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
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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?
MotoGP
Is KTM clearing house to go shopping in MotoGP rider market?
KTM is reportedly demoting Miguel Oliveira to create a space in its factory MotoGP line-up for 2023. So who’s it going to sign, and who’ll be out of its fold altogether?
MotoGP
Aprilia’s logic for keeping faith in disappointing Vinales
MotoGP teams have plenty of options in the wild 2023 rider market. So why has Aprilia given Maverick Vinales two more years when he’s achieved so little for it so far?