Pecco Bagnaia questions Czech GP qualifying strategy
Francesco Bagnaia suffered disappointment yet again this season as he didn’t even progress directly to the Q2 qualifying session following the official practice session on Friday afternoon. Purely on pace, Bagnaia appeared to be in the mix throughout the entire session, however, he appeared to be in the pitlane at exactly the wrong time throughout […]
WRT could replace Rahal Letterman Lanigan as BMW’s 2026 IMSA representative
The Belgian WRT team is in the running to expand its programme with the BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh into the IMSA SportsCar Championship next season. BMW’s representative in the World Endurance Championship has revealed that it is in negotiation to take over Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s IMSA programme, after the German manufacturer opted against renewing […]
Yamaha reveals ‘clear target’ for MotoGP 2026
Yamaha boss Paolo Pavesio has confirmed that there is a ‘clear target’ for the manufacturer to race its new V4 engine in MotoGP in 2026. The Japanese team – the only one currently running an inline four in MotoGP races – has been developing the V4 behind the scenes since last year. The engine and […]
Why F1’s commercial boom “can’t be taken for granted”
With McLaren taking over Trafalgar Square, LEGO trophies on the Silverstone podium and Harrison Ford announcing a new partnership with Glenmorangie, Formula 1 really tapped into its ever-deepening commercial reservoir during the week of the British Grand Prix. Given her role within F1, Emily Prazer would have been delighted to see the series “out-activate” Wimbledon, […]
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia on Rally1 return
Oliver Solberg stunned the World Rally Championship regulars to claim his first top-flight stage wins and capture the Rally Estonia lead on his Rally1 return with Toyota. Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson quickly gelled with the GR Yaris Rally1 on their return to the WRC’s top tier for the first time since 2022. The pair […]
Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory from Marco Bezzecchi
Marc Marquez overtook Marco Bezzecchi on the final lap of a damp and dramatic sprint race to win at the Sachsenring on Saturday. It was Marc’s 10th sprint win out of a possible 11 in 2025, having missed out only at the British Grand Prix in May. While Marquez stretched his championship lead over brother Alex […]
‘I don’t remember ever being this slow in the wet’
Francesco Bagnaia was left “shocked” following a wet sprint race at the Sachsenring in which he was unable to score points – despite having no major incidents. In what might constitute the lowest low in a disappointing 2025 MotoGP season thus far, Bagnaia finished 12th – while his factory Ducati team-mate Marc Marquez won the race […]
Why developing the all-new F1 tyres for 2026 is so challenging
The 2026 revolution in Formula 1 doesn’t just involve new cars and a different engine formula. It also includes an entirely new generation of tyres – an element that plays a crucial role in modern F1. Initially, the FIA wanted to switch to 16-inch for 2026 to reduce weight, but sole tyre supplier Pirelli opposed […]
Franco Morbidelli to miss German MotoGP with collarbone injuries
Franco Morbidelli has suffered a severe contusion to his left collarbone following his violent crash early in the MotoGP sprint race at the Sachsenring on Saturday. After being examined at the circuit medical centre, the 30-year-old Italian rider was transferred to hospital in Chemnitz for further evaluation. It was later confirmed that Morbidelli would miss […]