Hyundai will be “better prepared” and “stronger” in the World Rally Championship next year after a difficult 2025, according to team principal Cyril Abiteboul.The Korean marque was soundly beaten this season scoring two victories, at Acropolis Rally Greece and in Saudi Arabia, while rivals Toyota chalked up a stunning 12Continue Reading
Lin Jarvis has definitively parted ways with Yamaha after completing a year in the role of external advisor, Autosport has learned.Jarvis informed several key figures in the paddock a few days ago of his intention to go independent and make his extensive experience in racing in general – and MotoGPContinue Reading
Max Verstappen’s sportscar team Verstappen Racing has inked a multi-year deal with Mercedes-AMG from 2026.Verstappen Racing will compete in both legs of GT World Challenge Europe as part of the partnership, racing a single Mercedes-AMG GT3 in each category.In GTWCE’s Sprint Cup, sim racing driver Chris Lulham will return forContinue Reading
1977 British GP: Renault’s F1 debut Jean-Pierre Jabouille’s Renault RS01 undergoes a tyre change and checksPhoto by: Rainer W. Schlegelmilch / Motorsport Images Renault made its world championship debut with F1’s first-ever turbocharged car, the RS01, which earned the ‘yellow teapot’ moniker due to the frequency at which smoke emanatedContinue Reading
Pedro Acosta believes abandoning his early-season title ambitions was key to turning his 2025 MotoGP campaign around and becoming a regular podium contender.Although Acosta made a slow start to his sophomore campaign in MotoGP, held back by an underdeveloped bike and KTM’s financial woes, his results improved steadily as the year went on.Having brokenContinue Reading
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted it is “super difficult” to gauge where his rivals are in their preparation for Formula 1’s overhaul in 2026, while the feeling in the team was “not comparable” to preparations for 2014 when its period of dominance began. The Brackley-based squad has gone through two major rule changesContinue Reading
Brad Binder admitted that the 2025 MotoGP season was the worst of his career in the premier class, insisting it was not a true reflection of his potential.Binder had been KTM’s standout performer for several seasons, earning a reputation as a dependable rider that the Austrian marque could rely on. Even when PedroContinue Reading
Honda’s maiden test with its new 850cc engine at the Sepang International Circuit was severely disrupted by heavy rain, Autosport understands.Honda’s test and development team travelled to Malaysia last week to tackle the final test of the year before the Christmas break.However, persistent rainfall throughout the three days meant theContinue Reading
George Russell insists he’s talented enough to be a title contender in Formula 1, following a strong 2025 season with Mercedes.After comparing favourably to Lewis Hamilton over their three years as team-mates, with nearly as many points and more victories, Russell comfortably established himself as the squad’s lead driver withContinue Reading
Honda has confirmed Ayumu Iwasa will defend his Super Formula title next season alongside ongoing Formula 1 reserve duties.Iwasa will spend a third season with Team Mugen in the Japanese single-seater series in 2026 after winning this year’s championship at his second attempt.The 24-year-old has never hidden his ambition ofContinue Reading