Alpine F1 confirms Steve Nielsen as managing director

Yuki Tsunoda's struggles aboard this year's Red Bull have given his potential successor Isack Hadjar food for thought.Like any other Red Bull junior, the Frenchman joined the programme with one goal: driving Red Bull's F1 car alongside Max Verstappen. Recent history has shown it's a road fraught with dangers that can, in some instances, be potentially career ending too.Pierre Gasly and ...Keep reading

Just over a week after the European Commission authorised Liberty Media’s acquisition of Dorna, the American company has finalised the purchase of 86% of the Spanish firm, following a payment of €4.3billion.The remaining 14% is retained by Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, and Enrique Aldama, who oversees the company’s operations.The announcement concludes one of the biggest takeovers ...Keep reading

While then-team boss Guenther Steiner repeatedly denied reports about a possible sale, Haas’s ongoing participation in F1 was a topic of debate before the team signed the new Concorde Agreement to continue under the cost cap.Now the picture looks completely different. As Haas competes in its 10th season, team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that while there have been "numerous" ...Keep reading

While then-team boss Guenther Steiner repeatedly denied reports about a possible sale, Haas’s ongoing participation in Formula 1 was a topic of debate before the team signed the new Concorde Agreement to continue under the cost cap.Now the picture looks completely different. As Haas competes in its 10th season, team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that while there have been "numerous" ...Keep reading

Aleix Espargaro says the growing MotoGP contract dispute between Jorge Martin and Aprilia is “very sad” for both parties.

Tim Mayer admits he must prove he is the person who can bring about the changes he insists are required within the FIA after announcing he will run for the presidency of motorsport’s world governing body.When Carlos Sainz Sr revealed he had opted against challenging Mohammed Ben Sulayem, it appeared the current incumbent was set to run unopposed in December’s election, as he aims for a ...Keep reading

Tim Mayer admits he must prove he is the person who can bring about the changes he insists are required within the FIA after announcing he will run for presidency of motorsport’s world governing body.When Carlos Sainz Sr revealed he had opted against challenging Mohammed Ben Sulayem, it appeared the current incumbent was set to run unopposed in December’s election, as he aims for a second ...Keep reading

Tim Mayer admits he must prove he is the person who can bring about the changes he insists are required within the FIA after announcing he will run for the presidency of motorsport’s world governing body.When Carlos Sainz Sr revealed he had opted against challenging Mohammed Ben Sulayem, it appeared the current incumbent was set to run unopposed in December’s election, as he aims for a ...Keep reading

The Alpine Formula 1 team has completed the signing of Steve Nielsen, who will take up the role of managing director at the Enstone squad.As previously reported by Autosport, Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore had identified his former Benetton and Renault colleague and respected paddock veteran Nielsen as the ideal replacement for Oliver Oakes as a team leader.That signing has now been ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has no desire to completely leave F1 to explore other forms of racing.

Fabio Quartararo says lack of grip in early MotoGP laps “like I’m riding on the wet”, then “cannot make an overtake” behind slower rivals.

Isack Hadjar has heard "a lot of positives" about Sergio Perez's F1 return hopes.

Pedro Acosta adapting riding style for flowing MotoGP circuits, Maverick Vinales “following what the KTM needs”.

With Michelin exiting MotoGP after 2026, Francesco Bagnaia says it’s a shame the promising new front tyre won’t make it to the grid.

Liberty Media has officially completed its €4.2 billion acquisition of MotoGP

At EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), the field of 32 was cut in half as NASCAR's five-week in-season challenge officially got underway. Even with the expected chaos of a drafting track, no one expected a 23-car pileup that would help the No. 32 and No. 31 seeds defeat the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds.There are many underdogs left while big names will be forced to sit on the sidelines for the rest of the ...Keep reading

Ali Bray's large lead at the top of the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings has been cut after a triple success for James Ibbotson last weekend.It is a week where there has been plenty of changes towards the summit of the leaderboard, in complete contrast to the previous one when the lack of movement meant we did not include an update on Autosport.com.But Hillman Imp ...Keep reading

Crash.net's F1 reporter on the ground recaps the story which dominated British Grand Prix media day.