Formula 1

Gasly’s fresh F1 start is an emotional rollercoaster already

Last on the grid, a hero in the race – Pierre Gasly joked that his Alpine Formula 1 debut would’ve been “no fun” if it hadn’t been so emotionally wild. How does it augur for the rest of his season?

Formula E

Formula E’s new hire could avert another manufacturer exodus

After the troubled start to Gen3 shook manufacturers’ faith, Formula E bringing in Audi’s former motorsport chief is a smart move

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How AVL RACETECH Aided Ducati’s 2022 MotoGP Title Success

For over five years now AVL RACETECH and Ducati Corse have enjoyed a partnership in engine development that has helped to reach success

Formula 1

Alfa’s Alpine-foiling tactic was impressively ruthless

Alfa Romeo started 2023 how it ended 2022 – with clever tactics to prevent a Formula 1 rival from scoring extra points

Formula 1

The encouraging signs within McLaren’s nightmare start

McLaren’s reliability woes wrecked what was turning out to be a “more encouraging” season-opening race than expected

MotoGP

MotoGP’s great giantkiller appears to have joined the giants

Aprilia used to be reliably last in MotoGP. Then it became a shock title contender. Can it make a habit of that? The early omens for 2023 are quietly good

Formula 1

Mercedes deficit may have ‘tripled’ – could Aston be its saviour?

Mercedes’ deficit to Red Bull hasn’t stayed as it was at the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season – it’s up to three times as bad. Does a team that it shares parts with offer some solace?

Formula 1

Our take on the extent of Mercedes’ F1 plight

Mercedes’ Bahrain GP result led to its team boss calling it ‘one of the worst days in racing ‘ – just how much trouble is the team in and how quickly can it get out of this hole? Here’s our writers’ verdict

MotoGP

A radical idea to solve MotoGP riders’ sprint unease

VR46 Ducati rider Luca Marini believes MotoGP may need to look at reducing the lap counts for its main event Sunday races now that Saturday sprints have been introduced

Formula 1

Leclerc’s latest disappointment lacks the usual consolation

Charles Leclerc is no stranger to a race-ending reliability issue at Ferrari but this latest disappointment at last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix lacks the usual consolation as Scott Mitchell-Malm explains

IndyCar

‘No gap. Brace for impact’ – IndyCar’s terrifying St Pete crash

IndyCar’s 2023 season began with a frightening St Petersburg pile-up featuring a car in the air after a broadside high-speed hit. Jack Benyon heard from those in the middle of it, and gives his take on the initial clash that triggered it

MotoGP

Rossi’s MotoGP team looks – and sounds – ready to win

Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team can and should target a milestone first premier-class win in the opening rounds of the 2023 season