Ott Tanak opens up on decision to leave WRC
Ott Tanak has expanded on his decision to step away from the World Rally Championship, admitting it is “quite a relief” knowing Rally Saudi Arabia will be his last for the foreseeable future.The 2019 world champion announced hours after finishing fourth at Rally Japan earlier…
How Pirelli is preparing its MotoGP 2027 takeover
In 2027, new technical regulations will come into force in MotoGP, with 850cc engines, reduced aerodynamics, the removal of dynamic ride-height devices, and what everyone points to as the most significant change: Michelin will leave the championship, and Pirelli will become the new sole tyre…
Rest periods will be mandatory in the 2026 WRC season
The World Rally Championship will feature mandatory rest periods next year following approval for amendments to the sporting regulations by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.Rally itineraries have been a hot topic within the WRC for some time, with the matter brought into sharp focus…
Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to challenge Fabio Quartararo in rookie MotoGP season
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s goal for his maiden season in MotoGP is to challenge Fabio Quartararo as the top rider within the Yamaha contingent, according to his manager Kenan Sofuoglu.Three-time World Superbike champion Razgatlioglu will make a long-anticipated move to MotoGP in 2026, partnering Jack Miller at…
How the much-missed Richard Burns scaled the WRC mountain
Diagnosed with an astrocytoma in November 2003, Richard Burns lost his chance of winning a second world championship after leading the title race for most of the season. The potential of recording another motorsport statistic paled into insignificance, however, when the magnitude of the medical…
MotoGP «could use» F1’s street circuits, says CEO
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has not ruled out the possibility of MotoGP hosting races on some of the street circuits featured on the Formula 1 calendar.MotoGP is at a pivotal moment following the acquisition of its promoter Dorna Sports by Liberty Media, the same media…
Johann Zarco criticises MotoGP radio system: “It’s crazy it’s so far off the mark”
Johann Zarco has doubled down on his criticism of MotoGP’s prototype radio system, saying the static noise renders it practically “pointless”.Inspired by Formula 1’s successful ‘team radio’, MotoGP has been developing its own two-way communication system to enable riders and the pitwall to interact with…
Jorge Martin’s €20k bicycle has been stolen
The 2025 MotoGP season has turned out to be very costly for Jorge Martin – and not just because of the injuries he sustained.A training bike valued at €20,000 was stolen last Sunday at Valencia, which hosted the last grand prix of the year.Motorsport understands…
On this day in 1995, Colin McRae became the UK’s first world rally champion
On 22 November 30 years ago at Chester racecourse, there was smoke billowing from the wheels of a navy-blue Subaru Impreza madly spinning. These celebratory donuts were performed by newly crowned 1995 world rally champion Colin McRae, accompanied by a Saltire held by co-driver Derek…
Why the numbers show Aprilia’s threat to Ducati is an illusion
We live in the age of immediacy, and that brings both advantages and drawbacks. In the media world, there is barely any time left for the kind of reflection that gives true perspective. The undeniable steps made by Aprilia this year led many bold voices…
