Mercedes suffer «reality check» in Bahrain F1 test with Red Bull ahead
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell says his squad is now on the back foot as Red Bull is the «team to beat» at the start of 2026. Mercedes was put on the pedestal before the start of pre-season testing amid rumours over its powerful new engine, and its reliable running in Barcelona’s shakedown did […]
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?
Johann Zarco heads into the 2026 MotoGP season looking to re-establish himself alongside factory Honda riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini, even if he knows the solution will not be as simple as copying their set-up. Zarco effectively carried Honda through its most difficult period in 2024 and early 2025, delivering a famous victory at […]
What happened to the Hyundais?
For the second World Rally Championship event in a row, Hyundai has struggled for outright pace in its battle against Toyota. Driver Thierry Neuville admitted he was running out of set up options to try as Hyundai explored radical changes to find answers to its lack of grip and speed at Rally Sweden. The Korean […]