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Formula 1 has announced the Chinese Grand Prix has signed a new deal that will see the series visit Shanghai until at least 2030.China’s current deal is set to run out after next year’s edition, but delegates from the race inked a new deal in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix paddock that secures a five-year extension.“Our return to China this season for the first time since 2019 was a fantastic moment …Keep reading

When Pascal Wehrlein prevailed in a three-way, winner-takes-all title fight at the final round of season 10 just five months ago, his superb drive and championship win showcased his abilities to their very best and proved why the German was once on the books of Mercedes.Wehrlein’s journey to the Formula E crown had been a long and winding one. He joined the series in 2018 with something of a …Keep reading

Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman will take part in next week’s Super Formula test at Suzuka to help learn the track.With next year’s Japanese Grand Prix being the third race of the season, following Australia and China, any knowledge they can get of the venue will be a big advantage for their rookie seasons.And while one route to get some experience would be to test a previous F1 car …Keep reading

Hyundai will delay the debut of its upgraded World Rally Championship challenger after electing to run its 2024-specification car in next month’s Monte Carlo season opener.The Korean manufacturer had planned to homologate a practically all-new version of its i20 N Rally1 for next year before plans were abandoned amid uncertainty over the 2025 regulations.Following the FIA’s U-turn on 2025 …Keep reading

TWG Global and General Motors have announced Graeme Lowdon as team principal of the Cadillac Formula 1 programme ahead of its entry in 2026.The American brand will join the grid for the new era of regulations after a reworked package was presented to F1 after over a year of trying to make it onto the scene – TWG CEO Dan Towriss largely responsible for the reworking of GM’s proposals after taking …Keep reading

Time’s up for one of few remaining old-school tracks on the F1 calendar after it was announced on Wednesday that the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort would come to an end after the 2026 season. As such, F1 will depart the dusty dunes of Zandvoort once again following what turned out to be just a six-year return to the historic seaside circuit.This devastating decision will be a painful one to …Keep reading

The Christmas decorations might be going up and the wider motorsport world is preparing for its winter hiatus, but Formula E is set to start its new season in Sao Paolo this weekend.After the rejigged pre-season test at Jarama, following the devastating floods in Valencia which caused a relocation and a logistical contortion, the all-electric series has completed its preparations for the new …Keep reading

Chloe Chambers doesn’t dream of racing. Instead, it’s the minutes before she steps into the car that infiltrates her REM sleep cycle. Her mind subconsciously shuffles through the motions of sitting in silence and then the dressing routine: earbuds, balaclava, helmet with the head restraint already attached. Then she slides her hands into one glove before the other. Right then left. “My …Keep reading

Another season, another duel between Jorge Martin and Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia. But this time it was a year-long fight; a gruelling contest of 40 battles. In essence, this production set up as a repeat of 2023. Independent Pramac Ducati tries to topple mighty factory Ducati; a private wrangle set against the Italian marque’s choking dominance in terms of both numbers and performance.But …Keep reading

Max Verstappen says he is not surprised by what he claims is George Russell misrepresenting their interactions in Qatar, and called the Mercedes driver a “backstabber”.Verstappen and Russell had a war of words after Qatar qualifying when Verstappen felt Russell was trying to get him penalised for impeding on an out-lap, which netted the Dutchman a one-place penalty to drop behind the Mercedes on …Keep reading