Ott Tanak to quit WRC – at least for now
Ott Tanak will quit the World Rally Championship following the conclusion of the 2025 season, though he’s not ruling out competitive outings in the future.The 38-year-old made the decision “as he chooses to dedicate more of his time to his family, business and life beyond…
WRC Rally Japan: Sebastien Ogier beats Elfyn Evans to take title fight down to the wire
Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier edged World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans to victory after an intense Rally Japan battle that ensured the title will be decided in the Saudi Arabia season finale.Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais claimed their sixth win from a partial 2025 campaign by…
WRC Rally Japan: Adrien Fourmaux rips door from car in strange crash
Adrien Fourmaux has retired from third position after a wild moment in wet conditions at Rally Japan that resulted in the Hyundai World Rally Championship driver losing the passenger door from his i20 N.Fourmaux had led Hyundai’s charge through what has been a difficult rally for…
Pedro Acosta: Portuguese GP sprint defeat step towards MotoGP win breakthrough
Pedro Acosta says narrow defeats like the Portimao sprint on Saturday are only making him a better rider as he edges closer to an elusive first MotoGP win.The highly-rated Spaniard, who is approaching the end of his second season in MotoGP, qualified on the front…
MotoGP Portuguese GP: Alex Marquez shakes off Pedro Acosta for sprint win
Alex Marquez won a thrilling duel with Pedro Acosta to clinch the sprint race at the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday.The Gresini Ducati rider recovered from qualifying fifth to take the win and deny front-row starter Acosta a breakthrough victory in MotoGP.Polesitter Marco Bezzecchi…
Max Verstappen on why MotoGP tempts him: «If I had the talent!»
Max Verstappen has revealed that if he hadn’t been successful in his four-wheeled racing career, he would have instead chased a life in MotoGP. Speaking on the Pelas Pistas podcast alongside Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, the four-time champion didn’t hesitate when he was asked which racing series he…
Elfyn Evans: Heavy rain could turn WRC Rally Japan into “lottery” on final day
Forecasted heavy rain and limited experience on wet asphalt with this year’s tyres will render the final day of Rally Japan a “lottery”, according to World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans. Since the start of the week, teams have been expecting rain showers on Sunday to…
MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marco Bezzecchi grabs pole position
Marco Bezzecchi returned to MotoGP form by claiming pole position for Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao. Following a tough outing at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the Aprilia rider was able to recapture his customary late-season speed in Portugal, where he will share the front row…
WRC Rally Japan: Sebastien Ogier responds to Elfyn Evans’ charge to extend lead
Sebastien Ogier fended off a charge from World Rally Championship title rival Elfyn Evans to hang onto the Rally Japan lead heading into the final day of competition Ogier came under attack from championship leader Evans across Saturday’s seven asphalt stages, but was able to issue…
WRC Rally Japan: Toyota 1-2 as Takamoto Katsuta crashes from lead group
Elfyn Evans closed in on Sébastien Ogier as the fight for the Rally Japan lead and World Rally Championship title intensified on Saturday.Evans started the day in third, 10.2s adrift of leader and title rival Ogier and 2.3s behind fellow Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta, but…
