Immediate F1 track limit penalty change ruled out despite Norris controversy
The FIA has told Formula 1 drivers that there will be no immediate change to the application of track limits penalties, despite the storm over Lando Norris’s sanction in Austria.Norris was handed a five-second penalty for running wide during his battle with Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring lastContinue Reading
Mercedes open to 2026 Alpine F1 engine supply to replace Aston Martin
Toto Wolff says the Mercedes Formula 1 team “likes the thought” of supplying customer engines to Alpine in 2026 instead of Honda-bound Aston Martin.Alpine is considering abandoning its own Renault F1 power unit programme for the 2026 regulations and switch to becoming a customer team, with Mercedes thought to beContinue Reading
MotoGP German GP: Martin beats Trackhouse Aprilia duo to pole, Marquez 13th
Jorge Martin claimed pole position for MotoGP’s German Grand Prix ahead of Trackhouse Aprilia duo Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, as Marc Marquez qualified 13th after being knocked out in Q1.Pramac Ducati rider Martin broke the circuit lap record with a 1m19.423s on his first run around the Sachsenring, whichContinue Reading
MotoGP German GP: Martin beats Trackhouse duo to pole, Marquez 13th
Jorge Martin claimed pole position for MotoGP’s German Grand Prix ahead of Trackhouse duo Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, as Marc Marquez qualified 13th after being knocked out in Q1.Pramac rider Martin broke the circuit lap record with a 1m19.423s on his first run around the Sachsenring, which would remainContinue Reading
F3 Britain: Sprint race postponed due to rain
Heavy rain and standing water have resulted in the postponement of the Formula 3 sprint race at Silverstone.The perils of the conditions became clear when Gabriele Mini dropped his Prema into the gravel at Stowe while simply travelling from the support pits to the Formula 1 pitlane.He was followed throughContinue Reading
Supercars Townsville: Waters wins chaotic opener from Mostert
Cameron Waters returned to form in emphatic style by taking the win in Race 13 of the Supercars campaign in Townsville.Starting from pole, the Tickford Mustang driver was unable to shake Chaz Mostert in the opening third of the race before Walkinshaw Andretti United triggered an undercut when bringing inContinue Reading
Why F1 is going to have to wait until September to find out Newey’s plans
Aston Martin may now be clear favourite to secure Adrian Newey’s services, but his Formula 1 future will not become clear until September because of an arrangement with Red Bull.Newey has been pondering his next steps in F1 after deciding that it was time to move on from his roleContinue Reading
How Haas has taken a McLaren direction with its British GP upgrades
Haas has been one of the surprises of the Formula 1 midfield this year as its VF-24 has proved to be a regular points scorer – defying the team’s pre-season pessimism.But perhaps more encouraging than the step the team has made in producing a car that does not suffer excessivelyContinue Reading
F1 film title: Smart marketing or alienating move? Our writers have their say
F1 and Apple have tied up a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to distribute the film worldwide next summer with a teaser published on Sunday 7 July.Filming resumed at Silverstone after Hollywood’s SAG-AFTRA strikes last year, with the camera crews following actors Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, who drive forContinue Reading
Van Gisbergen: Repeating Chicago Cup win “going to be tough”
Van Gisbergen became the first driver in more than 60 years to win in his Cup series debut with his win last year in the series’ inaugural street race while driving for Trackhouse Racing.The win helped launch the three-time Supercars champion’s full-time move this year to NASCAR, where he isContinue Reading