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Jorge Martin: Crashing at MotoGP Valencian GP would be a "disaster"

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 17:50
MotoGP comeback man Jorge Martin has admitted it will be a “disaster” if he crashes at this weekend’s Valencian Grand Prix.
Friday saw him return to the track since his accident at the Japanese Grand Prix in September, but the returning factory Aprilia rider says he is far from fully fit and is taking an ultra-safe approach to the weekend.
Martin even delivered on his Thursday promise ...Keep reading

Can Pedro Acosta finally score his maiden MotoGP win in Valencia?

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 17:24
Pedro Acosta’s chart-topping time in Friday practice for the Valencia Grand Prix has once again raised hopes that the KTM sensation could finally break through for his maiden MotoGP win.
The Spaniard has been fielding questions about that elusive first victory for much of his sophomore campaign, and they only grew louder when Gresini rookie Fermin Aldeguer scored an impressive victory in ...Keep reading

Lando Norris: ‘I cared too much about what people said’

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 16:39
Lando Norris has opened up about his handling of media and fan comments, as he leads the Formula 1 world championship with three grands prix remaining.
Norris trailed team-mate Oscar Piastri in the 2025 standings during 15 consecutive rounds but has dominated the Australian over the past six grands prix, scoring 115 points to Piastri’s 57 in that period.
After taking his seventh grand prix ...Keep reading

James Hinchcliffe and Laura Winter answer your questions

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 16:32
F1 TV's James Hinchcliffe and Laura Winter answer your questions in the latest episode of F1 Explains.

A look into Michael Schumacher’s fashion eras

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 16:32
Relive Michael Schumacher’s iconic F1 career through each of his fashion eras – cowboy years with Ferrari, athleisure trends with Benetton, and more.

How F1 ACADEMY’s season has led to a Las Vegas title decider

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 16:32
The F1 Drivers’ Championship isn’t the only title still on the line, as the fight to be crowned the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion is set to go right down to the wire in a showstopping Las Vegas season finale.

Why McLaren’s F1 title fight hasn’t involved a "fallout" between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 16:17
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has insisted that there is no tension between drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri amid the close championship fight.
The Woking outfit has opted to not back a number one driver for the title battle. Instead, it has maintained a 'may the best man win' mentality in backing both Norris and Piastri. The drivers are allowed to fight it out on track with the proviso ...Keep reading

Josh Williams signs multi-year deal to drive for DGM Racing

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 15:22
Josh Williams will be competing full-time in 2026, driving the No. 92 DGM Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity Series). This is a multi-year deal with the organization, which will begin with his 250th career start next February.
Steve Addington will partner with Williams as the crew chief for the No. 92 car, with Reed Sorenson working as the ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row motion to exclude Hendrick as NASCAR witness

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 14:40
Update: Judge Kenneth D. Bell is ordering Hendrick to find time for deposition.
"The Court will not require Plaintiffs to depose Mr. Hendrick after the trial begins but will not exclude his testimony at this time. The Parties and witness are directed to work cooperatively to find a time prior to trial for a 2.5-hour deposition of Mr. Hendrick. So Ordered."
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After a court decision forced ...Keep reading

Chevrolet reveals new NASCAR Cup body for 2026

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 14:34
Chevrolet has unveiled its new body for the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They have been utilizing the Camaro ZL1 since 2018, which succeeded the Chevy SS, and will continue to do so with an updated design for next season.
In a release, Chevrolet explained that they wanted to align it with their recently released Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package accessories kit. The changes include a larger hood ...Keep reading

Are F1 drivers really better than ever? Our writers have their say

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 14:20
“I don't recall that there was such a competitive pool of drivers in any other season.”
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is adamant the 2025 Formula 1 driver crop is the most competitive of all time; his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the main protagonists in this year’s title race, with the field comprising multiple world champions Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and ...Keep reading

David Guetta to headline 2026 British Grand Prix opener

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 13:26
World-renowned French DJ will bring his high-energy ‘MONOLITH’ show exclusively to Silverstone’s main stage in only UK appearance.

Audi bosses on the challenge of being race-ready for 2026

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 13:26
We've known Audi were heading for Formula 1 in 2026 for around three years. But it wasn't until Wednesday, when they hosted a dazzling launch event in Munich to unveil the colours and design that will adorn their first F1 car, that it felt like the German manufacturer had really arrived.

Vowles ‘proud’ of Colapinto for earning Alpine 2026 seat

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 13:26
James Vowles was left feeling “really proud” of Franco Colapinto after it was confirmed that the Argentinian will remain on the grid with Alpine into 2026, though the Williams boss added that the young driver needs to “keep earning it year on year”.

10 of the most memorable pit lane drives in F1 history

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-11-14 13:26
Max Verstappen added another legendary drive to his CV at last weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix when the reigning four-time World Champion rose from the pits to the podium. But who else has impressed with standout pit lane showings over the years? F1.com picks out a few examples…

John Force retirement: Heartfelt tributes pour in for "true legend" 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 13:12
The motorsport community has come together to pay tribute to 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force as the 76-year-old officially announced his retirement on Thursday.
The driver and owner of John Force Racing confirmed his retirement from racing as he continues to be under the care of doctors for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a horrific crash during the 2024 Virginia Nationals at ...Keep reading

John Force retires from NHRA at 76 after violent 300mph crash: "I've been hurt really bad"

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 12:52
16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force has officially announced his retirement at 76 years old.
Force's retirement comes after he suffered a traumatic brain injury from a violent 300mph crash during the 2024 Virginia Nationals in Richmond. After months of intense recovery, he made his return trackside but was replaced in the John Force Racing PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS by Jack ...Keep reading

Ben Keating won’t pull double duty in 2026 Daytona 24 Hours

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 12:31
Ben Keating will line up in just one car at the 2026 Daytona 24 Hours in January, ending his long-running tradition of splitting driving time across two entries.
After years of pulling double duty in the blue-riband round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship, the American has revealed that he will focus his efforts on a single LMP2 effort with PR1/Mathiasen.
While the California-based squad is ...Keep reading

Jenson Button hits back at Ferrari chairman's strong driver message after Brazil GP disappointment

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 11:26
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has responded to Ferrari chairman John Elkann's strong message to the team's drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
The Brazilian Grand Prix was a weekend to forget for the Maranello outfit after it slipped from second to fourth in the constructors' standings. While Leclerc and Hamilton converted eighth and 11th-place starts in the sprint race to ...Keep reading

Cadillac sets timeline for first run of its own F1 car

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-11-14 10:46
Cadillac will give its first Formula 1 car a maiden run before the Barcelona pre-season test, which is taking place from 26-30 January, provided everything goes to plan.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas’ Ferrari-powered machine is set for an initial engine fire-up “in less than 50 days”, team principal Graeme Lowdon said on Friday at the Brazil Grand Prix – in other words, before ...Keep reading

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