Motorsport

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi is “surprised” by Uccio Salucci’s comments about Francesco Bagnaia’s Misano test, as the factory team continues to insist on a vague line about the Italian having ridden a VR46 GP24 that day.
The test preceded a return to form for Bagnaia, who dominated the subsequent round in Japan. But if Bagnaia did indeed borrow Franco Morbidelli’s GP24 at ...Keep reading

Aprilia boss Paolo Bonora has confirmed that injured factory rider Jorge Martin will miss the Australian Grand Prix in two weeks.
Martin’s latest injury drama began in the sprint race in Japan last weekend, when he lost control under braking, clattered into team-mate Marco Bezzecchi and broke his collarbone.
He subsequently missed the rest of the Motegi meeting, instead returning to Spain ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda says he has found “the right direction” under the guidance of new Red Bull Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies. The Japanese driver reveals he is now running set-ups more similar to the ones he used at Racing Bulls. 
Tsunoda delivered his best weekend of the current F1 campaign during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In a chaotic qualifying session, the Japanese driver kept his cool and ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi ended an unpredictable and crash-filled opening day of the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend on top, while newly-crowned 2025 MotoGP champion Marc Marquez missed out on Q1 for the first time this year after crashing twice.
Luca Marini set the pace early for Honda in the hour-long practice session on Friday afternoon, immediately dipping under his FP1 benchmark with a time of ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen reckons he has “nothing to lose” in the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ championship battle as he joked about having a “50%” chance of clinching the title.
The reigning, four-time world champion has put himself on the cusp of the championship fight by winning the last two races, Monza and Baku, leaving him 69 points behind leader Oscar Piastri. 
He is third in the ...Keep reading

George Russell will be a Mercedes Formula 1 driver next season, but is still in negotiations over a new deal as he seeks a "mutually beneficial" contract for 2026 and potentially beyond.
While the cynic's view of the situation would be that Russell is looking to massage a few more millions out of Mercedes, and take advantage of a season in which he has demonstrated a strong performance ...Keep reading

VR46 team director Uccio Salucci has confirmed that Francesco Bagnaia rode Franco Morbidelli’s Ducati GP24 at last month’s Misano test.
After weeks of speculation and rumors that had not been confirmed by either Ducati or Bagnaia himself, Salucci has stepped in to shed some light on the situation and reveal what Ducati was trying to hide.
In search of a solution to the headaches that had ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez may have already wrapped up the 2025 MotoGP title, but the battle for second place in the championship continues in the Indonesian Grand Prix.
Gresini rider Alex Marquez currently holds a 66-point lead over the factory Ducati of Francesco Bagnaia, who dominated last weekend's Japan race from pole position.
Last year's Indonesian GP was won by by Jorge Martin, who is absent from ...Keep reading

Chase Elliott snagged victory at Kansas in an incredible finish, joining Ryan Blaney as the only drivers mathematically locked into the Round of 8.
When Denny Hamlin tangled with the car he owns, driven by Bubba Wallace, it opened the door for Elliott sneak through and earn his 21st career win.
NASCAR now heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for the final road course race of the 2025 ...Keep reading

F1 Academy returns to Singapore for the sixth round of the 2025 season.
Doriane Pin, backed by the Mercedes Formula 1 team, continues to lead the drivers' standings ahead of the race weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with 127 points, a 20-point lead over Maya Weug in second.
TAG Heuer driver Aiva Anagnostiadis has been replaced for the race weekend after suffering an injury to her ...Keep reading

At the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the 2025 edition of the Racer's Forum, industry giants discussed what it takes to engage new fans and get them to connect with the modern stars of the sport.
In a candid discussion, leaders from NASCAR and its broadcasting partners opened up about how and why they’re planning on bringing NASCAR to a whole new generation of fans.
To start with, making ...Keep reading

Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has unveiled a new helmet design for the Singapore Grand Prix. The helmet, which is inspired by the driver's Southeast Asian heritage, will be auctioned off with UNICEF Thailand.
"Introducing my SEA helmet design for the Singapore Grand Prix," Albon shared on social media. "I’m proud to share that I’ll be auctioning the helmet for charity together with ...Keep reading

Longtime NASCAR crew chief and competition executive Kevin Kidd has been named the North American Motorsports Competition Director for Stellantis.
In this role, Kidd will oversee all motorsport activities in both the NASCAR Truck Series and NHRA for the RAM and Dodge brands. Dodge competes in NHRA with Tony Stewart Racing and will field five trucks with Kaulig Racing next season.
“The ...Keep reading

Earlier this week, team executives, broadcast partners, and several other prominent figures got together at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the 2025 Racer's Forum, engaging in fascinating discussions about the evolving business landscape within the multi-billion dollar sport.
There was plenty on the table for discussion. One of the most illuminating panels of speakers consisted of Alex Strand (Sr ...Keep reading

“You all laughed at me, well I have to say, you’re not laughing now” is a famous quote from a certain British politician that has been turned into a meme across the internet. 
Whatever the context, it could be relevant, and that particularly applies to the 2025 Formula 1 season. 
All year long the McLaren duo have been the focus of the drivers’ title fight. Oscar Piastri this ...Keep reading

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that former Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner had sounded out the American squad over a potential role, but those exploratory talks went nowhere.
Horner's 20-year-stint as Red Bull's F1 boss came to an end when he was ousted after July's British Grand Prix, with the 51-year-old since agreeing eye-watering severance terms with his former ...Keep reading

For the first time ever the FIA has issued teams with a ‘Heat Hazard’ warning ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, since temperatures are forecast to hit 31C on Saturday and Sunday.
This means all cars must carry the additional components required to operate cooling vests. For the moment, it’s up to the drivers whether they wear them or not – but if they choose not to, they ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda recently took part in an Apex Legends event at the Tokyo Game Show. After several years of not playing the game, the Red Bull driver admitted it was a "pretty bad" cameo appearance. 
Speaking to reporters ahead of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, the Japanese Formula 1 driver admitted that, despite his lack of performance, he still enjoyed playing alongside more distinguished ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about the "overwhelming" support he has received from the Formula 1 paddock and fans following the passing of his beloved bulldog, Roscoe.
After revealing that Roscoe had been hospitalised at the end of last week, Hamilton confirmed that he had sadly passed on Sunday 28 September. "After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has his eye on competing in next year's Nurburgring 24 Hours as he now takes a break from any GT3 exploits for the rest of the year – but this will entirely depend on how complex Formula 1's 2026 regulations are.
Verstappen, along with friend and GT racer Chris Lulham, took victory in the ninth round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie last weekend, piloting an Emil Frey ...Keep reading