Repsol set to return to world championship after Honda MotoGP split
Repsol is preparing to make its return to the MotoGP world championship next season as the exclusive lubricant supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, Motorsport.com has learned.In May 2024, Motorsport.com revealed that the Spanish energy company would not renew its long-standing partnership with the factory Honda MotoGP team. TheContinue Reading
Manthey suspects BMW of “magic mapping” after DTM finale controversy
Manthey Racing suspects BMW of being able to access additional power in the M4 GT3 Evo during the DTM finale at Hockenheim, with Abt also supporting its claim.With works BMW driver Rene Rast missing out on the 2025 DTM title after retiring following a a fierce duel with eventual championContinue Reading
Manthey makes new allegations against BMW: suspicion of “magic mapping”
Manthey Racing suspects BMW of being able to access additional power in the M4 GT3 Evo during the DTM finale at Hockenheim, with Abt also supporting its claim.With works BMW driver Rene Rast missing out on the 2025 DTM title after retiring following a a fierce duel with eventual championContinue Reading
“We have to win” in F1, says Ferrari on costly Capital Markets Day
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed the manufacturer’s desire to end its Formula 1 title drought after presenting the marque’s economic targets on Capital Markets Day.The Italian outfit, which is historically F1’s most successful team, has not won the constructors’ championship since 2008, with its last drivers’ title coming via KimiContinue Reading
Tanak to make Hyundai spec change for WRC’s Central European Rally
Ott Tanak will use an older-specification Hyundai i20 Rally1 car at next week’s Central European Rally, with the 2019 world rally champion deeming it better suited.The decision follows a back-to-back test of the 2025-specification car and last year’s model, without the hybrid unit as per this year’s regulations, following last month’sContinue Reading
Ducati reveals replacement for injured Marquez at MotoGP Australian GP
Ducati has announced that its test rider Michele Pirro will substitute for MotoGP champion Marc Marquez at the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix.Pirro will ride for the factory Ducati squad at the Phillip Island event on 17-19 October, teaming up with three-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia.This would be the Italian’s firstContinue Reading
Ducati announces injured Marc Marquez’s stand-in for Australian GP
Ducati has announced that its test rider Michele Pirro will substitute for MotoGP champion Marc Marquez at the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix.Pirro will ride for the factory Ducati squad at the Phillip Island event on 17-19 October, teaming up with three-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia.This would be the Italian’s firstContinue Reading
Marco Bezzecchi’s work ethic reminds Aprilia boss of Valentino Rossi
Aprilia technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini says Marco Bezzecchi’s focus and methodical approach echo those of his mentor and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi.Bezzecchi has been one of the standout performers of the 2025 MotoGP season, scoring six podiums, three pole positions and a memorable victory at the British Grand Prix.AtContinue Reading
How Bezzecchi reminds Aprilia boss of MotoGP legend Rossi
Aprilia technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini says Marco Bezzecchi’s focus and methodical approach echo those of his mentor and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi.Bezzecchi has been one of the standout performers of the 2025 MotoGP season, scoring six podiums, three pole positions and a memorable victory at the British Grand Prix.AtContinue Reading
Palou was told McLaren F1 deal “could happen”, Brown denies stringing him along
Alex Palou has claimed that Zak Brown told him he could help find him a seat in Formula 1, but the McLaren Racing boss insists he never made any promises or misled the driver.The long-running dispute between Palou and McLaren reached the UK High Court this week, with the Woking-basedContinue Reading