Sainz on joining Williams: If I can’t join a top team, I’ll help build one
Carlos Sainz feels “the people in F1 know perfectly well why certain choices are made” on why he was overlooked by top teams last year and is looking to “build one” and guide Williams to the front of the grid.In a wide-ranging interview with sister title Motorsport.com Italy, Sainz hasContinue Reading
Does F1 have an issue with race control guidance, after Verstappen/Russell incident?
The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on theContinue Reading
As Barcelona fights for its F1 race, here is how the 2026 F1 calendar is shaping up
Barcelona may have lost the Spanish Grand Prix, but it is still bullish on its chances to keep Formula 1.Last weekend’s race was the final Spanish Grand Prix held at the Montmelo venue outside the Catalan capital, with that moniker shifting to the under-construction Madring in Madrid in 2026, whileContinue Reading
Cam Waters signs new deal with Tickford Racing in Supercars
One of the potential moves for the 2026 Supercars silly season has been taken off the table with confirmation that Cam Waters will remain with Ford team Tickford Racing for the next two seasons.Waters and team-mate Thomas Randle have both signed new contracts with an option for a third year,Continue Reading
Autosport 75: What Carlos Sainz Sr is really like
Up on the podium after Rally Argentina, Carlos Sainz’s face was a picture of satisfaction. But there was also a furrow on his brow. His latest, record-breaking win might just have made the biggest decision of his career even harder.Should he stay or should he go? It is a questionContinue Reading
F1 has a Verstappen problem – and keeps ignoring it
For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention,Continue Reading
Cadillac names Tommy Hilfiger as its first official F1 team partner for 2026
Cadillac has announced its first official partnership ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, signalling a commitment to its all-American identity with a deal with Tommy Hilfiger.The Michigan-based manufacturer has named Tommy Hilfiger its apparel partner and lifestyle sponsor in a multi-year agreement with the iconic New York fashion houseContinue Reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway changes name to EchoPark Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name.Atlanta will now be known as EchoPark Speedway as part of a seven-year branding deal worth several million dollars. The name atop theContinue Reading
The issue forcing Alonso to “invent” overtakes in F1 Aston Martin
In Fernando Alonso’s first Formula 1 season with Aston Martin, 2023, he claimed six podiums in the first eight races and was running third in the championship. The pickings have been more barren since then and in the Spanish Grand Prix – the ninth round of 2025 – he pickedContinue Reading
Zarco’s hot streak highlights LCR’s awkward problem
Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.TheContinue Reading