MotoGP

MotoGP podcast: Bagnaia fallout and more listener questions

The latest edition of The Race MotoGP Podcast features another round of reader questions, including what MotoGP or Ducati should do following Francesco Bagnaia’s car crash and failed alcohol test

Formula E

Drivers plead to ‘put egos aside’ to avoid Formula E/WEC clashes

Drivers that are looking to straddle both Formula E and the World Endurance Championship are ‘pushing very hard’ for calendar clashes to be avoided

MotoGP

MotoGP’s long-lasting Japanese era may be coming to an end

Japanese bikes are responsible for all but one premier-class title since 1975, and the Yamaha is favourite to win this year’s crown. But the era of dominance is ending

Formula 1

Piastri/McLaren rumours hint at big twist in F1 silly season

For some time, Oscar Piastri has seemed destined to make his Formula 1 debut with Williams in 2023 – but nothing’s signed. So, is the door open for McLaren if Daniel Ricciardo opts not to continue?

Formula 1

Ecclestone to be charged with fraud

Ex-Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone will be charged with fraud for his alleged failure to declare the existence of overseas assets estimated to be worth over £400million

Formula 1

‘Pleased but not happy’ – McLaren’s recovery is full of caveats

A double-points finish from a tough Austrian Grand Prix weekend and a reduced gap between its drivers was a reasonable outcome for McLaren, but not exactly reassuring

MotoGP

As MotoGP exit looms, what next for surprise package Binder?

Darryn Binder admits his chances of staying on the 2023 MotoGP grid are fleeting – but he isn’t too upset about that, and rightly so

Formula 1

Herta makes test debut – but F1 race seat is slipping away

This week is a big one for Colton Herta as he’s completing his maiden Formula 1 test – but is a race seat further away than ever? Jack Benyon investigates and rounds up what’s been happening with Herta in IndyCar this year

Formula 1

Edd Straw’s 2022 F1 Austrian Grand Prix driver ratings

There are no perfect 10s in Edd Straw’s driver ratings this week but there were still plenty of star performers at the Austrian Grand Prix

Formula 1

Lifetime bans – The ‘hard actions’ F1 drivers want on fan abuse

Formula 1 drivers were united in condemning the sexual harassment and verbal abuse reported by fans during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend

Formula 1

Russell: F1 racing rules don’t factor in real-world dynamics

George Russell believes his Austrian GP penalty shows F1’s 2022 racing rules do not take into account the dynamics of a racing incident – but Sergio Perez has blamed the Mercedes driver for their clash

Formula 1

F1 Podcast: Austrian GP’s surprises and mysteries explained

The 2022 Austrian Grand Prix defied expectations, as Ferrari and Charles Leclerc emerged victorious from a race Max Verstappen and Red Bull looked like they’d control