F1 warned against “blood-stained” Rwanda race by Democratic Republic of Congo

F1 warned against “blood-stained” Rwanda race by Democratic Republic of Congo

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on Formula 1 not to entertain the idea of sanctioning a Rwanda Grand Prix amid a long-running conflict in the region. Since 2022 the DRC has been embroiled in a bloody conflict with the M23 movement, a military rebel group backed by the Rwandan army, which has […]

Honda debuts new double-element tail section in Buriram MotoGP test

Honda debuts new double-element tail section in Buriram MotoGP test

Honda has been trialling a number of things to overhaul its beleaguered MotoGP bike, and one such innovation appeared on the RC213V during the opening day of the Buriram test. Its top points scorer from 2024, Johann Zarco, tested a new rear section on his Castrol-sponsored bike on Wednesday – an upgrade to the design […]

Marquez brothers lead first day of Buriram MotoGP test

Marquez brothers lead first day of Buriram MotoGP test

Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez set the quickest time on the opening day of the Buriram MotoGP test, leading his brother, Sepang pacesetter Alex Marquez. The Spaniard set a best lap of 1m29.184s with just a few minutes left on the clock on Wednesday, finding nearly half a second over the benchmark set by Gresini’s […]

Why Bearman thinks F1 2025’s big rookie class will boost his debut campaign

Why Bearman thinks F1 2025’s big rookie class will boost his debut campaign

Oliver Bearman believes the unexpectedly large crop of rookie drivers joining him in Formula 1 2025 will provide a lift for his first full-time year with Haas. The 19-year-old is one of six rookies on the F1 grid in 2025 despite 2024 beginning with zero driver market transfers.  It then started to change last February […]

Will AI unleash greater human potential in F1?

Will AI unleash greater human potential in F1?

Motor racing has a long tradition as an incubator of technology. AI is the latest example as tech companies flood into the sport as partners, helping teams harness AI to improve performance. One example is that F1 increasingly uses AI in its TV and online coverage to provide insights and content tailored for fans. The […]