Why Michelin has given up on MotoGP
Michelin has explained it is set to leave the MotoGP championship because Dorna wanted to have the same supplier for all of its series, which the French marque disagreed with. Pirelli was announced on Thursday as MotoGP’s next tyre manufacturer from 2027 to 2031. The Italian brand already provides tyres to Moto2 and Moto3, while […]
As Honda distances itself from Tsunoda, what are his F1 options?
If Yuki Tsunoda and his new management were hoping to receive a helping hand from Honda as Tsunoda builds a case to remain in Formula 1, the mood music coming from HQ isn’t promising. As a member of Honda’s driver programme, Tsunoda was fast-tracked through the European junior single-seater ladder, making his F1 debut in […]
Max Verstappen expands his team into GT World Challenge Europe
Max Verstappen has announced an expanded presence in the GT3 arena for his sim racing proteges. The Verstappen.com Racing Team Redline esports squad will continue to support Thierry Vermeulen, son Max’s manager Raymond, and also give Briton Chris Lulham a full programme in the GT World Challenge Europe. Lulham will race with Vermeulen in both […]
Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP’s tyre supplier in 2027
Pirelli will become MotoGP’s official tyre manufacturer from 2027 to 2031, after Michelin’s current deal ends. This is a logical step for the Italian brand, which has been supplying its rubber to the Moto2 and Moto3 series since last year, as well as the World Superbike championship in a long-standing partnership that began in 2004. […]
Reviewing F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain
We’ve just returned from Bahrain, where the Formula 1 teams did their only test last week ahead of the 2025 Melbourne season-opener next week. People say testing is boring but if you know what to look for, it’s anything but. The laps are on track, and the body language of the cars needs to be […]