After early complaints based on simulator runs, drivers have been cautiously optimistic about the new regulations after the first on-track running of 2026. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff goes a step further, stating that he has seen “no negatives” with the all-new machinery.“I don’t see any worst points, and I’m notContinue Reading
Fabio Quartararo admitted that Honda is one of the teams he is talking to about a 2027 MotoGP seat, but insists he is yet to sign a deal.MotoGP’s silly season went into overdrive last week when Motorsport.com reported that 2021 champion Quartararo has agreed terms to join Honda for the start of MotoGP’sContinue Reading
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has called on rival power unit manufacturers to “just get your s*** together” after they voiced complaints to the FIA on Mercedes’ interpretation of the regulations.The 2026 power unit regulations prescribe an engine compression ratio of 16:1, down from 18:1 last year. ThatContinue Reading
Alex Marquez, who is finalising his signing with KTM’s factory team for 2027, believes that more than half of the MotoGP grid will have their contracts settled before the first race of the season.The younger Marquez’s market value has increased exponentially since he finished runner-up in the 2025 standings. At 29Continue Reading
Alex Marquez, who is finalising his signing with KTM’s factory team for 2027, believes that more than half of the MotoGP grid will have their contracts settled before the first race of the season.The younger Marquez’s market value has increased exponentially since he finished runner-up in the 2025 standings. At 29Continue Reading
Both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman are pessimistic about overtaking with Formula 1’s 2026 machinery following the Barcelona pre-season test.The Haas drivers were on track for three days – as many as allowed – in F1’s shakedown last week and completed nearly 400 laps according to unofficial data.That was enoughContinue Reading
Formula 1 2026 world championship favourite George Russell is confident Mercedes has produced a strong car for the upcoming season – but refused to declare it a potential title contender. This year F1 will introduce a whole new set of regulations with changes to both the chassis and power unit andContinue Reading
MotoGP enters a transitional season this year, with manufacturers largely bringing evolutionary upgrades to their bikes ahead of the big regulatory overhaul in 2027.In terms of liveries, the grid will look largely similar to last year, although some teams have made small tweaks to their designs over the winter toContinue Reading
Former Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has given his clearest indication yet that he is keen to return to the series, declaring he has “unfinished business” with F1.Under Horner’s reign, Red Bull achieved two periods of dominance and won eight drivers’ titles, four apiece for Verstappen and SebastianContinue Reading
Honda took the covers off its 2026 MotoGP bike during an online launch on Monday ahead of the start of pre-season testing at Sepang.Factory riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini revealed the latest evolution of the RC213V, which continues to run in the corporate red, white and blue colours ofContinue Reading