Motorsport

Amidst all the work and pressure in the paddock at the Aragon Grand Prix there was another company making an unusual request to riders. Under the gaze of Sergi Sendra, the Media Production Technology Senior Director at MotoGP Group, an audio-specialist firm lined up at least 13 racers for a personalised mould of their ears. The customisation was for the…

Mahindra may have been the last manufacturer to begin the test programme for its Gen4 challenger, but there is optimism within the camp that it will be able to catch up to its rivals, even if it ends up starting the 2026-27 Formula E season on the back foot. The Indian manufacturer pulled off one of the most remarkable transformations…

The Ukrainian Automobile Federation is reportedly appealing against the FIA’s decision to reverse its ban on Russians competing in motorsport and displaying their flag at its events. The federation is bringing an appeal to the FIA Court of Appeal over the U-turn. The FIA’s decision came into effect on August 3rd, though the governing body did not announce it for…

Global audio specialist and Formula E join forces in a multi-year partnership to shape the future of immersive motorsport experiences London (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Formula E and Sennheiser have today announced a multi-year partnership under which Sennheiser, the world-renowned audio specialist, will become Formula E’s Official Sound Provider. The collaboration will see the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship integrate Sennheiser’s professional…

Credit: Opel GSE Formula E Team “After 10 years with a manufacturer, it was time for me to take on a fresh challenge.” These were the first words of Mitch Evans after taking up a lucrative offer to join and lead Opel’s upcoming Formula E entry in Season 13, the first year of the championship’s Gen4 machine being used.  For…

Argentina’s president Javier Milei says the country is ready to host the Formula 1 world championship again. Milei made the claim while opening the FIA American Congress in Buenos Aires. “The Automovil Club Argentino has made an enormous contribution to national motorsport, and Argentina is a country that loves cars,” said Milei. “The Argentine passion for racing is timeless. “That…

Formula E has spent the past 12 years pushing electric vehicle technology to its limits on the racetrack. But the championship’s influence doesn’t have to stop at the chequered flag. As global EV sales continue to uptick across the globe with energy efficiency and performance grounding the sector, the principles that define motorsport are have become very relevant to the…

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has repeatedly claimed fans of the sport either don’t know ‘clipping’ exists or don’t understand it. Under the series’ current technical regulations, cars are so short of energy ay many tracks they are forced to slow significantly as they approach high-speed corners. This robs drivers of the challenge of attacking the championship’s most spectacular corners…

Credit: Peter Kiss / WHYOUT Images The Formula E Season 12 title decider in London ended on a chaotic note, leaving several fans questioning if the outcome proved ‘correct’. Despite the controversy, Formula E’s last race at the ExCel ended up just as memorable as ever, with champions crowned and a new winner in store. Pascal Wehrlein does not forget…

On this day in 1986 Bobby Rahal won the CART IndyCar round at Mid-Ohio which finished under yellow flags as Josele Garza survived a monumental crash at the first corner. The beginning of Garza’s massive shunt can be glimpsed in the background of the footage below. Beyond that the cameras only caught the aftermath of a crash which tore Garza’s…

At a glance New 975 RSE succeeds the most successful Porsche single-seater to date Even stronger acceleration and a top speed exceeding 330 km/h Significant development progress since the introduction of Formula E in 2014 Nico Müller, Formula E factory driver since 2024, has dubbed the new Porsche 975 RSE race car “the Beast,” which coming from a professional race…

Alex Palou continued his domination of the IndyCar series by clinching his fifth title on Sunday. The 29-year-old has won the championship in all bar two of the seven seasons he has contested it. He debuted in the series at Dale Coyne in 2020 before moving to Ganassi the following year. He has delivered the title for his current team…

As well as career insights and refurbished smartphones, candidates were offered paid work experience, working alongside giffgaff employees in the Fan Village over the two days of racing on 15 and 16 August. For Shakira, it was a particularly fitting place to spend the weekend. Her dream job is “working for Porsche”. And she was thrilled to see Porsche win…

Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will remain at the team next year for what will be his second full season in Formula 1. The 23-year-old joined the team last season, replacing Jack Doohan from the seventh round of the season in Miami. He ended the season point-less as Alpine struggled throughout the year with an uncompetitive car. He has enjoyed…

Five years ago today Max Verstappen was declared the winner of a farcical Belgian Grand Prix which was abandoned due to heavy rain after a handful of laps behind the Safety Car. Officially the race lasted just one lap. George Russell, who had impressively qualified his Williams on the second row of the grid, gave the team a rare podium…

On this day in 2016 Nico Rosberg won the Belgian Grand Prix while team mate and championship rival Lewis Hamilton took third from the back of the grid. Max Verstappen tangled with both Ferrari drivers. Kevin Magnussen was fortunate to emerge unscathed from a colossal, high-speed crash in his Renault at Raidillon. Read the original RaceFans report here: Rosberg wins…

On this day in 2006 Felipe Massa scored his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari at Istanbul Park in Turkey. However team mate Michael Schumacher lost vital ground in his championship fight with Fernando Alonso, who beat him to second place. Afterwards the race organisers copped a hefty fine for a podium ceremony violation. The Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali…

The FIA has confirmed the results of its second analysis of Formula 1 engine performance under its Additional Development Upgrade Opportunity regulations. The sport’s governing body has decided not to allow any further development opportunities beyond those announced following its first analysis. The first analysis followed the Canadian Grand Prix and the second concluded following the Hungarian Grand Prix at…

Nissan become the fourth team to confirm their driver line-up for the upcoming Formula E campaign, with Oliver Rowland and Zane Maloney joining forces for the first year of the Gen4 era in 2027. Maloney replaces the departing Norman Nato, who drove for Nissan in three of the last four completed campaigns. Rowland will continue to stay on at the…