Why Dani Sordo is excited for his WRC topflight return
It has been approximately 19 months since the rally world last saw Dani Sordo contest a World Rally Championship event in a Rally1 car. But that streak ends at this weekend’s Rally Islas Canarias. The three-time winner is back competing in the WRC’s top tier for the first time since finishing second at 2024 Acropolis […]
FIA confirms changes to 2026 F1 rules ahead of Miami GP
After two discussions with technical chiefs, Monday marked the long-awaited meeting between the FIA, Formula 1, the teams and power unit manufacturers. The agenda revolved around how the technical regulations could be improved based on the opening rounds, and ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Both the FIA and F1 had made it clear beforehand […]
“Wings belong on planes, not bikes”
Giacomo Agostini has welcomed MotoGP’s sweeping rule changes for 2027, saying they should help restore the balance between rider and machine. MotoGP is running under the current technical regulations for the final time this year before introducing a completely new ruleset in 2027. The overhaul includes the removal of ride-height devices, tighter restrictions on aerodynamic […]
Opinion: Why WEC’s BoP secrecy stance is set to backfire
The World Endurance Championship has reached a turning point regarding its sporting integrity. As announced by the FIA and the ACO during a briefing on Thursday morning, all Balance of Performance documentation will be kept strictly confidential starting in 2026.While framed as a measure to stabilise the paddock, this decision effectively results in the systematic […]
Injured Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish GP after undergoing surgery
Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the Tech3 MotoGP rider yet to make a full recovery from a shoulder surgery. Vinales withdrew from last month’s US Grand Prix to return to Europe and undergo an operation to recover a displaced screw from his left shoulder. The Spaniard had been hoping […]
Breaking down the term ‘artificial overtake’ – and comparisons with F1’s previous turbo era
Autosport‘s recent exclusive interview with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali generated many responses, some of the most energetic of which were directed at him waving off the issue of whether overtaking has become a case of quantity over quality under the latest technical regulations. «Some people are saying it is artificial,» he said. «What is artificial? […]
Ferrari explains where Toyota gained the upper hand in Imola WEC opener
Ferrari identified traction and tyre management as the key areas where Toyota gained the upper hand in the World Endurance Championship’s Imola opener. Although the Italian manufacturer arrived at its home race without considering itself the favourite, it still emerged as Toyota’s main challenger in the Hypercar class. The duel between the two manufacturers played out […]
How to watch, start time and entry list
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola will open the 2026 World Endurance Championship on 17-19 April. With the Qatar 1812km moved to later in the year due to the Iran War, the season will now get underway with three European races in quick succession. Ferrari is the favourite for victory at its […]
Aitken “not panicking” after another “frustrating” podium visit without a win
Jack Aitken and Co. were left once again getting close but not doing enough to take the win in Saturday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. After starting fourth, Aitken cut through rivals and put the #31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R at the front of the field before handing off to co-driver Frederik Vesti. On the wrong […]