Oliver Solberg highlights area he must “work on” after WRC Japan setback
Oliver Solberg identified what he needs to “work on” moving forward following a costly crash while fighting for victory at Rally Japan. The Toyota driver had been reeling in rally leader and team-mate Elfyn Evans when he was caught out by dirt on the road approaching a tight left-hander in stage 10. Solberg was unable to […]
Is Leclerc’s leap of faith with Ferrari the right choice? Our writers have their say
On Wednesday morning, Ferrari announced it had agreed a «multi-year» contract extension with long-time Scuderia driver Charles Leclerc, extending his Ferrari tenure for what is thought to be at least three more seasons in Formula 1 beyond 2026. With Leclerc’s previous deal not running out until the end of 2027, has the Monegasque taken a […]
Jorge Martin not thinking about MotoGP title despite “unforgettable” Mugello podium
After the fiasco of the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix, where Jorge Martin crashed six times and came away with zero points, the visit to Mugello last weekend represented the other side of the coin for the Aprilia rider. Martin recovered from the setback and his physical injuries to score 29 points in Barcelona, with second […]
‘We spend far too much time talking about it’
At the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the WEC, Hypercar is synonymous with Balance of Performance. The system is at the very core of the category that succeeded LMP1 and helped convince numerous manufacturers to commit, whether through the LMH or LMDh technical platforms. However, the topic of BoP has grown considerably in recent […]
Marco Bezzecchi coping well with pressure but real test yet to come
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes Marco Bezzecchi has already shown he can perform under “big pressure”, but says the true test will come when he is fighting for the MotoGP title. Bezzecchi managed the weight of expectations in front of his home crowd to claim a decisive victory at the Italian Grand Prix on […]
Vincent Vosse on BMW, IMSA and the future of endurance racing
Vincent Vosse is a name synonymous with success when it comes to the world of motorsport, and he never shies away from a chat on everything from the hottest issues to a quick post-race comment. The WRT team principal always offers interesting insights into the activities he has been carrying out in partnership with BMW […]
Hyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over after “no comparison with Toyota”
Hyundai World Rally Championship drivers are relieved a series of asphalt rallies are over after a Rally Japan where they were again outclassed by rivals Toyota. Toyota was the overwhelming favourite to dominate the final asphalt rally of the season having taken a step forward with its GR Yaris, while Hyundai struggled to find answers […]
Leclerc extends Ferrari F1 contract with multi-year deal
Charles Leclerc has agreed a contract extension to stay at Ferrari, taking himself off Formula 1’s market for the foreseeable future. No contract length was specified, although the statement that «[Leclerc] continue to wear the team’s colours for the coming seasons» suggests that the two have agreed another multi-year deal. The deal was announced ahead […]
MotoGP Italian GP: Full starting grid
Marco Bezzecchi will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position after Aprilia locked out the front row for the first time in MotoGP history. The championship leader set the fastest lap in Saturday’s qualifying session at Mugello, beating the Trackhouse-entered RS-GP of Raul Fernandez to the top spot. Jorge Martin backed up their performance […]