Aprilia overhauled its V4-powered RS-GP over the winter, with its new aerodynamic concept turning heads when it was seen for the first time at the Sepang test last month.The updated bike appears to be a clear step forward over 2023, with Espargaro enjoying a strong run to third in theContinue Reading
Those hoping for a surprise result at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix had their hopes dashed once again as Max Verstappen continued his dominant start to 2024’s Formula 1 championship. The irrepressible Dutchman was barely seen on screen throughout the 50-lap encounter in Jeddah, save from the start and hisContinue Reading
Reigning Formula 2 champion Pourchaire finished way down in 18th in his Toyota-powered Team Impul machine in Sunday’s opener, having started 16th on the grid.The Frenchman lost ground on the opening lap with a poor start, and any chance of finishing in the points was lost when he ran offContinue Reading
Magnussen was handed a 10-second penalty in the early laps after contact with Alex Albon, effectively ruining his own race.However, Haas was then able to use him to slow down rivals while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg – one of only four drivers who didn’t stop under the safety car – openedContinue Reading
The 2020 world champion battled an engine issue in the opening five laps of the sprint on Saturday before coming through to finish as top Honda in 15th.With no Honda rider near the points, the Japanese marque has seemingly failed to make any major progress through the field despite radicallyContinue Reading
After Sainz was forced out with an appendicitis, Ferrari called up Bearman to take his place from final practice in Jeddah. Bearman just missed out on making it through to Q3 in qualifying and starred on his F1 race debut by charging up to seventh place.At the front Verstappen wasn’tContinue Reading
Quartararo could only muster a 12th-place finish in the best of the two factory Yamahas in Saturday’s half-distance race at the Losail International Circuit, finishing almost 13 seconds off the lead in what was only an 11-lap contest.Having already suffered all weekend with a lack of pace in low-grip conditions,Continue Reading
The 2020 world champion battled an engine issue in the opening five laps of the sprint on Saturday before coming through to finish as top Honda in 15th.With no Honda rider near the points, the Japanese marque has seemingly failed to make any major progress through the field despite radicallyContinue Reading
While Verstappen has signed a contract at Red Bull that carries him through until 2028, the recent internal turmoil at the Milton Keynes-based squad has opened up the prospect of him potentially walking away.Those chances increased over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend when, after it emerged there was aContinue Reading
After another weekend of high-drama at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amid the power battle going on inside Red Bull, it emerged that Marko’s place at the squad could be under threat.He revealed ahead of qualifying that there was a chance he could be suspended following the event, amid allegationsContinue Reading