The hidden gains that convince Williams its F1 transformation is working

Global music superstars Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, Simple Minds, ZZ Top and N.E.R.D have all been lined up by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to rock the weekend of the Singapore Grand Prix next month - though ticket sales for the island city-state's second race are still struggling to get off the starting grid.

BMW has dropped hints that it may be willing to follow fellow German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in supplying 'customer' versions of its engines to other F1 teams - with suggestions the Bavarian marque has Red Bull Racing as its prime target.

Flying in the face of the opinions expressed by both Ferrari and BMW over the past week, Ross Brawn has thrown his support behind the FIA's new optional ?40 million budget cap in Formula 1, warning that without it the top flight risks 'turning [engineers] into Swiss watchmakers' - but equally underlining that it will only be workable if it is embraced by all.

For better or worse, the 'win and you're in' aspect of the NASCAR Cup playoffs has turned the regular season finale at Daytona into the ultimate wildcard race. There are 20 drivers in a must-win situation, and if any reach Victory Lane on Saturday night, then they would be guaranteed a spot in the postseason.That statement holds true for drivers like Chris Buescher and Kyle Busch, but also for ...Keep reading

For better or worse, the 'win and you're in' aspect of the NASCAR Cup playoffs has turned the regular season finale at Daytona into the ultimate wildcard race. There are 20 drivers in a must-win situation, and if any reach Victory Lane on Saturday night, then they would be guaranteed a spot in the postseason.That statement holds true for drivers like Chris Buescher and Kyle Busch, but also for ...Keep reading

Johann Zarco joked that he “was waiting 8 hours” after misjudging the final lap in a tight Austrian MotoGP battle.

Who is the British karting protege in Ferrari’s junior programme?

Williams F1 team principal James Vowles believes the performance gains the outfit has found on its 2025 Formula 1 car in recent weeks are a sign of bigger things to come as the team becomes more efficient.Williams' upgrades at the Belgian Grand Prix were more than welcome. The Grove-based squad made a flying start to the season at the front of the midfield and looked certain to secure fifth in ...Keep reading

Williams F1 team principal James Vowles believes the performance gains the outfit has found on its 2025 Formula 1 car in recent weeks are a sign of bigger things to come as the team becomes more efficient.Williams' upgrades at the Belgian Grand Prix were more than welcome. The Grove-based squad made a flying start to the season at the front of the midfield and looked certain to secure fifth in ...Keep reading

In a late-night filing on Monday, NASCAR submitted arguments for why a new preliminary injunction should not be granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.If granted, the charters that the teams lost earlier this summer would be restored. But if the request is denied, then NASCAR would be able to sell the six charters that previously belonged to 23XI and FRM. A hearing has already been ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez believes Francesco Bagnaia is “really close” to turning his MotoGP season around despite Austrian GP struggles.

Alex Albon feels he has been consistent and maxising each opportunity in what he considers his best season in his F1 career.

Crash.net's mid-season driver ratings for the 2025 F1 season...

Dan Fallows believes there is still scope for convergence under the current regulations.

Pedro Acosta says Austrian MotoGP restraint stopped him “sending the bike into the gravel”.

Helmut Marko explains how Nico Hulkenberg nearly signed for Red Bull in 2021

David Coulthard expects tensions to flare up in the McLaren garage in the second half of the 2025 F1 season.

Marc Marquez’s acceleration in the Austrian MotoGP has been highlighted as one of his keys to success at the Red Bull Ring.