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Croatia will be absent from the 2025 World Rally Championship calendar, rally organisers have confirmed.As previously reported, Croatia was tipped to fall off the expected 14-round WRC schedule for next year following the addition of three new events namely the Canary Islands, Paraguay and Saudi Arabia.The WRC Promoter was in discussions to renew a deal with Croatia and a statement from the ...Keep readingView the full article

Imagine being ill and your only way to reach medical care means walking miles by foot, traveling bumpy roads via a donkey and cart, or being pushed in a wheelbarrow. Or imagine an ailing child whose parents have no other option but to carry them on their back to get help. Situations like these are common for people across Africa. This is where Two Wheels for Life, MotoGP's official charity ...Keep readingView the full article

A frustrated Thierry Neuville has ignited a debate on the World Rally Championship road position rules, saying “there is no reward” for doing a “great job” to lead the championship.The Hyundai driver’s frustration came to the surface at the end of stage eight at Rally Latvia after a day sweeping the gravel roads at the top of the road order, as per the regulations for being the ...Keep readingView the full article

World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera claimed four of Friday’s seven stages to take control of Latvia’s maiden World Rally Championship round from impressive home hero Martins Sesks.The Toyota driver delivered blistering pace and made a smart tyre decision to capitalise on a strong road position to lead the high-speed gravel rally by 15.7s.Rovanpera’s nearest rival came in the form of Sesks ...Keep readingView the full article

Sponsored by Former airfield Everyone knows Silverstone is a former airfield – but did you know it was home to the legendary Wellington bomber? The site opened in 1943 during WWII with five large hangars, three intersecting runways and perimeter track. It was a training base for the No 17 Operational Training Unit but when that shut in 1947, it was then converted into a racetrack by ...Keep readingView the full article

Sponsored by Lewis Hamilton even credited the fans for helping him fend off Lando Norris for second place last year, saying: "I didn't do it, the crowd did it. We've got the greatest crowd here. I felt the energy, I felt the support…" The former airfield venue, situated in the heart of the classic British countryside, is one of F1’s most historic circuits. It was the host venue for ...Keep readingView the full article

Sponsored by F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158 Photo by: Motorsport Images The first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home hope in the class-leading Alfa Romeo 158, alongside team-mates Juan Manuel ...Keep readingView the full article

Sponsored by The MoneyGram Silverstone Dream Weekend competition not only gives one fan and their guest the chance to visit the legendary Paddock Club at Silverstone, it also includes a factory tour at the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team base in nearby Banbury the day after the race. Watching an F1 car on track at Silverstone is undeniably special with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team driver Nico ...Keep readingView the full article

Sponsored by Former world champion Nico Rosberg once described it as like being "in a sauna on a spinning bike for two hours" and the unpredictability the unique conditions create gives fans their fair share of action and drama. Last year, more than 260,000 people flocked to the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which delivered plenty of on-track excitement – but just what are the key things ...Keep readingView the full article

When he first competed in the Indy 500, back in 2021, Pietro Fittipaldi’s pre-race ritual involved hyping himself up with music. He’d wear headphones and block out all other noise. But the 27-year Brazilian says experience has mellowed him out. Now, when he's getting into the right headspace, he focuses on what's around him. “I really like to just enjoy the moment, feel the energy ...Keep readingView the full article

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Sponsored by That is where the motorsport triple crown comes in, as it can only be awarded to a driver who has achieved success across different racing disciplines. So, what is the triple crown and who has claimed this feat? What is the motorsport triple crown? The triple crown consists of three races, each one showcasing a driver’s skill in a different racing discipline. It ...Keep readingView the full article

"I'm not going to celebrate like some people that it's 20 years on," says Alain Prost of the anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death at Imola on May 1 1994. "I can answer these questions about him, no problem - he was an exceptional guy - but I just don't see it the same way as the other guys do." To understand why, you have to appreciate the background of their shared history: Prost and Senna ...Keep readingView the full article

Sponsored by The tiny Principality is undoubtedly one of the most legendary destinations on the F1 calendar and MoneyGram is giving one fan and their guest the chance to experience the race weekend in a very unique way, with a package that includes viewing from onboard a yacht moored trackside in the harbour. The circuit offers a rare opportunity to get right up close to the cars and ...Keep readingView the full article

During the three decades since the sickening image of the blue-and-white Williams striking the Tamburello wall was broadcast to a global audience of millions, Ayrton Senna has been transformed. On May 1 1994 he was already a racing superstar, regarded justifiably by many as the greatest of his generation, but since then the name Senna has grown into so much more. It's a global brand, a name ...Keep readingView the full article

"Ayrton Senna is joining Williams..." I have to say that even though I was the team manager at the time, I had a certain feeling of trepidation when I heard this news. It was pretty daunting, because he was Ayrton Senna... he was coming with a little bit of a reputation. I suppose we thought he might be difficult to work with - all of the top drivers were demanding, but it was something ...Keep readingView the full article

For many, Ayrton Senna is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, and the passing of years since his death - at the peak of his powers aged 34 in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix - has only strengthened that conviction. To mark the 25th anniversary in 2019, Motorsport.com decided to pick out and rank the three-time world champion's 10 finest race performances. Senna made 161 F1 starts ...Keep readingView the full article

New York, April 30, 2024 — Jon Wilde has been named Editor-in-Chief, Motorsport, it was announced today by Mike Spinelli, Head of Content, Motorsport Network. His appointment is effective immediately. Motorsport is the home of racing news and culture for fans worldwide. Wilde joins Motorsport with 20 years of editorial experience, most recently SVP of editorial at Bustle Digital Group ...Keep readingView the full article

As Yas Marina Circuit readies itself for A2RL’s inaugural event, a world first four car fully autonomous race, special attention needs to be given to two vital aspects of the competition: the car and the expert teams behind them. Each competitor in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League starts with the same vehicle: a Dallara Super Formula car. The car, in its original form, is used in the ...Keep readingView the full article

After years of development, A2RL is holding its first race at Abu Dhabi's legendary Yas Marina circuit. On April 27th, A2RL hopes to introduce a new type of motorsport, but also kickstart a new wave of autonomous technology development. A2RL has brought teams of engineers, scientists, and even former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat together to turn a cutting-edge race car into something with a ...Keep readingView the full article