Daniel Ricciardo explains how his iconic F1 shoey celebration first began
Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the origins of his iconic 'Shoey' podium celebrations.During an interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley, who compared Ricciardo's 'Shoey' to Dan Gurney's inaugural champagne spray at Le Mans in 1966, the Australian explained that he adopted the move as a nod to his home country."I believe when I did it, a friend of min
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James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has revealed that Alex Albon's unusual burst of late pitstops during the Japanese Grand Prix was a deliberate decision to transform the final laps of the race at Suzuka into a live testing session. The Grove outfit has had a troublesome start to the 2026 season after it missed private testing in Barcel
Detroit's race just got its face, designed by a kid from South Korea who's never seen it
Every spring, while the rest of the motorsport world is busy arguing about tire compounds and pit stop strategy, something quieter and equally interesting happens in Midtown Detroit. A group of art students sit down and compete to capture the soul of one of the most iconic cities in motoring...
F1 should aim at return to “flat-out qualifying” for 2027 – Laurent Mekies
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says everyone in the Formula 1 paddock agrees the world championship needs to return to "flat-out qualifying” as soon as possible.F1’s new power units, with nearly 50% electrical power, mean energy management has become a key factor of performance. In qualifying, this translates into downshifting and/or liftin
Five questions raised by Alonso's expected Honda deal
MotoGP's current 'next big thing' should be making his premier class debut as a Honda rider next year - but that raises some key questions
Daniel Ricciardo on how he knew time was right for F1 exit: "Grateful" Racing Bulls made the call
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about knowing when it was the right time to retire from the championship in a candid interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley.The Australian driver made his F1 debut in 2011 when he was loaned out by Red Bull to Hispania Racing to replace Narain Karthikeyan for the remaining 11 races of the season. B
Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit
It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two decades as sporting director of Red Bull, he gave all the indications of being massively enthusiastic about an ambition fulfilled – and delighted to move to Switzerland.Less than 12 mon
Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit
It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two decades as sporting director of Red Bull, he gave all the indications of being massively enthusiastic about an ambition fulfilled – and delighted to move to Switzerland.Less than 12 mon
AJ Foyt Racing adds junior open wheel link
AJ Foyt Racing’s return to junior open-wheel racing with its two-car Indy NXT effort run by HMD Motorsports has been an instant success that’s led to a further expansion into the space with Crosslink Motorsports.
Johann Zarco details eye-opening Honda lap time acting as "a sign"
Johann Zarco explains his clash with Enea Bastianini before setting a surprise MotoGP lap time in the US MotoGP.
Max Verstappen confirms Nurburgring return in qualifiers ahead of 24-hour race
Red Bull Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will compete in the 24h Qualifiers at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife on 18-19 April.The four-time F1 champion will compete alongside Lucas Auer in the two four-hour races, one on Saturday evening and the other on Sunday.This is made possible by the cancellations of the F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to
F1 champion Max Verstappen announces next Nurburgring outing
Max Verstappen will take part in the Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifiers this month
How Martin has gone from hell to heaven in just one year
On 13 April, it will be exactly one year since Jorge Martin was given a second life. It happened at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, following a terrifying accident in which he was left lying on the racing line and was struck by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Ducati, with Italian having no chance to avoid the impact. The damage to Martin’s body was so seve
"What are we doing?" - Alex Rins’ blunt comment underlines scale of Yamaha frustrations
Alex Rins’ United States Grand Prix weekend was derailed by a series of electronic issues, but it was his unusually candid reaction to them that highlighted the growing frustration within Yamaha.The Japanese manufacturer’s ambitious decision to redesign the M1 around a new V4 engine has left its MotoGP riders in a difficult situation so far in 2026
The significant pace deficit uncovered by Cadillac in its first three F1 races
Cadillac has surpassed early-season expectations, but Sergio Perez is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge to take the next step.
Marco Andretti on risk, grip, and walking away: Why racing still pulls him back
Paul Tracy sits down with Marco Andretti who opens up about the fine line between control and chaos behind the wheel, breaking down the split-second decisions that define a driver.
Mercedes chief thought Kimi Antonelli was a ‘lost child’ when they first met
Kimi Antonelli's meteoric F1 rise has reminded some at Mercedes of their advancing years.
Williams experiments: Why Alex Albon stopped five times in F1 Japanese GP
There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated at over 20 kg, which has delayed development in several areas. This is a condition that penalises the FW47, and one the team hopes to mitigate with a
Why Albon made five pitstops late in F1 Japanese GP
There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated at over 20kg, which has delayed development in several areas. This is a condition that penalises the FW47, and one the team hopes to mitigate with a g
Buenos Aires officials to meet Liberty bosses in Miami as Argentina targets F1 return
A delegation will travel from Argentina to the Miami Grand Prix to meet with Formula 1 executives and showcase the progress made at the Buenos Aires circuit, as officials aim to be ready to return to the F1 calendar should an opportunity arise in 2027.The historic home of motorsport in Argentina – the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez – is currently un
New Qiddiya Speed Park images reveal major progress on Saudi Arabia’s future F1 track
Construction is well underway at Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Speed Park, with new images and videos emerging of the progress at the site.Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke in collaboration with former Formula 1 driver and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Alexander Wurz, the Qiddiya layout is like no other track on the current calend
Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez
Fabio Quartararo has called for an end between V4 and inline-four Yamaha lap time comparisons
Alpine F1 team denies Colapinto sabotage claims in open letter
The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied claims that it has been sabotaging its second driver Franco Colapinto’s car.Autosport understands the claims were made on social media by primarily Argentinian fans and gained traction due to a difference in car specification at the Chinese Grand Prix.After finishing 10th in the main Shanghai race, 49 seconds be
Alpine F1 team denies Franco Colapinto sabotage claims
The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied claims that it has been sabotaging its second driver Franco Colapinto’s car.Motorsport understands the claims were made on social media by primarily Argentinian fans and gained traction due to a difference in car specification at the Chinese Grand Prix.After finishing 10th in the main Shanghai race, 49 seconds b
Talks with DTM collapse: Did Formula E want to redesign the Norisring?
Talks between Formula E and the DTM about a potential collaboration at the Norisring have broken down, ending plans that could have seen the electric champion race at the famous street circuit in 2027.According to Motorsport.com's sister title Motorsport-Total.com, representatives of Formula E and DTM promoter the ADAC met in Nuremberg at the end o
Stroll to make surprise GT debut in place of cancelled F1 Bahrain GP
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will race in the GT World Challenge Europe season opener at Paul Ricard next weekend
Red Bull now ‘paying the price’ for F1 2025 title charge
Red Bull is ‘paying the price’ for its 2025 Formula 1 title bid with Max Verstappen, as resources were diverted from its 2026 challenger, team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted.Last season, Verstappen managed to overturn Oscar Piastri’s 104-point championship lead in the last nine grands prix of the season, falling just two points short of the
Why Red Bull doesn’t regret F1 2025 title charge it’s now ‘paying the price’ for
Red Bull is ‘paying the price’ for its 2025 Formula 1 title bid with Max Verstappen, as resources were diverted from its 2026 challenger, team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted.Last season, Verstappen managed to overturn Oscar Piastri’s 104-point championship lead in the last nine grands prix of the season, falling just two points short of the
Stroll to make surprise GT outing during April F1 break
Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race.The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April.Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entered by Comtoyou Racing, sharing the driving duties with former
Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break
Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race.The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April.Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entered by Comtoyou Racing, sharing the driving du
New Ducati video reveals worrying Marc Marquez claim: “The bike is critical, but so am I”
Marc Marquez admits he is struggling physically on the 2026 Ducati MotoGP bike
Andrea Dovizioso: “Marc Marquez’s situation is much more serious than it seems”
Andrea Dovizioso believes Marc Marquez’s current physical condition is more concerning than it appears, warning that the issue may not have an easy solution.It is clear that the Ducati MotoGP rider is not yet fully recovered from the right shoulder injury he suffered at the start of the 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix, when he was taken out by Marco Bez
Maverick Vinales has successful surgery, but MotoGP comeback timeline unclear
Maverick Vinales says he “already feels better” after shoulder surgery.
“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever
After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he had experienced an hour earlier even more disappointing. A qualifying session that, despite an FIA intervention that made things slightly better, was i
Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time
After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he had experienced an hour earlier even more disappointing. A qualifying session that, despite an FIA intervention that made things slightly better, was i
Indy 500 entry update: Abel Motorsports readying to step up again
Since RACER’s most recent Indy 500 entry list update was published, more developments have taken place, starting with Abel Motorsports, which filed an entry this week.
Maverick Vinales undergoes shoulder surgery to remove loose screw
Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a loose screw from his shoulder.Vinales was forced to withdraw from last weekend’s MotoGP US Grand Prix following Friday practice due to severe pain, amid an already difficult start to the 2026 season.Speaking in Austin, he revealed that a screw inserted into his l
Why Miami will be start of a "new F1 championship" for teams
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur believes May's Miami Grand Prix will be the start of a "new championship" as teams "push like crazy" for a first real opportunity to roll out major upgrades.Some teams had already trickled out upgrades at last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, but most frontrunners are keeping their powder dry for Miami on the
Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why
Ferrari F1 team boss Fred Vasseur believes May's Miami Grand Prix will be the start of a "new championship" as teams "push like crazy" for a first real opportunity to roll out major upgrades.Some teams had already trickled out upgrades at last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, but most frontrunners are keeping their powder dry for the Miami Autodrome
MotoGP manufacturers “happy” after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent?
US MotoGP discussions between manufacturers and Liberty could clear the way for 2027 rider announcements.
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