Motorsport

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…

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…