Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test riders and “laboratory bikes”
The revision of the MotoGP technical regulations for 2027 includes the switch from Michelin tyres to new compounds provided by Italian company Pirelli, which has already been working for several years with the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, in addition to series such as Formula 1. Since the agreement was announced in early March, the Italian […]
Ferrari gearbox issues threatened Robert Kubica’s Le Mans win for “all the 24 hours”
Ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica said persistent downshift issues his Ferrari faced en route to Le Mans 24 Hours victory meant the car was “really on the edge”. Kubica triumphed alongside Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye in the satellite #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P LMH but spent much of the race battling with the full […]
Why Red Bull’s protest was rejected and Norris’ penalty didn’t lead to an F1 grid drop
The closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix delivered many talking points, as the top five were closely bunched together and Lando Norris hit his team-mate Oscar Piastri. But the drama didn’t end yet after the chequered flag, thanks to a protest lodged by Red Bull. The timing was reminiscent of the situation a few […]
Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car
The MotoGP safety car is a crucial part of a race weekend. Responsible for nullifying a race and dictating the speeds of the riders, it is also usually the first response vehicle on site whenever there is a crash and can provide any necessary assistance. There are other tasks too, including inspecting the track on […]
How a late pitlane speeding penalty couldn’t blow Inter Europol’s Le Mans LMP2 win
Le Mans 24 Hours LMP2 class winner Nick Yelloly described this year’s edition as featuring “more ups and downs than I’ve ever seen” after a roller-coaster final hour. Yelloly’s #43 Inter Europol ORECA-Gibson 07 he shared with Tom Dillmann and 2023 class winner Jakub Smiechowski had been in an incredibly close battle with the #48 […]
The winners and losers from the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours
Winner: Ferrari A fourth win in as many races in the 2025 World Endurance Championship, a third straight victory at Le Mans. What more can Ferrari ask for? A 1-2-3, one might pedantically answer – which was a real possibility, such was the dominance of the 499Ps in terms of race pace, but Porsche denied […]
Hamilton’s F1 Canadian GP ruined by “devastating” crash with groundhog
Lewis Hamilton must have left Montreal feeling like it was Groundhog Day after an accident with a marmot left him unable to challenge for a strong result at the Canadian Grand Prix. Having started the race from fifth, Hamilton was hopeful of a first grand prix podium since making the move to Ferrari this year […]
Andre Lotterer “overdrove the car” while adapting to LMP2 at Le Mans
Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer revealed some of the challenges he faced getting up to speed with LMP2 machinery as he makes his class debut. Lotterer is driving the IDEC Sport-run #18 ORECA-Gibson 07 as part of the team’s tie-up with Genesis Magma Racing, which is due to enter the Hypercar ranks with […]
WEC announces unchanged calendar for 2026, Le Mans clashes with Barcelona F1 race
The World Endurance Championship calendar will remain at eight races in 2026, with an unchanged roster of events that leaves no room for Silverstone, while the Le Mans 24 Hours clashes with Formula 1’s Barcelona race. It was announced on Friday during the traditional press conference held by the Automobile Club de l’Quest, which co-organises […]