Dakar highlights will be available only to Autosport Plus members in the UK, bringing the best action and must-see moments throughout the iconic event from 3rd to 17th January. Join Autosport Plus to get exclusive access to Dakar highlights, in-depth coverage, expert analysis, and premium motorsport content all year round.Continue Reading
The 2026 Dakar Rally is shaping up to deliver one of the most closely fought battles in recent years. Ford and Dacia arrive in Saudi Arabia determined to apply the lessons they learned on their debut last year with the aim of ending Toyota’s dominance in the world’s most prestigiousContinue Reading
Sebastian Vettel has given insight into the advice he gave Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Briton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.Vettel raced for the Scuderia from 2015 to 2020, becoming its third-most successful driver in terms of grand prix victories, though he was twice beaten toContinue Reading
Max Verstappen still speaks glowingly of Christian Horner with the pair maintaining a great relationship even after the Briton’s sacking as the Red Bull Formula 1 team boss. Horner surprisingly departed the Austrian outfit in July after starting the role when Red Bull entered F1 in 2005, in which it thenContinue Reading
As the calendar turns to a new year, MotoGP’s attention shifts firmly to 2026, with teams preparing to unveil their latest bikes ahead of pre-season testing. It remains to be seen how aggressive manufacturers will be with their new designs, with a major regulation change mandating a switch to 850cc enginesContinue Reading
With the 2025 calendar year, the ground effect era has also come to an end in Formula 1. The FIA previously indicated that things moved “in the right direction”, but the governing body does not give itself full marks in all areas. That applies first and foremost to the effectContinue Reading
Honda development rider Aleix Espargaro has put his parallel cycling career on hold in order to focus on his MotoGP test work.Espargaro retired from full-time racing at the conclusion of 2024, signing off as an Aprilia factory rider at the season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix. He then took up a developmentContinue Reading
Sebastien Ogier says Ott Tanak pushed him “harder than anyone else” as the nine-time world rally champion paid tribute to his rival and friend, who will take a sabbatical in 2026.Tanak shocked the rally world in November when the 2019 champion announced plans to take a break from full-time competitionContinue Reading
Sebastien Ogier says Ott Tanak pushed him “harder than anyone else” as the nine-time world rally champion paid tribute to his rival and friend, who will take a sabbatical in 2026.Tanak shocked the rally world in November when the 2019 champion announced plans to take a break from full-time competitionContinue Reading
In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in Formula 1 world championship history, we select the 10 best wet-weather drives. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outline the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking.Continue Reading