Maverick Vinales signs Jorge Lorenzo as performance coach for 2026 MotoGP season
Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales has turned to former Yamaha MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo for support after the 2025 season, signing the five-time world champion as his performance coach. Having teased the possibility of partnering with Lorenzo at the Valencia post-season test on Tuesday, Vinales has now confirmed that he has struck a deal with the […]
Fan focus takes centre stage as Las Vegas hosts first F1 Business Summit
Relevance, authenticity and being ‘always on’ communicating with fans were the buzzwords as Las Vegas hosted the first ever F1 Business Summit on the eve of the Grand Prix. There was even a glimpse into a future where Formula 1 teams would replace wind tunnels with a digital twin of their race car. The event, […]
Why the numbers show Aprilia’s threat to Ducati is an illusion
We live in the age of immediacy, and that brings both advantages and drawbacks. In the media world, there is barely any time left for the kind of reflection that gives true perspective. The undeniable steps made by Aprilia this year led many bold voices to claim that Ducati’s dominance in recent seasons was now […]
Genesis signals entry into GT3 racing with Magma GT Concept
Genesis has taken its most decisive step yet toward a future in GT3 racing after unveiling the striking Magma GT Concept in France. The Korean manufacturer held a presentation at Paul Ricard on Thursday, near the brand’s new facility in Signes, where it offered a glimpse of its future products. Alongside the new GV60 Magma […]
Through the shredder? Verstappen gives his take on F1’s racing guidelines
Max Verstappen jokingly made clear that he would run Formula 1’s racing guidelines through a shredder if it were up to him. Following Oscar Piastri’s penalty in Brazil, debate over F1’s racing guidelines has resurfaced. Carlos Sainz called the penalty handed to the McLaren driver “unacceptable” and added that the guidelines will be discussed in […]
Wolff sells portion of Mercedes F1 holdings to CrowdStrike CEO
CrowdStrike’s George Kurtz has acquired 15% of Toto Wolff’s holding company, representing 5% of shares in the Mercedes F1 team. Kurtz, the CEO and founder of cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, came on board as a Mercedes sponsor in 2019 and has now become an owner, as well as joining then team as Technology Advisor. Kurtz has […]
Mick Schumacher leaves Alpine’s WEC Hypercar team after two seasons
Mick Schumacher has announced that he has left Alpine after two seasons competing for its Hypercar team in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher joined the French manufacturer’s new LMDh programme with the A424 LMDh last year after losing his Haas Formula 1 seat at the end of 2022. Despite his single-seater background, he made a […]