The FIA has confirmed that hybrids will remain a key element of any future power unit regulations after holding exploratory talks in Bahrain.Formula 1 stakeholders met on Friday morning to discuss future engine options after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem led calls to consider a move towards V10 power units,Continue Reading
Formula 1 power unit manufacturers and the FIA have gathered for talks over future engine regulations and ways to avoid a repeat of Mercedes’ 2014 dominance.F1’s manufacturers held a meeting on Friday morning in Bahrain for exploratory talks over future engine rules and concerns over the 2026 hybrid formula thatContinue Reading
Formula 1 power unit manufacturers and the FIA have gathered for talks over future engine regulations and ways to avoid a repeat of Mercedes’ 2014 dominance.F1’s manufacturers held a meeting on Friday morning in Bahrain for exploratory talks over future engine rules and concerns over the 2026 hybrid formula thatContinue Reading
In a Formula 1 cockpit Paolo Barilla didn’t quite hit the heights he’d achieved in sportscar racing a few years earlier, but now his family business is taking a seat at the top table as an official partner of F1 itself.The deal incorporates a veritable platter of activations, from tracksideContinue Reading
McLaren driver Lando Norris led the way in opening practice for Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix held in scorching hot conditions.Norris was quickest from Alpine driver Pierre Gasly and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on a jumbled timesheet as teams diverged on run plans in the Bahrain daytime heat.Friday’s first practice sessionContinue Reading
Brad Jones Racing has emerged as the latest, and perhaps most probable, Supercars team to join Toyota for the 2026 season.Team owner Brad Jones addressed the media in Taupo New Zealand, the scene of this weekend’s third round of the 2025 championship, and while he did not specifically confirm anyContinue Reading
The future look of General Motors’ Supercars effort took a significant step on Friday with confirmation that Team 18 will take on the role of its homologation team.The Melbourne-based team, which runs two Camaro Supercars in the series, has competed with Holden and GM machinery since 2015 and operated asContinue Reading
Unless you’re flying by private jet there’s no direct flights to Bahrain from Japan’s main airports. Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto added to what was already a complicated itinerary between the opening rounds of 2025’s first triple-header by going to the factory.It’s a telling insight into how the Formula 2 champion aimsContinue Reading
Ferrari has brought its first update package of the 2025 Formula 1 season to the Bahrain Grand Prix, introducing a new floor to inject more performance into its SF-25.The Italian squad has lacked significant pace so far this year, leading to both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton stating after lastContinue Reading
Twelve years ago almost to the day, a 20-year-old Marc Marquez lined up at the Losail International Circuit for his first MotoGP start.Already a double world champion in the lower categories, the youngster from Cervera came in with a reputation. Armed with a factory Honda, he immediately set about hasslingContinue Reading