Bezzecchi refuses “strongest rider” tag, says peak is yet to come

Red Bull are expected to finalise their 2026 F1 driver line-up after this weekend.

Front Row Motorsports will make no changes to its driver roster for the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, keeping the same lineup they have now.Todd Gilliland will continue as the driver of the No. 34, Noah Gragson as the driver of the No. 4, and Zane Smith as the driver of the No. 38.Smith has actually signed a multi-year contract extension with FRM, which was part of Thursday's ...Keep reading

Rumours about Porsche wanting to sell its stake in Manthey Racing have been circulating in the paddock for several months.The Volkswagen Group brand reported a sharp drop in profits this year, forcing it to cut jobs across its automotive division. The weak financial performance also played a part in its impending exit from the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship at the end of ...Keep reading

Last weekend’s United States Grand Prix could be seen as a pivotal turning point in the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ championship battle as Max Verstappen dominated from pole.It was the four-time world champion’s third victory in four grands prix, while he also won the Austin sprint race to move within 40 points of championship leader Oscar Piastri.Until Austin it was a widespread belief ...Keep reading

1979 – Alan Jones’ late-season surgeRace 9: 13th, 25-point deficitRace 12: 3rd, 10-point deficitFinal standings: 3rd, 11-point deficit Alan Jones, Williams FW07 FordPhoto by: Motorsport ImagesThe 1979 season, in which ground effect became widespread following Lotus’ success the previous year, was dominated by Ferrari – but Williams’ Alan Jones still became a ...Keep reading

1979 – Alan Jones’ late-season surgeRace 9: 13th, 25-point deficitRace 12: 3rd, 10-point deficitFinal standings: 3rd, 11-point deficit Alan Jones, Williams FW07 FordPhoto by: Motorsport ImagesThe 1979 season, in which ground effect became widespread following Lotus’ success the previous year, was dominated by Ferrari – but Williams’ Alan Jones still became a ...Keep reading

First practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix will look quite a bit different this weekend

“So, the old dog, he’s still got the opportunity. He’s still showing… what would happen if you put him in a front-running car?”

MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi has denied that he is the strongest man on a grid that is missing world champion Marc Marquez.Bezzecchi has won three of the last four sprint races and was clearly the fastest man at the last two meetings in Indonesia and Australia. He has only failed to win the respective grands prix due to his incident with Marquez at Mandalika and the resulting double long lap ...Keep reading

Red Bull F1 chief Laurent Mekies has explained why Max Verstappen is just "as extraordinary out of the car" as in it, after getting to work with the four-time world champion over the past three months. Mekies moved from Racing Bulls to Red Bull Racing in July to replace Christian Horner, working with Verstappen for the first time after admiring the Dutchman from a distance over his stints ...Keep reading

Red Bull F1 chief Laurent Mekies has explained why Max Verstappen is just "as extraordinary out of the car" as in it, after getting to work with the four-time world champion over the past three months. Mekies moved from Racing Bulls to Red Bull Racing in July to replace Christian Horner, working with Verstappen for the first time after admiring the Dutchman from a distance over his stints ...Keep reading

“But at the moment, I don’t think Christian will go to Ferrari, or Ferrari will not go after Christian at the moment.”

Alex Marquez admits that while Ducati’s MotoGP rivals have made strides, he still doubts any manufacturer can consistently challenge the dominance of his brother Marc Marquez across an entire 22-race campaign.Although Ducati has already secured all three world titles this season, its position as MotoGP’s benchmark has come under increasing pressure from Aprilia in recent rounds.The ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez admits that while Ducati’s MotoGP rivals have made strides, he still doubts any manufacturer can consistently challenge the dominance of his brother Marc Marquez across an entire 22-race campaign.Although Ducati has already secured all three world titles this season, its position as MotoGP’s benchmark has come under increasing pressure from Aprilia in recent rounds.The ...Keep reading

When will Lewis Hamilton end his F1 podium drought?

The end of the 2025 Formula 1 season is in sight as the championship hosts the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend to kickstart the final five rounds of the year.It comes just a week after the United States GP, which Max Verstappen dominated from pole after the Red Bull driver also won the sprint contest to continue his fine run of form.Talk has been non-stop ever since over if the four-time ...Keep reading

Elfyn Evans is refusing to get carried away by the 13-point lead he holds in his quest for a maiden World Rally Championship title with only two rounds of the season remaining. The Toyota driver is bidding to become the first British WRC champion since Richard Burns in 2001 and has so far finished runner-up in the title race four times, but is currently sitting top of the standings as the ...Keep reading

Elfyn Evans is refusing to get carried away by the 13-point lead he holds in his quest for a maiden World Rally Championship title with only two rounds of the season remaining. The Toyota driver is bidding to become the first British WRC champion since Richard Burns in 2001 and has so far finished runner-up in the title race four times, but is currently sitting top of the standings as the ...Keep reading