2023

13-time F1 grand prix winner David Coulthard thinks F1 would benefit from having a tyre war again to help create more competition.

Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has urged Red Bull to re-sign Alex Albon to put alongside Max Verstappen in 2025.

Shaun Muir says Michael Van Der Mark expects to push Toprak Razgatlioglu very closely in the 2024 WorldSBK campaign.

Scott Redding says missing out on a WorldSBK podium in 2023 ‘upset me a lot’, and that he hopes to change that after securing a switch to Bonovo Action BMW.

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi continues to grow his brand with the new VR46 Agency, which is at the centre of new sponsors and commercial partners.

Carlos Sainz has won the Dakar Rally for a fourth time, becoming the oldest winner of the race at 61.

Ex-F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has criticised Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

Pedro Acosta admits pressure was placed upon him as soon as he began his journey in the world championship, and that he wasn’t ‘here just to learn’.

Shaun Muir says there is no added pressure to do well despite the addition of 2021 WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu.

Alex Marquez has detailed the pros and cons to sharing data with his fellow Ducati riders.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed his favourite F1 car - and it’s not one of his championship-winning Mercedes.

Ford has issued an incredibly bullish stance on the prospects of its F1 upcoming collaboration with Red Bull. 

Marc Bongers says that the common criticisms of BMW’s M 1000 RR were denied by Toprak Razgatlioglu when he stepped aboard their WorldSBK machine.

Porsche are keeping tabs on F1 with the company’s director of motorsport sales Michael Dresier labelling it “an interesting series”.

Ralf Schumacher doubts Ferrari will be able to muster a challenge for the F1 2024 title because their drivers regularly make “silly mistakes”. 

Williams boss James Vowles believes Alex Albon has demonstrated “the skills to become world champion” in F1.

Michael Van Der Mark says the addition of Toprak Razgatlioglu to BMW means they have signed the best rider in WorldSBK.

Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris are “exceptional talents” but both have “weaknesses” compared to F1 world champion Max Verstappen, according to Red Bull’s Helmut Marko. 

Ferrari have reportedly hit the weight limit for their F1 2024 car, a promising milestone which will spark optimism in Italy.

Brad Binder says the addition of sprint races at every MotoGP event ‘takes its toll, but it’s what I enjoy’.

James Allison says Mercedes believe they have eliminated a “spiteful” rear-end during the development of their 2024 F1 car. 

New Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has agreed with owner Gene Haas that the team’s form in 2023 was “embarrassing” as they slumped to last in the F1 constructors’ championship.

Gigi Dall’Igna says he was completely against giving MotoGP rivals Aprilia and KTM concessions.

James Allison has committed his F1 future to Mercedes by signing a “long-term” contract extension to remain as technical director.