Trackhouse took all aero off Fernandez’s MotoGP bike in Australian GP
Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez competed in the Australian Grand Prix without an aerodynamic package on his Aprilia MotoGP bike and felt like he was «flying».Due to the disruptive influence of the powerful winds at the seaside track, the Phillip Island circuit is the only one…
WRC points system change set for FIA vote
The FIA is confident it has an option to present to the World Motor Sport Council to improve and «simplify» the World Rally Championship’s radical points system for next year.This year’s all-new points structure has proved a hot topic among competitors and fans thanks to…
Honda set for Castrol MotoGP partnership after Repsol split
The Honda MotoGP factory team is finalising a deal with Castrol to replace Repsol from the 2025 season, Motorsport.com has learned.Although it was an open secret for months, Repsol executives formally informed Honda of their intention not to extend their sponsorship deal – which expires at…
How team-mate Tanak denied Neuville title on match point at WRC Central Europe
In Tennis terms the Central European Rally represented the first real match point moment for Thierry Neuville in his relentless 12-year quest to lift the World Rally Championship title.The scene was set perfectly. An asphalt rally where being first on the road is advantage, featuring…
How Katsuta bounced back stronger after WRC benching
Takamoto Katsuta has explained why he was able to make a strong World Rally Championship comeback at the Central European Rally after being benched. The Japanese driver rejoined the Toyota squad for the penultimate round of the season last weekend following a shock decision by…
Seven things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix weekend had it all. There was the usual wild Phillip Island weather, which led to a cancelled session on Friday but at least it didn’t interfere with the schedule as it had in 2023.Marc Marquez overcame yet another self-inflicted drama –…
Tanak: If Neuville is “smart» there is «no chance» to win WRC title
Ott Tanak says if team-mate Thierry Neuville is “smart” at the Rally Japan there will be no chance for him to claim a second WRC title despite Hyundai allowing its drivers to fight.Both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles will go down to the wire in Japan…
Bezzecchi critical of Vinales response to Phillip Island sprint crash
Marco Bezzecchi says he was unimpressed by Maverick Vinales showing him the middle finger as he lay motionless on the ground after the pair collided at high speed in Saturday’s sprint race at the Australian Grand Prix.After being taken for additional medical checks in Melbourne…
Ogier needs «reset” after costly WRC Central Europe exit
Sébastien Ogier says he needs a “reset” after a third consecutive incident cost Toyota valuable points in its bid to defend the World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title.The eight-time world champion was in the box seat to deliver a fourth victory from his partial campaign at…
Zarco feels Honda back in the «same category» as others in MotoGP
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco says he feels like his bike belongs in MotoGP once again after his run to 12th place in the Australian Grand Prix.While the result itself was only a minor success for the struggling Japanese marque, what encouraged the Frenchman was…
