How Indian heritage props up MotoGP’s leading championship contenders
For a country the size of India, home to the world’s biggest market for two-wheelers, it is quite surprising that no rider has managed to come up the ranks and gain a place in the premier class of motorcycle racing. Indeed, apart from a wildcard appearance in the Moto3 class for national champion KY Ahamed, […]
First EA SPORTS WRC gameplay showcases expansive locations
Following an initial reveal for EA SPORTS WRC, further information has been revealed. Gameplay has been shown for the first time in a preview video hosted by World Rally Championship journalist Molly Petit – who it transpires will also be a voice within the title. It’s previously been confirmed that it uses the Unreal Engine technology […]
WRC drivers pushing for more compact event schedules
WRC Promoter has collated a raft of ideas over the last three months to improve the championship, having faced criticism from drivers concerned by the WRC’s appeal and perceived lack of direction. These proposals are set to be discussed by the WRC Commission on Friday to decide which changes will be voted on by the […]
Brown «sympathetic» to Williams F1 but warns against CapEx spending spree
New Williams team boss James Vowles has passionately sought to give the team a way to catch up on its ageing Grove base’s facilities. Under F1’s financial rules teams have a $36 million allowance over a four-year period to invest in capital expenditure, with an exception made for wind tunnels. But according to Vowles that […]
Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023
Verstappen broke Vettel’s record for the most successive wins in F1 history at the Italian Grand Prix, when the Red Bull driver took his 10th consecutive victory.That success triggered some controversy when Mercedes boss Toto Wolff later downplayed the significance of the achievement, stating that it was something totally irrelevant to him.»I don’t know if […]
Nikon Zf first look video with the retro-inspired full-frame camera: Digital Photography Review
Nikon’s new Zf blends a body and control layout from the F-series film SLRs of the past with modern Nikon Z8 and Z9 DNA to produce a 24MP Z-mount full-frame mirrorless camera. But how does this blend of past and present hold up in the real world? DPReview’s Richard Butler got his hands on the […]
Yamaha’s MotoGP form will be worse if rider, team “not aligned”
The 2021 world champion was left disappointed with Yamaha’s 2024 engine prototype at the Misano test last week, noting that he “expected much better”. “I tested it and the feeling was… I expected much better from this test, but we have to stay positive and try to analyse what happened to improve for [the] Valencia […]
Morbidelli deserves factory Ducati MotoGP bike in 2024
Morbidelli lost his ride with Yamaha for next season earlier this year as he continued to struggle to recapture his past form on the factory M1. Initially linked to a switch to VR46 to ride a year-old Ducati next season, Marco Bezzecchi’s decision not to go to Pramac opened the door for 2020 championship runner-up […]
Феттель: Я понял, как огромен мир, и насколько мала Формула 1
Четырёхкратный чемпион Формулы 1 Себастьян Феттель, который завершил свою гоночную карьеру по окончании сезона-2022, заявил, что не жалеет о своём решении. Уход из гонок позволил немцу заняться новыми проектами и делами, на которые ранее у спортсмена не хватало свободного времени и ресурсов. «Формула 1 так долго была центром моей жизни, но как только ты уходишь […]