How Charles Leclerc is finding fun in F1’s 2026 “chaos”Charles Leclerc says he’s ‘finding the fun in a different way’ with Formula 1’s 2026-spec machinery.The world championship has introduced new chassis and engine regulations for the upcoming season, which has drastically changed the required driving style – as racers Read More
Petronas in race against time to homologate F1 2026 fuelPetronas is engaged in a race against time to obtain certification and homologation for the sustainable fuel that Mercedes-powered teams will use in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. Until last year, fossil fuels were tested and certified in a British laboratory Read More
Jenson Button reveals the one F1 perk champions get “for life”Jenson Button has revealed a special paddock privilege that Formula 1 drivers receive after winning a drivers' championship title.The Briton shared insight into the life of an F1 champion in a video posted by Sky Sports F1, including whether drivers Read More
Bahrain F1 test week 2: Who is driving when?As was the case last week, all 11 Formula 1 teams will each enter one car per day over the second three-day Bahrain test, which runs from Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 February. Motorsport.com will be on-site to bring you Read More
Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 eraFormula E is exploring plans with Saudi Arabian authorities to adopt an extended configuration of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit from the start of the Gen4 era in 2026/27.When Formula E moved to Jeddah in 2025 after the previous site in Read More
Australian government rejects MotoGP proposal to race at Albert ParkThe Government of Victoria has dismissed a proposal from Dorna, the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship, to stage future editions of the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Read More
Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves F1 teamRed Bull veteran Formula 1 chief designer Craig Skinner has left the Milton Keynes team, Motorsport.com can confirm.Skinner was an integral part of its success in recent seasons, as it established a second era of dominance powering Max Verstappen to Read More
Two F1 teams to take part in intriguing Bahrain wet-weather testFormula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli will organise its first-ever wet weather test in Bahrain at the end of February, with McLaren and Mercedes providing two mule cars.The Italian manufacturer has often been urged to improve its intermediates and full wet Read More
Full entry list released for 2026 NASCAR triple-header at AtlantaThe provisional entry lists have been released for the upcoming triple-header at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cup race will feature 38 entries with the open teams of BJ McLeod (#78 Live Fast) and JJ Yeley (#44 NY Racing Team) Read More
Audi F1 announces retired F2 race winner as development driverThe Audi Formula 1 team has announced that Formula 2 race winner Ralph Boschung has joined the outfit as its development driver, taking on simulator work.The 28-year-old driver previously announced that he had retired from racing on social media in 2024. The Read More
Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lapIn 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.While Read More
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda There are a number of unique things that have gone into the new multi-year deal IndyCar secured with Chevrolet and Honda.The agreement for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) doesn’t begin until 2027, with the next year - 2028 - beginning Read More
GT3 racing: A cost trap? New GT Summer Series promises to end the budget lieThe European GT racing calendar is notoriously crowded during the summer months. Launching a new championship in this environment requires a clear strategy to differentiate it from the established order. Gedlich Racing, the organization behind the highly successful GT Winter Read More
Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026Cadillac will make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, but the preparation it made to reach this point was not without any setbacks, particularly in wind tunnel testing. The General Motors brand has become the championship’s 11th team this year after Read More
Adam Andretti to make NASCAR Truck debut as part of multi-race dealAdam Andretti, 46, will pilot the No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in five NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races this year, beginning with this weekend's race at Atlanta. He will also compete at road/street course events in St. Read More
Winners and losers from a spectacular 2026 Daytona 500The 68th running of the Daytona 500 is now history, with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing its anointed champions. 25 of the 41 starters took a turn out front, there was a 20-car pileup, the race somehow finished under green, Read More
Barcelona joins F1 calendar rotation with Spa-FrancorchampsF1 has concluded fresh terms with the organisers of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, keeping the race at Montmelo on the calendar for three out of the next six years.Barcelona has gone into the final year of its existing contract and Read More
Let the Chase begin: NASCAR Cup points after DaytonaIt's far too early to start making championship predictions, but every point matters in this return to a more traditional NASCAR championship format. One year ago, we would have been saying 'Welcome to the Playoffs Tyler Reddick' because due to Read More
How McLaren tweaked its steering wheel to maximise F1’s 2026 hybridFormula 1’s 2026 revolution has undeniably divided the paddock, especially engine-wise, and the new power units have significantly changed the required driving style.While the overall response to the chassis has been positive, with lighter, nimbler cars, the main issue has Read More
Ralf Aron in hospital after breaking back in 27G Bathurst crashFactory Mercedes-AMG driver Ralf Aron has suffered two fractures in his back following a horror crash during the Bathurst 12 Hour.Aron was driving the #77 Craft-Bamboo Mercedes when he was involved in a frontal collision with the Tsunami-RT Porsche of Read More
