Laurence EdmondsonApr 8, 2026, 05:27 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called on Formula 1 to prioritise safety concerns surrounding the sport’s new regulations after Haas driver Oliver Bearman was lucky to avoid a serious injury in an accident at the Japanese Grand Prix. Bearman…
FTN Motion is designing and building electric motorcycles right here in Hamilton, NZ The Streetdog offers a unique, minimalist take on urban commuting with customisable design New Streetdog 80 boosts power and speed, making it far more usable in real-world traffic The small team of FTN are making a bit of noise on a global scale with their NZ-built electric…
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Could Verstappen really leave F1? (Sky via YouTube) Martin Brundle: ‘It’s a big issue for the FIA because the drivers’ safety’s sacrosanct, of course. But I think actually – I’ve said this before – I think they’re fourth in line in terms of priorities. The top priority is…
Alexa Rendell at Madrid E-Prix. (Image credit: Instagram) Formula E’s digital presenter and pit lane reporter, Alexa Rendell, has revealed one of her favourite memories from her time in the paddock as a media presenter, and it involves Andretti driver Jake Dennis’ surprising reaction to seeing her with a microphone. She also shared what aspiring women in motorsport media need…
Envision Racing’s Sundarbans project gets boost from Sebastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson. (Image credit: Instagram) Envision Racing has launched a new initiative under its Race Against Climate Change mission. After planting thousands of trees in Madagascar, the team has shifted its focus to the vulnerable Sundarbans in India, where it aims to plant around five lakh trees to remove carbon…
Ultraviolette Automotive, the Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has expanded its European operations by entering six new Central European countries through a strategic partnership. The company has appointed Elektrorider as its official importer and distributor for Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. This move brings Ultraviolette’s total presence in Europe to 19 countries, building on its earlier launches…
Formula E is facing one of the most challenging issues for its hotly debated first Gen4 calendar, involving a country seen as a ‘must race’ territory next year. Japan has long been seen as a ‘holy grail’ nation for Formula E to be racing in and, after getting a foothold in 2024 with the first Tokyo E-Prix, its relevance to…
After the problems that arose during the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix in March, the Sports and Leisure Secretariat of the Government of Goias have revealed that the asphalt work at the Ayrton Senna International Circuit will begin this week, which should keep the track closed for about 35 days.In March, MotoGP returned to Brazil for the first time in more than two decades,…
Formula 1 was supposed to be gearing up for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. The original 2026 F1 calendar had it down as the first of two back-to-back events, followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But both rounds have been cancelled as one of the less severe side effects of a war involving America, Israel and Iran which…
MotoGP Italian Grand Prix 2026 – Mugello From May 29 to 31, 2026, the MotoGP World Championship returns to Mugello for the eighth round of the season and one of the most emotionally charged weekends on the entire calendar. The Autodromo del Mugello sits roughly 35 kilometers northeast of Florence amid the rolling hills of Tuscany and is widely regarded…
E-bikes and e-motos: New rules eyed for Minnesota Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to clarify the difference between e-bikes and more powerful electric motorcycles (or “e-motos”), requiring regulation and insurance for high-powered e-motos, similar to gas-powered motorcycles. FOX 9’s has the latest details. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – As warmer weather approaches, Minnesota roads and paths are about…
Since purchasing MotoGP, Liberty Media, which also owns Formula 1, has not hesitated to adopt trends from the four-wheeled counterpart. Those changes include new circuits, increasingly closer to city centres like Adelaide and Goiania, expanding the VIP Village and the experience for fans willing to pay for it, and in diversifying the number of nationalities of the riders – with the…
Jake Dennis and fiancee Lexi Grace Boosey went on a special date in France. (Image credit: Instagram) Andretti driver Jake Dennis is currently spending quality time with fiancee Lexi Grace Boosey in France. The couple rang in the Easter weekend there and shared scenic glimpses of their breakfast date overlooking the sea. They were also accompanied by their dog, Billy,…
I first heard of SUPER73 back in 2024, and they sent one of their electric bikes to me for review. To this day, that was the most fun I’ve ever had on an electric bike. It was fast, could go off-road, and was just overall a fun little ride. Now, the company is back with a redesigned lineup, and here’s…
Top officials from the MotoGP world championship visited the Oscar y Juan Galvez Autodrome on Monday to oversee the work being carried out in preparation for the series’ return to Buenos Aires in 2027. Following the Brazilian Grand Prix held last weekend at the Autodromo Ayrton Senna in Goiania, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, and Carlos Ezpeleta,…
The city of Los Angeles is famous for many reasons, but considering that this is a transportation blog, we’re going to focus on its infamously unbearable traffic. The city’s traffic is caused by an array of reasons, but the main one is the city’s decision to prioritize private automobile infrastructure over public transportation in…
Ducati has admitted it is no longer MotoGP’s benchmark manufacturer, but insists it still has a chance of overhauling Aprilia and continuing its title-winning run. Marco Bezzecchi’s victory at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix reinforced the belief that Aprilia now has the best bike in MotoGP. Although the Noale factory had already emerged as a regular winner in the second half…
Ola Electric on Thursday announced a price reduction of Rs 60,000 on its flagship electric motorcycle, Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh powered by its 4680 Bharat Cell. The move has been enabled by rapid economies of scale at its Gigafactory and deep vertical integration of its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell, Ola Electric said in a statement.As cell production has ramped…
Jorge Martin is still not fully fit as he embarks on the third round of the 2026 MotoGP world championship. Given that the venue for that race is COTA, the most physical circuit on the calendar, it’s little wonder that the Spaniard is downplaying his chances. “Honestly speaking, I felt a bit of pain after the race in Brazil [last…
Formula 1’s first three races under its new regulations have shown up a few problems – some expected, others less so.. However the cancellation of two rounds of the world championship means the series has an unexpected five-week break to make changes to its new formula. How radical does it need to be? Have the opening rounds of the world…
The bike also has a front fork with 80 millimeters of suspension, so accidentally piloting all 60 pounds of it into a pothole won’t pitch you head over heels. It’s fully loaded, with integrated lights, fenders, and a kickstand. And finally, the Vida E+ is UL-certified, so it won’t catch on fire while charging in your garage. The RideControl app…
Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Ferrari expect engine upgrade under ADUO will help cut gap to Mercedes Social media and links La Ferrari, il deficit di potenza e il motore ‘vitaminizzato’: quando arriverà e cosa vedremo a Miami (Corriera della Serra – Italian) ‘Today, they lack horsepower and the ability to make the most of their electrical…
The Nissan Formula E Team is delighted to announce a renewal of its sponsorship agreement with long-standing partner Alpine Tech for the remainder of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, to include branding on the Japanese outfit’s racecars and drivers’ overalls. The team’s existing partnership with Alpine Tech has been a key factor in the squad’s…
In many two-child families, parents are often required to step in and mediate domestic disputes driven by rivalry and ego. Transpose that dynamic to the MotoGP paddock, and Ducati has effectively been playing that role for several years between its two satellite teams, VR46 and Gresini. Ask around either garage about the state of their relationship and the answer is…
Antonio Felix da Costa (Image credit: Instagram) Antonio Felix da Costa has a lot to celebrate at present after securing his second consecutive win of the season in Madrid. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver had just registered his maiden victory with his new team in Jeddah and followed it up with another win in Madrid. He not only became the…
So far this year, Joshua Dürksen has become a Mercedes Formula 1 development driver, won the season-opening F2 race and driven his first laps in a Formula E car. Before ticking off the last of those at the Madrid rookie test, he spoke with Feeder Series about his whirlwind start to 2026. By Seb Tirado For the second year in…
The Growing Use of Electric Motorcycles in Africa Introduction: A Study of the Two-Wheeler Sector in Africa Africa’s cities are experiencing rapid growth, and with this growth comes a massive increase in the demand for transportation. Motorcycles have become the go-to solution for last-mile transport across the continent due to their affordability, agility in congested streets, and ability to navigate…
Tech3 rider Maverick Vinales has withdrawn from the remainder of the United States Grand Prix due to lingering effects from an injury he suffered more than nine months ago. Although Vinales had completed the opening two rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season in Thailand and Brazil following a recovery period from his Sachsenring injury. Autosport reported earlier this week that the Spaniard…
Between finalising its controversial new power unit regulations for 2026, and framing the chassis rules which accompanied them, Formula 1 spent almost two years trying to get the balance right. F1 signed off the power unit rules in August 2022 – though the general concept was agreed much earlier – and the chassis regulations followed in June 2024. During that…
Oliver Rowland on his Thailand vacation. (Image credit: Instagram) Oliver Rowland on his Thailand vacation. (Image credit: Instagram) Oliver Rowland on his Thailand vacation. (Image credit: Instagram) Oliver Rowland on his Thailand vacation. (Image credit: Instagram) Oliver Rowland on his Thailand vacation. (Image credit: Instagram) Oliver Rowland is currently enjoying his vacation with his family and friends in Thailand. The…
EVs might be the way of the future but they do have their drawbacks. Largely reliant on lithium-ion battery packs, electric vehicles tend to suffer from temperature sensitivity, flammability, and range issues. Plus, the use of rare materials like lithium and cobalt has an effect on the cost and sustainability of the vehicles. A couple years ago, Verge Motorcycles-owned Donut…
Fabio di Giannantonio edged out Marco Bezzecchi in the final minutes of qualifying to score his second consecutive pole position of the 2026 MotoGP season at the United States Grand Prix . Di Giannantonio set a best time of 2m00.136s aboard the VR46 Ducati with just over a minute remaining in Q2, a lap seven tenths under the previous record…
Ola Electric secures PLI certification for Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh electric bike. A milestone in electric motorcycle expansion. New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Ola Electric on Friday said it has received the Certification for Compliance with the eligibility assessment requirements under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for its electric bike Roadster X+ 11 kW 4.5 kWh. The Certification for…
Three races into a new season and an all-new era of regulations, the Formula 1 2026 season has hit an unexpected pause. F1 fans, teams and drivers now have to wait five weeks until the next race after events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the war in Iran. After the Japanese Grand Prix — won by…
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has admitted that the latest aero updates on the factory MotoGP bikes have in part been inspired by the Aprilia package. An all-new rear wing appeared on the red machines during Free Practice 2 for the United States Grand Prix on Saturday morning. It evidently got a good reception from factory riders Marc Marquez and Francesco…
Daniel Ricciardo admitted it came as a relief to lose his Formula 1 drive in 2024 following his slump in performance. The eight-times grand prix winner made his final start at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2024 for RB (now Racing Bulls). That ended his brief comeback after McLaren cut short his contract to drive for them at the end…
DS PENSKE’s Taylor Barnard burst onto the Formula E stage in 2024, stepping in for an injured Sam Bird at the 2024 Monaco E-Prix. His first points finish quickly followed, and upon stepping up into a full time Formula E seat for NEOM McLaren in 2025, Barnard quickly broke records. READ MORE: Taylor Barnard debriefs his record-breaking pole position in…
Talks between Formula E and the DTM about a potential collaboration at the Norisring have broken down, ending plans that could have seen the electric champion race at the famous street circuit in 2027. According to Motorsport.com’s sister title Motorsport-Total.com, representatives of Formula E and DTM promoter the ADAC met in Nuremberg at the end of February to explore a potential…
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The LAFD’s new fleet of specialized electric motorcycles will enhance the department’s ability to rapidly respond to emergencies in remote wilderness areas.Los Angeles Today The Los Angeles Fire Department, in partnership with YouTube and support from Google.com and the LAFD Foundation, has unveiled a new fleet of 30 customized electric motorcycles designed…
Taylor Barnard (Image credit: Instagram) Things are yet to look up for Taylor Barnard since he moved to DS Penske this season. The Briton was the youngest Formula E driver last year and bagged multiple podiums in his rookie campaign. However, he is yet to hit his stride this season, though the way he is working on himself is expected…
On 13 April, it will be exactly one year since Jorge Martin was given a second life. It happened at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, following a terrifying accident in which he was left lying on the racing line and was struck by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Ducati, with Italian having no chance to avoid the impact. The damage to Martin’s body was…
Pepe Marti (Image credit: Instagram) Some Formula E drivers have definitely upped their social media game this season, and among them is Cupra Kiro rookie Pepe Marti. The 20-year-old Spanish driver has started a weekly explainer series on Instagram titled Professor Pepe, and this Tuesday he took it upon himself to explain the Pit Boost concept to fans of the…
Alpine has written an open letter refuting “completely unfounded” fan allegations that they have been sabotaging the car and competitive chances of their Argentinan driver Franco Colapinto. Colapinto finished 16th at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, while teammate Pierre Gasly finished seventh with a standout performance one place ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The disparity in… read more www.espn.com
MotoGP Barcelona Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 The Gran Premi de Catalunya ranks among the most popular fixtures on the MotoGP calendar and serves as the seventh round of the 2026 Motorcycle World Championship season. From May 15 to 17, the MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ classes return to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló – a track that has been a…
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Fire Department has added a fleet of electric motorcycles to support EMS and rescue operations, aiming to help crews access rugged and hard-to-reach mountainous terrain more quickly. Google and YouTube donated 30 electric motorcycles to the Los Angeles and Arcadia fire departments, with company executive Adam Stewart saying at a news conference on April…
Marc Marquez has been slapped with a long-lap grid penalty for the opening-lap clash with Fabio di Giannantonio that left both riders on the ground in the US GP sprint. Marquez was trying to repass di Giannantonio for third place at the end of the back straight, but couldn’t slow his bike down in time into Turn 12, falling and…
Having achieved a hat-trick of pole position, fastest lap and victory when he scored his breakthrough win in Shanghai, Andrea Kimi Antonelli repeated the feat for the second round in a row in Suzuka. He therefore became the first teenager ever to win multiple Formula 1 grands prix. The only other driver to win a race in his teens –…
Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to MajorMilou, Nico Savidge, Ripping Silk, Christopher and Nic Morley! On this day in motorsport Fernando Alonso passed pole-winner Jenson Button en route to victory in Melbourne today in 2006 Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free read more www.racefans.net
The Mahindra BE6 Formula E Edition brings a host of smart, futuristic technologies straight to your everyday drive. From its dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset to a suite of intelligent in-car features, this EV is built for a connected, intuitive, and performance-focused experience. Join Tech360’s Ishaan Singh as he dives into the BE6 Formula…
On a quiet foothills trail, the hum of an electric bike is becoming a more common sound. E-bikes are growing in popularity nationwide and are increasingly showing up across the Ridge to Rivers trail system in Boise. But Trail Manager David Gordon says many riders are using them in places where they are not allowed. “E-bikes are an up-and-coming use…
The all-women F1 Academy has added extra races to their existing schedule in Montreal and Austin to account for the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in April. F1’s decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia had a knock on effect on the F1 Academy calendar, as it was due to have two races at the latter…
The 2027 season is already a major focus for every MotoGP manufacturer, with sweeping regulation changes set to reshape the championship. The new rules introduce 850cc engines, reduce aerodynamics and call for the removal of ride-height devices, alongside a significant change in tyre supplier, with Pirelli replacing Michelin. Unsurprisingly, all manufacturers are already working on prototypes for this new era. KTM…
Written by Teagan Crump, Edited by Grace Hobson Formula E’s Madrid E-Prix marked the championship’s return to racing in Spain for the first time since 2021. There was much anticipation around the Madrid round, and it definitely delivered exciting racing and some shock results. Credit: Malcolm Griffiths/LAT Images Madrid should be here to stay This weekend proved that the Madrid…
GALT — The Galt Police Department towed its first electric bicycle over the weekend after months of educating the public about laws and regulations related to the vehicles. “We didn’t rush into this,” the department said in a social media post. “For over six months, we’ve been in schools and online explaining the rules around e-bikes and e-motorcycles. Here’s the…
What was the initial thing that got you into motorsport? My dad loved it as a kid when I was young, and he would put Formula One on the telly and I would normally fall asleep to it, and then eventually the commentary would get exciting and wake me up and I’d sort of go, “Oh, this is quite fun”….
Martin Brundle has said Max Verstappen should either leave Formula 1 “or stop talking about it,” claiming his comments are “boring” and that no driver is “indispensable.” Verstappen, the four-time world champion, sent shockwaves through the paddock on Sunday by threatening to walk away from F1 at the end of the season because of the new rules and cars. It…
The United States Grand Prix was a dream for stats fans, as Marco Bezzecchi’s start-to-finish win saw a couple of spots in the record books in urgent need of attention. With his win at COTA on Sunday, Bezzecchi joined Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Mick Doohan, Giacomo Agostini, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood and Geoff Duke in an elite club of riders to…
The Los Angeles Fire Department has added an electric motorcycle fleet to its arsenal for rescue and wildfire response, to assist crews in accessing rugged, hard-to-reach mountainous terrain. Google and YouTube donated 30 electric motorcycles to the Los Angeles and Arcadia fire departments, “To really help them do the work that is so needed,” Adam Stewart, Google VP Sales, Executive…
Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta were both fortunate to stay upright after a dramatic clash on the opening lap of the MotoGP United States Grand Prix. The pair were battling for the lead on the opening lap of the race when they came to blows at the exit of Turn 11, with Bezzecchi emerging from the incident as the better of the two….
Charles Leclerc was fifth behind Lewis Hamilton and George Russell when the Japanese Grand Prix restarted, but got past both to claim the final place on the podium. His race engineer Bryan Bozzi congratulated him on the lap 51 pass which secured his position ahead of Russell, though the Mercedes driver kept him under pressure until the end. But Lewis…
An Antonio Felix da Costa versus Pascal Wehrlein title fight? Goodness, who writes Formula E’s scripts? If you were to outline a multifaceted fantasy plotline for the final season of Gen3, it would be this: a championship battle played out between two disparate characters who really don’t like each other. It wasn’t always like that, though. Throughout 2023 and some…
VinFast is making a bold push to electrify two-wheeled transport in Vietnam, with plans for a nationwide expansion of its electric scooter lineup alongside an ambitious battery swapping network that could reshape how riders think about charging. The Vietnamese automaker has already announced its plans to deploy up to 150,000 battery swapping stations across all provinces in the country, creating…
Laurence EdmondsonMar 31, 2026, 03:44 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Lando Norris has said there were moments during the Japanese Grand Prix when he was “at the mercy” of his McLaren’s power unit, and at one stage overtook Lewis Hamilton even though he had not planned to. Norris finished in…
Honda is planning for the prospect of fielding six bikes on the MotoGP grid next season, a goal that hinges on securing an agreement with a second satellite team, Autosport has learned. Between 2014 and 2019, Honda went from supplying eight bikes on the MotoGP grid to running just four. However, Autosport understands that the Tokyo-based manufacturer is already planning next season…
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu was quick to absolve Franco Colapinto of blame for Oliver Bearman’s huge crash at Suzuka on Sunday. Bearman swerved left onto the grass at 308kph when he suddenly caught Colapinto’s car as they approached Spoon curve. Speaking minutes after Bearman climbed from the wreckage of his VF-26, Komatsu avoided pointing a finger at Colapinto when…
Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links F1 must change dangerous rules or a driver could die (The Telegraph) Gary Anderson: ‘We will see it again, I am sure. If it happened during one of those overtaking manoeuvres that was going on down into turn one, it would be like an airline accident. Potentially fatal.’…
Mar 31, 2026 A study for the Motor Cycle Industry Association predicts a significant drop in electric motorcycle sales in the coming years. The research, cited by Yahoo Finance, forecasts that the termination of a government grant for zero-emission bikes will result in approximately 6,500 fewer sales through 2031. This projected decrease represents a reduction of nearly half compared to…
While Marco Bezzecchi and his Aprilia team continue trying to dodge the ‘favourite’ label for the 2026 MotoGP title, Marc Marquez now wants nothing more than to pin the tag on the Italian. And, more specifically, the pressure that comes with it. Bezzecchi has completed a crushing start to the season, very similar to that of Marquez last year, when the…
Max Verstappen‘s bombshell threat to quit Formula 1 seems shocking — and it is — but it’s also been a long time coming. And make no mistake: it absolutely is not just an idle threat from a driver upset he no longer has the best car. The four-time world champion, who turns 29 in September, appears to be on the…
The start of the Japanese Grand Prix has been delayed by 10 minutes due to a damaged barrier. Circuit workers are performing repairs to a barrier at turn 12 – the right-hander between the hairpin and Spoon curve – following a crash in the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan support race. “The start of the formation lap will be delayed due…
Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix da Costa As the Oscar Awards were announced in Hollywood, Jaguar TCS Racing drivers Antonio Felix da Costa and Mitch Evans took it upon themselves to conduct their very own Oscars on track. They gave awards to winners in categories such as Most Dramatic Driver, Hardest to Overtake, and even Driver Most Likely to Cry…
Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses. In many places, they fill the gap left by limited public transport. Kenya alone has about 1.5…
Max Verstappen left no one in doubt about his low opinion of racing in current Formula 1 after following Pierre Gasly home in eighth place at Suzuka. The Red Bull driver spent half the race trying to pass his rival, to no avail. Although he got ahead at one point, Verstappen only managed to do so by taking too much…
Mar 30, 2026, 03:51 AM ET Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has played down suggestions his star driver Max Verstappen could walk away from F1, saying the four-time champion will be much happier once he has a more competitive car. After finishing eighth at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, Verstappen admitted he was weighing up his future in the sport…
