IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 regulations and debut for 2029 season
IMSA has officially locked in the timeline for its next-generation Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) regulations, confirming that the new machinery will debut in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2029 season. The rollout follows a staggered introduction strategy, with the new cars set to debut a year earlier—in 2028—across all Automobile Club de l’Ouest […]
MotoGP riders say holeshot device ban won’t eliminate start crashes
The MotoGP grid remains divided over the impact of banning front holeshot devices, with riders warning that first-corner incidents will not be eliminated. Ahead of this weekend’s Dutch GP, the championship announced that it is outlawing front ride-height devices at the start of races with immediate effect, although riders will still be allowed to deploy […]
I prefer working with horses than donkeys
On Thursday, Aprilia officially announced that it signed Francesco Bagnaia on a four-year deal to replace Jorge Martin, who is poised to move to Yamaha in 2027. With Bagnaia’s arrival next year, Aprilia will have an all-Italian line-up in 2027, with Marco Bezzecchi already committed to the team for the long term. With three-time world champion […]
Hyundai, M-Sport react to FIA Rally2 kit proposal for 2027
Hyundai needs more information before it can decide whether to homologate an FIA update kit to permit its Rally2 car to compete in the top level of the World Rally Championship next year. The introduction of new technical regulations for next year will create a situation where all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 machinery would go head-to-head […]
Mercedes delivers F1 engine fixes in Austria after Antonelli’s Barcelona GP retirement
Kimi Antonelli has detailed what caused his Barcelona Grand Prix retirement and that Mercedes is set to introduce measures to solve its Formula 1 power unit unreliability from the Austrian GP. During an Italian media interview at the Red Bull Ring, Antonelli confirmed that he will run a new power unit paired with an updated […]
Francesco Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit
Aprilia has signed current Ducati star Francesco Bagnaia to replace the outgoing Jorge Martin for the start of the MotoGP’s 850cc era in 2027. Bagnaia will team up with the previously announced Marco Bezzecchi as part of a four-year deal, forming an all-Italian line-up at Noale. The two-time MotoGP champion’s move to Aprilia was announced […]
How Formula E’s F1-like calendar sees the two series converging – but also diverging
When Formula E unleashes its brand-new generation of machinery– the 600kW, all-wheel drive Gen4 car– it will do so on its most diverse calendar yet, with a mixture of street circuits, classic permanent venues and abridged grand prix tracks. The time when relatively slow and unimpressive Formula E cars had to be kept to tight, […]
Cal Crutchlow calls for MotoGP weather protocol after sweltering Czech GP
Cal Crutchlow believes MotoGP should consider introducing a weather protocol after completing what he described as ‘one of the hottest races of his career’ during the Czech Grand Prix. MotoGP riders were subjected to unusually high temperatures during the Brno weekend, with the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute issuing heatwave warnings throughout the country. Conditions particularly worsened […]
Ducati confirms Francesco Bagnaia’s exit for MotoGP 2027
Francesco Bagnaia will officially leave the factory Ducati squad at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season and join rival Aprilia next year. The two-time series champion is expected to be replaced by KTM star Pedro Acosta, who is set to be announced as Marc Marquez’s team-mate at Ducati for 2027. But this is no surprise, having […]