Yamaha with “one eye on 2026” as MotoGP Asian tour begins

It's that time of year again. The F1 circus is off sunning itself on its mid-summer break, drivers and teams alike are taking a much-needed and well-deserved breather from the frenetic nature of one grand prix after another - and everybody seems to be talking about who will be driving where in 2010. Here at Crash.net there is no exception, so we have put together a list of likely options and moves between this season and next, who is in favour and who is likely heading out of the door. The drivers have been listed in order of present championship position.

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.

How much did Lando Norris lose out at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

“I think he found the pressure of his job a little bit difficult, as anybody would...”

Alex Marquez was just one step away from being forced out of MotoGP in 2023, with no options left on the table, until Nadia Padovani, owner of Gresini Racing, decided to take a gamble on him.Marquez’s path through the world championship has been a rollercoaster. An explosive start crowned him Moto3 champion in just his second full season (2014). Then came the reality check of his early Moto2 ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez was just one step away from being forced out of MotoGP in 2023, with no options left on the table, until Nadia Padovani, owner of Gresini Racing, decided to take a gamble on him.Marquez’s path through the world championship has been a rollercoaster. An explosive start crowned him Moto3 champion in just his second full season (2014). Then came the reality check of his early Moto2 ...Keep reading

Jack Miller says he is “thrilled” to return to Motegi for the Japanese MotoGP, the circuit where he last won.

Felipe Drugovich will be making a permanent return to single-seaters, as he is set to join Andretti for the 2025/26 Formula E campaign.It’s a significant move for the young Brazilian, who has often found himself sitting on the sidelines in recent years despite his impressive junior racing record.Although he was the first talent signed to the Aston Martin development programme, less than ...Keep reading

Felipe Drugovich will be making a permanent return to single-seaters, as he is set to join Andretti for the 2025/26 Formula E campaign.It’s a significant move for the young Brazilian, who has often found himself sitting on the sidelines in recent years despite his impressive junior racing record.Although he was the first talent signed to the Aston Martin development programme, less than ...Keep reading

“Because if mistrust develops, then it’s better to let it go and go our separate ways at the end of the year.”

Marc Marquez believes his younger brother Alex would get more recognition for his success in the 2025 MotoGP season if he didn’t carry the burden of the Marquez surname.Gresini rider Alex is enjoying a breakthrough campaign on last year’s title-winning Ducati GP24, winning two grands prix and bagging seven other podium finishes.This run of form has comfortably put him second in the ...Keep reading

A selection of Michael Schumacher memorabilia has been sold at auction

Fernando Alonso came home 15th in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix after qualifying 11th, which led the Aston Martin racer to slam his bad luck over the 2025 Formula 1 season. He said unexpected occurrences that shake up the field only come along when the team is on form.The Spaniard qualified just outside the top 10 in Baku, ahead of the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton and three positions clear of ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso came home 15th in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix after qualifying 11th, which led the Aston Martin racer to slam his bad luck over the 2025 Formula 1 season. He said unexpected occurrences that shake up the field only come along when the team is on form.The Spaniard qualified just outside the top 10 in Baku, ahead of the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton and three positions clear of ...Keep reading

A proposal to ensure World Rally Championship competitors and personnel receive the necessary time to recover between days on rallies has been tabled by the WRC Commission.Rally itineraries has been a hot topic within the WRC for some time with the matter brought into sharp focus at this year’s Rally Portugal. The event’s itinerary drew criticism from drivers. Toyota’s Kalle ...Keep reading

Keep track of every F1 teammate battle in 2025 with the full head-to-head stats for qualifying, sprint and race results