Binotto fears Audi engine performance deficit to F1 rivals in 2026
Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto is expecting his team to have an inferior power unit compared to its more established rivals in the forthcoming 2026 campaign. The German marque will make its debut as both an F1 team and engine supplier this year, after completing a takeover of Sauber to become a full factory works’ […]
Acura Meyer Shank Racing quickest in first Rolex 24 practice
Tom Blomqvist put Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian fastest overall in opening practice for the Rolex 24.With less than 25 minutes left in the 90-minute session, the 32-year-old Blomqvist took the reins of the No. 60 Acura ARX-06 and shot to the top of the speed charts with a flying lap of 1 […]
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
Lancia is confident it can immediately be in a position to fight for victories and a championship title on its return to the World Rally Championship this year.The famous Italian brand will return to the WRC stages at this weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo with its all-new Ypsilon HF Integrale Rally2 car to do […]
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati than staying
Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.At such a pivotal moment as this one, […]
Why McLaren won’t run on the first day of F1’s Barcelona test
McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1’s behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender — the MCL40.Audi, Cadillac, Racing Bulls, and now Alpine have given their new 2026 models track time in private shakedown events, aiming to gather early reference points […]
«It doesn’t matter how good the car is»: Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion
Three-time Formula 1 world champion and motorsport legend Sir Jackie Stewart has offered his verdict on Lando Norris after the Briton secured his first drivers’ title in 2025. Speaking at the Autosport Awards, where the McLaren driver was celebrated by the organisation, Sir Stewart was asked about how he rated Norris as a champion. “He’s a very […]
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after two more surgeries
Jorge Martin had to undergo two surgeries in recent weeks to recover from the injuries he suffered last year and is almost certainly not expected to take part in the first MotoGP preseason test, Motorsport.com has learned.Martin has had to go under the knife twice in recent weeks: the first surgery was to correct the […]
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Porsche
The Porsche 963 is the fastest LMDh car in the field before any Balance of Performance changes Throughout the 2025 World Endurance Championship, the only Hypercar based on a Multimatic chassis had the least favorable power-to-weight ratio in the critical range below 250kph among all LMDh prototypes.This alone demonstrates that Porsche Penske Motorsport has pushed […]