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…
It’s taken its time, but Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle is finally ready for its moment. The world’s oldest motorcycle maker officially launched its new battery-powered sub-brand, Flying Flea, in India earlier this week, according to Electrek. The company’s first electric bike is the C6, which pairs a heritage-inspired look with modern-day technology. The new e-moto line, which was first…
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…
Now in his third season in MotoGP as owner of the Trackhouse team, Justin Marks is one of the most recognisable faces in NASCAR and believes the time has come for Liberty Media to step up and help MotoGP unlock the level of popularity and business potential many believe it can reach. Motorsport.com sat down with the team owner to discuss…
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…
On April 10, 2026, the first-ever dedicated Royal Enfield Flying Flea showroom will begin taking preorders for the brand’s first-ever EV motorbike, the Flying Flea C6. The store is located in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and while it’s the first EV store location, it’s a pretty safe bet that it won’t be the last. Especially not now that pricing information…
Is Gianpiero Lambiase’s decision to leave Red Bull in 2028 a sign Max Verstappen is planning to hang up his helmet by then? Regardless, with Lambiase taking on the role of chief racing officer when he joins McLaren, one of Formula 1’s most successful and enduring partnerships between driver and engineer now has an end date stamped on it. The…
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Laurence EdmondsonApr 10, 2026, 06:09 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors The FIA and Formula 1 teams are targeting tweaks to the 2026 technical regulations aimed at addressing some of the shortcomings exposed during the opening three rounds of this year’s championship. A meeting between the sport’s governing body and technical……
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Opel’s bold move to sign rising talent Sophia Floersch signals a new era of talent promotion and technical excellence in Formula E.San Francisco Today Formula E’s newest manufacturer, Opel, has made a bold move by signing its first contracted driver, Sophia Floersch. This signing signals a strategic shift in the team’s approach,…
JAKARTA – The procurement of tens of thousands of electric motorcycles for the heads of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) is in the spotlight. This procurement is said to be inconsistent with the narrative of budget efficiency that the government of President Prabowo Subianto often sings. The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is back in the public discussion after news…
Welcome to Friday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Roberttty and Browny! On this day in motorsport Sebastian Vettel won, while Nick Heidfeld stood on a Formula 1 podium for the final time today in 2011 Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free read more www.racefans.net
The FIA said its first meeting to discuss changes to Formula 1’s new rules involved “constructive dialogue on difficult topics.” The sport’s governing body outlined the next steps it will take as it considers potential changes to the rules ahead of the next round of the world championship. Although the series planned to evaluate the impact of its rules overhaul…
Antonio Felix da Costa (Image credit: Instagram) Antonio Felix da Costa is currently riding high after securing back-to-back wins, first in Jeddah and then at the Madrid E-Prix. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver also has a rare feat to his name, that is, winning two full double-headers during his Formula E career. The Portuguese driver first achieved this feat in…
MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 – Debut at Balaton Park Circuit For the first time in over three decades, MotoGP returns to Hungary. From June 5 to 7, 2026, the Grand Prix paddock heads to the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit in Balatonfökajar, beautifully situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. The state-of-the-art facility measures 4,075 meters in length and…
The departure of Max Verstappen‘s longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion’s immediate F1 future. On Thursday, it was confirmed that Lambiase — better known as “GP” to fans familiar with F1 broadcasts, the voice on the other end of Verstappen’s occasionally fraught radio messages — will join…
Formula 2 will replace its cancelled rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia by joining Formula 1 for its next two events in North America. The series will support F1 with its usual double-header format for both the Miami and Canadian grands prix in May. It will be the first time F2 cars have raced at the Miami International Autodrome and…
Pepe Marti (Image credit: Instagram) Cupra Kiro rookie Pepe Marti recently took part in a quick rapid-fire round, during which he shared the choices he would make on track in different situations. He expressed a preference for a night race over a day race and also revealed whether he would choose a wet or dry race. The 20-year-old Spanish driver…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is still causing issues for some ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. A knock-on effect of this is fuel prices spiking globally, despite a ceasefire deal initially causing crude oil prices to drop. But there is another kickback from all the tension in the region, and it’s to do with the sale…
Renowned athletes such as Raúl Asencio and racing drivers Felipe Drugovich, Joel Erikson and Zak O’Sullivan shared a court in an experience that introduced padel to new audiences. Hundreds of fans had the chance to play padel at an event that drew more than 30,000 spectators to the Jarama Circuit. The Hexagon World Series, the first official team…
Motul TT Assen – The Cathedral of Motorcycle Racing When the MotoGP World Championship returns to TT Circuit Assen in late June, one of the most storied race weekends of the season awaits. The Dutch circuit in the province of Drenthe proudly bears the nickname “The Cathedral” – and rightfully so: Assen is the only venue that has hosted a…
Max Verstappen‘s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull to join McLaren at the end of the 2027 season, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Lambiase has worked with the four-time world champion ever since his debut for Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, which he famously won, making him the youngest race winner in the sport’s…
After noting “the contribution of high closing speeds in the accident” involving Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto in the Japanese Grand Prix, the FIA stated it would consider potential changes to its new rules during April. The cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix handed F1 a valuable and unexpected opportunity to evaluate its new 2026 regulations package….
The 25-year-old German will make her first public appearance on April 21 and 22, when the new GEN4 cars of the all-electric series will be officially presented in France. “With Sophia’s signing, we at Opel are sending a clear signal for the consistent promotion of young talents in electric motorsport. Her precise technical feedback as well as her analytical way…
MotoGP German Grand Prix 2026 at Sachsenring From July 10 to 12, 2026, the MotoGP World Championship returns to the Sachsenring near Hohenstein-Ernstthal in Saxony, Germany. The LIQUI MOLY Grand Prix of Germany is traditionally one of the season’s highlights, attracting over 200,000 spectators to the 3.671 km circuit nestled in the Ore Mountain foothills. Circuit and Statistics With 13…
Opel is set to make its return to world championship-level motorsport after announcing its entry into Formula E for the Gen4 era. The four-year programme was formally confirmed at last month’s Madrid E-Prix, shortly after DS announced that it would be leaving the championship at the end of the current season. Rumours about Opel joining Formula E had been rife for…
GUANGZHOU, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yadea, the world’s leading electric two-wheeler brand, will participate in the 2026 Canton Fair from April 15–19, marking its 34th appearance at the event. Visitors can find Yadea at Hall 14.1, Booth C32-34 & D08-11. Yadea Canton Fair Invitation At this year’s exhibition, Yadea will present a range of electric mobility products, including…
Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Irvine: ‘Antonelli e Russell andranno allo scontro. Verstappen? La F1 puo fare a meno di lui’ (La Gazzetta dello Sport – Italian) ‘I don’t like (the new regulations) at all. They definitely need to make some changes; it can’t all be about battery life. I love electric cars;…
Sophia Flörsch has joined Opel for its new Formula E program, as the manufacturer signed the German racing star as its Test and Development Driver as it enters the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Sophia Flörsch has joined Opel for its new Formula E program, as the manufacturer signed the German racing star as its Test and Development Driver…
At the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), major decisions are most often made on the ground floor of the building that houses the pitboxes, at the end closest to the pitlane entrance. Most of the offices there have windows overlooking the paddock. On Sunday, hours before Marco Bezzecchi completed his perfect run of victories since the start of the 2026 MotoGP…
Pepe Marti (Image credit: Instagram) Cupra Kiro driver Pepe Martí recently launched a Tuesday series titled Professor Pepe. The 20-year-old Spaniard is back with a new episode, this time addressing how much studying a Formula E driver must do to understand the workings of a Formula E Evo car. From explaining the purpose of reading a hefty manual to highlighting…
Laurence EdmondsonApr 8, 2026, 11:12 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors In the space of just three races, Formula 1‘s new regulations have divided opinion within the paddock and among fans. At one extreme, the changes have been labelled “anti-racing” by Max Verstappen, driving the four-time world champion to question his…
Opel signs German driver Sophia Florsch as Test and Development Driver. (Image credit: Instagram) Formula E is set to welcome a new team next season as the series undergoes a major transformation with the introduction of GEN4 cars. Opel will be the newest entrant, and 25-year-old German racer Sophia Florsch has now been confirmed as their Test and Development Driver….
When Royal Enfield first showed off the Flying Flea C6 EV concept at EICMA a couple of years ago, it was admittedly kind of jaw-dropping for two reasons. The first is, of course, the mere visual appeal of its design. There is, quite simply, nothing else that looks like this bike. The second part is, rather understandably, an eyebrow raise…
Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s father is also a racer but was reluctant for his son to get into motorsport. The new Formula 1 championship leader said his father changed his mind when he saw how eager he was to start racing. Antonelli credited his arrival in F1 to his father Marco, who runs the GT racing team Antonelli Motorsport. “It was…
At her birth, the Formula E had made the city his sanctuary. A choice dictated by batteries that at the time did not last the distance and cars that had to be changed mid-race until season 4 (2017-2018). On a circuit like Monza, the battery would have been drained in two or three laps. So we used the city’s characteristics…
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…