Motorsport

Laurence EdmondsonDec 19, 2025, 11:38 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MARANELLO, Italy — At the heart of Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, scaffolding dominates one side of the Piazza Michael Schumacher. Behind it, Enzo Ferrari’s famous farmhouse — the iconic backdrop for Lewis Hamilton’s internet-breaking F40 photoshoot at the start of the…  read…

Kush Maini and Sam Bird (Image credit: Instagram) Formula E Season 12 kicked off with the Sao Paulo E-Prix earlier this month, introducing several new faces and fresh driver-team combinations to the grid. While some rookies have joined the championship this season, a number of experienced drivers have taken on the role of reserve drivers. Whether stepping in for a…

Stewards at Formula 1 and other events will have new powers to revise their decisions from 2026. The FIA has revised its International Sporting Code giving the stewards the power to trigger ‘Right of Review’ proceedings. Competitors previously had this power but from next year the stewards will have the option to begin reviews of their own decisions. The change…

Formula E has teamed up with immersive Roblox experiences gaming studio Feenix to launch Formula E: Electric Lap on Roblox. The launch is designed to bring the Formula E racing championship to Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans.  Electric Lap gives young players a new dynamic way to customise, race and express themselves across a next-generation virtual motorsport world. It blends…

Laurence EdmondsonDec 18, 2025, 04:52 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stands by his decision to switch development focus to 2026 relatively early this year, but said he did not account for the negative “psychological” impact the lack of car upgrades in 2025 would have on staff and…

The FIA has confirmed the official entry list for the 2026 Formula 1 season and revealed Arvid Lindblad’s choice of number for his grand prix debut. Racing Bulls’ new driver will race using the number 41. No driver has competed in a race using that number since Geoff Lees qualified his Ensign 24th and last for the Dutch Grand Prix…

Dan Ticktum and Pepe Marti (Image credit: Instagram) Cupra Kiro duo Dan Ticktum and Josep “Pepe” Marti are all geared up for the Mexico E-Prix. The race, scheduled for January 10 next year, will be the second round of Formula E Season 12. The pair seem to be engaged in some rather unusual preparation, and Cupra Kiro has shared proof…

Laurence EdmondsonDec 18, 2025, 06:01 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admits he underestimated the challenges Lewis Hamilton faced in his first season with the team, but believes small details will make a big difference in 2026. Hamilton joined Ferrari from Mercedes at the start of the year,…

As the 2024-25 Formula E season reached its halfway point, it felt inevitable that Oliver Rowland would win the drivers’ title with Nissan. He was on a sensational run of form, something that hadn’t been seen in the highly competitive field of drivers in years, and made it look easy as he collected victories, podiums and pole positions.  A penalty…

Dec 18, 2025, 08:25 PM ET Greg Biffle, his family and three others died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina. Jonathan Bachman/SRX/Getty Images It was 1986-ish in Vancouver, Washington, a school day, as the students of Camas High (Go Papermakers!) were anxiously waiting for the bell to ring them out the door, into the parking lot that signified freedom….

Designed to bring the world’s fastest accelerating and most progressive racing championship to Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans, Electric Lap gives young players a new dynamic way to customise, race and express themselves across a next-generation virtual motorsport world. Blending Formula E’s strategic, energy-based racing with the creativity and social gameplay of Roblox, Electric Lap introduces players to a…

Dec 18, 2025, 11:45 AM ET Josh Berry’s win in Vegas was the first victory for Wood Brothers Racing since 2017. Christopher Trim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There was a time not that long ago that Jon Wood, president of NASCAR‘s Wood Brothers Racing, dreaded having to go to the racetrack. “I used to look for any excuse that I could…

Formula E: Electric Lap on Roblox Formula E and gaming-entertainment studio Feenix have joined forces to launch Formula E: Electric Lap on Roblox, aiming to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans of the sport. Feenix, known for crafting immersive Roblox experiences, is offering young players a dynamic new way to customise, race, and express themselves in a next-generation…

Max Verstappen will become the first Formula 1 driver to change their ‘Competition Number’ since they were made permanent. The FIA introduced permanent career numbers in 2014. Verstappen chose to race as number 33 when he made his F1 debut the following season. Over the past four years Verstappen has exercised his right to race using the number one, which…

Max Verstappen will race with the No. 3 formerly belonging to Daniel Ricciardo in 2026, a deviation from his old career racing number of 33. Sources have told ESPN Verstappen sought out Ricciardo for permission to use the number. Formula 1’s rules mean drivers race with a specific number they choose to carry with them for their whole career. The…

Electric car-based motorsport hasn’t exactly caught on like many have hoped. Sure, Formula E is doing okay, but Extreme E (the EV off-road racing series) has become Extreme H, a hydrogen-focused race series, E-TCR, the electric touring car series, ended in 2023, and overall it hasn’t exactly captured the public’s imagination and excitement as lots of people were hoping it…

Dec 17, 2025, 10:44 AM ET Gaby Logan, Clare Balding and Alex Scott will present this year’s awards. Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage Thursday night sees the BBC’s flagship sports awards handed out, including the Sports Personality of the Year for 2025. How can you watch, who’s nominated and how does voting work? Here are all your questions answered. How and when…

The day-long event will yet again take place in the EMOTION CLUB – the all-electric series’ premium VIP hospitality space – on the eve of the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix held at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, named in honor of legendary drivers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez. In Mexico City, Formula E will celebrate its 150th race since its inception…

Feature by Katy Fairman Reserve Drivers in motorsport hold a very important job. Not only are they ready to step in to race if one of the full-time drivers is unwell or unavailable, but they often help provide feedback and data to help further develop the team.  With the first race of Season 12 complete, following Jake Dennis’ impressive win…