November 14, 2024

The Monaco Grand Prix’s position on the Formula 1 calendar remains intact, bar a minor date tweak, as a new deal has been signed to run until 2031.But given the iconic race’s place in F1 has come under question in recent years, is this the right move for the series? Our writers give their input.There’s enough room in the calendar for one weekend where the thrill isn’t the race – but it has its …Keep reading

Tech3 GasGas rider Pedro Acosta conceded that he gave away potential victories in his rookie MotoGP campaign by “f***cking up everything”.Although Acosta managed to live up to the hype upon his graduation to the premier class this year, his season on the KTM RC16 has also been plagued by a series of mistakes and crashes from leading positions.Most notably, the Spanish rider qualified on pole …Keep reading

Penske Entertainment has announced the purchase of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach — acquired from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The historic Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest running street race based in Southern California, now joins the likes of the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Detroit Grand Prix as part of the portfolio of brands under Penske …Keep reading

As Franco Colapinto has impressed the Formula 1 paddock at Williams as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant, there has been plenty of calls to keep him on the grid for 2025.But with no room at the Grove-based squad, as Carlos Sainz comes in alongside Alex Albon, the team has been aiming to help the Argentinian find a spot elsewhere.Over recent weeks speculation linking him to Red Bull has …Keep reading

The Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2031, the series has announced.One of the crown jewels of F1’s calendar, Monaco’s contract was up for renewal after the 2025 edition.There had been doubts about Monaco’s long-term future of the race given its notorious struggles to provide an entertaining race on the narrow streets of the principality, but F1 and the Automobile Club …Keep reading

MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin had just seven days to manufacture and dispatch the tyres required for this weekend’s new season finale in Barcelona.The challenges arising from changing the venue for the title decider have been enormous for all parties involved. One of the key players who had to act quickly after the Valencia GP was cancelled was Michelin.MotoGP bosses were in continuous dialogue …Keep reading

Sacha Fenestraz is poised for a return to Super Formula in 2025 with Toyota’s flagship TOM’S team, Motorsport.com understands.The Franco-Argentinian driver is set to replace Ukyo Sasahara in the #37 TOM’S car as part of a wider deal with Toyota that would also see him race in SUPER GT next season.Fenestraz admitted when speaking to Motorsport.com in the wake of the news that Nissan would be …Keep reading

Marc Marquez is set to ride Ducati’s current-spec GP24 as well as a GP25 prototype in next week’s Barcelona MotoGP test, according to the marque’s test rider Michele Pirro.Marquez will get his first opportunity to work with the factory Ducati team in the official pre-season test on 19 November, having signed a two-year deal to partner Francesco Bagnaia at the squad back in June.Typically …Keep reading

Ferrari has admitted it was late to the party in exploiting the benefits of Formula 1’s flexi wing tricks because it was convinced the FIA would clamp down on the practice.F1 teams have found that exploiting aero elasticity on front wings with the current generation of cars can be a powerful tool in getting rid of an inherent trait for low-speed understeer and high-speed oversteer that the …Keep reading