Aston Martin must be self-critical over concerning F1 trendTeam principal Mike Krack has conceded Aston Martin must be self-critical in its analysis as to why it has failed to sufficiently improve its Formula 1 machinery two seasons in a row.The Silverstone-based outfit began the 2023 campaign in flying Read More
Sainz suffers rollover in crucial 48-hour Dakar stageCarlos Sainz Sr’s Ford rolled over in the first part of the Dakar Rally’s 48-hour stage on Sunday, leaving him stranded in the desert.The four-time Dakar winner had started the second test of 2025 in eighth place but things went Read More
Why Alpine is taking the Mercedes gearbox for just one seasonAlpine's decision to take Mercedes' Formula 1 gearbox for 2026 will give it "headroom" to develop elsewhere for the next series of regulations before building its own in 2027.Despite protestations from the personnel at the Renault Group's Viry-Chatillon powertrain headquarters, Read More
Bagnaia: My 2024 MotoGP campaign is level with Marquez's 2019 without sprintsDucati’s Francesco Bagnaia believes his performance in MotoGP last year was on level with Marc Marquez’s championship-winning 2019 campaign, if sprints are excluded from the equation.Bagnaia impressed with his blistering pace on the factory Ducati in 2024, winning 11 out Read More
Mercedes: Development lag behind fluctuating 2024 F1 formMercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin believes the team's fluctuating form over the 2024 Formula 1 season was a result of it being pegged back in development in trying to recover from a tough start.The Brackley-based squad opted for an Read More
Al-Attiyah calls for changes to Dakar format after “boring” opening stageNasser Al-Attiyah believes the Dakar Rally must change its format after finding Saturday’s opening stage “boring” due to the need of prioritising strategy over results.The 2025 edition began with a tough and “pure” 431km test around Bisha in Saudi Arabia, but Read More
Dakar 2025, Stage 1: Mini overhauls Toyota as Ford, Dacia lag behindGuerlain Chicherit took a surprise victory for X-raid Mini in the opening stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after a long battle with Toyota rivals.Frenchman Chicherit was quick from the get-go in Saturday’s 499km test around Bisha, Read More
Defender to join Dakar Rally from 2026 The Defender brand has announced plans to enter the Dakar Rally in 2026 as part of a three-year programme.The British manufacturer, a subsidiary of Land Rover, will field two examples of the popular Defender in all rounds of the World-Rally Read More
McLaren Racing takes sole ownership of IndyCar programMcLaren Racing has confirmed sole ownership of Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, which went into effect on December 31, 2024. The full acquisition by McLaren Racing comes after the final phase of its buyout from Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson.The team Read More
Toyota to field five cars in Monte Carlo 2025 WRC opener Seventy crews will tackle the 2025 World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo following the release of the event’s entry list.Monte Carlo will kick off the expanded 14-round WRC season from 23-26 January with 10 entries representing the top Read More
Why Mercedes wants Antonelli to ‘grow into’ F1 and ‘make mistakes’On the face of it, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff carefully downplaying expectations surrounding rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli seems like a typical piece of off-season ‘noise’. Very little of it would provoke angry debate in the sanctified halls of Read More
Hamilton calls to 'embrace the change' after Ferrari switchLewis Hamilton has outlined the new year as one of "embracing new opportunities" as he begins life as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver.The Briton ended his 12-year association with Mercedes - and a career-long affiliation with the German brand, which Read More
Red Bull ahead of schedule with new F1 wind tunnelRed Bull has said it is ahead of its initial schedule with the building of its new Formula 1 wind tunnel.Red Bull Racing currently uses an outdated wind tunnel compared to its main rivals, with its facilities near Bedford being Read More
Gelael and Leung move to United's McLaren for 2025 WEC seasonWorld Endurance Championship class race winners Sean Gelael and Darren Leung are moving from BMW to McLaren for a second LMGT3 campaign together in 2025. The duo, who won the Imola WEC round last April aboard a WRT BMW M4 GT3 Read More
Dakar 2025: Toyota edges out Ford and Dacia as Lategan wins PrologueFactory Toyota driver Henk Lategan beat Ford rival Mattias Ekstrom to take victory in Prologue at the start of the 2025 Dakar Rally.The 47th edition of the world's biggest cross-country rally kicked off with a short 29km special in Bisha Read More
Loeb 'not obsessed' with winning Dakar after multiple near-missesSebastien Loeb says he is 'not obsessed' with winning the Dakar Rally after coming close to clinching the top prize on several occasions.One of the greatest rally drivers of all time with nine titles in the World Rally Championship, Loeb Read More
Why Albon says Williams "can't be relaxed" in F1 2025Alex Albon has warned Williams not to “be relaxed” for the 2025 Formula 1 season, despite not having to repeat painful 2024 efforts to improve critical car design and build processes. Williams started the 2024 campaign with its car significantly overweight Read More
Get to know F1's six rookies of the 2025 season2024 was the first season in Formula 1's 75-year history that didn’t feature a single rookie. In what almost looks like an attempt to make up for that absence, a new crop of talented young drivers are set to refresh Read More
These Formula 1 coffee table books will scratch your F1 itchThere's no replacement for the real thing, and that goes double for F1. But the best Formula 1 coffee table books are more than just pretty ways to signal your love for the sport. They’re an all-access paddock pass and Read More
Sainz predicts "strange" tactical battle in Dakar RallyCarlos Sainz Sr believes that “tactics will be more important than ever” in this year’s running of the Dakar Rally.After claiming his fourth victory in the iconic rally raid last year with Audi, the Spaniard has switched allegiances to Ford Read More
The familiar names Rovanpera will face on his 24-hour race debutAs preparation for the Monte Carlo Rally goes, heading for the Middle East to contest a 24-hour race is on the unconventional side. But the news announced shortly before Christmas that Kalle Rovanpera will make his endurance racing debut in next Read More
