Where Yamaha and Honda stack up at the start of 2025 MotoGP season
Honda won the inter-Japanese war in the Thailand Grand Prix after Johann Zarco finished seventh on the best of the RC213Vs, four places ahead of the highest-placed Yamaha of Jack Miller.However, this doesn’t necessarily mean Honda is starting the 2025 season ahead of Yamaha in the pecking order. The reality,Continue Reading
Honda plans to develop 2026 F1 powertrain until “very last moment”
Honda plans to push back its FIA homologation process until just before the 2026 Formula 1 season as it aims to develop its V6 turbo-hybrid until the “very last moment”.Next year’s new powertrain formula will feature a more equal split in power delivery between the internal combustion engine and theContinue Reading
Las Vegas GP organisers say F1 race generated $934m in revenue for the area
Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have revealed that last year’s Formula 1 race generated $934million in revenue.Figures published in the GP’s economic impact analysis showed the contest is the largest recurring event in Las Vegas with a race week attendance of 306,000, of which 175,000 were from out-of-town.Spending figures revealedContinue Reading
How Zilisch’s Cup debut compares with the greats of NASCAR
Connor Zilisch is one of the brightest up-and-coming talents in NASCAR, and last weekend he made his Cup Series debut at just 18 years old. With Red Bull sponsorship, he showed speed and was marching his way forward when he was unceremoniously sent careening into the wall. Driving through theContinue Reading
Doohan vs Colapinto: Is it really all decided?
Has the emergence of an opportunity to unlock millions from Argentina, with Franco Colapinto as the bait, seemingly sealed Jack Doohan’s fate at Alpine?Many in the paddock now see it as an almost inevitable scenario: if Doohan underperforms in the first few races – or even if he is just unspectacular –Continue Reading
NEOM McLaren and TDK collaboration yielding success in Formula E
The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team’s partnership with electronics giant TDK hit its stride in Formula E during the latest round, and the team came away from Jeddah with a double podium success. The Bicester-based outfit sit just one point behind manufacturer and powertrain supplier Nissan in the teams’ standings, whileContinue Reading
McLaren hints announcement of outright Le Mans bid could be made soon
McLaren has hinted that it could soon announce plans to go for outright victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours.Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, has teased the possibility of an announcement at Le Mans this year when the marque will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of its victory inContinue Reading
Ducati gave an updated engine to three of its MotoGP riders at the Thai GP
Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio all raced with a different engine compared to Ducati’s other MotoGP riders at the 2025 season-opener in Thailand, Autosport has learned. The three riders used a more up-to-date model, while Alex Marquez, Franco Morbidelli and Fermin Aldeguer raced with the 2024 specification lastContinue Reading
Ducati gave updated engine to three of its MotoGP riders at Thai GP
Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio all raced with a different engine compared to Ducati’s other MotoGP riders at the 2025 season-opener in Thailand, Motorsport.com has learned. The three riders used a more up-to-date model, while Alex Marquez, Franco Morbidelli and Fermin Aldeguer raced with the 2024 specification lastContinue Reading
Autosport to launch newsletter with technical focus
Fans of technical developments and analysis from the world of motorsport can get the latest updates dropped directly into their inboxes with the launch of Autosport’s Tech Tuesday newsletter.The newsletter will bring readers all of the latest news and analysis on new development trends across Formula 1 and more, asContinue Reading