come as a surprise. Over his first two seasons in F1, we’ve seen him steadily eliminate weakness after weakness. Tyre management, one-lap pace, consistency – it looks like he’s ticked all the boxes while retaining his core strengths. Calm, rational, and highly analytical, he’s now operating at ...Keep reading

Behind the scenes, work is already in full swing at all engine manufacturers for 2026, with Red Bull Powertrains and Ford no exception. Mark Rushbrook, boss of Ford Motorsport and Ford Performance, already stated that most internal goals are being met, although he emphasised that it’s impossible to hit all milestones straightaway. Rushbrook also acknowledged that the competition is difficult to ...Keep reading

Rain was once again a topic of discussion Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, limiting track time for the 34 drivers and teams. Tony Kanaan's veteran refresher test was also postponed to Thursday. 
Full-field practice didn't begin until after 1pm EST and drivers got almost three hours of practice time before some light raindrops and nearby lightning halted things again. The session ...Keep reading

Kyle Larson is aiming to join a select group of drivers in completing the Indy 500/Coke 600 'Double,' running both races on the same day this year. Only four drivers have ever done it and the last to successfully accomplish it was Kurt Busch back in 2014.
But just as difficult as running the races themselves is balancing the two schedules between Indianapolis and Charlotte. That proved to be a ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson will drive the IndyCar two-seater at the Indianapolis 500 later this month, and his passenger will be none other than NFL great, Tom Brady. Along with his seven NASCAR Cup titles, Johnson is also a former IndyCar driver and the 2022 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.
Brady is his own kind of seven-time with seven victories in the Super Bowl, earning Most Valuable Player in five Super ...Keep reading

IndyCar has made some surprise changes to its schedule, starting on June 15 with its second oval race of the season following the 109th Indianapolis 500. The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at WWT Raceway will now be held on Sunday night. Additionally, IndyCar has adjusted the start times for four other races in the second half of the season.
Originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m. on Father’s ...Keep reading

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is alleged to be pushing through further changes to the statutes of motorsport’s governing body – which could prevent candidates from running against him.
The BBC has reported that a series of revised protocols are on the agenda and set to be voted on at next month’s FIA General Assembly.
Central to the proposals would be a move to bring forward the ...Keep reading

As revealed by Motorsport.com on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock.
The Noale-based constructor has so far chosen to hide behind its right to remain silent, refraining from making any other statement than “no comment”. Martin has not spoken publicly either. Now, the latest developments ...Keep reading

The FIA has revised the penalties in Appendix B of its International Sporting Code, thus reducing the potential fines for drivers caught swearing, with mechanisms also in place for suspended penalties and mitigating circumstances.
In January, the FIA updated its sporting code to include a series of stewards' guidelines based on driver misconduct, which includes "the general use of language ...Keep reading

The World Rally Championship heads into a crucial part of the title race, with this weekend’s Rally Portugal beginning a run of seven consecutive gravel rallies.
Toyota’s Elfyn Evans holds a 43-point lead over team-mate Kalle Rovanpera, with Hyundai's Thierry Neuville third 50 points adrift, heading into round five, but the next run of gravel events will prove vital in determining this ...Keep reading

While the gap to Charles Leclerc is slowly closing after a difficult adaptation period to life at the Scuderia, Lewis Hamilton is far from happy – and he won’t be, even if he manages to get the edge over his team-mate. Because his goal with Ferrari isn’t to beat the guy in the other red car; it’s to win. Yet, despite some early promise, the conditions to do that simply aren’t ...Keep reading

The Miami Grand Prix consternation between Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz over team orders was "resolved in two minutes", according to Williams team principal James Vowles, who blamed team miscommunication.
During the Formula 1 grand prix weekend in Florida, Sainz was in a combative mood over the radio, having felt that Albon had violated a call to stay behind the Spaniard in the early stages of ...Keep reading

Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4 will appear at the same event for the first time after non-championship British F4 races have been added to the British Grand Prix bill.
This will be the maiden appearance for the British category on the British GP undercard, an aspiration that championship promoter Motorsport UK has long harbored.
Two races are due to be held across the 4-6 July ...Keep reading

This weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is poised to spell an end to Imola as a grand prix venue, at least for now, with the classic track south east of Bologna running down its contract and no more room on the 2026 calendar to renew it.
The undulating 4.909km circuit can boast a storied history about as long as the official name of the 2025 edition, perplexingly dubbed the AWS Formula 1 Gran ...Keep reading

Aston Martin Racing managing technical partner Adrian Newey says he has been pleasantly surprised by the scope for innovation in F1's new-for-2026 ruleset.
Newey has come onboard at Aston Martin following his Red Bull exit to help establish the ambitious squad as a frontrunner for 2026 and beyond, focusing almost exclusively on the new chassis ruleset that will be introduced at the same time as ...Keep reading