Marco Bezzecchi says Barcelona sprint struggles not linked to qualifying crash
Marco Bezzecchi says his poor performance in the Catalan Grand Prix was not down to any lingering effects from his qualifying crash, insisting he is fully fit. The factory Aprilia rider could only muster a single point in the half-distance race on Saturday after passing the Tech3 KTM of Enea Bastianini for ninth on the […]
Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn’t lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027’s budget cap. F1’s 2026 era has gotten off to a flawed start due to crippling compromises caused by the high reliance on electric energy from the new power units. In a battle […]
Pedro Acosta shouldn’t have been allowed in restarted Catalan GP
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes Pedro Acosta shouldn’t have been allowed to take the restart at the Catalan Grand Prix after a mechanical issue on his KTM triggered the first red flag. The Barcelona event could prove to be a turning point for MotoGP, with two riders ending up in a hospital in a […]
Joan Mir announces Honda exit as he feels he “doesn’t deserve” silence over MotoGP future
Joan Mir has revealed he will leave Honda at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season after growing frustrated by the manufacturer’s silence over its plans for the 850cc era. Amid heavy speculation over the Catalan GP weekend linking him with a move to Gresini Ducati in 2027, Mir confirmed that he will be ending […]
“I am the best, I don’t need to prove anything”
Due to the many problems Aston Martin and Honda have faced at the start of this season, Fernando Alonso has been unable to fight for the positions he would like to in Formula 1’s new era. But according to the two-time F1 world champion, there is absolutely no sign of decline yet. On an individual level, […]
MotoGP Catalan GP red-flagged twice after scary multi-bike melee
The Catalan Grand Prix was red-flagged on lap 12 of 24 after a sudden mechanical issue for race leader Pedro Acosta triggered a major, multi-bike incident. Acosta was leading the Barcelona race when he suddenly slowed down with a mechanical issue heading into Turn 10. The Spaniard raised his hand to signal the rest of […]
MotoGP riders react after “terrible day” in Barcelona
MotoGP riders have expressed their initial views on a chaotic Catalan Grand Prix, which was interrupted by red flags and marred by heavy crashes involving Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco. The first major incident took place on lap 12 of 24 when Marquez could not avoid race leader Pedro Acosta, who suddenly slowed down with […]
Piastri «flattered» by rumours of Red Bull F1 interest
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Red Bull’s interest in him as a plan B if Max Verstappen leaves is «flattering», but the Australian denies any knowledge of it. Earlier this month, Autosport revealed Piastri is on Red Bull’s radar as a long-term replacement for Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide to leave the team. The […]