Why Alonso and his F1 rivals “will not miss” ground-effect cars
Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso is keenly looking forward to the end of the ground-effect era with the series introducing a new set of regulations in 2026. F1 cars are set for changes to both the power unit and chassis, as they will be lighter and smaller with moreContinue Reading
What Hamilton and Leclerc revealed in their responses to Ferrari chairman’s “talk less” comment
“You may have heard him say that,” growled Peter Capaldi as potty-mouthed political spin doctor Malcolm Tucker during the film In The Loop, “but he did not say that, and that is a fact.”Ferrari’s response to executive chairman John Elkann’s comments last week was rather less direct than that of theirContinue Reading
Inside how Oracle Red Bull Racing uses 1Password to secure F1 data, strategy and performance in real time
In modern Formula 1, data is as valuable as downforce. Every lap generates millions of data points, all of which must be kept secure as teams push the limits of engineering and strategy. That’s why Oracle Red Bull Racing has partnered with the leader in identity security, 1Password – a collaborationContinue Reading
Tech analysis: Ducati’s more extreme fairing solution for Valencia MotoGP test
Ducati rolled out significant electronic updates and aerodynamic solutions for its 2026 MotoGP challenger at the Valencia test on Tuesday, debuting a noticeably reworked fairing compared with the version Francesco Bagnaia and Nicolo Bulega raced just 48 hours earlier.While Aprilia’s camouflaged RS-GP showcased several fresh aerodynamic concepts hinting at aContinue Reading
Ducati’s extreme fairing solution for Valencia MotoGP test
Ducati rolled out significant electronic updates and aerodynamic solutions for its 2026 MotoGP challenger at the Valencia test on Tuesday, debuting a noticeably reworked fairing compared with the version Francesco Bagnaia and Nicolo Bulega raced just 48 hours earlier.While Aprilia’s camouflaged RS-GP showcased several fresh aerodynamic concepts hinting at aContinue Reading
Verstappen calls shift in McLaren battle and Piastri’s F1 dip “very bizarre”
Max Verstappen admits he needs “a lot of luck” to turn around the 2025 Formula 1 title fight in his favour, while also suggesting that the change in momentum in McLaren’s intra-team championship fight is “very bizarre”.The Dutchman has more than halved his deficit to the top of the F1Continue Reading
The top 10 national drivers of 2025
From rookies romping to title triumphs to established stars further boosting their renowned reputations, there were plenty of impressive performers among the top ranks of national motorsport this season.Competition was fierce at the front and there was no shortage of memorable moments from some intriguing title battles.Here Autosport attempts toContinue Reading
Genesis completes WEC Hypercar line-up with Jaminet and Chatin
Genesis has lured Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin from rival manufacturers to join its upcoming Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship next year.Jaminet makes the switch to Hyundai’s luxury marque after a long stint at Porsche, while fellow Frenchman Chatin joins the team after two years racing the AlpineContinue Reading
Tsunoda ‘nervous’ about Red Bull F1 future as decision looms
Yuki Tsunoda has admitted he is nervous about his Formula 1 future as a final announcement of Red Bull’s 2026 driver line-up is still not forthcoming.Red Bull is widely expected to promote standout Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar to the main team next year as Max Verstappen’s new partner, withContinue Reading
Why F1 drivers have been triggered by Piastri’s Brazil GP penalty
The results of the Brazil Grand Prix might have been inked into the record books but that hasn’t prevented the events of that weekend remaining a hotly debated topic in Formula 1.For the majority of F1’s drivers, the most contentious element was Oscar Piastri’s 10-second penalty for his part inContinue Reading