Marc Marquez “reset” results in Practice P1 at Misano MotoGP: “Italian riders” in good shape

Misano grip transforms Francesco Bagnaia's fortunes, "decided not to change anything”.

With competition ramping up for Formula 1's increasingly popular sprint format, the series is understood to be keen to move beyond six sprint slots per season as early as 2027.F1 introduced sprint races ahead of the 2021 season as a way to increase the spectacle on offer over a grand prix weekend and provide a more compelling product to TV viewers and spectators at the track. The series ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez has expressed frustration at MotoGP's new Formula 1-style pre-race ceremony that he believes can disrupt riders' preparations before the start.Starting with this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix, MotoGP will introduce a new protocol that will require all riders to line up at the front of the grid before the start of the Sunday race to pay tribute to the host country’s flag while ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez has expressed frustration at MotoGP's new Formula 1-style pre-race ceremony that he believes can disrupt riders' preparations before the start.Starting with this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix, MotoGP will introduce a new protocol that will require all riders to line up at the front of the grid before the start of the Sunday race to pay tribute to the host country’s flag while ...Keep reading

It was a dramatic but encouraging first public outing for Yamaha’s new V4-powered MotoGP bike during practice for the San Marino Grand Prix on Friday.Test rider Augusto Fernandez ended up 19th on the leaderboard at the end of the day’s running, but his lap times only told a part of the story.As the track opened up for the first session on Friday, the cameras immediately pointed towards ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin says his tow from Marco Bezzecci in San Marino MotoGP was unplanned, but praised his teammate.

It was a dramatic but encouraging first public outing for Yamaha’s new V4-powered MotoGP bike during practice for the San Marino Grand Prix on Friday.Test rider Augusto Fernandez ended up 19th on the leaderboard at the end of the day’s running, but his lap times only told a part of the story.As the track opened up for the first session on Friday, the cameras immediately pointed towards ...Keep reading

COTA chief Bobby Epstein says Cadillac joining Formula 1 in 2026 will be "great for us and for the sport", and thinks the American squad will be more competitive in year one than people think.Cadillac, run by TWG Motorsports group, is gearing up for its F1 debut in 2026 as an 11th expansion team, starting from scratch with brand-new headquarters in Silverstone and the United States.The ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi finished second-fastest in Practice at the San Marino MotoGP.

World rally champion Thierry Neuville is facing the prospect of taking a Hyundai drivetrain change gamble after describing his car as a “nightmare” following the opening stages at Rally Chile.The Hyundai driver struggled across the opening morning in Chile, reporting a lack of trust in the set-up of his i20 N, while revealing that he has also been fighting transmission issues.Neuville ...Keep reading

World rally champion Thierry Neuville is facing the prospect of taking a Hyundai drivetrain change gamble after describing his car as a “nightmare” following the opening stages at Rally Chile.The Hyundai driver struggled across the opening morning in Chile, reporting a lack of trust in the set-up of his i20 N, while revealing that he has also been fighting transmission issues.Neuville ...Keep reading

​Franco Morbidelli has said the MotoGP stewards have placed him under a “special warning” after the events of recent weeks and he risks getting a ride-through penalty if he commits another offence.Morbidelli was penalised twice during the Catalan Grand Prix last weekend, first for taking out Aprilia’s Jorge Martin in the sprint and again on Sunday for “disobeying direct instructions ...Keep reading

​Franco Morbidelli has said the MotoGP stewards have placed him under a “special warning” after the events of recent weeks and he risks getting a ride-through penalty if he commits another offence.Morbidelli was penalised twice during the Catalan Grand Prix last weekend, first for taking out Aprilia’s Jorge Martin in the sprint and again on Sunday for “disobeying direct instructions ...Keep reading

Today, Max Verstappen is ‘back in school’ at the Nurburgring to acquire the necessary Nordschleife permit, which aims to enable his participation in this weekend's Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS) races.It's a leap into the deep end for the Red Bull star - much like in October 2014 in Suzuka, when he was allowed to contest the first free practice session for Toro Rosso at the Japanese ...Keep reading

Alex Rins hails "super fast” debut for the Yamaha V4 in the hands of Augusto Fernandez on Friday, but "losing three tenths" at Turn 11.

Fabio Quartararo ruled out another Barcelona-style comeback after being left 12th on day one at the San Marino MotoGP.

Miguel Oliveira says he has multiple options for the 2026 season.

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he expects Lewis Hamilton to get to the podium in 2025 after seeing encouraging signs in recent races.Hamilton took a surprise pole-to-flag sprint race win in China, but otherwise his maiden Ferrari season has not yet delivered the success the seven-time world champion had in mind, taking longer than anticipated to adjust to a vastly ...Keep reading