JA on F1 podcast: Red Bull F1 team boss Mekies on why 2026 is a new dawn
This week we have a special episode with two conversations from the Autosport Business Exchange in London.ABX is a gathering of leaders from across motorsport, exploring relevant themes. It takes place in London, Monaco and New York every year.As we head into a new season with so much renewal andContinue Reading
Why Aprilia is “disappointed” not to have a title sponsor in MotoGP
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted he is “disappointed” his team has yet to secure a title sponsor despite enjoying its most successful MotoGP season to date.Aprilia remains the only factory team on the grid without a naming partner heading into 2026, despite having several notable brands in its sponsor portfolio.Continue Reading
Why Aprilia boss is “disappointed” about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted he is “disappointed” his team has yet to secure a title sponsor despite enjoying its most successful MotoGP season to date.Aprilia remains the only factory team on the grid without a naming partner heading into 2026, despite having several notable brands in its sponsor portfolio.Continue Reading
Autosport Business Exchange London kicks off 2026
The Autosport Business Exchange in London returned for 2026, bringing together industry leaders for a morning of discussion focused on the theme of “The Power Shift”.Held at Town Hall by Bottaccio in King’s Cross, the event was the curtain raiser on a monumental year of motorsport ahead, given the majorContinue Reading
2026 ABX London – Fueling the Future with Laurent Mekies and Katy Howell
At the 2026 Autosport Business Exchange in London, Katy Howell, ExxonMobil’s Manager of Marketing Services & Sponsorship, teamed up with Laurent Mekies, CEO & Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, for a forward-looking discussion on fueling the future of Formula 1. Howell brought the perspective of a major fuelContinue Reading
Audi launches its own F1 young driver programme
In the same week it confirmed a five-year plan to win the world championship by 2030, Audi has announced a driver development programme which will scout and nurture young talent from karting through the single-seater ladder, and perhaps ultimately to Formula 1.The move places Audi in the mainstream of F1Continue Reading
2026 ABX London
Autosport Business Exchange held its London event on 21 January 2026 as a half-day leadership gathering ahead of the Autosport Awards, bringing together motorsport executives and decision-makers to discuss how the sport is changing under the theme “The Power Shift.” The event featured a headline conversation with Laurent Mekies (CEOContinue Reading
Palou ordered to pay $12m to McLaren in contract breach case
Alex Palou has been ordered to give McLaren over $12m in compensation following a ruling from London’s High Court over the breach of contract case.The ruling comes after a five-week trial last year, following a lawsuit the team filed when Palou backed out of two different agreements.McLaren was originally seekingContinue Reading
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg continues domination despite puncture
Oliver Solberg survived a slow puncture to hold a healthy Rally Monte Carlo lead, as Toyota’s new World Rally Championship signing continued his domination of the event.Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely challenging snow- and ice-covered roads.Continue Reading
Williams to miss Barcelona test as 2026 F1 car is late
Williams will not take part in next week’s Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona, the team has revealed.“Atlassian Williams F1 Team has taken the decision not to participate in next week’s shakedown test in Barcelona following delays in the FW48 programme as we continue to push for maximum car performance,”Continue Reading