Motorsport

In 2006 I had the incredible fortune to interview Britain’s beloved motorsport commentator Murray Walker at his home in the New Forest. I was ushered into a study crammed with assorted motorsport memorabilia, gloves and helmets signed by racing greats and row upon row of books. These included a collection of increasingly yellowed Autocourses which clearly ran back several decades…

YouTube creator Driver61 has said there was “no convincing needed” when he was asked to take part in the Formula E Evo Sessions event held in Miami this week. The online star, real name Scott Mansell, boasts 1.33 million subscribers to his YouTube account, which delves into the world of motor racing with in-depth analysis and technical explainers. Mansell, himself…

YouTube sensation MrBeast, known for his outrageous stunts and record-breaking giveaways, was recently involved in a high-speed crash at the Formula E Evo Sessions event in Miami. At the event, he got behind the wheel of the high-speed GEN3 Evo racing car to test his driving abilities—only to spin out in dramatic fashion. At this point, nobody is even expecting…

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Formula E has announced its all-female test in Valencia will return for a second year. Confirmed: This year’s test will feature two sessions, up from only one last year Each team will again be required to field at least one woman in the test All drivers will be using current race car with the same team support on offer as…

YouTube’s biggest name, Jimmy “MrBeast” (371 million subscribers), recently crashed a GEN3 Evo, which is currently the fastest Formula E car. The incident took place on March 6, 2025, during an Evo Sessions event in Miami. Jimmy was driving German driver David Beckmann’s car. Although he was accompanied by a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT safety car, the YouTuber lost control…

On International Women’s Day, Motorsport Week asks if Formula E is now a forerunner for prompting the cause of further inclusion of women in motorsport. The all-electric championship announced on Friday that a second all-female test will take place on October 30, and will comprise of a full day’s running across two sessions. But this is just the tip of…

Brooklyn Beckham I Wanna Go Fast!!! … Here’s What My ‘Rents Said About It Published March 8, 2025 12:40 AM PST Play video content TMZSports.com David and Victoria Beckham‘s son has a need for speed … and he’s telling TMZ Sports the solid advice his parents gave him before pursuing his passion!! We caught up with Brooklyn Beckham to talk…

George Russell looks on as Alexander Albon mugs for the camera in the new series of Drive to Survive which arrived yesterday. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments below. A selection of the best will feature in a future edition of the RaceFans Round-up. Advert | Become a…

Formula E has been motorsport’s hidden gem; its concealed secret; its sparky enfant terrible for so long that status all started to feel quite normal. Like a future pop megastar stuck in a backing band, it couldn’t find its true limelight. But then, just as some started to lose faith, one of the world’s most recognised social media stars sauntered…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Why train celebs and influencers to drive racecars The celebrity and team pairings Can entrepreneurs, influencers, and celebrities master electric race cars? Find out now by checking out the Formula E channels or social media sites of the various celebrities and the Formula E teams that trained them for this two-day event at the…

Read the full story on Backfire News Mr. Beast Crashes A Formula E Racecar People are shocked to see footage of YouTube sensation Mr. Beast crash a Formula E racecar while driving it on a track. The video shows the online star exit a turn and get on the throttle before the back end breaks loose sending him into a…

Alongside a number of social media influencers and celebrities, including Brooklyn Beckham and Emelia Hartford, MrBeast sat behind the wheel of a Formula E car for the first time. Taking place in Miami on Thursday, the YouTuber took part in the Evo Sessions event, and on his second lap, crashed the car. The content creator James ‘Jimmy’ Donaldson, currently sat at 371…

Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news! Formula E’s star-studded Evo Sessions event kicked off in Miami on March 07, 2025, blending celebrity flair with high-speed electric racing. Featuring global icons like Brooklyn Beckham, Sergio Agüero, and Tom Felton, the two-day spectacle sees 11 celebrities paired with Formula E teams to master the…

Cadillac’s entry for the 2026 Formula 1 season has been rubber-stamped, confirming the grid will rise to 11 teams from next year. Last year F1 and the FIA reached an agreement in principle to allow Cadillac to join the grid with a Ferrari engine supply. On Friday that became full confirmation of entry. The American company will race with Ferrari…

MIAMI GARDENS — Formula 1 racing has produced some of the most astounding cars on the planet: They can leap from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. But now they have a rival. Formula E, a racing series that began in 2014 and is essentially an all-electric version of Formula 1, just launched a new generation of cars, the…

Bernie Ecclestone has sold his large car collection to Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz for an undisclosed sum in a deal that will see them put on public display, the former Formula 1 supremo confirmed on Friday. Mateschitz, 32, is the son of the late Austrian Red Bull billionaire Dietrich, who was a team founder and owner and personal friend…

Season seven of Formula 1’s hit Netflix series Drive to Survive is available to watch from Friday. After a largely one-sided 2023 season, the programme makers had a lot more to work with last year. Which storylines did they cover, and how successful were they? After watching all 10 episodes, here’s RaceFans’ verdict on which ones you should see –…

Paretta has held a host of leadership positions within motorsports for over 15 years and set up the women-run, women-driven Paretta Autosport team. Credit: Formula E. Formula E’s Vice President of Sporting Beth Paretta has outlined that the provision of opportunities is not only key for the continued growth of women’s sport but for growing the business of sport itself….