What NASCAR wants from tires for Bristol races, explained
The racing product at Bristol Motor Speedway during the NextGen era has been a bit of a philosophical tug-of-war and the races since 2022 reflect that back-and-forth.The turning point was the spring race in 2024 where cold temperatures prevented rubber from being laid into the track, resulting in tire shreddingContinue Reading
IndyCar announces 17-round 2026 calendar
The IndyCar Series has finally announced a 17-round schedule for the 2026 season after months of speculation.While some of the new additions were already known, it is notable that the championship will begin with four races in March – with three consecutive weekends – including the return to Phoenix forContinue Reading
In praise of morning warm-up: how the lost track time F1 will never bring back still appeals
Stefano Domenicali wants to rid the Formula 1 weekend of free practice or at least shorten it.That’s too much for an old hand like me. I’m still reeling from the loss of the race morning warm-up, and had I not forged a career as a motorsport journalist I reckon myContinue Reading
Max Verstappen driver change at the NLS
Max Verstappen driver change at the NLS SourceContinue Reading
How Ogier marked his 200th WRC start with a statement Chile victory
Two hundred World Rally Championship starts, eight world titles, 66 wins and 113 podiums. These are the phenomenal statistics belonging to Sebastien Ogier, and after his latest victory in Chile last weekend, eight world titles could soon become a record-equalling nine.Chile provided a perfect illustration why Ogier is regarded byContinue Reading
Is the F1 title battle boring amid McLaren’s friendly fight?
The 2025 Formula 1 world drivers’ title looks set up to be a battle that will go down to the wire, but the feeling around the Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris face-off hasn’t had the edge to match it.McLaren has tried to make the competition as fair as possible betweenContinue Reading
The reasons behind Rast losing the DTM championship lead
Having dominated the opening DTM race on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring, Rene Rast endured a nightmare Sunday with two penalty laps and lost the championship lead ahead of the season finale.In Sunday’s race, Rast crossed the finish line in 13th and lost his overall lead back to LandgrafContinue Reading
Why it is no longer up to Ducati to stop Bagnaia’s MotoGP plight
Francesco Bagnaia’s disastrous weekend at Misano marked the lowest point yet for the most successful rider in Ducati’s history. The Italian is being reminded by the factory that the crisis of confidence paralysing him comes from within himself, not from the machine he rides.Bagnaia’s affable nature and current plight hasContinue Reading
Why rescuing Francesco Bagnaia is no longer in Ducati’s hands
Francesco Bagnaia’s disastrous weekend at Misano marked the lowest point yet for the most successful rider in Ducati’s history. The Italian is being reminded by the factory that the crisis of confidence paralysing him comes from within himself, not from the machine he rides.Bagnaia’s affable nature and current plight hasContinue Reading
Two penalties cost Rast DTM points lead heading into season finale
Having dominated the opening DTM race on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring, Rene Rast endured a nightmare Sunday with two penalty laps and lost the championship lead ahead of the season finale.In Sunday’s race, Rast crossed the finish line in 13th and lost his overall lead back to LandgrafContinue Reading