Motorsport

A2RL season two brings autonomous racing back to Abu Dhabi 

Tue, 2025-09-30 12:05
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is back for a second season and promises more cars, more advanced tech, more thrills, more spills, and more… everything. The follow up to 2024’s groundbreaking first season aims to build on what’s come before. 
A2RL, for the uninitiated, is a race like no other. The 2025 event will see 11 teams field cars with no drivers around the legendary ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi reveals extent of injuries in Japan MotoGP crash

Tue, 2025-09-30 09:41
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi revealed how badly he was hurt after being taken out by team-mate Jorge Martin on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix sprint.
Last year’s champion Martin made a rapid launch from 17th on the grid and found a gap on the inside heading into Turn 1. But the Spaniard carried too much speed into the corner and crashed, taking an innocent Bezzecchi - who ...Keep reading

Jeff Gordon can relate to Denny Hamlin's Kansas disappointment

Tue, 2025-09-30 02:03
Jeff Gordon had 93 Cup Series winsDenny Hamlin is up to 59 and counting...
One thing about race car drivers, and it’s the same theme across the board, is that they hold onto the defeats way more than their triumphs as illustrated by the four-time Cup Series champion on Sunday night at Kansas Speedway.
“I can't remember many of the ones I won, but I can tell you all the ones I lost,” ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton's Roscoe: A look back at the F1 paddock bulldog's best moments

Mon, 2025-09-29 23:47
Lewis Hamilton's bulldog, Roscoe, has died aged 12 after complications from pneumonia. It seems as though this beautiful dog was so beloved that the whole world has sent support to its owner, including Roscoe's 1.4 million Instagram followers.
Adopted by Hamilton in 2013, Roscoe enjoyed a full life, travelling the world and meeting those who loved him. Seen frequently beside the seven-time ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin isn't the owner of 23XI Racing on Sundays

Mon, 2025-09-29 22:45
On Sundays, Denny Hamlin is the driver of the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 and not the co-owner of 23XI Racing.
Hamlin owes nothing on the track to Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick on the final lap in a scenario like Sunday afternoon at Kansas Speedway. Hamlin drove into the final corner and slid into Wallace and Chase Elliott drove by both on the way to his second win of the year.
He isn’t ...Keep reading

Logano vs. Chastain: The points battle to watch in Charlotte elimination race

Mon, 2025-09-29 20:34
Leaving Kansas, there are six drivers feeling comfortable in their playoff position with 40+ points between themselves and the dreaded elimination zone.
Joey Logano and Ross Chastain are not among them, and all eyes will be on these two next weekend at the Charlotte ROVAL.
Logano lost 11 points on the cutline after a tumultuous weekend, and is now just 13 points ahead. Chastain actually lost ...Keep reading

Jeff Gordon dishes on key to Hendrick playoff chances

Mon, 2025-09-29 20:08
It’s not entirely fair to suggest that Hendrick Motorsports stole one on Sunday at Kansas Speedway with Chase Elliott but all the evidence suggests that this was not the most likely outcome.
For one, Toyota drivers occupied the first five spots ahead of the final restart, and Elliott lined up fifth on the outside row. There were several gaps that materialized and the 2020 Cup Series champion ...Keep reading

F1 paddock sends messages of support to Lewis Hamilton after Roscoe's passing

Mon, 2025-09-29 18:44
Lewis Hamilton has been showered with messages of support from the Formula 1 paddock after he confirmed the passing of his dog, Roscoe.
The British driver announced Roscoe's passing earlier today in a heartfelt tribute to his beloved bulldog. "After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had to make the hardest decision of my life and say goodbye to Roscoe," he ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a drama-filled NASCAR Cup race at Kansas

Mon, 2025-09-29 17:37
Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway had everything. There was plenty of action, compelling storylines, controversy, and a jaw-dropping battle for the win. The race even featured the first-ever rollover crash in the history of Kansas Cup racing.
In the end, Chase Elliott claimed his 21st career win and joined Ryan Blaney as a lock for the Round of 8. Team Penske struggled through a ...Keep reading

Dorna moves MotoGP season launch to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore

Mon, 2025-09-29 16:01
Despite informing teams weeks ago that Singapore had been chosen as the venue for the launch of next season’s MotoGP world championship, series promoter Dorna has relocated the event to Kuala Lumpur.
On the Monday following the Catalan Grand Prix, teams met in Montmelo with members of the organisation, who confirmed that the season launch would take place in Singapore — a format first ...Keep reading

Test your knowledge of Mexico GP and plan your trip to Mexico City

Mon, 2025-09-29 16:00
Get your Mexico Grand Prix tickets now on GooTickets and secure your place at one of F1’s most vibrant events.
 
Five tips for attending the Mexico Grand Prix
The Mexico GP is one of Formula 1’s most colorful and atmospheric events – high altitude, a passionate crowd, and the iconic Foro Sol stadium section create a weekend unlike any other. But Mexico City can be overwhelming if ...Keep reading

Larry Chen on photographing Ken Block: “Come hell or high water”

Mon, 2025-09-29 15:32
Car photographer Larry Chen has reflected on what it was like covering the late motorsport legend Ken Block. Describing his intensity in his work for the racing driver as getting the shot "come hell or high water", he spoke on the Road to Success podcast about how demanding the shoots with the rally star really were, but how with this pressure came huge success. 
Block, a rally driver and ...Keep reading

What was behind KTM’s worst 2025 MotoGP result in Japan?

Mon, 2025-09-29 15:29
KTM endured a tough MotoGP race in Motegi, with the best of its quartet of riders finishing only 11th in the Japanese Grand Prix.
This was the first time in 2025 that it failed to log a top-10 finish in a Sunday race, dealing a severe blow to its hopes of beating Aprilia to second place in the constructors’ championship.
KTM’s dismal result on Sunday was at least partly down to lead ...Keep reading

Cadillac F1 announces high-profile signing of former Miami GP president ahead of 2026 F1 debut

Mon, 2025-09-29 15:04
The Cadillac Formula 1 team, which is set for its debut in the championship in 2026, has announced the signing of former Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp as global head of commercial strategy.
Epp served as president of the Miami Grand Prix from its inaugural race in 2022. The race at the Hard Rock Stadium has gone from strength to strength since joining the F1 calendar, attracting sell-out ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen carries the "Top Gear" torch at the Nürburgring after GT3 success

Mon, 2025-09-29 14:37
Max Verstappen's recent GT3 win at the Nürburgring has brought a comparison to an earlier surge in the circuit's popularity after the BBC's Top Gear and the late Sabine Schmitz opened up the floodgates at the track. Nürburgring specialist and YouTuber Misha Charoudin believes that the coverage of a four-time Formula 1 champion being there will see another wave of public interest. 
"To ...Keep reading

Mercedes explains "moving targets" behind 2026 F1 development headaches

Mon, 2025-09-29 13:35
In four months, Formula 1 teams will bring their first iteration of the all-new 2026 cars to an end-of-January shakedown test in Barcelona. But to streamline the development process, predicting those pre-season performance levels has to be done right now.
The vast scale of the regulation changes, with new rules on both the chassis and power unit side, means they are braced for arguably the most ...Keep reading

Injured F1 Academy driver gives recovery update ahead of surgery

Mon, 2025-09-29 13:33
TAG Heuer Hitech GP F1 Academy driver Aiva Anagnostiadis has shared an injury update after it was confirmed that she will miss the upcoming round six in Singapore.
The Australian driver suffered a fracture to her left foot while training. She is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday 30 September.
"Learning to be patient with myself, especially with the amount of rest is needed. But it’s all a ...Keep reading

Sim-racer-to-driver path should no longer carry a stigma after Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring win

Mon, 2025-09-29 13:31
Max Verstappen's GT3 debut at the Nürburgring has once again asked the question of whether elite sim racers can move successfully into real-world motorsport. We know the four-time champion is a strong advocate for such a transition, but the recent race at the Green Hell has confirmed that sim racing could indeed be a fully fledged way of gaining a seat in racing.
The Dutchman partnered with ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton confirms passing of beloved dog Roscoe with heartfelt tribute

Mon, 2025-09-29 12:56
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his beloved dog, Roscoe, sadly passed away on Sunday 28 September, in an emotional post on social media.
The British driver revealed on Friday that Roscoe had caught pneumonia and was struggling to breathe. "He was admitted into hospital and sedated to calm him while they did checks on him and during the process his heart ...Keep reading

Mick Schumacher 'still burns' for single-seaters despite WEC switch

Mon, 2025-09-29 12:36
Mick Schumacher insisted that racing single-seaters is “still something I burn for” as he gears up for a maiden IndyCar test next month.  
The veteran of 43 Formula 1 starts, who has raced sportscars for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship for the past two seasons, suggested that competing in the IndyCar Series is an option to revive his single-seater career.
Read ...Keep reading

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