Imola embarks on major facelift as F1 dream remains alive
The Imola circuit is undertaking a huge overhaul as it aims to keep the door open to an Formula 1 return.The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari returned to F1 in recent years as a COVID 19 stop-gap and was subsequently awarded a three-year contract extension to 2025. But with the number of European races coming […]
Jonathan Woolridge joins Bryan Herta Autosport/PR1 program as test driver
Bryan Herta Autosport, in partnership with PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports, has signed Jonathan Woolridge as the Official Test and Development Driver for its IMSA LMP2 program with support from Fortress Technology.The Canadian brings plenty of experience as an IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge driver, earning multiple wins and podiums with LMP3 machinery. «I am incredibly grateful for this […]
Ford reveals Logan Sargeant among first WEC Hypercar drivers
Ford has named former Formula 1 racer Logan Sargeant among the first batch of drivers for its entry into the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027.Sargeant will join existing factory drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx in racing the as-yet-unnamed Ford LMDh, which will be based on an Oreca LMP2 chassis.His appointment to Ford’s […]
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
A leadership change has been confirmed for later this year by the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, organizers of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.The organization announced that longstanding President and CEO Jim Michaelian will assume a new role within Penske Entertainment effective June 30, 2026, with Jim Liaw named the new […]
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Toyota
Perhaps Toyota was simply too honest. There is hardly any other way to explain its Balance of Performance numbers for the 2025 World Endurance Championship. It is also possible that Rob Leupen’s leadership after his shock exit before the 2024 season finale had been missing. Throughout 2025, Toyota made several uncharacteristic mistakes.After another world championship in 2024 when […]
Valentino Rossi signs new BMW contract, returns to GT World Challenge
Valentino Rossi has revealed that his main commitment for the 2026 season will be GT World Challenge Europe, once again as a factory BMW rider.The confirmation came from Rossi himself on the sidelines of the VR46 presentation held on Wednesday in Rome, where Motorsport.com was also present.The Italian attended the VR46 launch as the founder […]
Juri Vips set for Rolex 24 debut as RLL Team McLaren confirm driver lineup
The driver roster is set for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s new multi-year collaborative effort with McLaren Automotive for the 2026 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.The joint venture that sees the team recognized as RLL Team McLaren, has named Max Esterson and Nikita Johnson as its full-season drivers for the upcoming campaign, competing in […]
Date announced for 2027 Rolex 24
Daytona International Speedway announced today the 65th edition of the Rolex 24 will take place January 28-31, 2027. Additionally, the Roar Before the Rolex 24 will run from January 22-24. “With so many fans traveling from all 50 states and dozens of countries for North America’s most prestigious sportscar race, we wanted to give fans […]
McLaren announces first driver for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme
McLaren has named former Peugeot driver Mikkel Jensen as the first signing for its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme for 2027. The Dane will race for McLaren United Autosports in the WEC next year, while also playing a «significant» role in the development of the as-yet-unnamed LMDh prototype that will succeed the McLaren F1 GTR […]