Friday favourite: The team game maestro who showed Wickens a new side to racing
A life-changing IndyCar crash at Pocono in 2018 brought an abrupt halt to Robert Wickens’ top-flight career, just as he had begun to make good on the promise shown working his way up the junior ranks. Prior to his high-speed crash into catch fencing that damaged his spinal cord, leavingContinue Reading
Formula 1 drivers who have competed in the Olympics – has any F1 driver won a medal?
Motorsport has been featured at the Olympic games twice since its inauguration in 1896, although it never made the official programme. Events included two to seven-seater categories in 1900 before a rally event was held in 1936. There has been recent discussion about the inclusion of motorsport at future gamesContinue Reading
How skydiving keeps Mick Schumacher sharp
Mick Schumacher’s demeanour changes the moment I pick up on one of his answers to my question. I asked him how he likes to spend his free time and among the usual responses of being in the gym and cycling, there was one extracurricular activity that caught my attention. “IContinue Reading
How the WRC plans to lift the lid on untold stories
Ever wondered why a World Rally Championship driver is faster than another on a stage? From next season some of those answers will come to light through the championship’s new Command Centre concept.For rally fans of a certain generation, Virtual Spectator provided the first clear opportunity to understand and compareContinue Reading
MotoGP riders expect fairer decisions from new steward Crafar
Several MotoGP riders have supported the decision to appoint Simon Crafar as the series’ primary steward from 2025.Former grand prix and World Superbike racer Crafar will become the new chief of MotoGP’s stewards panel next year, taking over the role from two-time 500cc champion Freddie Spencer.Crafar is popular among fansContinue Reading
Ducati defends decision to field only three factory bikes in MotoGP in 2025
Ducati has defended the decision to reduce its involvement to just three factory bikes in the 2025 MotoGP season, saying it won’t negatively impact its performance.Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna said that cutting down the supply of official bikes from four to three next year was the “best compromise” forContinue Reading
Ducati defends decision to field only three factory bikes in MotoGP next year
Ducati has defended the decision to reduce its involvement to just three factory bikes in the 2025 MotoGP season, saying it won’t negatively impact its performance.Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna said that cutting down the supply of official bikes from four to three next year was the “best compromise” forContinue Reading
Exclusive interview: Antonelli on his meteoric rise: “I’m not afraid of being judged”
His 2025 Formula 1 debut with Mercedes isn’t even definitively decided or announced yet, but few drivers would be arriving on the big stage with the plaudits or the weight of expectation as Andrea Kimi Antonelli.Celebrating his 18th birthday on the Sunday of the Dutch Grand Prix later this month,Continue Reading
Eckes can clinch NASCAR Truck playoffs top seed at Richmond
Seven drivers are already locked in the 10-driver playoffs, five by wins (Christian Eckes, Corey Heim, Nick Sanchez, Rajah Caruth and Ty Majeski) – and two on points (Grant Enfinger and Tyler Ankrum).Three spots remain to be decided from the results of the Richmond race and multiple drivers remain inContinue Reading
F1 owner Liberty Media facing anti-trust probe over Andretti rejection
Liberty Media has announced that it is facing an investigation by the US Department of Justice over rejecting Andretti Global’s Formula 1 bid.CEO Greg Maffei confirmed in a quarterly earnings call that the company owning Formula 1 is officially being probed by the justice department’s Antitrust Division over the legalityContinue Reading