Motorsport

Carlos Sainz slams TV focus on “celebrities and girlfriends”, F1 responds

Thu, 2025-10-09 11:32
Carlos Sainz believes that FOM should change its approach to the Formula 1 broadcast in order to “respect the competition” rather than “exaggerating” the coverage by featuring "celebrities and girlfriends”. 
In recent days, many fans and experts have shared their complaints on social media about the lack of coverage given by FOM to the battles between drivers on the track and the ...Keep reading

On this day in 2005: Kimi Raikkonen’s Suzuka masterclass

Thu, 2025-10-09 10:20
They say Suzuka is a drivers’ track, and if that’s the case, then Kimi Raikkonen certainly proved his worth on 9 October 2005.
Coming into the Japanese Grand Prix, 25-year-old Raikkonen had already lost the drivers’ title, with his deficit on new world champion Fernando Alonso having reached 23 points with two races remaining.
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‘Aiming for the highest level possible’ - Why Kalle Rovanpera is moving to single-seaters

Thu, 2025-10-09 09:00
The lure of competing at the highest level possible in circuit racing and the chance to do something ”really unique” are behind Kalle Rovanpera’s decision to leave the World Rally Championship for Super Formula.
The two-time world rally champion will next year make the rare switch from rallying to single-seaters, beginning with a two-year stint in Japan’s Super Formula, in a ...Keep reading

Kalle Rovanpera to leave WRC for Super Formula in 2026

Thu, 2025-10-09 08:15
Kalle Rovanpera will switch from rallying to circuit racing next year after confirming plans to leave the World Rally Championship for Japan’s Super Formula single-seater series.  
The move will see the two-time world champion leave the WRC at the end of the season after six years competing in rallying’s top tier with Toyota, beginning in 2020. The 25-year-old will continue his ...Keep reading

Valtteri Bottas reveals talks between Cadillac and Mercedes F1 teams ahead of 2026

Thu, 2025-10-09 00:48
Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that the Brackley outfit will not stand in his way should some early work come through for the Cadillac Formula 1 team.
The Finnish driver is set to join former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez at the American outfit for its debut year in the championship in 2026. 
While Bottas is currently under contract with Mercedes as a reserve driver ...Keep reading

NASCAR hints at playoff changes, open to moving away from some spec parts

Wed, 2025-10-08 22:39
In an exclusive interview on the Dale Jr. Download, NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell announced a planned increase from 670HP to 750HP for select tracks in 2026. He also touched on a variety of other topics, hinting at both possible changes to the current championship format, and even opening Cup garage up to more innovation again.
On the playoff format, O'Donnell clearly stated that any ...Keep reading

NASCAR orders horsepower increase for select 2026 Cup races

Wed, 2025-10-08 20:47
NASCAR has confirmed the long debated and long rumored horsepower increase for short tracks and road courses in the Cup Series in 2026.
As a result, the target number increases from 670 to 750 for the following tracks on the 2026 schedule -- Circuit of The Americas, Watkins Glen, San Diego, Sonoma, Charlotte Roval, Bowman Gray Stadium, Phoenix, Darlington, Martinsville, Bristol, Dover ...Keep reading

Harrison Burton to part ways with AM Racing after 2025 NASCAR season

Wed, 2025-10-08 19:25
Harrison Burton is parting ways with AM Racing after one season with the team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He helped to elevate the small organization, making the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs before being eliminated in the first round. Burton currently sits 12th in the championship standings with a program that was outside the top-30 just one year ago, but he announced on Wednesday that ...Keep reading

Why NASCAR didn’t issue race or playoff manipulation penalties after the Roval

Wed, 2025-10-08 19:01
On the final lap during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval on Sunday, Ross Chastain attempted a dive-bomb on Denny Hamlin to complete a pass that would have secured the point needed to advance in the Playoffs.
That move resulted in both drivers crashing out instead and Joey Logano taking the final Round of 8 spot on points
However, there were a lot of moving ...Keep reading

Why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem looks set to win re-election unopposed

Wed, 2025-10-08 18:05
The hopes of any candidates dislodging incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December look all but gone, as it appears none of his rivals will be able to submit an eligible team.
Ben Sulayem is seeking a second four-year term as FIA president during the governing body's General Assemblies held on 12 December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Alongside the 63-year-old Emirati, three other ...Keep reading

Judge orders NASCAR and 23XI, FRM to mediate in his court

Wed, 2025-10-08 17:20
The judge overseeing the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit and countersuit has effectively ordered a middle ground compromise over a recent ask made by both parties.
On Monday, NASCAR motioned to Judge Kenneth D. Bell to have the Western District of North Carolina oversee a settlement conference due to previous meetings through mediator Jeffrey Mishkin in August ...Keep reading

18-year-old Tyler Reif to make NASCAR Truck debut in Phoenix finale

Wed, 2025-10-08 17:16
Tyler Reif, 18, will drive the No. 41 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in his NASCAR Truck Series debut later this month. Reif will compete in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway on October 31st.
Phoenix is a special track for the teenager, as he earned his one and only ARCA victory at the Arizona track. During the 2023 season, he made his ARCA debut at the age of 15 and earned a shock ...Keep reading

Thierry Neuville insists 2025 WRC Hyundai has “more potential” despite struggles

Wed, 2025-10-08 16:55
Thierry Neuville is convinced Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 World Rally Championship challenger has more potential than its predecessor despite struggles unlocking its speed this season.
The reigning world champion admitted he was worried by the gap in performance between Hyundai and Toyota after Rally Chile, where Neuville revealed that the team had tried several set-ups, but was ultimately unable ...Keep reading

Why extreme F1 experiments couldn't save Ferrari in Singapore GP

Wed, 2025-10-08 16:04
A few weeks ago, Charles Leclerc identified Singapore as one of the few remaining rounds of 2025 where he hoped Ferrari could redeem itself and deliver a smile in a Formula 1 season lacking satisfaction – a flash of brilliance in the night of Marina Bay. Based on the most recent races, though, Leclerc had already lowered his expectations ahead of the weekend. The reality turned out to be ...Keep reading

How Supercars Finals avoided NASCAR's problem

Wed, 2025-10-08 15:11
There is much talk about Playoffs or Finals formats in motor racing at present as the NASCAR and Supercars seasons move towards their climax.
For the first time, the 24 regular Supercars drivers will be whittled down to 10 at the conclusion of the weekend’s Bathurst 1000, to be in title contention over the final three rounds of the championship.
In the USA, NASCAR’s Playoffs are well ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli explains mistakes that cost him shot at F1 Singapore GP podium

Wed, 2025-10-08 14:04
Andrea Kimi Antonelli owned up to a couple of costly mistakes following the Singapore Grand Prix, where he still achieved a second consecutive top-five finish in Formula 1.
Although this was his first time driving on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Antonelli was on the pace straight away, taking fifth and third in Q1 and Q2, both times with a one-tenth deficit on Mercedes team-mate George ...Keep reading

MotoGP takes another step toward F1 to eliminate team disparities by 2027

Wed, 2025-10-08 13:00
As part of the ongoing dialogue between MotoGP teams and series promoter Dorna, one of the main topics under discussion is the desire to eliminate the current differences between independent and factory teams.
The championship is entering a particularly captivating moment from every angle. While the buzz caused by Marc Marquez’s return to the top has been described as one of the most ...Keep reading

Franco Morbidelli "respects” the limit after MotoGP 2025 penalties

Wed, 2025-10-08 12:16
VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli has dismissed further complaints about his on-track behaviour in Indonesia, saying he is riding within the rules following repeated discussions with MotoGP stewards panel chairman Simon Crafar.
The Italian, who has been hit with a number of penalties over 2024 and 2025, revealed last month that he was working to turn that trend around.
In the three world ...Keep reading

The hidden backroom crew that helped Ducati Lenovo Team win the world title

Wed, 2025-10-08 11:52
Only the eagle-eyed may spot it amid all the human drama in the factory Ducati team pit, but there’s a little technical ritual every time one of its MotoGP bikes returns to the garage. As quickly as possible after the rider dismounts, a cable hanging from the roof gets plugged into the thoroughbred GP25 in question.
It’s a tiny but critical piece of the jigsaw puzzle that made up the Ducati ...Keep reading

Aston Martin reveals how Adrian Newey pushed team with "handicap" remark

Wed, 2025-10-08 10:54
While Aston Martin continues to endure a difficult 2025 campaign, the team’s full focus behind the scenes is on 2026.
That includes, unsurprisingly, the work of Adrian Newey. Since joining Aston Martin in March, the legendary designer has been focused entirely on the upcoming regulations, apart from some “lunch-break meetings” with technical personnel about this year’s ...Keep reading

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