FORMULA 1
- “Even a small mistake can cost you a lot” – How Madring will challenge F1 drivers
on September 9, 2026 at 1:12 pmFerrari Formula 1 junior Tuukka Taponen has described the new Madring circuit as “quite physical” and “very demanding”, explaining how tough perfection is to reach there.Taponen and other Formula 3 drivers were out on track for a two-day test at Madrid’s new circuit on 24-25 August, and the scale of the challenge noticeably emerged as successive crashes caused five red flags in one ...Keep reading
- What Jacques Villeneuve really learned from Gilles: "I can do this, you can’t"
on September 9, 2026 at 2:01 pmWhen stars die young, they inevitably become trapped in the popular consciousness in a state of eternal youth, embodying romanticised notions of heroic nobility and sacrifice.For motor racing fans, Gilles Villeneuve’s spectacular and aggressive style came to represent the epitome of what a racing driver should be. His death at the age of 32, during qualifying for the 1982 Belgian ...Keep reading
- Five things to look out for at the F1 Spanish GP
on September 9, 2026 at 4:12 pmFormula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city.It is replacing previous Spanish GP holder Barcelona, which is still on the F1 calendar but under a new name having hosted its 2026 race in June - won by Lewis Hamilton.This weekend will be the first time Madrid has appeared on the F1 ...Keep reading
- On this day: Michael Schumacher wins… and stuns tifosi with F1 retirement
on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 am10 September 2006 was one of the more consequential days in Formula 1 history, as title contender and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher announced his retirement.The Ferrari hero did so moments after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Pole position had eluded the Ferrari hero by just 0.002s in front of the tifosi, with McLaren’s Kimi Raikkonen edging ahead, but Schumacher was heavier ...Keep reading
- Max Verstappen’s scathing verdict: F1 2026 isn’t just unnatural, it’s too easy to drive
on September 10, 2026 at 9:27 amMax Verstappen believes Formula 1’s new power units have taken so much away from the driving challenge that performing to a high level has become somewhat effortless.Verstappen has been perhaps the most vocal critic of F1’s new machinery, which he described as “Formula E on steroids” early on, due to the very different driving style induced by the required energy management.“In ...Keep reading
- Why Ferrari won’t have to worry about another manhole cover incident at the Madring
on September 10, 2026 at 10:02 amFor the first time since 2023, Formula 1 is set to make its debut on a brand-new circuit. The Madring, located in Madrid, will host the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.In line with many new circuits of the last 15 years, this is a so-called ‘street circuit’, although it is of a particular kind. Whilst it does incorporate sections of public road, part of it has been specifically ...Keep reading
- George Russell "should feel aggrieved" after Mercedes Monza strategy call, says David Croft
on September 10, 2026 at 10:33 amSky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that George Russell has every right to "feel aggrieved" after Mercedes' strategy call during the virtual safety car period at the Italian Grand Prix.During the race at Monza, Russell was leading on hard compound tyres, having committed to a long stint following an early red flag restart. When a late virtual safety car period ...Keep reading
- Audi to go through with appeal against Yuki Tsunoda's Italian GP result
on September 10, 2026 at 11:24 amThe Audi Formula 1 team will follow through with its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's lack of penalty for causing an extra formation lap in the Italian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands.Tsunoda caused an extra formation lap at the start of the Monza race as race director Rui Marques was not comfortable with the way the Japanese driver lined up in his grid box, angled towards the pit ...Keep reading
- Kimi Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was "best thing" his father did, says Karun Chandhok
on September 10, 2026 at 11:29 amFormer Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes that Kimi Antonelli's path through the Mercedes junior programme rather than Ferrari's is the "best thing" his father Marco could have done.Antonelli, who replaced seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, is currently dominating the 2026 season. He became the youngest driver to lead the standings after ...Keep reading
- McLaren drops upside down H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
on September 10, 2026 at 11:53 amMcLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku.The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after seeing Ferrari pioneer its concept during winter testing. Following a ...Keep reading
- Yuki Tsunoda responds to Max Verstappen's F1 2026 claim
on September 10, 2026 at 1:53 pmYuki Tsunoda shrugged off Max Verstappen’s comments that his recent results are evidence of driver input being less important with the new 2026 Formula 1 cars.Both drivers were team-mates at Red Bull last year, but while Verstappen finished second in the championship, Tsunoda was down in 17th and therefore replaced by Isack Hadjar for 2026.The 26-year-old became the team’s reserve ...Keep reading
- Spanish GP trophy divides F1 fans but one comparison keeps coming up
on September 10, 2026 at 2:29 pmFormula 1 has unveiled the trophy for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid and fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the design.This weekend's Spanish Grand Prix marks the series' first visit to the semi-street circuit. Event organisers unveiled the trophy, which is based on the banked La Monumental corner, ahead of the on-track action. The curved, silver design also features ...Keep reading
- Fred Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis suggestions as he defends team
on September 10, 2026 at 2:53 pmFred Vasseur does not deny that there were things to clear up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Monza and the Ferrari team principal has spoken to both drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, addressing what happened on track as well as some of the comments made.What Vasseur does reject, however, is the scale the situation has taken on, with the episode becoming, within a matter of ...Keep reading
- “It's always the same” - Carlos Sainz wades into Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s Monza clash
on September 10, 2026 at 2:57 pmCarlos Sainz has used his own experience at Ferrari to play down any potential spat between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.Sainz and Leclerc were team-mates at the Scuderia from 2021 to 2024 before the Spaniard moved to Williams for 2025 after he was replaced by seven-time world champion Hamilton.During those four years, the two were often evenly ...Keep reading
- "I went too far" - Charles Leclerc accepts blame for second-corner Monza clash with Lewis Hamilton
on September 10, 2026 at 3:09 pmCharles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident.Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Monegasque attempted to take the standard racing line on the exit of Turn 2 - which resulted in ...Keep reading
- What the drivers make of "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit
on September 10, 2026 at 3:38 pm"I'll put my money on a red flag, that's for sure," said Pierre Gasly when asked what he thought of Formula 1's new Madring street circuit. Risk and difficulty level have been the common denominators in conversation with drivers about the Spanish Grand Prix track and its layout. Well perhaps not Lance Stroll, but at least he managed a distant orbit of the topic, saying, "I think we're going to ...Keep reading
- F1 Spanish GP introduces cashless payment system: How MAD-Coins work
on September 10, 2026 at 3:42 pmFormula 1's inaugural visit to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix will feature a new payment system for fans attending the race weekend called MAD-Coins.The 14th round of the 2026 season, taking place from 11-13 September, marks F1's debut at the new Madring circuit. Organisers have implemented a new cashless payment system, which means that traditional cash, debit cards and standard digital ...Keep reading
- Max Verstappen makes Red Bull seat joke after Robin Raikkonen signing: "Maybe I'll move aside"
on September 10, 2026 at 4:07 pmFour-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has joked he might eventually have to vacate his Red Bull seat to make way for the team's newest junior recruit, Robin Raikkonen.It was announced this week that the 11-year-old son of 2007 F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen has officially joined the Red Bull Junior Team. The young Finnish driver is currently establishing himself in the European karting ...Keep reading
- Lewis Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
on September 10, 2026 at 4:19 pmLewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential Formula 1 title contender in 2026.Leclerc’s retirement from the Italian Grand Prix means he’s now 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with a maximum of 258 points to score over the last 10 rounds – assuming the ...Keep reading
- George Russell's telling admission after Monza F1 defeat to Kimi Antonelli
on September 10, 2026 at 4:43 pmGeorge Russell has all-but conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title, though he has found “an answer” as to why this year has been such a struggle.The Mercedes driver trails his championship-leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with 10 rounds remaining, despite entering the new regulations as the pre-season title favourite.But Russell claimed in Monaco ...Keep reading
TOURING
- Thomas Preining slams DTM BoP: "I'm close to quitting"
on July 7, 2026 at 1:31 pmFormer DTM champion Thomas Preining, who has already won three times at the Norisring, lost his cool after finishing ninth in Saturday's DTM race in Nuremberg. It is "relatively obvious that this has nothing to do with sport," the Porsche factory driver fumed about the Balance of Performance (BoP). "We are catastrophically shit in terms of pace. It's zero fun. The countdown to my vacation is ...Keep reading
- After DTM horror crash: Team confirms spinal injury for Maximilian Paul
on July 7, 2026 at 5:20 pmThree days after the severe DTM crash during Saturday's race at the Norisring, the full extent of Maximilian Paul's injuries has become clear. As his team principal Gottfried Grasser informed Motorsport-Total.com upon request, the 26-year-old Dresden native suffered "a fibula and a tibia fracture as well as a lumbar vertebra fracture."Previously, official reports only mentioned a lower leg ...Keep reading
- "He rasped down a piece like a file": Why Thiim is so strong at the Norisring
on July 9, 2026 at 10:58 amWhat is the secret of Nicki Thiim at the Norisring? The Comtoyou driver took both pole positions and both race wins at his favorite track in his Aston Martin - the same venue where he had celebrated his only DTM victory until then in the SSR Lamborghini in 2024. And he did so despite a Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustment on Sunday and success ballast in the second race. This was last achieved ...Keep reading
- Supercars Townsville: Cam Waters pips Brodie Kostecki to win race one
on July 10, 2026 at 8:47 amCam Waters led a Ford Mustang parade to win the first of three Supercars races on the Reid Park street circuit in Townsville, Queensland.Waters and Dick Johnson Racing’s Brodie Kostecki went into the final tour of the 35-lap race nose-to-tail but Kostecki, who had been on a charge through the field in the late laps, fell just short of the win.Kostecki started from pole for the fifth ...Keep reading
- "Free Max": New image of Maximilian Paul offers hope following crash
on July 10, 2026 at 6:31 pmGood news for Maximilian Paul: The DTM pilot, who was seriously injured at the Norisring on Saturday, suffering a fractured tibia and fibula as well as a lumbar vertebra fracture, has left the hospital in Nuremberg. This was confirmed by his team principal Gottfried Grasser."Max has been discharged and is now going home to recover," the Austrian said when asked by Motorsport-Total.com. Adding ...Keep reading
- Supercars Townsville: Matt Payne dominates race two
on July 11, 2026 at 8:18 amMatt Payne streaked clear in his Grove Racing Ford Mustang to dominate the second Supercars race at Townsville in an otherwise exciting contest on Saturday.Payne started the 68-lap race from second and, after the first pit cycle played out, found himself 11 seconds clear of any of the challengers.His lead was beyond 10 seconds for all of the second half of the race, so large that at one ...Keep reading
- Supercars Townsville: Brodie Kostecki dominates race three
on July 12, 2026 at 7:15 amBrodie Kostecki has rewarded Dick Johnson Racing with a dominant win in the third and final Supercars race on the streets of Townsville, in far north Queensland.Kostecki may have been shaded in qualifying, when fellow Ford Mustang driver Cam Waters (Tickford) took pole and led away at the start. But Kostecki got on the move quickly, taking second place from a fast-starting Ryan Wood ...Keep reading
- First BMW test after heavy crash: How Kelvin van der Linde fared
on July 16, 2026 at 10:09 amOn Wednesday, eleven days after the heavy crash at the Norisring, Kelvin van der Linde returned to his BMW M4 GT3 Evo. His Schubert team utilized the only permitted private test day of the season with both BMW machines to prepare for their home game at the DTM weekend in Oschersleben. But how did the 30-year-old, who suffered bruising in the accident, fare during his comeback?"I am incredibly ...Keep reading
- Entry cancelled: Why Grasser will compete without a second car at Oschersleben
on July 17, 2026 at 12:43 pmThe Grasser team will compete with only Mirko Bortolottis Lamborghini Temerario GT3 at the upcoming DTM weekend in Oschersleben following Maximilian Pauls heavy Norisring accident two weeks ago. This comes despite the Austrian squads efforts to get the second car ready in time and find a replacement driver for the injured German."We would certainly have found a driver, but the reason we cannot ...Keep reading
- "All weaknesses are gone": Is the new DTM spec tire hurting Porsche?
on July 22, 2026 at 9:47 amAre the current struggles of the Porsche team Manthey down to the new DTM spec tire? During his sharp criticism of the Balance of Performance (BoP) at the Norisring, "Grello" driver Thomas Preining also pointed to the new Pirelli tire, which has been used exclusively in the DTM since 2026."All the weaknesses we ever had in the Porsche are gone with the new tire. It can do longitudinal, you ...Keep reading
- BoP trouble and strange tire tactics at BMW: "Artificial intervention taking place"
on July 23, 2026 at 7:52 amNot only at Manthey and Porsche, but also in the BMW camp, the mood is low after the Norisring weekend: While Kelvin van der Linde was unable to start on Sunday following a crash on Saturday and left empty-handed, local hero Marco Wittmann's frustration over the Balance of Performance (BoP) was enormous."I think we gave it our all - maximized it once again," he says after finishing tenth on ...Keep reading
- DTM Oschersleben: Porsche dominates practice, leader Thiim far back
on July 24, 2026 at 4:16 pmPorsche dominance during Friday practice in Oschersleben: Following the disappointment at the Norisring and Thomas Preining's threat to quit over the unsatisfactory Balance of Performance (BoP), the "Grello" driver set the fastest time in both free practice sessions to start the second half of the season.With a 1:22.425 during the qualifying simulation in the afternoon (FP2 results), he was ...Keep reading
- DTM Oschersleben: Pole for Preining, anger for leader Thiim!
on July 25, 2026 at 9:28 amAn exciting starting position for the kickoff of the second half of the DTM season at Oschersleben: Thomas Preining, who had threatened to retire after a difficult Norisring weekend, secured pole position for Saturday's race with a 1:21.862. With this, Porsche strikes back!"That's how fast things can change," a delighted Preining told ran.de about his first pole of the season at his favorite ...Keep reading
- DTM Oschersleben: Preining wins first race, Nicki Thiim loses DTM lead
on July 25, 2026 at 1:12 pmThomas Preining (Manthey-Porsche) won Saturday's DTM race at Oschersleben, taking his second victory of the season. The 2023 DTM champion started from pole position and led the race from start to finish - pit-stop adjusted - across the entire race distance."Overall a perfect day, starting from pole of course and then leading the whole race. So mega," Preining said to ran.de. "The car was truly ...Keep reading
- "I'm quitting!": Thiim loses his temper after Preining's tour de force
on July 25, 2026 at 2:56 pmNicki Thiim was furious after starting 18th in Oschersleben: The Comtoyou Aston Martin driver, who lost the DTM lead by finishing twelfth in Saturday's race, complained that Thomas Preining's threat to quit aimed at the Balance of Performance (BoP) and Marco Wittmann's BoP critism at the Norisring had apparently had an effect."Right now I'm letting out the frustration, but we had fun ...Keep reading
- DTM Oschersleben: Preining on pole again, disaster for Thiim!
on July 26, 2026 at 9:07 amThomas Preining confirms his supremacy in Oschersleben: The "Grello" Porsche driver secures pole position in Sunday's qualifying as well after pole and victory on Saturday, with a time of 1:22.400 - once again ahead of Abt Lamborghini driver Luca Engstler, who was 0.105 seconds short and had already finished second on Saturday."A super weekend - the car was fantastic again, just like yesterday ...Keep reading
- DTM Oschersleben: Bortolotti snatches victory in second race after Manthey faux pas
on July 26, 2026 at 1:34 pmMirko Bortolotti (Grasser-Lamborghini) wins the second DTM race in Oschersleben: The Italian initially worked his way up to second place thanks to an overcut at the first pit stop and then benefited from a botched tire change for Manthey-Porsche driver Thomas Preining, who had been in full control of the race up to that point."Yes, unfortunately awesome. Incredible. I have to say, I can't ...Keep reading
- Fronts on the left, rears on the right! Massive blunder hampers Thiim
on July 26, 2026 at 6:30 pmSaturday at Oschersleben was already a disaster for Nicki Thiim with 18th on the grid and 12th at the finish, which caused a lot of frustration. But on Sunday, things got even worse for the DTM mid-season champion: In qualifying, where the Aston Martin pilot only managed 19th despite an adjusted Balance of Performance (BoP), tire manufacturer Pirelli made a grave mistake."This morning, to put ...Keep reading
- "Unbeatable in the first sector": Lamborghini problems solved after win?
on July 30, 2026 at 9:05 amFirst victory worldwide for the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 - which faced heavy criticism at the start of the season - in Sunday's DTM race at Oschersleben! After a strong second place by Abt Lamborghini driver Luca Engstler on Saturday, Grasser driver Mirko Bortolotti went one better on Sunday and secured the breakthrough for the vehicle. But are the Temerario's problems solved now?"I do not ...Keep reading
- Marco Wittmann loses five kilos and gets IV drips: "For me, it was extreme"
on July 31, 2026 at 10:36 amMarco Wittmann has the toughest race weekend of his career behind him: The two-time DTM champion arrived at the home game of his Schubert squad in Oschersleben of all places with a stomach flu and lost five kilograms of body weight in four days!"I have never experienced losing five kilograms in such a short time - and accordingly, that was the most difficult racing week for me," says the BMW ...Keep reading
- Johann Zarco: “My ego is filled” after impressive MotoGP comeback in Aragon
on August 28, 2026 at 5:15 pmJohann Zarco joked that his “ego is well filled” after quickly rediscovering his speed in the Aragon Grand Prix following a three-month injury layoff.Despite going back on his decision to get surgery on his broken knee ligament, Zarco showed impressive signs of recovery over the summer, allowing him to make an earlier-than-expected MotoGP comeback at Aragon on Friday.While expectations ...Keep reading
- Alex Marquez sets sights on MotoGP Aragon pole and sprint victory
on August 28, 2026 at 5:37 pmIn practice for the MotoGP Aragon GP, Alex Marquez produced a time-attack lap below the previous circuit record, and was just 10 thousandths off the fastest rider, Marco Bezzecchi. While all eyes are on the Aprilia rider, as he unexpectedly managed to beat Marc Marquez in Practice for the Aragón GP, but also smashed M.Marquez' lap record at 1:45.455, the truth is that A.Marquez was only a ...Keep reading
- Francesco Bagnaia stopped on track to “calm down” after frustrating Aragon practice
on August 28, 2026 at 5:52 pmFrancesco Bagnaia says he deliberately stopped on track after Aragon Grand Prix practice to calm down, becoming “frustrated with himself” over his failure to secure a berth in Q2.The two-time MotoGP champion ended up as the slowest Ducati in Friday practice at Motorland Aragon, finishing over a second off the pace-setting Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi in 13th place.After struggling for ...Keep reading
- MotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to sensational pole
on August 29, 2026 at 9:54 amMarco Bezzecchi battled through pain to claim pole position for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, beating Ducati rival Marc Marquez by just under a tenth of a second.The factory Aprilia man was the only rider to break the 1m46s barrier in qualifying, setting two laps good enough for pole position despite still lacking full fitness after a nasty crash in July’s German Grand Prix.Reigning ...Keep reading
- MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez scores dominant sprint win, Marco Bezzecchi third
on August 29, 2026 at 1:41 pmDucati’s Marc Marquez continued his unbeaten record in sprints at the Aragon Grand Prix, dominating Saturday’s half-distance race from second on the grid.While Marco Bezzecchi had appeared a stronger contender after topping both practice and qualifying, it was Marquez who shone when it counted, making a decisive move on his Aprilia rider at the start to claim the lead.He eventually ...Keep reading
- Marco Bezzecchi doubts he lost Aragon MotoGP sprint at the start
on August 29, 2026 at 3:20 pmAprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi is unsure if he would have won the Aragon Grand Prix sprint had he kept the lead at the start, insisting the Marquez brothers were quicker than him.After upsetting pre-weekend favourite Marc Marquez in qualifying with a new circuit record, Bezzecchi lined up on pole position for the half-distance race at MotorLand Aragon.He also nailed the launch sequence to ...Keep reading
- Marc Marquez reveals “risky” Turn 1 plan to beat Marco Bezzecchi in Aragon GP sprint
on August 29, 2026 at 3:52 pmMarc Marquez says his move on Marco Bezzecchi at the start of the Aragon Grand Prix sprint was premeditated, as he knew Turn 1 was his only chance of taking victory.The outcome of Saturday’s MotoGP contest at MotorLand was decided on the opening lap, as Marquez hit the brakes at the last possible moment to jump ahead of Bezzecchi into the opening left-hander.The move also allowed his ...Keep reading
- Fabio Quartararo knew Yamaha engine was going to blow up in tough Aragon GP sprint
on August 29, 2026 at 4:34 pmFabio Quartararo says he knew his Yamaha engine was going to “blow up” after encountering a series of technical problems during the Aragon Grand Prix sprint.What had already proved to be a challenging weekend for the 2021 MotoGP champion got worse on Saturday afternoon, when he was forced to stop on track with heavy smoke bellowing from his M1.Yamaha had already suffered engine ...Keep reading
- Adelaide MotoGP circuit layout unveiled as €60m project takes shape
on August 30, 2026 at 6:05 amSouth Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled a simulation of the new Adelaide street circuit, which will host the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix from next year.The project, which is expected to be completed around November 2027, when the race is scheduled to take place, represents an investment of close to €60million (A$96m), Malinauskas revealed.The circuit will be built in the ...Keep reading
- MotoGP Aragon GP: Full starting grid
on August 30, 2026 at 6:26 amAprilia's Marco Bezzecchi will start the Aragon Grand Prix from pole position after beating reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez (Ducati) by just under a tenth of a second in qualifying.The two title contenders will be joined on the front row of the grid by Gresini's Alex Marquez.British GP winner Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse) will head the second row of the grid from the factory Aprilia ...Keep reading
- IMSA penalises No. 6 Porsche, puts Kevin Estre on probation after Road America crash
IMSA Officials have concluded their post-race review of the late-race collision from last weekend’s six-hour endurance round at Road America, issuing penalties to Porsche Penske Motorsport and driver Kevin Estre for their role in the incident with Jack Aitken in the #31 Whelen Cadillac.Following a comprehensive review of the incident that took place during the Motul SportsCar Endurance ...Keep reading
- Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future
Theo Pourchaire has admitted that combining his newly-announced Formula E drive with another campaign in the World Endurance Championship would be tough, but has not ruled out running a dual programme.Earlier this month, it was revealed that 2023 Formula 2 champion Pourchaire will return to single-seaters, joining the new Opel Formula E team for the 2026-27 season.Read ...Keep reading
- “Good things take time” says Dries Vanthoor as BMW M Team WRT continues rapid IMSA transition
Building a championship-caliber sports car program from scratch in four months is a daunting task, but Dries Vanthoor is helping steer BMW’s top-class GTP effort through a rapid operational evolution in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.Now in his second full-time IMSA season, the 28-year-old Belgian driver finds himself at the center of a major transition for the manufacturer ...Keep reading
- Interview - The life and racing lessons Allan McNish learned from Ayrton Senna and Audi
For long-time Audi stalwart and Le Mans winner Allan McNish, becoming Audi's first racing director in Formula 1 feels like the natural progression of his storied career on both sides of the pitwall.After climbing the UK single-seater ladder in the late '80s and early '90s, McNish's road to the top took a number of strange turns, with a McLaren F1 test role that ultimately didn't lead to an F1 ...Keep reading
- Porsche backs Stephane Ratel over GT3's direction: "We don't want prototypes"
Porsche Motorsport chief Thomas Laudenbach has backed SRO boss Stephane Ratel’s concerns over the direction the category is taking, calling for everyone – including new manufacturers – to return to its roots.Ratel’s warning over the growing threats facing GT3 racing has made waves and is beginning to receive support from manufacturers involved in the category.The Frenchman has ...Keep reading
- An entry list of 23 cars brace for IMSA’s lone all-GT showcase at Virginia International Raceway
The stage is officially set for the premier GT showcase of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, as a total of 23 entries prepare to go head-to-head next weekend at Virginia International Raceway in the Michelin GT Challenge. Serving as the one-and-only GT-exclusive event on the calendar, the race puts the GTD Pro and GTD classes front and center for ultimate overall ...Keep reading
- BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender
BMW has emerged as a serious World Endurance Championship contender in the third year of its Hypercar programme. Robin Frijns and Rene Rast lead the Hypercar standings at the halfway point of the season, while BMW itself sits second in the manufacturers’ standings, behind only Toyota.It’s a major turnaround from where the German brand was just last season in the WEC, when it ended up ...Keep reading
- Ford reveals its new LMDh car on track
Ford’s brand-new LMDh car performed its maiden shakedown at Le Castellet on Monday ahead of its World Endurance Championship debut in 2027.Circuit Paul Ricard was chosen for the shakedown as it is close to the headquarters of manufacturer ORECA, whose chassis forms the basis of the unnamed Ford prototype.The 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine derived from the Coyote, built and ...Keep reading
- Why ADAC Nordrhein’s new Nurburgring-based racing series is a high-risk game
The announcement of ADAC Nordrhein’s new endurance series last month was a bombshell the fallout from which is still settling. But one thing is abundantly clear from the move: the stakes are enormous for everyone involved.NLS once again finds itself in a fight for survival. That is hardly uncharted territory by now, so the NLS organiser VLN is taking things remarkably calmly.Like NES ...Keep reading
- Foley, Turner Motorsport ready to “Turn up the wick” in GTD title fight at VIR
With just three rounds remaining in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Robby Foley and Turner Motorsport are gearing up for a crucial stretch run starting this weekend at Virginia International Raceway.Driving the #96 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO alongside co-driver Patrick Gallagher, Foley arrives at the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR sitting third in the GTD class standings. The ...Keep reading