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Pirelli test in Le Castellet Nicki Thiim was recently spotted at the Pirelli test in Le Castellet, where the Comtoyou team was present with an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo. Pirelli will introduce...

Sensor loss at Piastri led to McLaren disqualification in Vegas

What happened in Las Vegas McLaren issued a statement after the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Both of the team's cars were disqualified. The plank under the floor had too much wear and tear....

F1 to shorten activation zones in the rain from 2026

Active aerodynamics and the problem of floor wearIn 2026, Formula 1 cars will be equipped with fully active aerodynamics. The wings will switch between two positions: more downforce in corners and less drag...

McLaren double DSQ in Vegas due to major miscalculation of tyre wear

What happened McLaren were surprisingly disqualified after the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Both cars were disqualified due to excessive wear on the floor panel. The disqualification...

Horner named as new Aston Martin team principal

Aston Martin considers leadership change Aston Martin is considering a change at the top. Christian Horner is seen as a possible successor. Andreas Seidl and Mattia Binotto are also on the list....

Hamilton calls season ‘worst ever’ after Vegas disappointment

Hamilton deeply disappointed after Vegas raceLewis Hamilton calls this season «the worst ever.» He said this after a tough race in Las Vegas. He managed to climb up to tenth place, but he felt nothing...

Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 convincingly

SummaryMax Verstappen won the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix. He finished ahead of Lando Norris by a comfortable margin. George Russell completed the podium.Key pointsVerstappen took the...

Norisring tickets 2026 on sale now

New, cheaper seatsThe ADAC has released tickets for the 2026 DTM season at the Norisring. For the classic event at Germany's only street circuit, the...

MotoGP test Valencia: Fernandez in the lead

Cold start, wet trackThe first MotoGP test of 2026 in Valencia did not start until later in the day. Overnight rain and low temperatures made the tarmac slippery, requiring the track to be first...

New GT3 models heading towards DTM 2026

IMSA test at Daytona: four new GT3 carsThe official IMSA test at Daytona last weekend brought out four new or highly modified GT3 cars. These models should also compete in the 2026...

McLaren expands female talent programme by two cars

McLaren increases stake in F1 AcademyMcLaren will put two cars in the F1 Academy next season. This is a clear expansion of their female talent programme. The team thus strengthens...

Valencia: Aprilia triumphs, Bagnaia eliminated

Bagnaia's bitter endOn Saturday, Francesco Bagnaia ran out of fuel in qualifying. This put him at the very back of the grid, increasing the likelihood of problems. Those problems ...

FIA enforces colourful F1 liveries from 2026 onwards

What will change for the bolides?The FIA is introducing a new rule for 2026. Teams must now cover at least 55% of the car's surface with paint or stickers. That 55% applies when you...

AMG without HWA: tricky restart looms

Why HWA's departure is so bigAfter decades of cooperation, Mercedes-AMG will stop working with HWA at the end of November. HWA had been a regular partner for the GT3 programme since 2010 and provided large parts of...

Acosta fastest in Valencia

Friday practice in ValenciaPedro Acosta recorded the fastest time in the MotoGP practice session on Friday afternoon at the Circuit de Valencia Ricardo Tormo. He set a strong time and remained the...

MotoGP: Preview Valencia final

Valencia sets the final battleAfter a two-year absence, MotoGP returns to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. The stadium is sold out and all the drama of the season gets its final... this weekend.

AMG DTM planning for 2026 uncertain