Motorsport

KTM's leading MotoGP factory rider Pedro Acosta has told media his RC16 is "spectacular in the rain" ahead of a French Grand Prix that has a literal cloud hanging over it. 
"In the rain, this bike is spectacular," Acosta declared in his native Spanish on Thursday at Le Mans. "It's the best conditions [for] the bike, in the water."
That bodes well given the weather forecast in that part of ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez says he still lacks the consistency needed to fight for the 2026 MotoGP title, but insists he has not lost confidence that he can turn his season around. 
The factory Ducati rider heads to this weekend’s French Grand Prix without having scored a podium in a Sunday race this year. While he claimed pole position on a drying Jerez track and converted that into a sprint victory, a ...Keep reading

Dan Ticktum admits pre-conceived notions about his personality are still affecting his Formula E future, as he remains without a contract for the series’ upcoming Gen4 era.
After joining the all-electric championship in 2022 with backmarkers NIO 333, Ticktum has gradually established himself as one of the grid’s standout performers, with a breakthrough 2024-25 season yielding a maiden win ...Keep reading

Rough gravel stages, long periods without service, changeable weather and increased competition will make Rally Portugal a challenge that will have “everything”, according to World Rally Championship drivers.
The first pure gravel rally of the season looks set to offer up one of the biggest tests of 2026 for crews and teams, and perhaps the hardest-fought rally of the campaign to ...Keep reading

A white U-shaped attachment mounted on the roof of most DTM cars first drew attention during the official pre-season test at Spielberg in mid-April. Interestingly, by last month's season opener at the Red Bull Ring, every car was fitted with the device, with a cable leading into the cockpit.
As it turns out, for the first time this season, DTM cars are equipped with onboard antennas capable of ...Keep reading

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has "earned the right" to be leading the drivers' championship, according to former driver David Coulthard.
The 19-year-old driver took the lead of the championship after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the series to lead the standings. His win in Miami extended his lead over his ...Keep reading

Revelling in an Alpine A526 seemingly transformed by a substantial upgrade package for the Miami Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto said he was "proud to put in that performance" after claiming his best since joining the Formula 1 grid.
Alpine introduced a new, lighter monocoque as well as aerodynamic updates to the front and rear brake hardware and suspension wishbones, revised floor edges, a ...Keep reading

Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team, Motorsport understands.
Several sources confirmed this information in the Miami paddock, despite Verstappen being contracted for next year and the team adamant that this remains the case. Team principal Laurent Mekies and Oliver Mintzlaff are ...Keep reading

Hyundai has brought an upgraded engine to Rally Portugal in a bid to close the gap and take the fight to World Rally Championship rivals Toyota.
The Korean marque has struggled to extract pace consistently from its i20 N Rally1 car, while Toyota has seemingly taken a step forward, having won all five rounds of the season to date.
Hyundai has been working on upgrades to widen its WRC car’s ...Keep reading

After hearing arguments from all parties during a telephonic hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the judge overseeing the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuits has scheduled the trial to take place in January.
This is later than the November timeframe requested by the plaintiffs and earlier than the May timeline requested by the defendants.
From the order:
“The ...Keep reading

Extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck alter this month, joining forces with Kaulig Racing to pilot the No. 25 Ram 1500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“I love racing and competing at everything, and NASCAR is one of the biggest and most competitive stages on earth,” said Pastrana. “Having the opportunity to hop in the No. 25 Ram ...Keep reading

Count Graham Rahal as one of the drivers that isn’t in favor of the latest overtaking rule in the IndyCar Series.
On Tuesday, IndyCar Officiating announced its findings and updates following a software failure of push-to-pass in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. There were 12 cars, including the #15 Rahal Letterman Lannigan Racing Honda driven by Rahal, found using overtake on a restart on ...Keep reading

The racing at Watkins Glen International will look a bit different this weekend, as NASCAR introduces some new track limits.
No longer will we see the entire field driving off into the Turn 1 runoff on starts/restarts, as NASCAR has made some significant changes there and to the exit of the Carousel.
They're essentially building a new wall via tire packs to keep the racing line closer to the ...Keep reading

Defending Supercars champion Chaz Mostert will co-drive the No. 15 Lexus RC F GT3 with Aaron Telitz for Vasser Sullivan on May 30.
This will be Mostert's first time competing in the 100-minute sprint race on the streets of Detroit, joining the GTD Pro field. However, it won't be his first IMSA race. The 34-year-old has three starts in the Rolex 24, earning a class win with BMW Team RLL in 2020 ...Keep reading

2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney will continue to drive the No. 12 Team Penske Ford after signing a multi-year contract extension. Menards will remain as a partner as part of the new agreement
“Ryan Blaney has developed into one of the elite drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the success he’s achieved speaks for itself,” said team owner Roger Penske. “I’m confident Ryan ...Keep reading

The Miami Formula 1 weekend was something of a surprise. Yes, the end result remained the same, with Kimi Antonelli winning his third race in a row and extending his championship lead, but there are clear signs Mercedes isn’t going to run away unchallenged.
Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all brought upgrade packages to the United States and made visible progress. The papaya team secured a 1-2 ...Keep reading

Porsche Penske Motorsport confirmed a change to its lineup plans for the 2027 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, with Laurin Heinrich taking over a full-time seat of one of the team’s factory Porsche 963s while Laurens Vanthoor will only contest the endurance rounds.
Heinrich, 24, is fresh off a stellar performance last Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where he ...Keep reading

Lucas di Grassi could move into a management role at Lola or help shape future Formula E regulations after he hangs up his helmet at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The Brazilian announced last week that he would retire as a professional driver after a glittering career spanning Formula 1, the World Endurance Championship and Formula E, among other categories.
But while he may not be on the ...Keep reading

Nyck de Vries thinks it’s “fantastic” that McLaren will be enter the World Endurance Championship's top class next year, but did not give a firm answer when asked if he had had any discussions with the team.
De Vries joined Toyota's Hypercar squad in 2024 and also remains active in Formula E with Mahindra.
In addition to his WEC and Formula E duties, the Dutchman also serves as a test ...Keep reading

Valtteri Bottas' unusual penalty at the Miami Grand Prix is the latest symptom of some of the teething issues F1's newest team is dealing with, but Cadillac is buoyed by the results of its first in-season upgrades.
Cadillac brought an ambitious set of updates to its home race in Miami after having started its F1 adventure with a relatively basic launch car. Those upgrades, centred around an ...Keep reading