Vinales: Silverstone MotoGP disaster “woke up people” at Aprilia
Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales says a disastrous run for him and team-mate Aleix Espargaro in MotoGP’s British Grand Prix “woke up people” at the Italian marque.The Silverstone weekend highlighted Aprilia’s struggles in race trim as Vinales dropped from eighth to 13th at the finish with heavy tyre degradation and Espargaro likewiseContinue Reading
Parker, Bliss and Simms make Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings gains
The battle to top the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings has further intensified as Stuart Bliss, Jack Parker and Benn Simms have joined a growing cluster on 10 wins.Scottish Legends star Stewart Black continues to lead the way on 13 victories so far this year, but now the restContinue Reading
Formula 1 drivers who have driven and won races with an injury
Oscar Piastri revealed he suffered a broken rib following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July. The Australian took to social media to share an X-ray image of the injury and joked the “rib’s enjoying the break”.Piastri’s post showed that he was treated for the break the day afterContinue Reading
Quartararo now wants experienced Pramac MotoGP line-up after advocating youngsters
Fabio Quartararo believes it would be better for Yamaha to sign two experienced riders for its Pramac satellite team next year as the marque “doesn’t have time” to turn around its fortunes in MotoGP.Quartararo’s comments mark a stark change in his approach after he had publicly backed Moto2 frontrunner TonyContinue Reading
Ocon: FIA shouldn’t backtrack on restricting 2026 F1 aero rules
Esteban Ocon hopes the FIA maintains a tight leash on the 2026 Formula 1 aerodynamic regulations to ensure more teams can enter the picture for victories.The 2026 rules will herald the introduction of active aerodynamics on the front and rear wings, along with a shallower floor to limit the effectivenessContinue Reading
How the Mini unlike any other got heads turning
Of the 107 Minis that raced at the Mini Festival at Brands Hatch earlier this month, there was one in particular that stood out from the crowd and really inspired. Unlike the variety of ‘saloon’ versions, Nick Paddy’s Mini Van was something completely different.It was making its race debut atContinue Reading
Trackhouse announces Moto2 title contender Ogura for 2025 MotoGP season
Trackhouse has signed Japanese youngster Ai Ogura to partner Raul Fernandez at its MotoGP team next year.As revealed by Autosport, Ogura will step up to MotoGP in 2025 as part of a two-year deal and replace Trackhouse incumbent Miguel Oliveira.The 23-year-old is currently second in the Moto2 standings this year,Continue Reading
Magazine: Hamilton’s Ferrari challenge for F1 2025
Lewis Hamilton’s big Ferrari challenge and more British Touring Car drama lead this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (15 August).When Charles Leclerc won May’s Monaco Grand Prix, taking Ferrari’s second Formula 1 victory of the season and moving the Italian team 156 points clear of Mercedes, Hamilton’s 2025 decision lookedContinue Reading
Retired NASCAR Cup champion Kurt Busch arrested on drink driving charges
Kurt Busch was arrested for speeding and drink driving on Monday night in North Carolina.The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion was initially pulled over for speeding, having been reportedly travelling at 63mph in a 45mph zone on Monday night.Busch was later arrested and charged with drink driving, careless driving, andContinue Reading
New low-cost Swift Sport Challenge series launched for 2025
The Swift Sport Challenge has been launched by the 750 Motor Club for next season as the latest entry-level series with initiatives set to help keep costs down.The new category will use Suzuki Swift Sport Mk1 models from 2006-2011, featuring a 1.6-litre engine, with two cars set to race thisContinue Reading