Formula 1

Sour grapes or valid criticism? Jos Verstappen’s Red Bull dig

Does Jos Verstappen’s claim that Red Bull “exerted little influence” to help Max get to the front in the Monaco GP hold water? And even if the answer is yes, does it matter? Our writers give their verdict

MotoGP

What was up with Mir’s ‘rather stay at home’ MotoGP weekend?

“I prefer to stay at home, honestly” – was Joan Mir’s honest assessment of his disastrous Mugello MotoGP weekend

IndyCar

Johnson’s Indy 500 rookie win draws anger – is it justified?

Despite crashing four laps from home, Jimmie Johnson won the Indy 500 rookie of the year. That was much to the surprise of Dale Coyne Racing, as its driver David Malukas was the highest-placed rookie

Formula 1

What could have saved F1 from perceived Monaco start fiasco

Formula 1’s delayed start to the Monaco GP angered fans, but a simple NASA-style addition to race control could have prevented it, says Edd Straw

MotoGP

Why muted Ducati pair’s Mugello wasn’t as bad as it looked

Considering the Mugello MotoGP race was won by Pecco Bagnaia on a Ducati, Jorge Martin and Jack Miller’s results look average. But that’s not the full story, as both were hamstrung by the same issue

Formula 1

The clashes and passes Monaco TV direction made you miss

The Monaco GP can be a tough watch for Formula 1 fans. Even in Sunday’s wet conditions, they missed several of the few exciting moments that happened thanks to the in-house TV coverage

IndyCar

Winners and losers from the 2022 Indy 500

Defeat from the jaws of victory, a return to form, two missions accomplished as others failed, plus a race winner proving he’s a bona fide contender – all those and more in our Indy 500 winners and losers

MotoGP

Oliveira stance adds fresh twist to KTM 2023 line-up saga

KTM MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira has hinted he would not accept an offer to return to satellite team Tech3, adding an extra twist to KTM’s efforts to put together its 2023 line-up

Formula 1

Unapologetic Alonso’s canny Monaco GP tactics explained

Fernando Alonso said it was “not my problem” other drivers were disgruntled he held up half of the Formula 1 field while trying to preserve his medium-compound tyres during the Monaco GP

MotoGP

MotoGP podcast: Mugello review as Marquez begins long hiatus

The Italian GP weekend – and the huge Marc Marquez announcement during it – is the subject of the latest episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast

Formula 1

Hamilton picked up damage in unseen second Ocon clash

Lewis Hamilton suffered front wing damage in an unseen second incident with Esteban Ocon that was missed by the Monaco GP’s television coverage

IndyCar

‘Huge statement’ or ‘not good enough’? – McLaren’s odd Indy 500

Second and fourth positions in the Indy 500 were proof of Arrow McLaren SP’s progress, but runner-up Pato O’Ward wants more from the team’s Chevrolet engines