How Marquez is the only MotoGP rider keeping the ‘old’ Ducati alive
The debate about to what extent the MotoGP riders who started the 2024 season with the latest Ducati specification had an advantage is still alive, although somewhat less than a few months ago when the Borgo Panigale brand had to decide who would partner Francesco…
Solberg’s failed Rally Chile protest to be reheard by stewards
The WRC2 title fight could be set for another twist following confirmation that a previously rejected protest from Oliver Solberg will be reheard by Rally Chile stewards.A petition led by FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley has resulted in the case regarding a notional time…
Benched Katsuta sets goals for WRC return at Central European Rally
Takamoto Katsuta has set out goals after being benched by Toyota for Rally Chile, as he prepares for his World Rally Championship return at next week’s Central European Rally.Katsuta rejoins Toyota’s line-up after it temporarily dropped its full-time driver for the visit to Chile last…
FIM announces two-year MotoGP engine freeze from 2025
The FIM has announced a MotoGP engine freeze for the 2025 and 2026 seasons for all manufacturers.As reported by Motorsport.com last month, the MotoGP world championship will stop engine development for the next two seasons, before the new regulations come into force in the top…
Ducati halts GP24 bike development amid Martin, Bagnaia MotoGP title fight
Ducati has decided to halt development of its 2024 MotoGP bike as the title battle between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia enters the final phase.With four events to go in the championship and 10 points separating Martin and Bagnaia in the standings, Ducati has halted…
Skoda reveals Rally2-inspired EV race car concept
Skoda Motorsport has unveiled an all-new electric racing car concept that has taken inspiration and technology from its World Rally Championship Rally2 car.Based on the road going Enyaq SUV, the new Enyaq RS Race has even in development since 2023 with the aim to create…
FIA: EV, hybrid, ICE power on the table for WRC 2027
Full electric, hybrid and internal combustion engine powertrains remain as options for the World Rally Championship’s 2027 regulations, according to FIA technical director Xavier Mestelan Pinon.The FIA has been working for more than 18 months to devise the future direction of the Rally1 and Rally2…
Rins: Leg injury not the reason for poor results
Alex Rins has stressed that his lack of competitiveness at struggling Yamaha has nothing to do with the limp he has been walking with since his freak accident at Mugello over a year ago.Both Rins and Fabio Quartararo have voiced their disappointment with the lack…
How Acosta is snatching the show from a lengthy MotoGP title duel
It’s hard to measure exactly what aspect of any given motor race excites punters the most. But if we use the tone of voice adopted by MotoGP’s various television pundits as a yardstick, the answer in Japan was clear: Pedro Acosta.And one suspects that the…
Croatia edging closer to WRC return in 2026
Rally Croatia organisers have announced that they have succeeded in securing the government guarantees necessary to prepare for a return to the World Rally Championship.The asphalt event made its WRC debut in 2021 quickly becoming a regular hosting four editions of the event before losing…
