Corpus Christi police are cracking down on illegal e-bikes and mini motorcycles, warning that parents could be cited if their children are caught riding them in public. The Corpus Christi Police Department is introducing new enforcement tactics to address the growing number of pocket bikes and electric motorcycles on city streets. Corpus Christi police target illegal e-bikes and warn local…
Formula E is back in action this weekend, and we’re returning to Berlin, a real fan favourite, for a double-header around Tempelhof Airport Here’s the global start times for all the racing action on Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May. Over the years, the track has hosted some of Formula E’s most iconic races, with titles won and lost…
Ai Ogura topped MotoGP’s first in-season test of the year at Jerez, leading Raul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi in a 1-2-3 finish for Aprilia. Trackhouse’s Ogura set a time of 1m35.944s with just minutes to go in the afternoon session, usurping his team-mate Fernandez by just 0.005s. The two Trackhouse riders ended up three tenths clear of Bezzecchi on the…
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Red Bull: We are not worried about Verstappen leaving (The Telegraph) ‘The team has been extremely successful and you can’t promote everyone. And some people make some decisions. In the big scheme of things – Max also knows very well – it represents such a tiny part, which…
The Berlin Tempelhof Street Circuit has seen many configurations over the years. Forwards, backwards, you name it, we’ve probably seen it. The iconic venue is back for another double-header event this weekend, so here’s all you need to know about the track. Comprising 15 turns and 2.374km in length, the circuit is well-known by most of our grid as it…
It’s been a busy 12 months for motorcycle simulation specialist developers Milestone. In the 12 months since the Italian-based team last released an officially-licensed Moto GP game, the studio have also produced a new AMA Supercross title, the sixth instalment of RIDE – their ‘Gran Turismo on two wheels’ series – and even successfully rebooted a forgotten nineties racing game…
At a glance Through Racing for Charity, the Porsche Formula E Team donates money to charities for every racing lap they complete. One of the beneficiaries is Kinderherzen retten e.V., which provides life‑saving treatment for children. Simulator test driver Gabriela Jílková visits the Freiburg Children’s Heart Centre and experiences the impact of the team’s support. When she is in the…
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House appears likely to support legislation to classify electric motorcycles known as “e-motos” as different from bicycles and to ban their use on sidewalks. The push for the change comes in part from what happened to Janet Stotko on a summer evening in 2024. Stotko was on a walk in Hastings when an electric motorcycle…
Cadillac will mark its first Formula 1 race on home ground this weekend by switching to a special, one-off livery. The team will replace its usual asymmetric design with a different look which is remains substantially monochrome, but features a few red and white highlights which the team calls a “subtle statement of pride” in its background. Drivers Sergio Perez…
Berlin’s Tempelhof circuit hosts a pivotal double-header (Rounds 7 & 8) at the halfway point of the season, offering a key opportunity for Citroën Racing to maximise championship points
Nick Cassidy returns to Berlin as the most recent race winner at Tempelhof, with three victories at the circuit (2023, 2024, 2025) one for each year of GEN 3
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VR46 team director Alessio Salucci reckons his independent squad is the top Ducati Team in MotoGP right now, amid the factory outfit’s current struggles. Although fellow satellite Gresini may dispute that claim after Alex Marquez won the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, VR46 is the highest Ducati crew in the teams’ championship as it sits third. Its lead rider Fabio di Giannantonio is also…
Formula E has unveiled its all-new GEN4 race car, a machine that signals where everyday electric vehicles are heading next. Set to debut in the 2026/27 season, the GEN4 car is capable of speeds exceeding 335kph (~208mph) and can accelerate from 0–200kph (0-124mph) in just 4.4 seconds, a 1.5-second improvement over its predecessor. Formula E has long positioned itself as…
28/04/2026 The Berlin E-Prix on 2 and 3 May 2026 marks a highlight event for Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship visits the German capital, the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is not only celebrating its home event in the all-electric series, but also 75 years of Porsche Motorsport. At a glance Motorsport…
The new RM2 has room for a passenger and improved rear suspension. Maeving Maeving is a new UK-based electric motorcycle manufacturer I’ve been following for a while now, and they’re currently working to build sales in the U.S. and other markets outside the UK and EU. Recently, Maeving personnel visited Portland, Oregon, with a few bikes – including the new…
It’s the end of an era in the paddock of the Formula EHaving joined Jaguar in 2016 for their initial Season 3 commitment, Mitch Evans has spent his entire electric racing career with a single manufacturer. His remarkable record includes 15 wins, 36 podium finishes, 10 pole positions, and 1064 points, a streak that will come to an end at…
Ducati returned to winning ways in MotoGP thanks to a dominant performance from Alex Marquez at Jerez, but the Borgo Panigale manufacturer didn’t hold back in Monday’s post-race test, introducing a raft of new components that went well beyond simple aerodynamic tweaks. Marc Marquez took to the track on a Desmosedici featuring several unpainted composite parts, making the updates clearly…
Jaguar TCS Racing has confirmed that Mitch Evans will leave the team upon the conclusion of Season 12 of the Formula E championship. Evans made his debut with the British marque since it entered the all-electric series in 2016, and the Kiwi has remained with the team in all of that time. The 31-year-old has cemented his status as one…
Mitch Evans (Image credit: Instagram) Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans has been on a shared journey with the team in Formula E ever since both made their debut a decade ago. Now, Evans has announced that he will leave the team at the end of the season, with Jaguar confirming it as a mutual decision. The news comes months…
A new contender in urban mobility has arrived—and it looks more like a design object than a conventional e-bike. Infinite Machine has officially launched Olto, its much-anticipated bike-lane-ready electric vehicle, now available nationwide across the US. Designed in Brooklyn and distributed from Long Island City, Queens, Olto blends minimalist industrial design with smart technology, positioning itself somewhere between an e-bike,…
After a decade of storied history together, Mitch Evans and Jaguar are set to part ways at the end of Season 12. The New Zealander joined the British outfit in their debut season back in 2016, and grown into a regular championship contender over the years. Evans leaves Jaguar after 10 seasons at the team | Credit: Simon Galloway/LAT Images…
Marc Marquez has made his strongest statement yet about his 2026 championship prospects, declaring after his Spanish Grand Prix crash that he is currently too slow to defend his MotoGP crown. The lead factory Ducati rider was quick to underline that he was referring to his personal performance, not that of the Italian manufacturer. His brother Alex won the race…
Formula 1 returns from its unplanned five-week break this weekend – an in another unexpected move Formula 2 is accompanying it to Miami. The fourth round of the world championship was supposed to be the sixth, before the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled. The Miami Grand Prix will be a sprint event as planned but due to…
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Taiwan has long functioned as the world’s most intense proving ground for two-wheeled mobility. With more than 14 million scooters serving a population of roughly 23 million, the shift from combustion engines to electric drivetrains is unfolding in real time across its cities. By early 2026, that transition is no…
Marco Bezzecchi has revealed the key areas where Ducati held the advantage in the Spanish Grand Prix, after witnessing Alex Marquez end Aprilia’s winning streak in MotoGP on Sunday. Bezzecchi arrived at Jerez having led every lap of the opening three grands prix of the season, giving Aprilia a decisive early edge in the championship fight. But the first European…
Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Alonso, alto y claro sobre su retirada de la F1: ‘No siento que haya llegado el momento’ (Marca – Spanish) ‘I’ve been behind the wheel for 41 years. I think the moment I stop racing will be a tough decision and it will be hard to accept. Time…
Sebastien Buemi (Image credit: Instagram) After the recent GEN4 debut in France, Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi feels the new generation car is a very improved version of the GEN3 Evo and is no less than a beast. The car will actually join the Formula E championship from next season. Buemi recently won the 6 Hours of Imola race in…
To the editor: What will it take for lawmakers to finally act on the e-bike crisis that has been plaguing our streets for the past several years (“An O.C. teen on an e-motorbike injured an 81-year-old man. The teen’s mom now faces felony charges,” April 22)? In my neighborhood, I see children riding what are essentially electric motorcycles almost daily….
Antonio Felix Da Costa took wife Ines Castro and their pets for a fun day out. (Image credit: Instagram) Antonio Felix da Costa has been making the most of the remaining break before returning to racing in Formula E. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver recently competed in the 6 Hours of Imola, marking his comeback in the World Endurance Championship….
Marc Marquez led home a Ducati 1-2-3 despite crashing midway through a rain-affected MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix sprint race at Jerez on Saturday. The Spaniard kept his cool after the accident to claim a race in which everybody was required to change to wet-weather bikes after the heavens opened. He came home ahead of his factory team-mate Francesco Bagnaia and VR46 rider Franco…
Is Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff seeking to buy into its new engine customer Alpine with the goal of turning it into a ‘B-team’? Some in Formula 1 are concerned Wolff intends to imitate the relationship Red Bull has with Racing Bulls. Among them are McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, who has warned before that allowing multiple teams to have…
Safety is a double-edged sword on motorcycles. Between the thrill of being on a bike and ensuring you’re safe out on the road, it’s a subtle balancing act. This unique three-wheeled electric leaning motorcycle tries to redefine the boundaries of motorcycle safety. We covered this idea when it was still in its pre-prototype form. Originally conceived by French transport designer…
Marc Marquez produced one of the most controversial moments of the 2026 MotoGP season in Saturday’s sprint race at the Spanish Grand Prix, but, crucially, his actions did not warrant a penalty if applying the regulations to the letter. The reigning world champion had been battling his brother Alex Marquez for victory when rain intensified over the Jerez circuit. While Alex…
Taking place at Jaguar TCS Racing’s technical headquarters in Kidlington (Oxfordshire), the visit showcased the team who design, develop and manufacture Jaguar’s latest Formula E machinery. During the royal visit, HRH The Prince of Wales had the opportunity to experience the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 first-hand as he stepped into the cockpit of the all-electric race car. His Royal Highness also…
Windsor Police Sgt. Jared Paul sees more and more children getting hurt by riding off-highway vehicles on public streets. Paul, who works in Windsor’s traffic safety unit, said he’s seen more people adopting e-bikes and electric motorcycles over the past couple of summers. So as the seasons change, Paul and other police across Windsor and Greeley are hoping people will…
Formula E is about to take a major technical step forward. The championship’s new Gen4 car has now been shown publicly at Circuit Paul Ricard, giving the series its clearest look yet at the machine that will define the next era of electric racing. What matters most is not the shape alone, but the scale of the performance jump underneath…
Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership. Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning. The Briton spent the final practice session of the weekend…
This first outing marks a significant milestone for the Opel squad, who will make their Formula E debut next season – coinciding with the arrival of the GEN4 era. READ MORE: Opel announces entry into Formula E from Season 13 “We have a clear strategy with Opel GSE: Race. Drive. Play. And 2026 is clearly dominated by racing,” announced Rebecca…
The GEN4 platform delivers 450 kW in race trim and 600 kW in qualifying, up from 300 kW on the GEN3 architecture Citroën Racing has unveiled its GEN4 Formula E car ahead of the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, with permanent all-wheel drive, higher peak power and a new aerodynamic package. The car was shown in a…
Apr 25, 2026 Harley-Davidson is recalling approximately 17,000 motorcycles due to a potential brake failure issue that could increase the risk of a crash, according to Fox Business. The recall involves certain 2025 and 2026 model year motorcycles. Affected models include the Harley-Davidson FXLRS, FXLRST, FXBB, and FLHC, with production dates ranging from October 3, 2024, to March 16, 2026,…
Marc Marquez confirmed he is fully fit after nearly a month away from racing in MotoGP, but admitted he currently lacks the pace to mount an “attack” at the Spanish Grand Prix. The factory Ducati rider took advantage of an extended break in the calendar to recover from his Indonesia 2025 injuries, as well as a crash in Austin that…
Formula E stalwarts Lucas di Grassi and Antonio Felix da Costa have confirmed to Motorsport Week that the series has held a crunch meeting with the FIA after its 20-strong grid issued a letter to its president, raising concerns of the level of its officiating. Ahead of the Madrid E-Prix last month, all of this year’s drivers competing in the…
Dan Ticktum (Image credit: Instagram) The Formula E GEN4 car has been making all the right noises since its grand reveal in France earlier this week. Drivers across the grid have been impressed with the next-generation machine, which is set to debut next season. Among them, Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum shared his thoughts on the GEN4 in his own distinctive…
DAB Motors is a company that has never really played by the usual rules. The French outfit came up through the custom scene, building small-batch electric machines that felt closer to design objects than mass-produced bikes. Everything is hand-finished, deliberately limited, and shaped by collaborations that usually sit outside the motorcycle world. Think fashion, architecture, and industrial design. That approach…
Prince Williams (Image credit: Formula E) The Prince of Wales, Prince William, recently visited the Oxfordshire headquarters of Jaguar TCS Racing, where he took the opportunity to get into a Formula E car for the first time. He sat in the cockpit of the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 and was guided by Jaguar drivers Antonio Felix da Costa and Mitch Evans,…
Alex Rins has admitted he is “surprised” that Yamaha has taken such an early decision to drop him from its factory team for the 2027 MotoGP season, especially with its new V4 bike still struggling on track. Earlier this month, Autosport revealed that Yamaha has signed Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura to partner incoming Jorge Martin next year. That move, which has yet…
The Turkish Grand Prix is expected to return to the Formula 1 calendar next year. Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan is due to attend an announcement related to F1 this afternoon. Reuters claim the Istanbul Park circuit will join the 2027 F1 calendar as part of a new, five-year deal. The world championship last visited the venue in 2021 for the…
After confirming their commitment to Formula E’s GEN4 era last month, Citroën Racing has now revealed the car that will go racing for the historic French brand in the 2026/27 Formula E season. Unleashing GEN4: A new era of high-performance, sustainable electric racing begins Despite having only joined the championship this season, the Citroën squad has made an immediate impression,…
Formula E unveiled its most powerful car yet at Paul Ricard on Tuesday (Image: Formula E) Formula E has unveiled its most powerful car yet at its GEN4 launch at Paul Ricard, laying down the gauntlet to rival racing series such as NASCAR, which hopes to break in and dominate the electric motorsport market in the years to come. The…
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Lynn Haven Police Department isn’t being quick to ticket when it comes to electric-powered bikes. “We really don’t want to just be writing tickets, we really want to solve the problem, and I think the problem is just people just don’t know where they can ride and where they can’t,” said Charles Enfinger, the…
Taylor Barnard has told Motorsport Week that his future in Formula E is somewhat uncertain, amid the impending exit of DS Automobiles, but revealed that multiple unnamed teams “are interested” in his services. The British hotshot has made a stunning impact on the all-electric championship, having impressed since his unplanned cameos for McLaren two seasons ago. And when he was…
Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez revealed the injury difficulties he faced during the last round in the USA. Following his crash in Friday practice at COTA, his weekend there was so disappointing that it led some to speculate about whether fitness issues could be a serious threat to his title defence and long-term career. Marquez still battles with the…
The Prince of Wales undertook a solo engagement at the Jaguar TCS Racing headquarters in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, today. The 43-year-old heir to the throne made the visit to highlight the British Formula E team’s commitment to electrification and sustainable innovation, which aligns closely with his environmental advocacy. It is a cause that is particularly close to his heart, having set…
Prince William on Thursday got behind the wheel of a Formula E car during his visit to the Jaguar TCS Racing headquarters in Kidlington. “Incredible to see the world leading approach to innovation and sustainability in Formula E. A huge well done to the team as they shift towards an all-electric future,” said the Prince of Wales in a brief…
Aprilia arrive at Jerez as leaders, but Ducati are desperate to rediscover form. Marc Marquez hunts 100th GP win at the circuit that nearly ended his career. Jerez never disappoints, and this weekend promises to deliver again. The impromptu spring break is over, and MotoGP is back! And what better place to go racing again than at Jerez? But there…
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Prince William tries to squeeze into Formula E car on Louis’ birthday Prince William visited the Jaguar TCS Racing Formula E Team in Kidlington, Oxfordshire on Thursday coinciding with his younger son Prince Louis of Wales’s 8th birthday. The royal was welcomed by team members before beginning his tour in the trophy room, where Jaguar’s growing success in the Formula…
With the release of the new “Deep Dive” trailer, Milestone and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group offer an in-depth look at MotoGP™26, the next evolution of the official videogame franchise. Featuring the full 2026 season lineup, MotoGP™26 brings together 38 teams and more than 70 riders, including new entries such as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Diogo Moreira, as well as the long-awaited return of the Brazilian…
Citroën Racing has unveiled its GEN4 Formula E car in a test livery ahead of Season 13 as the championship enters a new era. The GEN4 introduces all-wheel drive and increased performance capabilities. In the previous weeks, ahead of the Madrid E-Prix, Citroën officially confirmed its commitment to the GEN4 era. Today, the brand has officially unveiled Its GEN4, offering…
This is another step towards Opel’s official arrival in Formula EThis is expected with the arrival next December of the fourth generation of electric single-seaters. The German brand participated in public testing at Paul Ricard, allowing observers to see for the first time on track what will be called the Opel GSE 27FE. For Opel, this presence in Formula E…
Police say they’re concerned about the rise in road fatalities involving electric rideables after the death of a child who was riding an electric motorcycle in Melbourne’s north-east. A 15-year-old boy, who was a pillion passenger on the electric motorcycle, died when the bike collided with two cars and he was thrown from the motorcycle at South Morang about 5:30pm…
Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Escort, champagne e segreti: alle serate milanesi anche calciatori di Milan, Inter e Juve (Il Giornale – Italian) ‘One of the most sensitive aspects of the investigation concerns the clients. According to what has emerged, the network would involve numerous prominent figures, including businesspeople, celebrities and several Serie…
Prince William is set to visit Jaguar TCS Racing’s headquarters in Kidlington this Thursday, where he will explore the British team’s commitment to electric vehicle technology and environmental responsibility. William will tour the cutting-edge facility on April 23rd, gaining insight into how the Formula E outfit approaches electrification and sustainable practices within the motorsport industry. Formula E represents the globe’s…
Pending the official announcement, Francesco Bagnaia himself has admitted by not denying it that next season he will leave the factory Ducati Team to race for Aprilia. Bagnaia’s agent inquired about the rider’s future at the end of last summer, and after being given the runaround for months, having understood that Bagnaia’s place was going to end up given to Pedro…
Native to Indiana and 56 years old, Scot Elkins will thus return to the peloton of the car American, where he had notably been active in the final years of Champ Car, where he served as technical director of the championship from 2005 to 2008. In his role as director general of officiating, Elkins will act as a liaison between…
Formula E and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) unveiled the GEN4 car on track during its debut run in front of a select audience at Circuit Paul Ricard in the south of France. The GEN4 will officially race from the 2026/27 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Needless to say, Season 13 is set to deliver…
Laurence EdmondsonApr 22, 2026, 02:24 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Reigning champion Lando Norris has said it would be “a mess” for Formula 1 if Max Verstappen leaves the sport due to this year’s rule changes, but he doubts his Red Bull rival will walk away at the end of…
Zero Motorcycles announced April 13 the appointment of Jarno Middelbosch as senior director of global marketing. Middelbosch brings more than two decades of international marketing and leadership experience spanning motorcycles, EVs, and premium automotive brands. He began his career in the motorcycle industry, leading marketing for North Europe at Ducati before spending more than seven years at Harley-Davidson. Jarno Middelbosch…
The most powerful electric race car to come out of Formula E has arrived, and it can hit astonishing top speeds. Set to debut in the 2026-2027 season, the Gen4 Formula E car has been heralded as the next major evolution in electric racing. Touted as being the fastest and most powerful electric single-seater ever built, this is certainly a…
Apr 22, 2026, 03:24 AM ET Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has said he sympathises with the current Formula 1 drivers amid concerns over the controversial new cars, insisting they must be kept happy as “the face of the sport.” F1’s all-new regulations for the 2026 season have attracted fierce criticism from the drivers, particularly Max Verstappen, whose future is…
While negotiations between the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) and MotoGP’s commercial rights holder continue to stall – delaying the cascade of rider market announcements already lined up for 2027 – Ogura’s move to Yamaha, first reported by Autosport a few days ago, can now be considered a done deal. The deal is surprising from every angle. The entire paddock had…
When Formula E launched its Gen4 car on Tuesday at Circuit Paul Ricard, a much-discussed paddock topic was the yet to be announced calendar for the 2026-27 campaign when it will make its debut. That is because the all-electric championship faces a dilemma over whether to stick to its mantra of city-centre, street venues, to or visit more traditional and permanent…
Formula E racers are finally getting power levels comparable to high-performance EVs FIA and Formula E have unveiled the new Gen4 race car. Features a new powertrain that produces up to 805 hp. Said to be world’s first race car that is 100% recyclable. If you think Formula E might as well be called Formula Zzz, the latest update could…
Since Bodo Buschmann and Klaus Brackmann founded Brabus in Bottrop back in 1977, the German tuning house has been in the business of making already-impressive machines unreasonably better. The marque has flirted with two wheels before, most famously through its wild KTM 1300 R trilogy, each edition selling out almost instantly. So when Brabus came calling on French outfit DAB…
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Fixy, Kaylee911, Tracy Brockman, Tracy and Thomas Krol! On this day in motorsport Lewis Hamilton got in trouble in his third GP2 start today in 2006 20 years ago today Gianmaria Bruni won the GP2 race at Imola, while Lewis Hamilton was disqualified while leading for a…
MotoGP is no longer just a racing series: it is competition and, above all, entertainment, and for that factor to reach as far as possible it needs its own ambassadors in each country. Currently, the MotoGP has three categories and a total of 76 riders, 22 in the premier class, bringing together a total of 21 different nationalities, which is not…
The new Gen4-spec Formula E racer. Set for the 2026/27 season, the Gen4 car has a top speed of 335km/h and goes from 0-100km/h in 1.8 seconds. It takes just 4.4 seconds to go from 0-200km/h, which is 1.5 seconds faster than the Gen3 evo predecessor. Formula E has claimed Gen4 has 50 percent more power in race mode than…
Formula E’s GEN4 hits the track in France, delivering performance levels ‘thought impossible for electric vehicles just five years ago.’ Just over five months ago, Formula E announced its new GEN4 car. At the time, Sylvain Filippi, managing director and chief technology officer of Envision Racing, told our sister title Air Quality News: ‘We’re accelerating faster than any other race…
