Why flexi-wing tests were not F1’s “magic bullet”
Formula 1’s flexi-wing furore has been simmering for months, but came to a ragged and inconsequential termination during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend when new deflection tests were applied – and not much changed. The tests clamped down on the amount of flex permitted on the front wings of F1’s machinery, and followed a similar […]
Sebastien Ogier leads WRC Rally Sardinia after Thierry Neuville crashes out
Sébastien Ogier admits he is surprised to be leading Rally Italia Sardinia after an eventful Friday that caught out several of his World Rally Championship rivals. The eight-time world champion faced the effects of road cleaning in the morning, starting third, but completed Friday’s six gravel stages with a 2.1s lead over Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux. Ogier […]
Fabio Quartararo slams “tough day” in Aragon as Yamaha doesn’t “understand” issues
The low-grip Aragon track was a prime suspect to expose the deficiencies of Yamaha’s YZR-M1 machine and unfortunately for Fabio Quartararo and the Japanese manufacturer the issue was in the spotlight. There was no shortage of sympathy for the luckless Frenchman whose Yamaha machine snapped and jumped seemingly on the exit of every corner around […]
Aprilia “would have won more races” with Jorge Martin as it works to fix rift
When Jorge Martin confirmed his plans to leave Aprilia following just one race, the paddock media were shocked by the hastiness of his decision. There’s little doubt that the bike hasn’t been as competitive as Ducati’s, but it was a surprising decision given Martin’s lack of time on the Aprilia RS-GP25. Martin was injured on […]
Peugeot eyes new Le Mans Hypercar as part of long-term WEC focus
Peugeot has aspirations to build a new Le Mans Hypercar as part of a long-term commitment to the World Endurance Championship. The French manufacturer is known to have opened a dialogue with the rulemakers, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the FIA, about replacing the 9X8 that came on stream in the second half of […]
How McLaren will manage Norris and Piastri now it controls both F1 championship fights
Having the fastest car on the grid and two drivers worthy of being world champions is probably the second-best scenario for which a team principal could wish. The ideal, of course, is to have the quickest car, a super-fast number-one driver, and a number two who is quick enough but willing to sacrifice their own […]
Hyundai “hopeful” of 2026 WRC entry, but questions remain for 2027
Hyundai has given its clearest indication yet that it is gearing up to continue in the World Rally Championship until at least the end of 2026. There have been question marks surrounding its short-term and long-term future in rallying’s top tier that first surfaced last year when it confirmed plans to embark on a programme […]
Ferrari to start Le Mans 24 Hours lighter, more powerful
Ferrari will go the grid for the Le Mans 24 Hours lighter and with more power than last year as it bids for a hat-trick at the French enduro. The Italian manufacturer’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will race at the World Endurance Championship double-points round on 14/15 June with a minimum weight reduced by 1kg […]
Maverick Vinales visits KTM HQ calling for “patience, calm” at the MotoGP team
The serenity and optimism that Maverick Vinales shows toward KTM – promoting “patience, calm, hard work, and perseverance” – stands in sharp contrast to Pedro Acosta’s current frame of mind in MotoGP. Like Acosta, Vinales also visited KTM’s headquarters in Austria earlier this week, although their experiences couldn’t have been more different. “I just went […]