Is this MotoGP rider the favourite for Australian GP victory?
VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio is faster than Aprilia on long run pace and could be the favourite for victory in the Australian Grand Prix, believes fellow Ducati rider Alex Marquez.After two uneventful weekends in Japan and Indonesia, di Giannantonio returned to the sharp end of the pack at Phillip IslandContinue Reading
Unique World Champions’ helmet the prize in new Jackie Stewart initiative
Race Against Dementia, the charity founded by Sir Jackie Stewart, has unveiled an innovative prize draw opportunity for Formula 1 fans to have a VIP Grand Prix experience and own a piece of F1 history. Over the last decade Stewart and his son Mark have collected the signatures of all 20Continue Reading
What’s been left unsaid about Russell’s new Mercedes F1 deal – and why it’s important
“I’m really happy to be continuing,” said George Russell in his first appearance since Mercedes made his contract extension public.“Because the truth is, if every single seat was available for next year, and I could choose any single team to race for, I believe Mercedes is my best chance ofContinue Reading
Crawford to make FP1 debut at F1 Mexico GP
Jak Crawford will make his Free Practice 1 debut with Aston Martin next Friday at Formula 1’s Mexico City Grand Prix.Currently holding second place in the drivers’ standings for his third campaign in Formula 2, Crawford will take the wheel of Lance Stroll’s AMR25 challenger at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.“I’m thrilledContinue Reading
What Apple brings to F1 and how the US streaming deal will shape its future
On Friday, Formula 1 and Apple announced the tech giant has won the exclusive broadcast rights to the series in the United States for a five-year period starting in 2026, taking over from ESPN for what Motorsport.com understands is a figure higher than $140m per year.The deal is a commercial boostContinue Reading
James Allen: F1 partnering with Apple for US broadcast is seismic for the series
It was the worst kept secret for months, but the news that Formula 1 has partnered with Apple for the broadcast rights in the US is truly seismic for the series. This is a critical deal for F1 and its owner, Liberty Media, because growth in the US market is theirContinue Reading
Apple TV wins F1’s US broadcast rights with landmark five-year deal
Streaming platform Apple TV has won the bid to exclusively broadcast Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, signing a five-year deal with F1’s commercial rightsholder.Apple had long been a frontrunner in the race against current rightsholder ESPN to take over F1 streaming rights in the US, with theContinue Reading
Right on Cue: Apple executive explains why streaming giant paid out for coverage of F1
With the news that Apple has won the battle for the United States live television rights for Formula 1, it might be easy to link the estimated $140million deal with the success of F1: The Movie. The highest-grossing sports movie of all time, the Apple Original film was a worldwide blockbusterContinue Reading
WRC Central Europe: Ogier extends lead from Rovanpera, Neuville makes error
Sebastien Ogier delivered a stunning time in stage five to lead the Central European Rally from World Rally Championship title rival Kalle Rovanpera while Thierry Neuville and Gregoire Munster made costly mistakes.Ogier took a 1.6s advantage into Friday morning’s stages, but managed to end the loop with his lead increasing toContinue Reading
Why Haas brought a floor update to the US GP as rivals pivot to F1’s new rules
Haas has brought a floor upgrade to the United States Grand Prix, aiming to improve its Formula 1 car’s balance and grip while opening up set-up opportunities.With financial and testing resources strictly limited by the budget cap and aerodynamic testing restrictions, teams are focusing on the revamped 2026 regulations withContinue Reading