Motorsport

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…

Dec 17, 2025, 09:47 AM ET Formula 1’s biggest technical overhaul isn’t just reshaping the cars and the way drivers extract performance from them — it is also redefining the language of racing. Ahead of the 2026 season, F1 — after consulting with the FIA, teams, fans and engineers — has introduced a shared set of terms to describe the…

The McLaren drivers may have fought a season-long battle for the world championship but another pair of team mates ended the year even closer together. But Esteban Ocon’s best finish for over six months in the final race of the season wasn’t enough for him to save face against his rookie team mate. In the first year for both drivers…

Lewis Hamilton arrived at Ferrari this year in comparable circumstances to those his predecessor faced four years earlier. Carlos Sainz Jnr joined the team in the final year of a regulations cycle. Charles Leclerc knew the chassis well and Sainz had limited time to get up to speed pre-season. The outcomes were rather different, however. True, Sainz didn’t beat Leclerc…

Antonio Felix Da Costa gives a glimpse into his fun-filled December (Image credit: Instagram) Antonio Felix Da Costa is making the most of his New Year break, indulging in a mix of activities and sharing plenty of visual proof along the way. The Formula E driver posted a series of pictures and videos showcasing everything from sharpening his golf skills…

Jake Dennis is holidaying in the Alps (Image credit: Instagram) Andretti driver Jake Dennis is currently enjoying a vacation in the French Alps with his fiancee, Lexi Grace Boosey. The Formula E star, who won the opening race of Season 12 in Sao Paulo, is making the most of the year-end break after recently proposing to Boosey. She has since…

Hackett Sport is official apparel provider for Formula E (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E has renewed its partnership with premium clothing and accessories supplier Hackett Sport after two successful seasons with the company. Hackett provides uniforms and apparel for Formula E staff, while also delivering its own brand activations throughout the Season 12 calendar. The symbiotic relationship has grown…

Gabriel Bortoleto looked on course to inflict a heavy defeat on his experienced team mate in the qualifying fight at Sauber as the season passed the two-thirds mark. When Nico Hulkenberg dropped out in the first round of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix it left him trailing his rookie team mate 11-6. Hulkenberg rallied over the remaining races, leaving…

Now entering its third season, the partnership with Hackett will continue to build on the momentum of the previous two years. Following impactful brand activations at some of Formula E’s most iconic race locations, the premium clothing and accessories supplier will once again provide uniforms and apparel for all Formula E staff, while also delivering its own brand activations throughout…

Laurence EdmondsonDec 16, 2025, 04:01 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Formula 1 will return to Portugal in 2027 and 2028 as part of a new deal with the Portimão circuit in the Algarve region. The 2.891-mile circuit, built in 2008, hosted two grands prix during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 after…

Formula 1 will return to the Autodromo do Algarve in Portugal as part of a new, two-race deal beginning in 2027. The Portuguese Grand Prix will join the F1 calendar for the first time since 2021. The flowing, purpose-built track held its first grand prix in October 2020, as a result of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and…

The Brit charged from 13th on the grid to claim second place in the opening round of Season 12, securing 19 points for the Nissan Formula E Team.  REPORT: Dennis wins storming Season 12 opener in São Paulo From the moment the lights went out, Rowland was on a mission. Starting just behind DS Penske’s Taylor Barnard, Rowland wasted no…

Nick Cassidy at Sao Paulo E-Prix (Image credit: Instagram) Nick Cassidy finished second in the Formula E World Championship last season and began Season 12 on a high. He secured a podium in his debut race in Sao Paulo for his new team, Citroen Racing. This made him the deserving winner of the first ABB Engineered To Outrun Award of…

Jake Dennis proposes to girlfriend Lexi Grace Boosey (Image credit: Instagram) Andretti driver Jake Dennis has announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Lexi Grace Boosey. He shared proof of the proposal on Instagram and was flooded with congratulatory messages from fellow Formula E drivers, friends and fans. The update comes just days after Dennis won the opening race of Season…

Dec 15, 2025, 09:22 AM ET Following a thrilling end to the 2025 season, where Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 world title in a three-way showdown to the wire, it’s time to build up to the new 2026 season. In what is a very short winter break for fans, it’s even shorter for teams as they prepare to…

How should we interpret Red Bull’s approach to selecting drivers – particularly the question of who to place alongside its star talent Max Verstappen? Most teams appear to seek out the best pair available to them. Ferrari, for example, already had a strong driver line-up in 2023 but that didn’t stop them elbowing Carlos Sainz Jnr aside the instant seven-times…

Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Marko genadeloos in exclusief interview: ‘Als we Horner eerder hadden ontslagen was Max wereldkampioen geworden’ (De Limburger – subscription required – Dutch) ‘In the end, you prevailed by removing Horner this summer. Did that feel like a victory? ‘No. We had to do something because the on-track performances…

Bookings will officially open on January 14 What’s the story Mahindra has announced the “Add to Cart” option for its BE 6 Formula E Edition. The move allows interested customers to select their preferred variant. However, it is important to note that this option does not require any payment; it merely adds the customer to a queue. Bookings for this…

As the Formula 1 championship fight went down to the final race, decisions made by the stewards potentially shaped the outcome. Oscar Piastri’s penalty for tangling with Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Interlagos undoubtedly hurt his championship bid. At the Yas Marina finale his team mate Lando Norris breathed a sigh of relief as the stewards chose not to penalise him…