Overlooked F2 champion who “deserved better” returns to F1 in Mercedes role
It looked like the Formula 1 door had closed for 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire as he took up a full-time race drive in Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar programme this season. But it has creaked open just a fraction since Pourchaire has been announced – somewhat surprisingly – as an addition to Mercedes’ F1 development ranks. […]
a double duct hidden under the fairing
Aprilia’s latest MotoGP trick on the RS-GP26 came to light following the final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram. A previously hidden duct drawing air from beneath the fairing has now been exposed. There is one opening on each side, channelling airflow through a new pathway. Until last year, the bike featured a Formula 1-inspired […]
Why Melbourne will be more challenging for F1 – and what a plan B might look like
The moment Max Verstappen voiced his concerns about the new Formula 1 regulations, he immediately added: “On this circuit in Bahrain it’s not too bad, but when we go to Melbourne, that’s when you will really see how much we run out of energy on the straights.” The Red Bull driver has received backing from […]
Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve
Toprak Razgatlioglu has admitted he is “always getting sad” due to his lack of early speed on a MotoGP bike following a challenging end to pre-season testing in Buriram. Razgatlioglu moved to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha this year as a three-time World Superbike champion, becoming the first rider to make such a switch between the […]
F1 considering format changes, 12 sprints from 2027
Formula 1 is actively looking into doubling the number of sprint races from six to 12 per year from 2027, and is investigating other format changes to regular weekends. F1’s commercial rightsholder Liberty Media has been keen to expand the number of sprint races for a while as it has found they lead to more […]
The concern with straight mode which arose in F1 Commission meeting
McLaren boss Andrea Stella previously outlined three major concerns with the 2026 Formula 1 power unit rules and he has since revealed a fourth issue entered the mix. This year F1 is introducing a completely new set of regulations with one of the changes concerning the power unit, which is now more reliant on electrical […]
Pedro Acosta found Ducati and Aprilia’s pace “scary” in MotoGP testing
KTM’s Pedro Acosta conceded that Ducati and Aprilia hold a clear advantage over the rest of the competition, describing their long-run pace in the Buriram MotoGP test as “scary”. Pre-season testing for 2026 concluded in Thailand on Sunday, with Aprilia and Ducati riders locking out the top five spots in the classification. Acosta was the […]