Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the Esses
The new-generation of Formula 1 cars have changed how Suzuka’s first sector is tackled: beyond the reduced downforce, which lowers cornering speeds, drivers now barely touch the brake pedal, because the hybrid system decelerates the car through transitions to maximise energy recovery in a key section. Over the years, Suzuka has fascinated thanks to the beauty […]
Marc Marquez escapes injury after nasty 190km/h crash in US GP practice
Marc Marquez walked away from a high-speed 190km/h crash during the opening practice for MotoGP’s United States Grand Prix on Friday. The Spaniard was running in 13th place in the early stages of the 45-minute session when he lost the rear end of his factory Ducati over the crest at Turn 10. Marquez fell off […]
If I can be competitive at COTA, I can be competitive anywhere
Jorge Martin is still not fully fit as he embarks on the third round of the 2026 MotoGP world championship. Given that the venue for that race is COTA, the most physical circuit on the calendar, it’s little wonder that the Spaniard is downplaying his chances. «Honestly speaking, I felt a bit of pain after […]
Honda clarifies F1 timeline after Newey comments: “It is a misunderstanding”
During the opening weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season, much of the media attention was on the number of batteries that Honda had to its disposal in Melbourne. But that Friday, Adrian Newey made an unrelated, even more interesting comment. The legendary designer revealed that Aston Martin did not know until November 2025 that […]
2026 MotoGP Americas Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez are the favourites for victory at the Circuit of the Americas for different reasons. Aprilia’s Bezzecchi has been on a strong run of form in MotoGP, having dominated the last four grands prix across 2025 and 2026 seasons. He is also on the verge of breaking an 11-year old record for […]
Marc Marquez’s Austin wins exceed my career total
Marco Bezzecchi has downplayed his chances of extending his MotoGP winning streak at this weekend’s US Grand Prix, pointing to Marc Marquez’s formidable track record at Austin. Aprilia rider Bezzecchi heads to the Circuit of the Americas as the championship leader after dominating the opening two grands prix of the season at Buriram and Goiania. Combined […]
Mercedes’ «two-phase» front wing activation a reliability issue, not an exploit
Mercedes’ peculiar straight mode activation of its front wing, which caught the attention of some of its Formula 1 rivals, was the result of a reliability issue rather than a deliberate exploit, Autosport has learned. Mercedes caught the eye of its rivals at the Chinese Grand Prix when footage emerged of maiden race winner Kimi […]
How Toyota’s new flying Finn is starting to make WRC headlines
Oliver Solberg, Elfyn Evans and now Takamoto Katsuta have grabbed World Rally Championship headlines with victories this year, but Toyota’s other young driver Sami Pajari is fast becoming its next star. Right now, Toyota has an embarrassment of riches within its WRC driver roster. All five of its drivers, Evans, Solberg, Katsuta, Pajari and part-timer and […]
Maverick Vinales still struggling with injury; to assess fitness on Friday in Austin
Maverick Vinales continues to deal with a complicated left shoulder injury dating back to July, which forced him in and out of MotoGP races in 2025. The Spaniard will test his condition on Friday in Austin before deciding whether to take time out to recover. The Tech3 rider was thrown from his KTM at the […]