MotoGP bans 2027-spec bike tests until conclusion of 2025 season

MotoGP bans 2027-spec bike tests until conclusion of 2025 season

The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) announced a series of changes to the 2025 MotoGP World Championship regulations earlier this week. The changes, which took effect on April 29, most notably included the introduction of a test day for riders returning from injury and clarified startline procedures sparked by the recent debacle in Austin. In […]

Aston Martin gets BoP boost for Spa 6 Hours after poor start to WEC campaign

Aston Martin gets BoP boost for Spa 6 Hours after poor start to WEC campaign

Aston Martin received a double Balance of Performance break for its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar ahead of this weekend’s round of the World Endurance Championship at Spa.  The Valkyrie will go to the grid in Belgium 16kg lighter than at last month’s Imola round and with an increase in maximum power of 15kW (20bhp).  The […]

Jochen Mass, 1946-2025

Jochen Mass, 1946-2025

Jochen Mass disproved the saying that nice guys finish last. A charming man who was universally liked, the German was a race winner in Formula 1 and one of the top sportscar drivers of his generation, claiming a victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. But perhaps the German, who has died aged 78 from […]

The 2025 F1 McLaren is faster

The 2025 F1 McLaren is faster

As if there was any doubt, McLaren’s crushing 1-2 win in Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix further confirmed that the papaya team remains well on top in racing conditions, especially when rear tyre wear is critical. But why is Max Verstappen regularly beating Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole as well? Piastri led Norris […]

Ferrari boss Vasseur defends team’s strategy at F1 Miami GP

Ferrari boss Vasseur defends team’s strategy at F1 Miami GP

Frederic Vasseur has defended Ferrari’s Miami Grand Prix team orders calls and, although the team principal accepted the frustration of drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the race, he denied that there was any inertia in decision-making. During the race, Ferrari made the call to swap Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton around to ensure […]