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Alonso would back a third American F1 race
Alpine Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says he would welcome a third grand prix in the United States, which would join Austin and Miami on the calendar in future seasons.
Why Verstappen 'won't have nightmares' if he suffers F1 title defeat
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has opened up on why he thinks winning a Formula 1 world title won't change his life, and why he 'won't have nightmares' if Lewis Hamilton beats him to the 2021 crown.
Latifi will miss Russell as reference at Williams F1 in 2022
Williams Formula 1 driver Nicholas Latifi says he will miss having current team-mate George Russell as a reference in 2022.
Have a go hero: When an F1 stalwart floundered in an underbaked Aston
The first-generation Aston Martin Vantage GTE was a highly successful machine in the World Endurance Championship but, when it first emerged in its GT2 guise in 2008, it was off the pace - and hardly the ideal steed for a British Formula 3 champion looking to kick-start his career in sportscars
Acura brand returns to F1 with Red Bull and AlphaTauri at US GP
Red Bull and AlphaTauri will both race with Acura sponsorship in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, marking the brand’s first Formula 1 appearance in over a decade.
Why there was more to DTM 2021 than Norisring farce
While the 2021 DTM season will always be remembered for the controversial Norisring finale, it would be wrong to judge the year based on one race alone. Here's Autosport's review of the series' first campaign under GT3 regulations.
The hidden Ferrari struggle that Sainz’s recent charge put to rest
Despite appearing to adjust to life as a Ferrari driver with relative ease, it was far from straightforward under the surface for Carlos Sainz Jr. But, having made breakthroughs in rather different routes at the Russian and Turkish races, he’s now targeting even greater feats for the rest of the Formula 1 season
Lundgaard makes 2022 IndyCar move in third RLL seat
Danish Formula 2 driver Christian Lundgaard will switch to IndyCar in 2022, joining Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in a third full-time entry.
2021 F1 United States GP – how to watch, session timings and more
Formula 1 makes a belated return to Austin for the United States Grand Prix this weekend, the 17th round of the 2021 season on the 22-24 October.
2021 MotoGP Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – how to watch, session times & more
MotoGP returns to Misano for a second time this campaign and the 16th round of the 2021 world championship season, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
How to become a Social Media Director: Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to our Director of Digital Strategy, Jess McFadyen, to find out how to get into social media, what skills and qualifications you need, and how to make a name for yourself.
Tillbrook/Clutton take British GT victory as titles decided at Donington Park
Morgan Tillbrook and Marcus Clutton came out on top in the British GT season finale at Donington Park, but it was Dennis Lind and Leo Machitski who took the GT3 crown. Zak O'Sullivan also claimed the GB3 Championship in style over the weekend, while there was plenty of historic action at Silverstone.
Ricciardo "at peace" with lack of F1 title, having previously felt "bitter"
Daniel Ricciardo says a change in mindset means he is now “at peace” with not having a Formula 1 world title after previously feeling “a little bit bitter” about it.
The nightmare season of a W Series title favourite
She came into 2021 as a W Series title contender, but Beitske Visser has had a frustrating season, marred by a horrific crash at Spa and floundering in 12th place in the drivers’ standings. After misfortune and on-track clashes, the Dutch driver wishes the season was just starting now
Double F1 champion Hakkinen to partner Bottas in Race of Champions
Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen will feature in next year’s Race of Champions, becoming team-mates with Valtteri Bottas for Team Finland.
Weight a key factor in Aston Martin’s tweaked green F1 livery choice
Aston Martin says that any change of its green paint colour for next year must not compromise the weight of its Formula 1 car.
Matt Stone Racing announces Hazelwood Supercars deal
Matt Stone Racing has confirmed that Todd Hazelwood will return to the squad on a multi-year deal next Supercars season.
Sainz on life at Ferrari: Signing his contract in his pyjamas, nervous fans and his breakthrough
There can be few more iconic moments for a racing driver than putting pen to paper on a Ferrari Formula 1 contract.
Ex-F1 driver Hulkenberg to make IndyCar test debut with Arrow McLaren SP
Ex-Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg and Formula 3 race winner Logan Sargeant will test an IndyCar for the first time next week at Barber Motorsports Park.
Avintia sacks MotoGP mechanic for faking PCR test result
The Avintia MotoGP team has announced that it has parted ways with a member of its squad who faked a PCR test result to gain access to the MotoGP paddock.
Rally legend Sebastien Loeb tests M-Sport 2022 WRC Puma in Spain
Nine-time world champion Sebastien Loeb has tested M-Sport’s new 2022 World Rally Championship Ford Puma in Spain.
Ganassi firms up 2022 IMSA line-up for second Cadillac entry
Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed it will add a second Cadillac DPi-V.R and three new full-time drivers for its 2022 IMSA SportsCar Championship campaign.
The well-travelled racer now Supercars' elder statesman
James Courtney has been around the block in his motorsport career it's fair to say. After a single-seater career cut short, he's won everything there is to win in Supercars. Following a rocky ride recently in the Australian category, he's found a happy hunting ground with Tickford Racing, as Andrew van Leeuwen explains
F1 2022 innovations less obvious than double diffusers
Formula 1's most clever ideas for the new 2022 regulations will be far less obvious than the famous double diffusers, reckons McLaren technical chief James Key.
Rally Northern Ireland still vying for final 2022 WRC calendar spot
Rally Northern Ireland is understood to still be in the mix to fill the vacant spot on the 13-round 2022 World Rally Championship released last week.
Haas: Self-critical Schumacher has right attitude
Haas say that Mick Schumacher's hard work ethic is one of his stand out qualities, as the young German bids to finish his rookie Formula 1 season on a high.
WRC Spain: The Good, The Bad and a Belgian masterclass
A first all asphalt Rally Spain for a decade provided the perfect backdrop for a high speed game of chess as the latest twist in an intense World Rally Championship title fight unfolded. Autosport reviews the highlights, lowlights, turning points, close calls and heartbreak that made round 11 of the 2021 season.
Why Quartararo has evolved more than Yamaha on his road to the MotoGP title
Fabio Quartararo has his first match point in the 2021 MotoGP title race this weekend at Misano. While the 2021 Yamaha is a much-improved bike to its inconsistent predecessor, its the rider himself who has shown the biggest evolution this season. Oriol Puigdemont delves into Quartararo's growth.
Redding: MotoGP teams’ approach to riders now “not respectful”
Ducati World Superbike rider Scott Redding says the way MotoGP teams now handle young talent and dismiss older riders is “not respectful”.
Austin bumps set to "complicate" USA F1 weekend, says Gasly
Formula 1 drivers should brace themselves for a "complicated"' weekend at the United States Grand Prix, with bumps at the Circuit of the Americas forcing setup compromises, reckons Pierre Gasly.
O’Ward: Herta has "everything to be successful" in Formula 1
Pato O’Ward believes fellow IndyCar driver Colton Herta “has everything to be successful” in Formula 1 amid suggestions he could make the switch with Andretti in the near future.
Wolff: DNFs will make the difference in F1 championship fight
Toto Wolff believes retirements will “make a big difference” in this year’s Formula 1 championship fight, and not the smaller points swings between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Elliott "confused" by tyre issues in crucial Texas NASCAR race
Reigning NASCAR Cup champion Chase Elliott was left "confused" by repeated tyre problems at Texas which dented his playoff hopes, but accepted the outcome could have been worse than seventh.
Danica Patrick: US needs American F1 driver, wants Herta on grid
Former IndyCar and NASCAR racer Danica Patrick says Formula 1 needs an American driver to boost its US reputation, and wants to see IndyCar star Colton Herta make the move.
Lamborghini edging closer to WEC/IMSA prototype entry for 2024
Lamborghini is closing on its LMDh prototype entry into the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in time for the 2024 season.
Newey on top of Red Bull’s F1 set-up headaches after injury return
Red Bull says technical chief Adrian Newey was immediately on top of its car set-up headaches on his return to Formula 1 action in Turkey following a serious bike accident.
O’Ward: ‘I’d be lying’ to deny interest in future F1 move
Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward says he'd “be lying” if he denied interest in a future switch to Formula 1 ahead of his maiden test in Abu Dhabi.
How Neuville stole the show from Ogier vs Evans slugfest in Spain
While all pre-event chat focused on the two World Rally Championship title fighters, their closest challenger charged into the spotlight on Rally Spain. Thierry Neuville's star turn and another strong drive from Elfyn Evans in his fight with Sebastien Ogier made for an intriguing event as the 2021 campaign nears its crunch point
British GT champion Lind considered retiring after losing Lamborghini works status
Newly-crowned British GT champion Dennis Lind has revealed that he considered retiring from racing after being dropped as a Lamborghini factory driver last year.
Modified current WRC cars set to be eligible for 2022
Current generation World Rally Cars will be permitted to compete in next year’s World Rally Championship with a reduced power output.
Archive: The background figure keeping F1's new Canadian hero on track
In 1996, Jacques Villeneuve's Formula 1 career with Williams was taking off. In the 19 September issue of Autosport magazine, the second-generation Canadian and his manager Craig Pollock explained the nuances of having the right agent in your corner
Canossa Events announces the creation of Canossa Racing
Canossa Racing – a new joint venture between GPS Classic and Canossa Events - has acquired Alfa Revival Cup, expanding the event offerings to the racing world.
Extra 1.5-second fire protection from new F1 gloves important - Masi
FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says the extra fire protection provided by a new generation of gloves is worth having, despite the apparently marginal gain of 1.5 seconds.
The people behind Cupra's on-track racing success
At every level of motorsport, behind each on-track racing success there is a team working hard in the background to make it happen.
Bottas: Certainty over F1 future helping me focus on driving
Valtteri Bottas says his recent upswing in results in Formula 1 has been helped by his future in the sport being settled.
The final throes of Brazil's fleetingly successful F1 team
Emerson Fittipaldi is better remembered for his Formula 1 world championships and Indianapolis 500 successes than for the spell running his eponymous F1 team. Despite a hugely talented roll call of staff, it was a period of internal strife, limited funding and few results - as remembered by Autosport's technical consultant
FIA set to revise sportscar driver classification criteria for 2022
The FIA has revealed that it is expecting to make revisions to its system of driver categorisation in time for next season.
Ogier declares difficult Rally Spain a “positive step” for WRC title bid
Sebastien Ogier declared a fourth at Rally Spain as another positive step in landing an eighth World Rally Championship title despite falling short of his targets last weekend.
Former Renault F1 engine boss Taffin joins ORECA as technical director
Remi Taffin, who engineered Fernando Alonso to the Formula 1 world championship with Renault in 2005 and 2006, has joined French constructor ORECA as technical director.
Petronas remains committed to Mercedes F1 team, Aramco rumours dismissed
Mercedes Formula 1 title sponsor Petronas has reiterated its long-term commitment to the team, amid wild speculation that its deal could end early.
Ekstrom praises Cupra Racing team after winning Pure ETCR title
Mattias Ekstrom has hailed his Cupra Racing team after being crowned the inaugural Pure ETCR champion following a dramatic showdown at Pau-Arnos in France.
Alex Premat drops out of the Bathurst 1000
Alex Premat has been ruled out of his Bathurst 1000 drive with Tickford Racing due to international travel restrictions.
Texas NASCAR: Larson wins to secure final four playoffs place
Kyle Larson booked his place in the final four of the NASCAR Cup playoffs with victory at Texas, holding off Hendrick team-mate William Byron to the line.
Ferrari: P3 in F1 championship clear target after gains on McLaren
Mattia Binotto says beating McLaren to third in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship is a “clear objective” for Ferrari this year, helping the team work under pressure.
WRX Portugal: Gronholm claims second victory of 2021
Niclas Gronholm drove to a second victory of the World Rallycross Championship season at Montalegre in Portugal thanks to a lap-one joker.
Ekstrom crowned PURE ETCR champion as Vernay wins ultra-dramatic finale
Mattias Ekstrom and CUPRA X Zengo Motorsport became the inaugural PURE ETCR champion in a brutal season finale at Pau-Arnos in France.
Evans: "Anything can happen” in Monza WRC title decider
Elfyn Evans says “anything can happen” yet in the World Rally Championship title fight but admits it will take something “radical” to deny Sebastien Ogier at next month’s Monza decider.
Neuville praises marshals' help in WRC Rally Spain final stage scare
Thierry Neuville has praised a group of marshals for helping revive his Hyundai after a “heart attack” moment almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at Rally Spain.
Donington British GT: Machitski and Lind wrap up title, Enduro takes first win
Leo Machitski and Dennis Lind secured British GT championship spoils with a steady drive to fourth place at the Donington Park finale as Enduro Motorsport's McLaren took a maiden win.
WRC points leader Ogier fined for Rally Spain traffic offence
World Rally Championship leader Sebastien Ogier has been fined for a traffic related offence and for failing to stop when told to by local police at Rally Spain.