Seven things we learned from Audi’s big F1 2026 reveal
On Wednesday night Audi kicked off its 2026 entry with a launch event in Munich, showcasing a concept livery for its first-ever Formula 1 challenger. Here’s what we learned from the event about Audi’s approach and ambitions. 1. Audi views F1 as long-term project and wants to win titles by 2030, but thinks it can […]
Manufacturers split over WEC success handicap proposal
Opinion among the manufacturers appears split on the potential introduction of success handicaps in the Hypercar class for next year’s World Endurance Championship. Ferrari is among the marques that has come out against the idea of bringing in handicaps, provision for which has been made in the 2026 WEC sporting regulations, to supplement the Balance […]
“S****y” MotoGP 2025 won’t “define” my career
Jorge Martin has admitted that the 2025 MotoGP season has been “shitty” for him, but insists it won’t shape how his career is remembered. Martin has endured a wretched first year with Aprilia after winning the 2024 title on a Pramac Ducati, with a series of injuries derailing his title defence. Two separate training injuries […]
Mick Schumacher open-minded about future despite single-seater affinity
Mick Schumacher says he is keeping his options open for next year, despite having shown a clear inclination towards returning to single-seaters after two seasons in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher’s future has been a subject of intense speculation over the last few months, particularly following his maiden IndyCar test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing […]
Jorge Martin hit with penalty for planned MotoGP return in Valencia
Jorge Martin will have to serve a double long penalty in this weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix, if he is declared fit to take part in MotoGP’s 2025 finale. The sanction stems from an incident during the Japanese Grand Prix sprint at Motegi in late September, where Martín made a mistake at the start and collided […]
Spanish GP clash with Russell «a mistake» after ‘everything went red’
Max Verstappen has admitted ‘everything went red’ during his clash with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, as he reflected on the major «mistake» of his Formula 1 season so far. With three race weekends remaining, a fifth consecutive world title for Verstappen seems unlikely as after the Brazil GP the Dutchman finds himself […]
Audi targets 2030 F1 title bid as it unveils R26 concept car for 2026
Audi says it is aiming to challenge for the 2030 F1 world title after unveiling a R26 concept car for next year. At a launch event in Munich the German marque presented its new visual identity for 2026, including a silver, red and black concept livery for what is dubbed the R26 Concept, a preview […]