Stroll withdraws from Spanish GP due to a hand injury

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix as the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown appears overblown.Competitors had hoped the FIA's decreased tolerance for front wing flexing would have reduced McLaren's advantage on the rest of the field, but that theory has been put to bed after the papaya ...Keep reading

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix even disregarding the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown.Competitors had hoped the FIA's decreased tolerance for front wing flexing would have reduced McLaren's advantage on the rest of the field, but that theory has been put to bed after the papaya team ...Keep reading

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll was a late withdrawal from the Spanish Grand Prix, complaining of pain in the hand and wrist – after-effects of a medical procedure he underwent after a cycling accident on the eve of the 2023 season.But the timing of the decision meant it was too late to slot in a replacement.In theory, Aston Martin has a reserve driver available – 2022 F2 champion ...Keep reading

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll was a late withdrawal from the Spanish Grand Prix, complaining of pain in the hand and wrist – after-effects of a medical procedure he underwent after a cycling accident on the eve of the 2023 season. But the timing of the decision meant it was too late to slot in a replacement. In theory, Aston Martin has a reserve driver available – 2022 F2 champion ...Keep reading

In the development of its W16 for 2025, Mercedes has invariably retained one of its key weaknesses from last season – poor thermal management, particularly at the rear axle.Although this is actually beneficial in colder races, as demonstrated by its dominance of 2024's Las Vegas race, Mercedes is susceptible to overheating its tyres amid higher temperatures.Both Mercedes drivers ...Keep reading

In the development of its W16 for 2025, Mercedes has invariably retained one of its key weaknesses from last season – poor thermal management, particularly at the rear axle.Although this is actually beneficial in colder races, as demonstrated by its dominance of 2024's Las Vegas race, Mercedes is susceptible to overheating its tyres amid higher temperatures.Both Mercedes drivers ...Keep reading

The Spanish Grand Prix used to be a byword for dull, processional racing, but that has changed – if only a little – in recent years.That’s because while the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a known quantity, having been on the calendar since 1991, it’s slightly less intensively known than it used to be, since it’s no longer used as a venue for pre-season testing. The drivers could ...Keep reading

While Max Verstappen hauled his RB21 with a third place on the grid for the Spanish GP, qualifying in Barcelona turned into a disaster for Yuki Tsunoda. The Japanese driver was not only eliminated in Q1, but following Liam Lawson performance in China, he became the second Red Bull driver this season to set the slowest time in a regular qualifying session.Helmut Marko called it something that ...Keep reading

The Spanish Grand Prix used to be a byword for dull, processional racing, but that has changed – if only a little – in recent years.That’s because while the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a known quantity, having been on the calendar since 1991, it’s slightly less intensively known than it used to be, since it’s no longer used as a venue for pre-season testing. The drivers could ...Keep reading

KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain. The company says its sites – particularly Mattighofen and Munderfing in Austria – are to be secured in the long term following a loan from Bajaj, which was announced last week.However, the future of its motorsport ...Keep reading

KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain. The company says its sites – particularly Mattighofen and Munderfing in Austria – are to be secured in the long term following a loan from Bajaj, which was announced last week.However, the future of its motorsport ...Keep reading

Factory Honda rider Luca Marini has dislocated his hip in a fall while testing for the Suzuka 8 Hours.The Italian crashed heavily on his second day of testing at the legendary Japanese venue, where the classic endurance race will take place on 3 August.Apart from the dislocated hip, Marini also suffered left knee ligament damage as well as fractures in his sternum and left collarbone. He ...Keep reading

Factory Honda rider Luca Marini has dislocated his hip in a fall while testing for the Suzuka 8 Hours.The Italian crashed heavily on his second day of testing at the legendary Japanese venue, where the classic endurance race will take place on 3 August.Apart from the dislocated hip, Marini also suffered left knee ligament damage as well as fractures in his sternum and left collarbone. He ...Keep reading

TNT MotoGP presenters and pundits Michael Laverty, Neil Hodgson, and Suzi Perry believe this year’s championship could be out of Francesco Bagnaia’s hands, with Alex Marquez now the closest challenger to leader Marc Marquez.The two-time MotoGP champion has had a difficult start to the season, recently with a point-less weekend in France and a retirement from the British GP at ...Keep reading

Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martin and Aprilia - one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself.Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia’s racing division, seized the moment to highlight the potential of the RS-GP, while also urging the Spaniard to reconsider his intention to walk away at the ...Keep reading

Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martín and Aprilia - one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself.Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia’s racing division, seized the moment to highlight the potential of the RS-GP, while also urging the Spaniard to reconsider his intention to walk away at the ...Keep reading

Aprilia rider Jorge Martin confirmed his desire to leave the Italian marque at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, having broken his silence on Thursday.As exclusively revealed by Motorsport.com, Martin told Aprilia management that he intended to leave at the end of this year despite only joining the team for 2025. This is based on a contractual clause which allows him to walk away after ...Keep reading

Aprilia rider Jorge Martin has confirmed his desire to leave the Italian marque at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, having broken his silence on Thursday.As exclusively revealed by Autosport, Martin told Aprilia management that he intended to leave at the end of this year despite only joining the team for 2025. This is based on a contractual clause which allows him to walk away after ...Keep reading