September 26, 2024

Lando Norris’ successful start from pole at the Singapore Grand Prix appears to have dispelled his first-lap curse, although McLaren boss Andrea Stella says there was no clear issue after analysis.Norris lost the lead from pole position at the Spanish, Hungarian, and Dutch grands prix, preceded by his first corner off during the China sprint race. And, although he kept the lead into the first …Keep reading

Abel Motorsports announced the arrival of Myles Rowe for the 2025 season in Indy NXT, which will also be partnered by Force Indy.The 24-year-old, who will continue to carry the legendary No. 99 in IndyCar’s top development category, will also continue to be supported by Penske Entertainment’s Race for Equality & Change Initiative.Rowe is fresh off a rookie campaign that saw him score two top …Keep reading

Marc Marquez wants to assess his potential with Ducati at the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika Street Circuit which has blotted the six-time MotoGP world champion’s otherwise stellar record having failed to ever finish a race at the track.The Spaniard can count himself as a past winner at 16 of the 19 venues that form the 2024 MotoGP calendar, but while he has stood on the podium at two of …Keep reading

The FIA is confident it is not too late to attract new manufacturers to the World Rally Championship in 2027 amid plans to announce new technical regulations in December.The world motorsport governing body has been working for more than 18 months to devise the future direction of the Rally1 and Rally2 WRC classes in a bid to safeguard the involvement of current marques and attract new brands to …Keep reading

Enea Bastianini says he isn’t ruling out a late run at the 2024 MotoGP riders’ title after keeping himself on the cusp of the championship fight with his victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.The Italian collected his seventh full-length MotoGP victory on the series’ second visit to Misano, Bastianini prevailing in a much-debated final lap fracas with Jorge Martin to claim a maiden …Keep reading

Dorna Sports’ Carlos Ezpeleta insists there is every intention to return to India in the near future despite its omission from the 2025 MotoGP calendar.MotoGP’s commercial rights’ holder formally revealed a record 22-round schedule for next season ahead of this weekend’s Indonesian Grand Prix, with highlights including a return to Brno, an all-new event in Hungary and a fresh opening round …Keep reading

Audi has announced that it has parted ways with two-time DTM champion Mattias Ekstrom to bring an end to a 23-year partnership.A special farewell for Ekstrom was organised by Audi at its factory in Ingolstadt on 26 September, which was attended by Audi Sport chief Rolf Michl and several other employees.The event brought the curtain down to Ekstrom’s lengthy stint at the German manufacturer …Keep reading