Formula 1
The 10 worst starts to F1 title defences
Max Verstappen’s last-gasp Bahrain retirement was a painful way to begin his first Formula 1 championship defence. But other champions have fared much worse
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MotoGP
How rain saved Suzuki’s Indonesia MotoGP weekend
Terrible track conditions and a rear tyre reintroduced at short notice left Joan Mir fearing the worst before MotoGP’s Indonesia race. The fact he and team-mate Alex Rins finished fifth and sixth leaves both on a better footing than expected to build a title fight
GT
Ex-MotoGP rider Pedrosa to make car racing debut in Lamborghini
Former MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa will make his car racing debut in 2022, with three outings in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series.
Formula 1
Zhou’s ultra-eventful last-to-10th F1 debut in full
Alfa Romeo F1 rookie Zhou Guanyu dropped to last on the opening lap of the Bahrain GP, but a composed and incisive climb back through the midfield laid his path to a point on his debut
Formula 1
‘A long, long way off’ – McLaren fears its pain has only begun
McLaren’s “painful and disappointing” form in the Bahrain Grand Prix is expected to continue as the team confronts the reality it is “a long way off” at the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season
MotoGP
MotoGP bans front ride-height devices for 2023
A MotoGP ban on front ride-height adjustment devices has been ratified by the Grand Prix Commission and will kick in for 2023.
MotoGP
Marquez’s double vision returns following Indonesia crash
Marc Marquez has suffered a relapse of the double vision problems he has experienced twice previously following the heavy crash that ruled him out of the Indonesian MotoGP race
Formula 1
Vettel’s absence added to Aston Martin’s ‘negative surprise’
Aston Martin’s muted performance in the F1 season opener was a “negative surprise” for a team that lost its lead driver in the build-up
Formula E
Lotterer could leave Formula E – but Porsche has a plan for him
While Andre Lotterer may end up leaving Formula E after this season, he should then get a chance to right a past wrong with Porsche
Formula E
Da Costa in talks with Porsche over Formula E Gen3 drive
Antonio Felix da Costa will move Formula E teams in 2023 and is eyeing a potential berth alongside Pascal Wehrlein at Porsche
Formula 1
Must-fix Alfa issue nearly ruined Bottas’s dream debut
Valtteri Bottas’s sixth place in the Bahrain Grand Prix was a dream result on his Alfa Romeo Formula 1 debut, but a recurring problem with starts almost derailed his race. Bottas qualified sixth, but dropped to 14th place on the first lap as a consequence of wheelspin off the line. This was caused b
Formula 1
Alpine upgrade is first hint of teams following Ferrari’s lead
The first big sidepod update of the 2022 F1 season proper comes courtesy of Alpine – and hints at potential Ferrari inspiration