Ducati’s more extreme fairing solution for Valencia MotoGP test
Ducati rolled out significant electronic updates and aerodynamic solutions for its 2026 MotoGP challenger at the Valencia test on Tuesday, debuting a noticeably reworked fairing compared with the version Francesco Bagnaia and Nicolo Bulega raced just 48 hours earlier. While Aprilia’s camouflaged RS-GP showcased several fresh aerodynamic concepts hinting at a major shift in its […]
Laurens Vanthoor eyes IMSA future but admits he has unfinished business at Le Mans
Laurens Vanthoor has expressed interest in joining IMSA after Porsche’s exit from the World Endurance Championship, but admits he’s reluctant to miss another shot at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Porsche’s shock decision to withdraw its factory team from the Hypercar class after just three seasons has created uncertainty regarding the future of its LMDh […]
Jorge Martin still feels like a “rookie” at times on Aprilia’s MotoGP bike
Jorge Martin says he still ‘sometimes feels like a rookie’ on Aprilia’s MotoGP bike after a wretched first season with the team that was repeatedly derailed by injuries. Martin managed to start just seven out of the 22 grands prix in 2025 after picking up four separate injuries during the year, including two in pre-season […]
Two-pitstop rule will “destroy” F1 Qatar GP race
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the two-pitstop rule implemented by Pirelli for this year’s Qatar Grand Prix will “destroy” the upcoming Formula 1 race. Cars will be allowed to cover a maximum of 25 laps per stint during the 57-lap race, making it an effective two-stop while maintaining a degree of strategic variance, due […]
Genesis completes WEC Hypercar line-up with Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin
Genesis has lured Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin from rival manufacturers to join its upcoming Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship next year. Jaminet makes the switch to Hyundai’s luxury marque after a long stint at Porsche, while fellow Frenchman Chatin joins the team after two years racing the Alpine A424 in the WEC. […]
Elkann «talk less» comment intended to be positive message to Ferrari
Charles Leclerc praised the honesty of Ferrari chairman John Elkann, who had launched a stinging barb aimed at the Formula 1 team’s drivers last week, and insisted that his comments were intended to be a positive message of encouragement. In the wake of Ferrari’s double-retirement in Sao Paulo, Elkann spoke to Sky Sports Italy and […]