Why we are still waiting for the 'Newey effect' – F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
A dramatic late-restart collision between GTP contenders Kevin Estre and Jack Aitken in the closing minutes was the peak of Sunday’s chaotic Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix.With just over 10 minutes remaining in the six-hour IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup round at…
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team’s qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don’t alter the statistics.When a driver can’t put in a representative lap time…
It’s common to see fans credit a manufacturer’s progress – or struggles – to the quality of its riders. Some are considered exceptional development riders, while others are accused of leading engineers in the wrong direction. But how much influence…
After 18 grueling months of internal pressure, transition, and painful near-misses, Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) returned to win in emotional fashion at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.The team delivered a remarkable performance across the 4.048-mile, 14-turn…
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has reaffirmed his commitment to the Ferrari driver programme, dismissing the prospect of a switch to Aston Martin in the near future. Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 21-year-old driver addressed the…
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has admitted that Lewis Hamilton’s return to race-winning form with Ferrari has complicated his own aspirations of securing a seat at the Maranello outfit. After an impressive debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix,…
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has lauded reigning champion Lando Norris following his commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the McLaren driver’s race as a “true world champion performance”.During a recent episode of the Up To Speed…
Maverick Vinales could lose his seat at Tech3 for the second half of the 2026 MotoGP season, Motorsport understands.KTM has been studying the most appropriate way to get rid of Vinales as soon as possible, having called up Pol Espargaro…
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship’s most improved team over the next two years.He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026.Speaking on the Up…
Luca Marini believes Honda’s one-lap struggles in MotoGP stem from other manufacturers making bigger gains between Friday practice and qualifying.While Honda has built on its breakthrough 2025 campaign to further fine-tune the RC213V, it has found it hard to consistently…
Motorsport.com was among those who got a closer look at the brand new IR-28 chassis, which is set to debut in the 2028 IndyCar season.This weekend, the car will test at Indianapolis road course with reigning four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou…
Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume dive into the biggest transfer rumours in Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton has welcomed a new golden retriever puppy, Halo.The seven-time champion acquired the puppy from US-based breeder Goldiva Goldens. Halo is Hamilton’s first dog since the passing of his beloved English bulldog, Roscoe, who died of pneumonia at the…
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been “fighting with both hands tied” relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits.Komatsu opened up about needing to find more funding for the team in order to reach the budget cap,…
Racing Bulls has released a behind-the-scenes video documenting Arvid Lindblad’s first home Formula 1 weekend at Silverstone, as the British driver heads into the summer break sitting 11th in the championship.Lindblad has had an impressive start to his rookie F1…
With the 2027 MotoGP rider line-up now practically complete, the manufacturers in the production-based World Superbike Championship have begun putting together their rosters for next season.One of the first confirmations was Iker Lecuona’s renewal as a factory Ducati rider in…
MotoGP has announced that the championship’s 850cc era will begin with the 2027 Thai Grand Prix from 5-7 March.In an official statement released on Friday, MotoGP announced that it will start its season at Buriram for the third consecutive year.The…
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes George Russell is already exploring options outside of Mercedes, suggesting the British driver could be evaluating a potential switch to Audi for the 2028 F1 season.Despite holding a seat at Mercedes,…
Spire Motorsports has announced that rising star Tristan McKee will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with the team at Richmond Raceway on August 14, eleven days after his 16th birthday. McKee is part of Spire’s Ascent Driver Development Program.Due…
Marco Bezzecchi, who was injured after a heavy crash during the German Grand Prix held in mid-July, has ridden a sports bike again, completing four practice sessions at Misano.The Italian was diagnosed with a fractured left collarbone after falling off…
Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok has argued that Esteban Ocon “would be feeling twitchy” about his Haas seat after the strong performance of his team-mate Ollie Bearman.Since joining the American outfit at the start of 2025, Ocon has found…
Much of what was stated in legal filings on Wednesday in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit was a rehash of previous allegations.However, what was not a rehash, was JGR deciding to withdraw…
The long-held dream of many motorsport fans – seeing Formula 1 and MotoGP share the same stage during a single race weekend – may be a step closer to becoming reality.Motorsport.com understands that Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of…
Franco Colapinto has warned that Aston Martin has become “a lot quicker” than Alpine in corners, as the Silverstone-based team recovers from a tricky start in Formula 1’s new era.As F1 switched to new machinery featuring greater emphasis on energy…
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Alex Marquez believes the 2026 MotoGP title fight has been kept unusually close by frontrunners making more mistakes than in the past.MotoGP is set for an intense championship battle in the second half of the season, with the top five…
This isn’t ordinary from Hendrick Motorsports but in fairness, Corey Day is no ordinary prospect.The last time Rick Hendrick signed off on a multi-year development project of any kind was Chase Elliott in 2011. This was five years before the…
The excitement surrounding KTM’s signing of Johann Zarco ahead of the 2019 MotoGP season was matched only by the shock created by his abrupt dismissal just a few months later, with the championship already underway, after the Frenchman accepted he…
After winning the first six races of the season, Mercedes has finally had its Formula 1 dominance challenged in recent weeks – winning just two out of the last five grands prix. However, despite advances for McLaren that helped it take…