First F1 2026 test about mileage and not «pure performance»
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur reckons “pure performance” is quite irrelevant at the first pre-season test for the 2026 Formula 1 season due to the regulation change coming in. The 2026 campaign will introduce changes to both the power unit and chassis, as cars will become lighter and smaller and there’ll be more emphasis on electrical […]
Mini snatches win from Ford as Mattias Ekstrom drops back
X-raid Mini’s Guillaume de Mevius topped the opening stage of the Dakar Rally on Sunday, overhauling long-time leader Mattias Ekstrom in a dramatic late turnaround. Ford driver Ekstrom controlled much of the day’s 305km stage around Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, grabbing the lead at the second checkpoint on 70km before stretching out an advantage of […]
Marc Marquez just one win away from 100 and three from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP record
Marc Marquez could achieve two major milestones during the 2026 MotoGP season as he looks to further cement his place among motorsport’s all-time greats. At last year’s San Marino Grand Prix on 14 September, he clinched his 73rd victory in MotoGP and 99th across all three classes. With six grands prix left in the season at that […]
How the F1 calendar works and why promoters are signing long term
F1 grands prix have become much than sporting events. They now stretch over four days of fan engagement with star music acts, cultural events, top chefs and diverse activities for fans. Promoter fees generate around $1billion of income annually for F1, almost a third of the total revenue. They can also have a massive economic […]
Amputated navigator returns to Dakar 11 months after life-changing accident
Four-time Dakar Rally-winning navigator Mathieu Baumel has returned to the event this year, just 11 months after a serious accident and the amputation of his right leg. Baumel was on his way to Rally Monte Carlo at the beginning of 2025 when he was struck by a vehicle after stopping to help stranded motorists. The […]
What will be the key performance differentiator in F1? FIA shares early prediction
Major regulation changes usually lead to bigger gaps in Formula 1. Both the teams and the FIA expect a bigger field spread than last year, although the governing body has introduced several measures to prevent a repeat of 2014. At the start of the hybrid era, Mercedes arrived with a superior power unit, after which […]