Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary Islands fight with Sebastien Ogier
Oliver Solberg says he wasn’t «overpushing» and just needs to «improve small details» moving forward after a penultimate stage mistake ended a titanic battle for victory with Sébastien Ogier in the Canary Islands. Solberg and nine-time world rally champion Ogier were locked in a dramatic duel for victory on the Spanish island which looked set […]
Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars
This writer’s first working grand prix was Austria 2002, a race that for most sticks in the mind for reasons pertaining to Ferrari team orders. A far happier memory is of borrowing a tabard for qualifying and venturing into the trees behind the pits, on the inside of the Jochen Rindt Kurve, where one could […]
Marco Bezzecchi explains how Ducati ended Aprilia’s winning streak in Jerez
Marco Bezzecchi has revealed the key areas where Ducati held the advantage in the Spanish Grand Prix, after witnessing Alex Marquez end Aprilia’s winning streak in MotoGP on Sunday. Bezzecchi arrived at Jerez having led every lap of the opening three grands prix of the season, giving Aprilia a decisive early edge in the championship […]
Ogier leads Solberg by 3.8s heading into final day
Rally Islas Canarias (Canary Islands) is set for a tense final day victory battle after Sébastien Ogier ended Saturday with a slender 3.8s lead over Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg. Ogier had started the day with an 8.9s lead over Solberg, but that margin was whittled down to 5.3s by the time crews headed to midday service […]
F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks
While it’s hoped that the tweaks agreed on between the FIA and Formula 1’s teams for Miami should reduce some of the more troublesome elements of the 2026 regulations, the door is not closed on the potential for hardware changes for the new powertrains. The reduction in energy harvesting and extension of super clipping to […]
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance
Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership. Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning. The Briton spent the final […]
‘He shouldn’t have won the race’
Johann Zarco believes Marc Marquez should not have been declared the winner of the the Spanish Grand Prix sprint, questioning the legality of the Spaniard’s actions after his late crash. Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez took victory in chaotic, mixed-weather race at Jerez after falling at the final corner, switching bikes as the rain intensified, and […]
Ogier hails ‘intense’ Solberg fight in rare WRC battle
Nine-time WRC champion Sébastien Ogier is relishing the “intense” fight for Rally Islas Canarias victory with Oliver Solberg that “doesn’t happen every day” in the World Rally Championship. The Toyota team-mates were split by 3.8s heading into Sunday’s final four stages after the pair were separated by tenths of seconds during Saturday afternoon’s stages. Solberg managed […]
Former Red Bull F1 boss Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance at Jerez
Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership. Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning. The Briton spent the final […]