Motorsport

Welcome to Friday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Rob A, Warner16, Lotus 49, Warner and Lotus49! On this day in motorsport Mark Webber led a one-two for Red Bull in Monaco today in 2010 Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free  read more www.racefans.net

Breadcrumb Trail Links Car Culture Technology & Innovation Vehicle types Electric Vehicles Performance Vehicles The breakthrough “pit-boost” system demonstrates how this all-electric race series sits at the forefront of innovation Published May 15, 2025  •  5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The Fortescue Zero pit booster…

Laurence EdmondsonMay 15, 2025, 01:37 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 IMOLA — Max Verstappen has provided some background information on his record-breaking GT3 Nurburgring test, including his reasons for choosing the alias Franz Hermann on the official entry list. Formula 1’s reigning champion spent his weekend off between the Miami Grand Prix……

Oscar Piastri said he never had any concerns about his McLaren’s legality after his dominant Miami Grand Prix victory prompted speculation over their car. McLaren acknowledged the rumours around how they sustained good performance from their tyres during the weekend. Zak Brown, McLaren Racing’s CEO, was seen drinking from a bottle labelled “tyre water” on the pit wall. Piastri led…

Image credit: Formula E/X The excitement is building ahead of the next Formula E race as Japan gets ready to host the second season of the Tokyo E-Prix. But the weather forecast shows a 100 percent chance of rainfall on both Saturday and Sunday. This is enough to concern the Formula E drivers, as—despite the much-improved Gen3 Evo cars this…

Carlos Sainz Jnr says he will avoid any conflict of interest with his father if he runs for FIA president. His 63-year-old father, two-times world rally champion Carlos Sainz, is reportedly considering a challenge to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year’s elections. “It’s a possibility: It’s not that he’s going to present himself for sure, or he’s going…

Laurence EdmondsonMay 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Charles Leclerc is expected to return to the paddock for Friday practice. Jayce Illman/Getty Images IMOLA — Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc missed media day ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after feeling unwell on Thursday, but is expected to return to the paddock…

Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram Nissan driver and current leader of the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings, Oliver Rowland, has arrived in Japan for the Tokyo E-Prix double header and shared the update on Instagram. He also posted a glimpse of his daughter Harper posing…

May 14, 2025, 11:35 AM ET The maximum penalties for drivers swearing has been reduced by 50% while stewards will also be given more discretion on deciding penalties, the FIA said on Wednesday. Competitors in Formula 1 and rallying have been at loggerheads with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over a crackdown on bad language during events. Ben Sulayem said…

As Formula E gears up for its second successive year racing in Tokyo, it has emerged that the all-electric championship is keen to race in the Japanese capital at night. The city closed its streets for a non-partisan sporting event for the first time in its history last year, and the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix was deemed a huge success for…

The Tokyo E-Prix will be held over a period of three days from May 16–18, with the Round 8 race on Saturday and the Round 9 race on Sunday. Just like the Monaco race, the Tokyo E-Prix is also a double header and will possibly have two winners in this double-opportunity weekend. It will take place at the Tokyo Street…

Charles Leclerc has been Ferrari’s leading driver more or less since he arrived at the team six years ago. But over that time he’s often found himself at odds with the team on his radio. His frustrations at their strategy calls, indecision over team orders and other errors have spawned endless memes. Ferrari haven’t stood still during that time. They’ve…

Oliver Rowland’s near-two-race-points drivers’ championship advantage should be enough to allow him to play the percentage game in the second half of the 2024-25 Formula E season. But a combination of Formula E’s inherent sporting volatility and Rowland’s racing philosophy means he won’t even consider doing that. A 48-point lead could easily be slashed to nothing in one weekend at…

The Tokyo E-Prix is just around the corner, and it presents yet another opportunity to boost the participation of women in motorsport. Formula E has implemented the FIA Girls on Track program, which aims to raise the percentage of female involvement by inviting young women aged 12 to 18 to explore, free of charge, various facets of motorsport and its…

In a world saturated with high-tech simulations, there’s still a charming appeal to the simplicity and fun of retro arcade games. The Nissan Formula E Team is tapping into this nostalgia with a creative new fan engagement initiative: “Nissan Electric Surf,” a newly launched arcade-style game designed by acclaimed Japanese illustrator Kentaro Yoshida. It is a thoughtfully crafted piece of…

May 13, 2025, 02:23 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — A rain delay at Indianapolis Motor Speedway bought Pato O’Ward additional time to secure his custom made helmet for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – a package currently stuck in customs. O’Ward was on the phone during Tuesday’s rain delay trying to sort out the issue. He said the helmet was shipped…

Formula E broke new ground last year when it staged the first major street race in Japan, an achievement that was almost a decade in the making. Motorsport in Japan is usually associated with circuit racing, with the country blessed with famous tracks such as Suzuka, Motegi and Fuji, but none of those are located particularly close to a metropolitan…

Mahindra’s painful previous two Formula E seasons feel so far behind it now – and its deserved elevation to an exceptional third in the teams’ standings seems to be down to smarts as much as stealth. It’s still early days, but as the Indian manufacturer prepares to head to Tokyo, a track its re-emergence can be traced back to last…

The McLaren drivers put more distance between themselves and the competition at the last round in Miami. What turn will the championship take as Formula 1 begins a run of races on three consecutive weekends? What effect will Alpine’s dramatic double-departure have on their form? Those talking points plus more for this weekend’s race are covered below. All change at…