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
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has rubbished speculation that he could be leaving the world championship-winning MotoGP team, branding the rumours as “absurd” and “unfounded”.In recent days, the rumour mill has been rife with talk of a major shake-up at Ducati, with claims that former World Superbike rider Tardozzi couldContinue Reading
Sebastian Vettel has admitted he was already ‘on his way down’ in his last couple of seasons at Ferrari in Formula 1.Vettel joined the Maranello-based outfit in 2015 after a six-year stint that yielded four world titles at Red Bull, and swiftly established himself as the Scuderia’s lead driver.In fourContinue Reading
MotoGP just wrapped up its first season under the Liberty Media umbrella after the US-based giant completed the acquisition of an 84% stake in Dorna Sports, the championship’s promoter.Carmelo Ezpeleta remains the CEO of the Spanish company, but his son Carlos — MotoGP’s sporting director — has taken on an increasinglyContinue Reading
Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull’s decision to demote his former team-mate Liam Lawson just two rounds into the 2025 Formula 1 season.Lawson replaced Sergio Perez at the Austrian outfit for this year after just 11 grands prix with sister squad Racing Bulls, but he failed to replicate the sameContinue Reading
Oliver Bearman has pinpointed changes to his race weekend approach as the reason for his vast improvements during the 2025 Formula 1 season.The Haas driver finished 13th in his rookie campaign, two spots above grand prix winning team-mate Esteban Ocon, thanks to better results after the summer break. Six of hisContinue Reading