“Being able to write my sprint notes by hand was a good sign”– Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez says the most positive thing about his Italian Grand Prix sprint race was being able to write his post-race notes by hand. While the comment was a light-hearted one, the factory Ducati rider said the fact that he could hold a writing implement after returning to the pits was a sign that the nerve […]
Oliver Solberg denies taking too much risk in WRC Rally Japan crash
Oliver Solberg dismissed suggestions that he was taking too much risk ahead of his premature exit from the Rally Japan victory fight. The Toyota World Rally Championship driver had been reeling in rally leader Elfyn Evans when he slid wide in a left-hander in Stage 10. The loss of control resulted in an impact with […]
Mercedes pulls out of Alpine F1 share talks over asking price
Mercedes is no longer pursuing a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team after disagreeing with Otro Capital’s asking price. Mercedes, which is already supplying power units and gearboxes to Alpine, had been interested in acquiring Otro Capital’s 24% stake, and the manufacturer had agreed in principle with majority owner Renault to buy them. However, […]
Raul Fernandez scores first sprint win in Aprilia 1-2
Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez beat factory Aprilia rider Jorge Martin in a straight fight to score his maiden sprint victory in the Italian Grand Prix. Still fighting to secure his future in MotoGP, Fernandez grabbed the lead on the opening lap and fended off a late attack from Martin to take the top spot in the […]
Jorge Martin’s Red Bull relationship over after Aprilia’s Monster deal
Jorge Martin revealed that he ended a 15-year relationship with his personal sponsor Red Bull following Aprilia’s new deal with Monster Energy. On Friday, Aprilia announced that it signed American energy drinks giant Monster as its title sponsor, confirming a report published by Motorsport.com earlier this week. Both Martin and Marco Bezzecchi headed out on […]
Oliver Solberg turns up pressure on Elfyn Evans
Oliver Solberg heaped pressure on Rally Japan leader Elfyn Evans as the battle to win the final asphalt round of the World Rally Championship season intensified. Solberg quickly set his sights on catching Evans, whose 15.7s overnight lead over his Toyota team-mate was reduced to 10.6s. Solberg produced stunning speed in the day’s opening test […]
Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms. Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year’s election, is currently subject to Article 20.10 in the FIA’s statutes, which states that «the President […]
«The bike is better than me,» says Cal Crutchlow on MotoGP comeback
Cal Crutchlow says a lack of physical strength is his number one limitation as his comeback to MotoGP racing got underway at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday. The British rider, who is stepping in to replace the injured Johann Zarco at the LCR Honda team, was last on the timesheets in the afternoon practice […]
Cadillac sweeps front row for IMSA Detroit sprint race
Cadillac is on top in the home race after Earl Bamber took pole for the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. The 35-year-old New Zealander drove Whelen Cadillac’s #31 Cadillac V-Series.R to a quick lap of 1m05.313s around the 1.645-mile, nine-turn street circuit. It’s Bamber’s third career pole, first in GTP. “The car has been amazing,” Bamber said. […]