MotoGP

KTM openly hints at Oliveira demotion and other rider talks

KTM motorsport boss Pit Beirer has acknowledged his marque is in conversation with three riders from rival teams for 2023 MotoGP rides – and confirmed that a Tech3 demotion for works rider Miguel Oliveira was a possibility

MotoGP

Espargaro leads Ducati quintet in second Mugello MotoGP practice

Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro headed as many as five Ducatis in second Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

Formula 1

Everything that happened in first Monaco GP F1 practice

Charles Leclerc was fastest on home ground, ahead of Sergio Perez, as the Monaco Grand Prix weekend began in Friday practice

Formula 1

The Monaco-specific updates F1 teams have made

Most of the Formula 1 car changes this weekend are Monaco-specific because of its unique, slow-speed nature where downforce is at a premium and the efficiency of that downforce – ie how much drag it induces – is relatively unimportant

Formula 1

Ricciardo clears up McLaren status, responds to Brown admission

McLaren F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo says CEO Zak Brown’s recent claim that his stint at the team has not met expectations is “pretty true”

MotoGP

What Aprilia’s satellite deal means for MotoGP rider market

A complete line-up reset at the RNF MotoGP team looks even more likely now that it’s swapping Yamaha bikes for Aprilias

Formula 1

Hamilton stays firm as FIA extension avoids Monaco stand-off

The FIA has extended the jewellery exemption from the past two races until the end of June, amid the stand-off over policing drivers wearing prohibited items on-track

MotoGP

What went on in first MotoGP practice at Mugello

LCR Honda MotoGP rider Takaaki Nakagami led the way in the opening premier-class practice session of the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Mugello. Key moments: > Nakagami 0.408s clear > No Yamahas in top 10 > Aprilia debuts striking rear wing A uniquely tight top three, with Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia),

MotoGP

Yamaha loses MotoGP satellite team as RNF signs with Aprilia

The RNF MotoGP team will swap Yamaha bikes for Aprilias in 2023, having signed a deal with the Italian manufacturer

Formula 1

McLaren to run Senna logos that Williams dropped

McLaren’s Formula 1 cars will carry a permanent Ayrton Senna tribute starting from the Monaco Grand Prix, something Williams stopped doing ahead of the 2022 season

IndyCar

Which country will be next to get a first Indy 500 win?

Three of the nations represented on the 2022 Indianapolis 500 grid having never had a winner in the event. At least two of them stand a very good chance of that changing

Formula 1

The former Monaco star team that’s a 2022 dark horse

What’s now Alpine has achieved some great things at the Monaco Grand Prix – but that’s all a long time ago now. Do recent signs suggest it can recapture some of that spirit this weekend?