2022

Aleix Espargaro and Fabio Quartararo - those are the sure-fire names, but who else makes Crash.net’s list of most impressive MotoGP riders of 2022 at the mid-season stage.

Francesco Bagnaia is adamant that MotoGP does not find itself in a situation where racing is being affected by aerodynamic advances.

Lewis Hamilton reckons Max Verstappen will be able to enjoy “smooth sailing” in this year’s F1 title race after opening up a “massive” gap in the world championship. 

Without a win in six, Jonathan Rea heads to Most looking to halt the momentum of reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and series leader Alvaro Bautista.

While the opening British Superbike race at Brands Hatch saw Josh Brookes edge closer to the front, Sunday’s double-header was far less productive for the two-time series champion, who crashed twice.

Statistically speaking, Ferrari have the best car on the grid with the F1-75 able to be competitive on every track so far this season in 2022, particularly on mid to high downforce ones.

Alex Rins’ new LCR Honda deal, whether MotoGP is in danger of missing out on new talents, how mental pressures in racing compare with previous eras and listener questions all feature on this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen.

With Michael Masi’s departure from the FIA being announced recently, Ted Kravtiz gave a hard-hitting monologue at the end of his French Grand Prix qualifying notebook.

There were mixed fortunes up and down the F1 field at the Circuit Paul Ricard. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the 2022 French Grand Prix…

While his future remains unclear, reigning British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie has put WorldSBK teams on alert after returning to form at Brands Hatch.

Following Toprak Razgatlioglu’s maiden WorldSBK treble last time out at Donington Park, the top three title contenders are now separated by just 43 points heading into round six at Most.

Reigning MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo could be set for an end-of-season F1 test with Mercedes, according to Sky Sports.

Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F1 car from 1998 is set to be auctioned and is expected to fetch between $6m-$8m (£5-£6.7m).

Ferrari F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has confirmed that a throttle issue didn’t lead to Charles Leclerc's race-ending crash at the French Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton says he still has “plenty of fuel left in the tank” as he considered his future after celebrating his 300th F1 race with his best result of the season in Sunday’s French Grand Prix. 

“I think this is the first time in motorcycle racing history where every bike can challenge for a podium” - James Toseland believes MotoGP is the best it’s ever been in 2022, thus making a successful move across for any WorldSBK rider harder than ever.

Valentino Rossi is “progressing like hell” in his first four-wheel championship season ahead of entering the 24 Hours of Spa for the first time, his team boss has said.

Chase Elliott was declared the winner of today’s race at Pocono after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch were disqualified.

Pato O'Ward pounced at the opportunity to win at Iowa when Josef Newgarden crashed while leading the race.

Tarran Mackenzie signalled his full return for injury with two wins on Sunday at Brands Hatch, round five of the British Superbike championship.

Daniel Ricciardo has received his biggest vote of confidence that McLaren intend to keep him as their F1 driver into 2023 after a wave of speculation that he will be replaced.

Carlos Sainz says Ferrari “played it safe” with their late call to stop the Spaniard for a second time in the F1 French Grand Prix despite running in third.

Connor McDonagh runs through the field's driver ratings for the 2022 F1 French Grand Prix

Results from race three, round five of the 2022 Bennetts Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.