MotoGP

Is KTM paying the price for ‘too conservative’ MotoGP plan?

KTM has swapped taking big upgrade swings in 2021 for a more conservative approach aimed at refining its RC16 this season. Even with its struggling form, its factory duo reckon it’s the correct strategy

MotoGP

What went down in first Sachsenring MotoGP practice

KTM-bound Ducati MotoGP rider Jack Miller led a Ducati 1-2 in the opening practice session of the German GP weekend

Formula 1

Haas’s unorthodox and delayed single-upgrade plan explained

Haas’s major upgrade, originally planned for the French Grand Prix, is now set to appear one race later in Hungary – and will be the only big package the team introduces during the season

Formula E

Cassidy has already tested Jaguar’s new Formula E car

Envision Racing has won the race to become the first customer Formula E team to get Gen3 miles, with its driver Nick Cassidy getting time in the Jaguar test and development car

Formula 1

Will Aston Martin’s return to normal be enough for Vettel?

Aston Martin’s not just started producing better Formula 1 form, it’s also answered one of Sebastian Vettel’s main questions of it. And he’s driving well too. So if the masterplan’s coming together, surely he’s more likely to race on into 2023…?

Formula 1

How FIA action could risk ‘completely changing’ 2022 F1 order

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner reckons the FIA has taken a sensible first step in addressing drivers’ concerns about the ride quality of the 2022 Formula 1 cars because a rule change could “change the pecking order completely”

Formula 1

F1 drivers laud quick porpoising action from FIA ‘grown-ups’

George Russell led Formula 1 drivers’ praise for the FIA’s efforts to end the porpoising and bouncing that was causing them increasing health concerns

Formula 1

What FIA’s porpoising intervention could mean for F1 2022

How might the FIA’s new measures to combat Formula 1 cars’ porpoising affect the 2022 title fight? And is it going about this the right way? Here are our writers’ thoughts

Formula 1

Gary Anderson: Where the FIA should set F1 cars’ bouncing limit

The FIA is going to take quick action on Formula 1 cars’ problematic porpoising but fine details are still awaited. Here’s what Gary Anderson would do

MotoGP

The strange case of a phantom 2023 MotoGP announcement

MotoGP was poised for Miguel Oliveira to announce his 2023 Gresini Ducati move today… and then he talked about his dentistry degree instead. And is he actually going to RNF Aprilia?

MotoGP

Contrite Nakagami ‘would accept’ MotoGP penalty u-turn

CR Honda rider Taka Nakagami has admitted that he was “ready to receive some penalty” for triggering a three-bike MotoGP crash in Barcelona

Formula 1

FIA intervenes on F1 car porpoising for ‘safety’ reasons

The FIA has announced plans to reduce 2022 Formula 1 cars’ porpoising amid growing concerns about the effect on drivers