Ben Hunt: F1’s new Monaco deal has just increased the stakes
Few sporting events come closing to matching the excitement of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.It is the ultimate test of a Formula 1 driver; navigating the twisty streets of Monte Carlo, particularly in these current oversized cars, knowing the slightest brush with the barrier is likely to end inContinue Reading
Supercars Adelaide: Brown fastest in crash-strewn qualifying
Will Brown has taken provisional pole position for Saturday’s opening race of the Adelaide 500 in a dramatic qualifying session interrupted by a red-flag after three crashes at the exit of Turn 8.What was planned to be a short 15-minute stanza to determine grid positions 11-24 for Saturday’s race wasContinue Reading
Croatia strikes new deal to rejoin WRC in 2026
Croatia will return to the World Rally Championship calendar in 2026 after securing a new multi-year agreement. The asphalt event made its WRC debut in 2021, quickly becoming a regular hosting four editions of the event, before losing its place on the 2025 calendar.The WRC Promoter was in discussions to renewContinue Reading
Can an F1 driver handle a stock car? Red Bull puts its drivers to the test
Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB’s Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirtContinue Reading
Red Bull feared “villain” portrayal in F1 film
Red Bull was concerned about being portrayed as the “villain” in the new Formula 1 film, co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed.The upcoming F1 movie has seen heavy involvement from the real-world paddock, with filming continuing to take place on grand prix weekends, including at the recent Mexico City Grand PrixContinue Reading
Bagnaia: I did a better job than Martin in MotoGP title battle
Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia believes he has done a “better job” than Pramac’s Jorge Martin in terms of pure results this season but would be “happy” if his rival is crowned champion.Bagnaia is on the verge of losing his riders’ crown to Martin in this weekend’s final showdownContinue Reading
Liberty Media MotoGP takeover filed to European Commission for clearance
Outgoing president Greg Maffei confirmed Liberty Media filed with the European Commission on Thursday morning to gain regulatory approval for the takeover of MotoGP.With Formula 1 already in its portfolio, Liberty earlier this year set about a purchase of MotoGP and it was confirmed last week that the deal couldContinue Reading
Bagnaia: I did a better job than Martin in 2024 MotoGP title battle
Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia believes he has done a “better job” than Pramac’s Jorge Martin in terms of pure results this season but would be “happy” if his rival is crowned champion.Bagnaia is on the verge of losing his riders’ crown to Martin in this weekend’s final showdownContinue Reading
Marquez: “Impossible” to repeat dominant Honda years on factory Ducati
Marc Marquez believes it would be impossible for him to replicate the success he enjoyed during his peak years at Honda when he joins the factory Ducati team in MotoGP next season.For the first time since 2019, Marquez will be racing what is expected to be the best bike onContinue Reading