Formula 1

Podcast: The science of F1’s paradoxical tech

The latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show takes a deep-dive into the world of Formula 1 braking systems – the technology that slows cars down but is, paradoxically, key to making them quicker.

Formula E

Five Formula E drivers who need a big Berlin

From stuttering title-chasers to drivers having frankly disastrous 2023 seasons, here are the Formula E racers who need to turn things around as the series arrives in Europe this weekend

MotoGP

Niggling problems are wasting Aprilia’s 2023 MotoGP potential

Aprilia could’ve had podiums at least from the Austin MotoGP weekend, but didn’t fulfil that potential. It’s becoming a theme

Formula 1

A lot is riding on Alpine’s Baku F1 upgrade plan

Alpine’s looked more promising in the 2023 Formula 1 season so far than the results suggest. Will the “reasonable” upgrade it has planned for Baku get it properly into the group behind Red Bull, or will rivals’ improvements be bigger?

IndyCar

IndyCar podcast: New feuds and new stars from Long Beach

The rise of Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon vs Pato O’Ward and Marcus Ericsson’s title prospects – all debated in the Long Beach edition of The Race IndyCar Podcast

Formula 1

Sainz hits out at FIA over penalty – and he has a point

Carlos Sainz has issued a strongly-worded statement calling for officiating improvements in Formula 1 after Ferrari’s request to have his Australian Grand Prix penalty reviewed was rejected. And even if you think the review request was baseless under F1’s rules, his penalty frustration feels valid

IndyCar

This Andretti renaissance is exactly what IndyCar needs

Andretti’s start to the 2023 IndyCar season has hallmarks of previous ones, but its Long Beach one-two hints at a turnaround from past missed chances. Everything points to this being its real potential – which is a mouth-watering prospect for this year’s title fight

Formula 1

Ferrari’s frivolous case shows right of review being exploited

Ferrari’s case to have Carlos Sainz’s Australian GP penalty re-examined isn’t the first time the F1 right of review has been frivolously submitted and predictably thrown out. Is it time for such action to be penalised?

Formula 1

Ferrari’s request to review Sainz’s Australia penalty dismissed

Ferrari’s petition for a review of the penalty given to Carlos Sainz at the Australian Grand Prix has been dismissed by the Formula 1 stewards from that race

Formula E

Formula E fast charging increasingly unlikely before next season

There is still uncertainty about when fast-charging pitstops will finally appear in Formula E but it is increasingly likely they will not come in until the 2023-24 season

Formula 1

Audi to test prototype 2026 F1 engine this year

Audi will run a prototype of its 2026 Formula 1 power unit on the test bench before the end of this year

MotoGP

Vomit crash, squeeze crash – Marquez’s COTA nightmare

At one stage it looked like Alex Marquez might add to his absent brother’s COTA legacy – then a messy illness and Jorge Martin ruined his weekend