Why Hyundai is confident of challenging dominant Toyota in WRC 2026
After coming agonisingly close to a drivers’ and manufacturers’ double title success in 2024, Hyundai found itself resoundingly beaten by rivals Toyota in the WRC last season, winning just two rallies (Greece, Saudi Arabia) compared to Toyota’s tally of 12 victories.Hyundai’s 2025 struggles can be pinpointed to a number ofContinue Reading
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP contract extension
Marc Marquez has reached an agreement with Ducati to extend his current deal by a further two seasons, covering the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP campaigns, Motorsport.com has learned.The deal was finalised during Ducati’s team presentation on Monday at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in the Dolomites. The extension willContinue Reading
Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP contract extension
Marc Marquez has reached an agreement with Ducati to extend his current deal by a further two seasons, covering the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP campaigns, Autosport has learned.The deal was finalised during Ducati’s team presentation on Monday at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in the Dolomites. The extension willContinue Reading
The best moments of Autosport Business Exchange
Twelve months ago the Autosport Business Exchange (ABX) began in London’s Mayfair, an event which brought together industry-leading experts to discuss major topics within motorsport. Emulating that success saw further ABX events held in Monaco in May and New York in October, which each welcomed key players from across theContinue Reading
Marc Marquez shares injury recovery update at Ducati MotoGP launch
Marc Marquez has revealed he is “feeling better and better” ahead of MotoGP pre-season testing, but admitted he will only be close to full fitness by the opening race in Thailand.The reigning world champion endured a “long and tough winter” after a crash caused by Aprilia rival Marco Bezzecchi atContinue Reading
Ocon: ‘We can forget everything we’ve learned since go-karts’ with F1 2026 cars
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon thinks the series’ overhauled hybrid engines will mean drivers “can forget everything that we’ve learned since go-karts on how to go fast”.F1 is at the precipice of its biggest rules change in decades with active aerodynamics and a much bigger electric component to itsContinue Reading
Haas started new F1 car development as early as 2024
Haas’ newly unveiled Formula 1 car for the 2026 season has been developed since mid-2024, technical director Andrea De Zordo has revealed.F1 teams were banned from running any wind tunnel or CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) tests relative to 2026 machinery before 1 January 2025, as the world championship moves toContinue Reading
Haas unveils car design for F1 2026
The Haas Formula 1 team has become the third squad to unveil its livery for the forthcoming 2026 campaign – its first with Toyota Gazoo Racing as title sponsor. Both parties entered a technical partnership at the end of 2024, but the relationship has been strengthened for this year with theContinue Reading
Brawn fishing trip headlines Grand Prix Trust charity auction at Autosport Awards
Formula 1 fans have been given the opportunity to bid on incredible experiences ahead of the 2026 championship, including a Ross Brawn fishing trip as well as a private factory tour with Red Bull, with all proceeds going to the Grand Prix Trust charity.Other auction highlights include a trip for twoContinue Reading
Marquez and Bagnaia unveil retro-inspired Ducati MotoGP livery
Ducati showcased its 2026 MotoGP bike for the first time on Monday as it looks to extend its winning run in the final year of the current regulation cycle.Factory riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia took the covers off the latest version of the Desmosedici GP at the Italian skiContinue Reading