Yamaha’s V4 ‘still a long way off’ says test rider Augusto Fernandez
Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez has confirmed the Japanese manufacturer’s apparent lack of progress with its V4-powered MotoGP bike. Following its debut at the San Marino Grand Prix last month, the machine made its second race appearance at the Malaysian Grand Prix last weekend. But Fernandez, who rode the bike on both occasions, told press […]
Malone to step down as chairman of F1 owner Liberty
John Malone will step down as chairman of Liberty Media and Liberty Global, the company that owns both Formula 1 and MotoGP, to be replaced by Robert R. «Dob» Bennett at the start of next year. Malone will be installed as chairman emeritus when Bennett takes over as chairman, having led Liberty Media’s expansion into […]
Moto3 racer Noah Dettwiler no longer in critical condition after surgery
Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler is no longer in a critical condition, three days after being involved in a horrific crash before the start of the Moto3 race at the Malaysian Grand Prix. In a short announcement on social media, CIP Green Power revealed that Dettwiler has made progress in his recovery after undergoing multiple surgeries […]
KTM to slash workforce by over 50%, MotoGP operations to be hit
Bajaj Auto has revealed plans to cut workforce by over 50% across several areas at KTM, including motorsport, as it inches closer to completing a takeover of the Austrian manufacturer. Bajaj’s managing director Rajiv Bajaj stated in an interview that it intends to halve expenses across various departments in a move that will directly affect […]
What McLaren thinks caused Norris’ F1 Mexico GP dominance
Lando Norris’ dominance of the 2025 Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix stemmed from the track suiting his driving style, reckons McLaren team boss Andrea Stella. The long-time McLaren racer never lost position to win from pole on Sunday at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, meaning he took the F1 2025 championship lead with four rounds remaining. […]
Alex Marquez takes dominant win, drama for Francesco Bagnaia
Alex Marquez scored a commanding victory in MotoGP’s Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia endured a late-race heartbreak while running in third position. Having secured runner-up spot in the championship on Saturday, Marquez passed polesitter Bagnaia early on and then disappeared into the distance, proving why he was considered the pre-weekend favourite. […]
All to know about the F1 cost cap
The Formula 1 cost cap has made the news again as the championship’s governing body the FIA released its findings for the 2024 season. It stated that all teams, plus power unit manufacturers, had met the cap but Aston Martin had committed a «procedural breach» regarding the paperwork. But there has been a previous instance […]
Why did KTM succeed and Aprilia struggle in MotoGP’s Malaysian GP?
Aprilia has developed a versatile bike that performs well across a wide range of circuits, while KTM’s form still tends to fluctuate depending on how well a track suits the RC16 — or at least, that was the conclusion most drew from recent rounds. The Malaysian Grand Prix, however, suggested that assumption might not have […]
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of single-seater switch
Kalle Rovanpera has completed his first outing in a Formula 2 car as the two-time World Rally champion gears up to make the switch to single-seater racing next year. Rovanpera announced plans for a bold career switch last month, which will see the Finn leave the World Rally Championship at the end of the season to […]