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IndyCar's next-gen engines will now be 2.2-litre motors instead of 2.4
The next-gen IndyCar engine formula, set for introduction in 2024, will now couple hybrid units with 2.2-litre engines rather than increasing capacity to 2.4l.
Maserati unveils livery for its debut Formula E campaign
The Maserati MSG squad has unveiled the livery of its Tipo Folgore car it will race for the first time in Formula E next season.
FIA: "No doubt" floor changes for 2023 were right thing to do
The FIA believes there is “no doubt” it did the right thing by changing Formula 1’s floor rules for 2023 to combat porpoising.
F1 world champion Villeneuve in frame for Vanwall WEC seat
Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve is in the running for a seat with the Vanwall Le Mans Hypercar squad in next year’s World Endurance Championship.
How Tyrrell’s post-Stewart era descended into a fight to survive
Glory days for Tyrrell became increasingly infrequent after Jackie Stewart’s retirement. But in the latest instalment of his history of the team for Autosport's sister title GP Racing, MAURICE HAMILTON recalls how Ken Tyrrell’s plucky and defiantly small team stayed bold enough to innovate – springing a surprise with F1’s first six-wheeled car
LMP2 class set to be axed from WEC from 2024
The LMP2 prototype class is looking increasingly likely to be dropped from the World Endurance Championship for 2024 as the Hypercar category grows.
MotoGP champion Bagnaia "accepts" criticism of his fraught 2022
MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia says he accepts the criticisms he faced across 2022 for mistakes he made on and off-track, but says “without mistakes you can’t grow”.
Verstappen’s focus will be "mainly endurance" after F1 career
Max Verstappen says his focus will be on “mainly endurance” racing once his Formula 1 career has finished, competing in something to “have a bit more fun with less pressure”.
Tsunoda: Fastest driver will lead AlphaTauri F1 in 2023
AlphaTauri Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda reckons the role of team leader at the Faenza squad will go to whoever is the fastest driver in 2023.
The legacy of a cost-effective launchpad for future racing stars
After 13 years on the BTCC support bill, the Ginetta GT4 Supercup was axed as a standalone series at the end of this season. Here, some of its major players reflect on the championship’s key moments
Gerhard Berger explains decision to sell DTM to ADAC
Former DTM boss Gerhard Berger has explained his reasons for selling the series to ADAC and expressed confidence that it has a bright future under its new owner.
McLaren: F1 windtunnel handicap no excuse for not doing better
McLaren says difficulties it faces in making progress up the Formula 1 order before its new windtunnel arrives are no excuse for it not seeking gains in the short-term.
The Ducati rider who is much more than just the brother of a MotoGP legend
Surname pressure is something many have had to deal with in their motorsport careers. And while Luca Marini doesn’t have that, his familial relation and the team he rides for in MotoGP have cast a brighter spotlight on his progress. But, as he has shown in 2022 – and as he reveals to Autosport – Marini is so much more than just the brother of a legend
FIA's Ben Sulayem reveals court case and $20 million deficit headaches
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed two major challenges he faced with a court case and a $20 million financial black hole after taking the job.
Supercars to randomly allocate engines in Gen3 cars
The Australian Supercars championship will randomly allocate V8 motors to teams during the Gen3 era that gets underway next year.
Grosjean joins Lamborghini's ranks ahead of 2024 LMDh drive
Romain Grosjean will race Lamborghini’s new LMDh prototype from 2024.
Castroneves still working on Daytona 500 NASCAR opportunity
Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves says he hasn’t given up on his dream of racing in NASCAR’s Daytona 500 – but is still waiting to hear if he’ll get a shot next year.
Newgarden, McLaughlin to make IMSA debuts in Daytona 24 Hours
Team Penske IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin will make their IMSA SportsCar Championship debuts in the Daytona 24 Hours next month with LMP2 squad Tower Motorsports.
Ranking the top 10 WRC drivers of 2022
The World Rally Championship welcomed in a new hybrid era in 2022, presenting an unknown challenge to the planet's top rally aces. New records were broken, as Toyota's leading charge became the youngest-ever title-winner, while familiar returning faces mixed it up with the new generation. Autosport picks out the 10 best performers from the year
Ferrari says theories on tyre deg in F1 2022 were a 'misconception'
Ferrari thinks that theories its tyre degradation got worse over the Formula 1 season were a ‘misconception’.
Aston Martin: Alonso "very impressive" in Abu Dhabi F1 test debut
Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack says double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso was “very impressive” in his recent first test for the team in Abu Dhabi last month.
Ferrari’s 2023 F1 engine is ‘the bomb’, says Steiner
Haas team principal Gunther Steiner has hinted that engine partner Ferrari has made major progress with its 2023 Formula 1 power unit, which he has cheekily praised as ‘the bomb.’
Bourdais: Reliability will decide who wins first GTP race in Daytona
Cadillac driver Sebastien Bourdais believes reliability, and not outright pace, could be the deciding factor in the opening round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship at Daytona next month.
How Toyota defeated Alpine for the 2022 WEC title
Toyota #8 trio Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa outscored their rivals in the last season before the World Endurance Championship’s top class gets ultra-competitive. Here's how their Hypercar battle with Alpine and the remaining class tussles played out in LMP2, GTE Pro and GTE Am
Patrick Tambay obituary: Double F1 race winner dies age 73
Patrick Tambay, perhaps best known as the man who replaced Gilles Villeneuve at Scuderia Ferrari in 1982, has died at the age of 73.
Top GT squad ASP working on Le Mans GT3 entry for 2024
Leading GT World Challenge Europe entrant Auto Sport Promotion is actively preparing to enter the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2024 when GT3 cars are eligible for competition.
The forgettable final car of a former F1 giant that gave Damon Hill his start
While it launched the F1 career of a future world champion, STUART CODLING recalls that the BT60 was also the final nail in the coffin of a once-great marque 30 years ago. Here is its story
Darryn Binder “was a victim” of RNF’s Yamaha MotoGP split for 2023
RNF Racing boss Razlan Razali says Moto2-bound Darryn Binder “was a victim” of the team’s split with Yamaha for the 2023 MotoGP season.
Middle East nations capable of hosting more Formula E races, says Saudi chief
Middle Eastern nations have the capacity to host more Formula E races in addition to the Diriyah E-Prix, according to the Saudi Arabian race's promoter Carlo Boutagy.
Szafnauer: Alpine was "one of the best" in F1 development race this year
Otmar Szafnauer believes Alpine was "one of the best" teams in the Formula 1 development race this year, bouncing back from a tricky pre-season to finish the year fourth.
Horner: Red Bull "firmly had a target on our back" off-track in F1 2022
Christian Horner believes Red Bull “firmly had a target” on its back in Formula 1 this year through the various off-track political battles that faced the team.
Luke Browning wins Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year
GB3 champion Luke Browning has been crowned the winner of the 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award.
Verstappen wins Autosport’s International Racing Driver of the Year
Double Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has won Autosport’s 2022 International Racing Driver of the Year Award presented by Pirelli, following a fan vote.
Sebastian Vettel presented with Gregor Grant Award
Retiring four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has been honoured at the 2022 Autosport Awards with the presentation of a Gregor Grant Award.
Michael Preston named Autosport’s Williams Engineer of the Future Award winner
Michael Preston has won the 2022 Autosport Williams Engineer of the Future Award.
Russell picks up Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award
George Russell’s first Formula 1 victory has won the 2022 Moment of the Year Award presented by Bang & Olufsen.
Hamilton wins Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year Award
Mercedes Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton is the winner of Autosport’s 2022 British Competition Driver of the Year Award.
Red Bull RB18 wins Autosport’s International Racing Car of the Year
The Red Bull RB18 Formula 1 contender has won Autosport’s 2022 International Racing Car of the Year Award presented by Blink Experience.
Zhou wins Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Zhou Guanyu is the winner of Autosport’s 2022 Rookie of the Year Award.
Roger Penske winner of Autosport’s 2022 Gold Medal
American motorsport legend Roger Penske is the 2022 winner of Autosport’s Gold Medal.
Team Redline named Autosport’s Esports Team of the Year
Team Redline has won the Autosport Esports Team of the Year Award presented by Motorsport Games.
Baldwin wins Autosport’s Esports Driver of the Year Award
James Baldwin is the winner of Autosport’s 2022 Esports Driver of the Year Award presented by Motorsport Games.
Ingram named Autosport’s National Driver of the Year
Tom Ingram is the winner of Autosport’s 2022 National Driver of the Year Award.
Rovanpera named Autosport’s International Rally Driver of the Year
World Rally champion Kalle Rovanpera is the winner of Autosport’s 2022 International Rally Driver of the Year Award.
Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 wins Autosport’s Rally Car of the Year Award
The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 has won Autosport’s 2022 Rally Car of the Year Award.
How to win the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award
It's one of the biggest prizes on offer in motorsport. But what are the key things to do to give you the best chance of winning £200,000 and a Formula 1 test?
Ferrari F1 race winner Patrick Tambay dies aged 73
Two-time Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans 24 Hours driver Patrick Tambay has died at the age of 73.
Red Bull cost cap sanction fair despite F1 rivals wanting "blood", says FIA
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks that Red Bull’s cost cap sanction was dealt with fairly this year, despite rival teams calling for "blood".
Le Mans Virtual Series: Porsche Coanda dominate 500 Miles of Sebring
It was a Porsche Coanda 1-2 at the 500 Miles of Sebring, with Max Verstappen and James Baldwin fighting for third. Team Redline beat an inspired SIM Maranello for its second GTE win of the season.
How van Gisbergen's driverless Australian Supercar burnout worked
A missing boot is the secret behind the wild driverless burnout that Shane van Gisbergen orchestrated at the end of the Australian Supercars season in Adelaide.
Wolff: F1 can’t "hide away" from social issues in Middle East countries
Toto Wolff says Formula 1 cannot “hide away” from tackling social issues in some of the Middle Eastern countries where it races, believing sport can help bring positive change.
Supercars Adelaide: Feeney wins as van Gisbergen penalised
Broc Feeney ended Holden's time in Supercars with a maiden race win at Adelaide, while a thrilling charge from Shane van Gisbergen was undone by a penalty.
From the GB3 title to the fight for an F1 test
Winning the 2022 GB3 title thrust BRDC SuperStar Luke Browning into contention for the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award. The 20-year-old reflects on his season and being an Awards finalist
Horner: Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez’s F1 tyre struggles
Christian Horner believes Sergio Perez’s Formula 1 tyre struggles in 2022 may be down to the fine margins needed to optimise the new 18-inch compounds.
Watch Race Now – Le Mans Virtual Series, 500 Miles of Sebring
Watch the fourth round of the 2022 Le Mans Virtual Series which will take place at Sebring
KTM admits it "pushed too many great Moto2 riders to MotoGP too quickly"
KTM motorsport boss Pit Beirer admits the manufacturer has “pushed too many great Moto2 riders too quickly into MotoGP” as it revises its line-up for 2023.
Toyota didn't test WEC Hypercar after April due to budget constraints
Toyota didn’t complete any private tests with the GR010 Hybrid after April due to budget constraints with its World Endurance Championship programme.
The ultimate BMW racing machines that resulted from a humbling failure
The 11 August issue of Autosport magazine celebrated BMW Motorsport's half century with a special package of features, which we're running online for the first time. To start the ball rolling, we look at the key machines and powerplants in its motorsport journey, dating back to 1973
Verstappen domination did not make F1 2022 a turn off, says Brown
Max Verstappen’s dominance of Formula 1 this year did not make the 2022 campaign feel boring because of excitement elsewhere, reckons McLaren boss Zak Brown.
Supercars Adelaide: Mostert leads emotional Walkinshaw one-two
Chaz Mostert made a perfect start to Holden's final weekend in Supercars, leading a Walkinshaw one-two in Adelaide.