Where can NASCAR take the championship as part of new rotating finale?
Various tracks have hosted the NASCAR finale in the sport’s past, but only four currently on the schedule have ever held the honor before. But none held it longer than Homestead, hosting the championship-decider every year between 2002 and 2019.The season finale has become increasingly important in the past decadeContinue Reading
From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every controversy the FIA is facing
Mohammed Ben Sulayem is preparing to run for re-election at the head of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA. But the vote comes at a tough time for the organisation after it was rocked by resignations, sackings and raised tensions with drivers.Ben Sulayem took the helm of the Fédération Internationale deContinue Reading
Exclusive: Carlos Sainz Sr explains why “now is the right time” to consider running for FIA president
Carlos Sainz Sr has said “now is the right time” to consider running for FIA president, as he dismissed any suggestion of a conflict of interest.Speaking exclusively to Autosport, the two-time World Rally champion said he was “currently in the process of figuring out how much support I will getContinue Reading
Homestead to upgrade venue ahead of 2026 finale, but won’t ‘touch the track’
On Tuesday, NASCAR announced plans to put the season finale back at Homestead-Miami Speedway for 2026 as they implement a rotating finale moving forward. Having already hosted their lone Cup race on the 2025 schedule, the track has plenty of time to prepare before NASCAR returns in November of 2026.TrackContinue Reading
How Aprilia and KTM are closer to Yamaha and Honda than to Ducati
The concession system introduced last year in MotoGP to help manufacturers is set to allow KTM and Aprilia to develop their engines and conduct tests with their factory riders from August.Out of the four existing MotoGP manufacturer categories (A, B, C, and D), both the Austrian and Italian manufacturers areContinue Reading
Oakes’ departure, Colapinto’s swap with Doohan, and Briatore’s return: What is going on at Alpine?
One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. Promoting Franco Colapinto to the racing line-up at the expense of Jack Doohan was forecast not only in the past few days, but before a wheel was even turned this season; signing the loquaciousContinue Reading
Who is potential FIA presidential candidate Carlos Sainz Sr?
As exclusively reported by Motorsport.com, Carlos Sainz Sr is seriously considering whether to launch a bid to challenge incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s campaign for a second term during this year’s elections at the governing body.A two-time World Rally champion, Sainz might be viewed by contemporary Formula 1 fansContinue Reading
Why Aprilia and KTM are closer to Yamaha and Honda than to Ducati
The concession system introduced last year in MotoGP to help manufacturers is set to allow KTM and Aprilia to develop their engines and conduct tests with their factory riders from August.Out of the four existing MotoGP manufacturer categories (A, B, C, and D), both the Austrian and Italian manufacturers areContinue Reading
Briatore denies rift rumours after Oakes’ shock Alpine F1 exit
Flavio Briatore has denied suggestions that disagreements between him and team principal Oliver Oakes led to the latter’s Alpine F1 departure.Oakes was brought to the team in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Briatore. But six races intoContinue Reading
Carlos Sainz Sr is considering to run for FIA presidency – here’s how the elections work
In December this year incumbent Mohamed Ben Sulayem is seeking a second terms as FIA president. To win another four-year term, he’ll face a democratic election, and this is how it will work.Every four years, the FIA holds presidential elections at its General Assembly, the supreme decision-making body of theContinue Reading