The second day of Formula 1’s secretive ‘shakedown week’ at the Circuit de Catalunya proved much quieter as only two teams took to the track. Ferrari, like McLaren, had signalled its intention to miss the opening day but the reigning constructors’ champion also did not appear on the second.Each teamContinue Reading
The World Rally Championship making a return to the USA next year is a step closer, with a candidate test rally planned later this year.The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project a keyContinue Reading
Isack Hadjar has crashed Red Bull’s RB22 car on the second day of Formula 1’s first pre-season test at Barcelona.A five-day test is taking place behind closed doors at the Catalan track this week, as teams get to grips with new machinery meeting the overhauled chassis and engine regulations for 2026,Continue Reading
After what seemed like an endless back and forth about Formula 1’s much vaunted 2026 rules, cars have finally hit the track in Barcelona, a prelude to the series’ new era.With the five-day shakedown held behind firmly closed doors, and coverage limited to guerilla reporting from a grassy knoll, theContinue Reading
When new rules come into force in Formula 1, it’s natural to see many different interpretations across the grid, especially on those components that define the car’s overall concept. From tail to tip, from the sidepods to the suspension, all the way to the front wing, changes have swept theContinue Reading
Pedro Acosta is expecting several riders to jump ship ahead of the start of MotoGP’s new era in 2027, but admits the upcoming regulation changes leave a “question mark for everyone.”MotoGP’s silly season is in full swing heading into the first test of the year in Sepang, with the majorityContinue Reading
KTM and its satellite squad Tech3 unveiled their 2026 MotoGP machinery in a joint online launch on Tuesday, confirming they will once again run identical liveries for the upcoming season.As was the case in 2025, Tech3 will effectively serve as an extension of the factory KTM squad, giving KTM aContinue Reading
The first serious test for Red Bull Ford Powertrains – following an earlier filming day for Racing Bulls at Imola – has gone largely according to plan. Liam Lawson caused a red flag at the start of the lunch break, but still completed 88 laps in his Racing Bulls.Max VerstappenContinue Reading
George Russell has been impressed by the amount of running completed by several rival teams, including Red Bull and Haas, during the opening day of Formula 1’s 2026 Barcelona shakedown.The first day of running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya proved productive for a number of teams, despite the major changes introducedContinue Reading
Other than a few short filming runs, day one of Barcelona’s five-day shakedown was the first real opportunity for Formula 1 drivers to put the brand-new 2026 generation of cars to the test.Seven of the 11 teams made it out on day one, with Williams forced to skip the weekContinue Reading