Formula 1

Red Bull rivals’ whitewash fears won’t be realised (probably)

The way Red Bull dominated the F1 season opener led George Russell to predict it “should win every single race” in 2023. That was a point about Red Bull’s supremacy rather than a serious bet, but such a feat – one never achieved previously – seems incredibly unlikely

MotoGP

MotoGP’s first race at ex-F1 Indian GP circuit under threat

Necessary repairs to the Buddh International Circuit which is hosting MotoGP for the first time in September are currently being held up due to ‘a host of legal and technical complications,’ according to national newspaper the Times of India

Formula 1

Latest London GP talk continues an irritating F1 ‘tradition’

The all too familiar talk of a Formula 1 race in London has resurfaced. Edd Straw examines the latest claims

Formula 1

McLaren’s important admission dismisses tempting 2023 excuse

McLaren knows its facility deficit – and its wait for a new windtunnel that won’t come online until later this year – is no excuse for its miserable start to 2023

Formula E

Three new races that could join Formula E’s calendar in 2024

Formula E’s next calendar could feature more races in North America – and a first race in Japan with a maiden Toyko E-Prix potentially taking place in April

MotoGP

Every long run of MotoGP’s final test – The takeaways

Long runs during MotoGP’s final day of pre-season testing offered a glimpse at the potential pecking order we can expect in the early 2023 races. Valentin Khorounzhiy picks out the key takeaways from the long run data

Formula 1

Gary Anderson: Aston can win F1 races if it avoids a past pitfall

Ex-Formula 1 technical director Gary Anderson worked alongside some of the individuals responsible for Aston Martin’s remarkable rise in 2023 when the Silverstone-based team was known as Jordan. He gives his verdict on the team’s rise, whether or not it’s ready to win and a key pitfall it must avoid

Formula 1

Departing Ferrari F1 figure tipped to join McLaren

Ex-Ferrari head of vehicle concept David Sanchez will join a rival Formula 1 team, tipped to be McLaren, after serving a period of gardening leave

Formula E

Five glitches Formula E still needs to sort for Gen3 to thrive

Formula E’s solved some Gen3 problems (and the racing is generally great). Here are five more things on its to-do list to make 2023 a success

MotoGP

Podcast: MotoGP teams go aero crazy in final test

MotoGP pre-season testing ended with Ducati looking dominant, Aprilia looking strong and Yamaha having rescued its winter at the last moment. The latest episode of our podcast reviews all of the main talking points from the final test

Formula 1

What’s behind the hints of Ferrari dysfunction already?

One race into the new era of Ferrari’s Formula 1 leadership, the biggest source of pressure in Italy is portraying an image of dysfunction and borderline chaos

MotoGP

‘Changed man’ Bagnaia looms menacingly over MotoGP 2023

“Like a different person” with newfound swagger, Pecco Bagnaia is overwhelmingly seen as the mean to beat heading into the 2023 MotoGP season