Motorsport

Porsche completed a respectable double-finish for both its cars in the Madrid E-Prix last month, ensuring Pascal Wehrlein’s retention of the Formula E title lead. But what many won’t know is it also helped achieve something for a cause far bigger than motorsport. Wehrlein finished third at the city’s inaugural E-Prix, giving the German a continued lead in the Drivers’…

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Norris and Antonelli wrap up the Pirelli test at the Nurburgring (Pirelli) ‘The British driver completed a total of 108 laps, equivalent to 556 kilometres, while the Italian covered 109 laps for a total distance of 561 kilometres. The best lap times of the day were 1’33’’640 for…

Season 1: One point is enough for Piquet Jr.! Brazil’s Nelson Piquet Jr. claimed the inaugural Formula E championship in 2015 at Battersea Park, London by just one point ahead of Sebastien Buemi. Piquet won two races in Season 1, but his most important points came in the last race, as he held off the Season 2 champion by the…

For the next four weeks, the world of electric street racing is descending into glorious, high-octane chaos with the launch of the Brainrot Takeover Event! Inspired by the nonsensical, surreal, and utterly addictive corner of internet culture known as “brain rot,” this limited-time event is cranking the absurdity up to eleven. If you’ve ever found yourself lost in a sea…

Laurence EdmondsonApr 15, 2026, 10:54 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he fully understands Max Verstappen’s frustrations with this year’s regulations but has called on the four-time world champion to respect the impact his comments have on the sport. Verstappen has been among the most…

Pascal Wehrlein in the Swiss Alps. (Image credit: Instagram) Pascal Wehrlein is currently leading the Formula E World Championship after securing three podiums in six races. The Porsche driver is currently enjoying a well-deserved break between the Madrid E-Prix and the upcoming Berlin double-header. Wehrlein has shared impressive photos and videos from his snow holiday in Switzerland, where he went…

“There will be an F1 race in India in 2027,” said the country’s minister for sport, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday. “First race will be at Buddh International Circuit.” But those hoping to see F1 return to the track south-east of New Delhi were swiftly disappointed. An F1 spokesperson described the possibility of a race in 2027 as “highly unlikely”. F1…

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Mansell says he has ‘total sympathy’ with Verstappen on current F1 (Reuters) ‘It’s very disappointing to ⁠have the stallion of all racing cars, Formula 1, appearing in the first races that they’re not actually racing at times. That’s very alien to the fans, certainly alien to a race…

Max Verstappen’s criticism of Formula’s 1 new regulations could hardly have been more damning. The four-times world champion branded the 2026 rules “anti-racing” and suggested they could lead him to quit F1 altogether. How widely held are his views throughout the grid? And how closely are the drivers’ statements about the rules linked to the performance of their cars? Is…

The next E-Prix of the ongoing 2025-26 Formula E will take place in Berlin, Germany, in early May. (Formula E Imagery) Formula E, the all-electric motor racing series, has appointed Will Brown, a former executive from premium experiences and commercial agency Legends Global, as its new chief commercial officer. Brown is set to join the series’ executive leadership team in July and will report to…

Nissan’s twin-motor system in Formula E was a new innovation that pushed the boundaries of electric racing technology. By using a regulatory loophole, the team developed a design that combined one motor’s traditional propulsion role with another acting as a kinetic energy storage device, similar to a flywheel. This setup allowed the car to recover and redeploy energy with remarkable…

Spain’s two top football divisions gave fans a nostalgic treat with their first ever ‘Jordana retro’ last weekend. Over four days, 38 of the 42 clubs competed in special kits evoking their past designs. The league matched the look with classic-style television graphics, special kits for pitch officials and retro match balls. The idea has been tried across other sports,…

The 2026 Formula 1 season has got off to a strange start: three grands prix in the space of four weeks, then a five-week break. You wouldn’t plan a calendar this way and, of course, Formula One Management did not. The gap has come about due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix. The circumstances behind…

Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Amy, Ben Thomas and Kyle Puttifer! On this day in motorsport Nelson Piquet won F1’s last race in Argentina for 14 years today in 1981 45 years ago today Nelson Piquet scored a crushing victory in the Argentinian Grand Prix, while Brabham team mate Hector Rebaque retired…

It’s not uncommon for former competitors to speak more candidly about past controversies years after the trophies have been handed out. But former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt made a particularly stunning U-turn in a recent interview which touched on two of Michael Schumacher’s most notorious incidents. When the Monaco stewards sent Schumacher to the back of the grid for…

Stellantis, the world’s fourth largest volume automotive manufacturer, has continued its double down programme in Formula E despite electric vehicle industry turbulence that has seen it, like many other OEMs, significantly alter its plans and strategies.  From DS and Maserati, Stellantis has chosen to introduce Citroen this season, and Opel next, in a quest to reinvigorate its title-winning glory from…

Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Is Verstappen ready to quit? (Up to Speed) ‘It’s probably not something that, on reflection, Max will feel good about because – even though he’s absolutely at rights, you don’t have to answer the question – it is unusual to ask somebody to leave from that environment. And…

Laurence EdmondsonApr 10, 2026, 07:21 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, expects his son to continue in Formula 1 despite the recent announcement that his long-time race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren. The news of Lambiase’s departure, which is currently scheduled…

Taylor Barnard (Image credit: Instagram) Taylor Barnard is looking to bounce back after a few tough races. The 21-year-old is in his second year as a full-time Formula E driver and moved to DS Penske this season following NEOM McLaren’s exit from the electric racing series. The Briton has now shared a post setting the tone for the next round…