F1's much-anticipated return to Madrid has left fans of the series wanting due to a lack of action, though the Madring venue itself put on a respectable event. Here are five ways organisers could improve the event for year two. By and large, Madrid's first F1 race in 45 years ran particularly smooth for a first-time event. The organisers planned to capitalise on the IFEMA fairgrounds' existing ...
In a major development, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya took centre stage and announced the formation of a 10-member task force to assess the potential revival of F1 in India. It is worth noting that the task force will assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving F1 in the country.
Valtteri Bottas and Sebastian Vettel are among the first drivers confirmed to race at an event that once featured Michael Schumacher and Lando Norris.
Strange things can happen in Formula 1. Just ask Max Verstappen, who couldn't believe his luck when McLaren handed him a way into the 2025 title fight on a silver platter. Although he eventually missed out by two points to Lando Norris, he was essentially battling with one hand behind his back in an inferior car. But this year's fight has a distinctly different feel to it. Dominant ...
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has explained why George Russell pitted under the virtual safety car despite starting on hard tyres in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. Russell was the only driver from the top teams not to stick to a one-stop on a Madring track where overtaking was at a premium, which was largely down to the timing of the VSC intervention. Race control ...
Arvid Lindblad has finally passed his driving theory test in his bid to secure a full UK driving licence. The 19-year-old is a current Formula 1 driver with Racing Bulls, despite not being legally allowed to drive on roads in the United Kingdom. Lindblad took to social media to post his theory test certificate, but fans were quick to point out that he didn't exactly pass with flying colours. He got four questions wrong in the multiple-choice section, while scoring 52 out of 75 in hazard percepti
Tech3 announced on Tuesday that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales, who has not competed in a MotoGP race since 12 July, when he retired in the closing stages of the German Grand Prix. "Pol Espargarp will continue racing with Tech3 at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Maverick Vinales at the Red Bull Ring circuit," Tech3 announced. "As KTM's official test ...
A woman was killed and her husband and 11-year-old daughter injured after a truck allegedly rammed their motorcycle from behind on NH-44 near Siddanthi Railway Gate. Police identified the driver, a Raichur resident, and took him into custody.
The Race Of Champions has announced the first four drivers for its inaugural New Zealand event, taking place at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium on 9-10 January 2027. The lineup will be spearheaded by four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel, who has taken part in all but two Race Of Champions events since 2007. The German won the Nations’ Cup six years in a row, from 2007 to 2012 ...
A 12-year-old girl survived the accident
Formula 3 runner-up and Audi Formula 1 junior Freddie Slater will step up to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing in 2027. The 2024 Italian F4 and 2025 Formula Regional European champion was signed by Audi to spearhead its new Driver Development Programme in 2026, while he moved to F3 with Trident. Four consecutive feature-race podiums meant Slater snatched the lead of the championship away from ...
George Russell reflects on his latest setback as Max Verstappen opens up about his F1 future
A motorcycle suffered extensive damage on Monday after catching fire in a garage in Kiti, with the fire brigade confirming the blaze was started deliberately. A call was received at 4.20pm reporting a fire involving a motorbike at the property. By the time crews arrived the flames had already been extinguished, and firefighters carried out […]
