2023

The significant upgrade that Mercedes have brought to the F1 British Grand Prix has been pictured.

Improvements to the Ford Ranger T1+ ahead of next year’s Dakar Rally have been “accelerated” with the support of M-Sport and Ford Performance, its creator Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) has said.

When Maverick Vinales tore up a big-money Yamaha MotoGP contract and ultimately split from the factory mid-way through 2021, many were questioning if he had made the right move.

While most riders were grateful for the start of the MotoGP summer break, an early exit in Assen left Jack Miller wishing it was four races in a row.

One of the few positive signs for Yamaha in MotoGP so far this season has been the improved form of Franco Morbidelli.

Raul Fernandez and Aleix Espargaro fear downforce and dirty air prevents overtaking in MotoGP, leading to ‘boring’ races. Statistics show only one race win by a rider outside the top three after the opening lap.

Protestors at this weekend’s F1 British Grand Prix have been encouraged not to risk their lives.

Damon Hill claims that a board meeting - at a higher level than Mercedes’ F1 team - will decide on Lewis Hamilton’s contract.

Claudio Domenicali, the Ducati CEO, refused to completely reject the idea of signing Marc Marquez.

Max Verstappen has joined Red Bull team boss Christian Horner in firing a dig at Mercedes over their opinion on the new F1 technical rules for 2026.

George Russell believes Max Verstappen’s “whinging” about an expanding F1 calendar is “a big tactic” to increase his salary. 

World Rally Championship leader Kalle Rovanpera has admitted to having mixed emotions after losing out to his Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier at the latest rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship.

Lewis Hamilton insists he still has “100% faith” in Mercedes and has confirmed his ongoing F1 contract talks are not being held up by money. 

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was impressed by Brad Pitt’s skills on a race track as the Hollywood actor looks set to drive at this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has voiced his support for “peaceful protests” at this weekend’s British Grand Prix amid concerns campaigners may try to enter the Silverstone circuit on race day.

With the 2023 WorldSBK championship having reached the mid-season stage, here’s the latest on who could be riding where in 2024.

Lewis Hamilton plans to “adjust” the way he communicates over team radio after Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was forced to intervene at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton’s contract delay could be about the length of time that Mercedes are committing to him, says David Croft.

MotoGP satellite teams reportedly receive between €6.5m and €7m per season from Dorna.

Michael Ruben Rinaldi will be assessed again next week as he aims to take part in the second of two home WorldSBK rounds.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has ruled out “punishing” Max Verstappen and Red Bull and insists it is down to other F1 teams to catch up. 

Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu has admitted he’s only re-watched his “terrifying” first-lap crash at last year’s F1 British Grand Prix just once.

Loris Baz says Tom Sykes’ massive highside at the British WorldSBK round was “so scary” after it forced him and Michael Ruben Rinaldi to be involved in the accident.

Philipp Oettl says he has the bike to challenge for podiums and that only results will dictate his WorldSBK future.