Different, «but still a racing car» — Drivers share early verdict on F1’s 2026 cars
Other than a few short filming runs, day one of Barcelona’s five-day shakedown was the first real opportunity for Formula 1 drivers to put the brand-new 2026 generation of cars to the test.Seven of the 11 teams made it out on day one, with Williams forced to skip the week completely and Aston Martin scrambling […]
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under 2027 rules
More than 10 tuners have expressed interest in the World Rally Championship’s new technical regulations for 2027, according to the FIA.Next year the WRC will embark upon a new technical era that aims to increase the number of constructors competing in the pinnacle of rallying.The new technical regulations, which will span a 10-year period, are […]
Porsche after Rolex 24 win: “It looked more dominant than it actually was”
Porsche won the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the third consecutive time, taking the chequered flag at the season opener of the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship — but not by as wide a margin as some might have expected. The result looked like another dominant performance from the German manufacturer’s 963 LMDh, a car that many […]
Why Valentino Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over 2027 rider line-up
Valentino Rossi has made it clear he already knows who he wants riding for VR46 in 2027, and that message is being interpreted as a way of turning up the pressure on Ducati.Although it has not been officially announced, 2026 is expected to be the final season at VR46 for its current riders, Fabio Di […]
Rexy vs. Grello: The Porsche icons prepare to face off in Rolex 24
Some manufacturers dream of having just one icon. Porsche has two – and they are set to clash at the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time. In the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s Endurance Cup, an internal rivalry at Porsche between these two popular race teams is about to unfold.In one corner: Rexy, the adorable […]
Audi signs Slater as first academy driver
Audi has signed reigning Formula Regional European champion Freddie Slater as its Driver Development Programme’s first member.Audi has taken over the Sauber Formula 1 outfit after completing its acquisition in 2024 and announced on Friday it was launching its own academy, managed by former F1 driver and three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Allan McNish […]
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination from Elfyn Evans
Oliver Solberg survived a slow puncture to hold a healthy Rally Monte Carlo lead, as Toyota’s new World Rally Championship signing continued his domination of the event.Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely challenging snow- and ice-covered roads. The son of 2003 world […]
2026 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona complete race results
The No. 7 Penske Porsche simply would not be denied as Felipe Nasr held off Jack Aitken to capture the checkered flag in the 64th edition of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Nasr will be joined on the top step of the podium by co-drivers Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich.The No. 31 Whelen Cadillac crossed […]
Another close Rolex 24 defeat “heartbreaking” for Jack Aitken
The taste of defeat in the Rolex 24 is becoming too familiar for Jack Aitken.In the 64th edition of IMSA’s twice-around-the-clock crown jewel at Daytona, the 30-year-old driver spent the final hour trying to run down Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Felipe Nasr for the overall win. Despite his best efforts, which included a desperate inside move […]