Motorsport

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will pause its factory GTP program with the Acura ARX-06 at the conclusion of the 2026 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as part of a pivoted increased focus toward the IndyCar Series.
Acura currently competes in the GTP class in a factory-supported effort with Meyer Shank Racing, fielding two electrified ARX-06 entries in IMSA’s top ...Keep reading

For the first time since 2016, Formula 1 has a new team this season. Cadillac’s Formula 1 entry was finally accepted on 25 November 2024, boosted by General Motors’ backing and the American constructor’s pledge to become a power unit manufacturer in 2029.
The team is based across four locations in the United States and the United Kingdom, with its main headquarters in Fishers, Indiana ...Keep reading

Niece Motorsports has announced that Shane van Gisbergen will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado at Watkins Glen International on May 8. He will be joined by Cup Series teammate Ross Chastain at Niece Motorsports for the event.
The three-time Supercars champion has six Cup wins, five O'Reilly wins, but no victories in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His one and only start in the third level ...Keep reading

Aprilia says it is “not in a rush” to put its 2027 MotoGP bike on track, revealing that a first test with a “hybrid prototype” is scheduled towards the end of April.
MotoGP’s five manufacturers are increasingly shifting focus towards next year, as they ramp up their preparations for one of the biggest technical overhauls in the series’ history.
KTM became the first marque to run ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has made no secret of his dislike for Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, with a greater emphasis on electric power and energy management now preponderant.
As he seeks and finds enjoyment elsewhere – namely racing GT3 cars in Germany’s NLS (Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie) – Verstappen is openly reconsidering his future in F1; he stated at the Japanese Grand Prix that he had ...Keep reading

Pending the official announcement, Francesco Bagnaia himself has admitted by not denying it that next season he will leave the factory Ducati team to race for Aprilia.
Bagnaia’s agent inquired about the rider’s future at the end of last summer, and after being given the runaround for months, having understood that Bagnaia’s place was going to end up given to Pedro Acosta in 2027, he ...Keep reading

The 2026 World Rally Championship has already crowned a new winner in Takamoto Katsuta, and now Sami Pajari has his sights set on joining that club at this weekend’s Rally Islas Canarias.
Following Katsuta’s maiden triumph in Safari Rally Kenya in March, which he followed up with another in Croatia, only four of the current crop of Rally1 drivers are yet to stand on the top step of a WRC ...Keep reading

Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA has introduced targeted tweaks to the 2026 regulations, focused primarily on improving qualifying, where heavy energy management had prevented drivers from pushing flat-out. The governing body has also addressed safety concerns raised after the opening races, particularly around large speed differentials, and introduced adjustments to start procedures to ...Keep reading

Aprilia arrives in Jerez this weekend on the back of five consecutive grand prix wins, stretching back to Portimao last year. Considering how dominant Ducati was, few would have expected such a remarkable change in the competitive landscape in MotoGP.
Aprilia's ascent to the top is also impressive when you consider that it finished at the bottom of the manufacturers' championship every year ...Keep reading

While negotiations between the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) and MotoGP’s commercial rights holder continue to stall – delaying the cascade of rider market announcements already lined up for 2027 – Ogura’s move to Yamaha, first reported by Motorsport.com a few days ago, can now be considered a done deal.
The deal is surprising from every angle. The entire paddock ...Keep reading

When Formula E launched its Gen4 car on Tuesday at Circuit Paul Ricard, a much-discussed paddock topic was the yet to be announced calendar for the 2026-27 campaign when it will make its debut. That is because the all-electric championship faces a dilemma over whether to stick to its mantra of city-centre, street venues, to or visit more traditional and permanent tracks due to the insane ...Keep reading

Just days before the season opener in Spielberg this weekend, the DTM published the final regulations for the 2026 season.
The key innovation this season is the exclusive DTM special tyre, which is designed not only to deliver better lap times and greater tyre degradation, but also to allow better control of DTM testing restrictions. This is because the tyres are used exclusively in the DTM and ...Keep reading

The tragic passing of Juha Miettinen at the Nurburgring was also lying heavy on the 6 Hours of Imola. With BMW and WRT dedicating their LMGT3 victory to the fallen Finn, it was the words of amateur driver Anthony McIntosh that truly moved the paddock.
The CEO of Global Power Components spoke up during the post-race press conference at the World Endurance Championship Imola race, earning a round ...Keep reading

The 51st edition of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach featured a Honda sweep of the podium, led by Alex Palou.
However, it wasn’t the typical Palou masterclass. He was left pursuing pole-sitter Felix Rosenqvist through the first two-thirds of the race until the last pit stop of the race allowed Palou to vault into the race lead. In the end, Palou, the reigning and four-time IndyCar Series ...Keep reading

It’s undeniable that this era of Formula 1 doesn’t appeal to everyone. While television audience data shows increasing viewership in major European countries, many long-term fans continue to criticise the new rules.
“Formula 1 was better before,” or “F1 used to be much better,” are the kinds of comments heard in some factions. However, it’s worth noting that people tend to view ...Keep reading

Formula 1 doesn’t have direct equivalents to other sports, but the personalities, pressure and pecking order of the pinnacle of auto racing translates surprisingly well to elite basketball players and teams.
Stack today’s grid against the NBA, and the parallels start to line up: dominant champions, rising stars, quiet operators and young prospects already carrying the expectations of ...Keep reading

Scot Elkins has been named as the Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of IndyCar Officiating.
IndyCar Officiating, a new independent and not-for-profit organization formed in December 2025, is governed by the three-person board of Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan. Working with the established team in race control and technical inspection ...Keep reading

Formula E officially launched the highly innovative Gen4 car on Tuesday with a track run at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of its debut in the 2026/27 campaign.
It is the all-electric championship’s fastest machine yet with a top speed of 208mph and a peak output of 804bhp during qualifying or Attack Mode - approximately 70% more than its predecessor.
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The United States Grand Prix was widely seen as a major test for Aprilia - and with good reason. The Noale manufacturer arrived on the back of four consecutive grand prix wins in MotoGP, but to continue that streak it would have to beat Ducati's Marc Marquez at one of his favourite tracks.
In the end, the result could hardly have been better for Aprilia. Jorge Martin won Saturday’s sprint ...Keep reading

Pedro Acosta has expressed a desire to continue racing motorcycles well into his mid-30s, insisting he has no interest in retiring early from MotoGP.
Acosta made his premier class debut in 2024 at just 19 and has quickly established himself as one of the standout riders on the grid.
His early career trajectory has drawn comparisons with Max Verstappen, who also joined Formula 1 as a teen and ...Keep reading