Mir explains why Zarco was faster on a satellite Honda in MotoGP 2024
Factory Honda rider Joan Mir says he understands why Johann Zarco was able to comprehensively outperform him in MotoGP in 2024 despite being on satellite machinery.While Mir endured arguably his worst season in the premier class on the uncompetitive and unreliable RC213V, Zarco was able to achieve some shock…
Acosta «worries» about KTM’s financial situation ahead of MotoGP factory move
MotoGP star rookie Pedro Acosta is ‘worried’ about the prospects the KTM team faces in 2025 amid the huge financial troubles the Austrian manufacturer is undergoing, according to the rider’s manager.Earlier this month, it was revealed that KTM is facing a debt of around 3…
MotoGP signs new five-year deal with Brazilian GP
MotoGP has signed a new five-year deal to return to Brazil at the Goiania circuit from 2026.After a 20-year absence from the South American country, MotoGP bosses have signed an agreement with Brazil Motorsport, the same company that organizes the Formula 1 Brazilian GP, which…
Neuville “worried” Rally2 cars will be faster than WRC 2027 cars
Thierry Neuville is worried that the current Rally2 cars will be faster than the top-level cars under the new 2027 World Rally Championship technical regulations.From 2027 top-level WRC cars will be more versatile and built to a cost cap of €345,000 in a bid to…
Marquez: 2025 MotoGP title fight won’t be between just me and Bagnaia
Marc Marquez doesn’t think the 2025 MotoGP season will be a duopoly between him and Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, despite the popular belief.Ducati is expected to dominate MotoGP until the end of the current rules cycle on the back of its stellar 2024 season, in…
FIA reveals 2027 WRC regulations, new points system for 2025
The FIA has revealed the future pathway for the World Rally Championship with the release of the 2027 technical regulations and a new-look points system to be introduced next year.The World Motor Sport Council has confirmed the new look ‘WRC27’ cars will be more versatile…
Hyundai fined for breaching homologation rules at WRC Rally Japan
Hyundai has been fined €25,000 and issued a further suspended €25,000 fine for breaching regulations at the World Rally Championship season finale in Japan.A lengthy stewards’ hearing that concluded on Tuesday deemed that rear differential cases on the i20 N Rally1 cars driven by new…
MotoGP champion Martin hopes to race for Ducati again in the future
Newly crowned MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has left the door open for a potential reunion with Ducati in the future.The Spaniard said he is open to working with Ducati again despite his relationship with the Borgo Panigale marque having been fractured by its decision to…
Iron Dames to run all-female crew in 2025 WRC
Iron Dames has announced plans to expand its move into rallying by fielding an all-female crew in the 2025 World Rally Championship.The Italian team, working in conjunction with renowned rally squad Sarrazin Motorsport, headed by former Formula 1, WRC and WEC driver Stephane Sarrazin, will…
Fourmaux: Time is right for Hyundai WRC move after emotional M-Sport farewell
Adrien Fourmaux says his sights are set on scoring a maiden World Rally Championship victory next year with Hyundai after completing an emotional M-Sport farewell.Fourmaux’s anticipated move to pilot Hyundai’s third i20 N rally entry was announced last week, just days ahead of his final…
