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Red Bull adamant its F1 cost cap submission was below limit
Red Bull insists that its Formula 1 cost cap submission last year was within the $145 million limit, despite mounting suggestions the FIA is poised to find it in breach.
Tickets for 2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix now on sale
Following the announcement of a one-year contract extension during the last race, tickets are now on sale for next year’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps in July.
Wolff: FIA must take "robust stance" if F1 teams broke budget cap
Toto Wolff says that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem must show “integrity and leadership” in enforcing cost cap rules if any Formula 1 teams have broken it.
McLaren's "experimental" F1 upgrade aimed at low-speed gains
McLaren says the "experimental" upgrade it has introduced at Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix should especially help lift its performance in low and medium-speed corners.
Petrucci “thought I was slower than I was” in Thailand MotoGP return
Danilo Petrucci admits he “thought I was slower than I was” at the end of MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix practice on his first outing as Joan Mir’s Suzuki replacement.
Tanak loses lead of Rally New Zealand with WRC hybrid boost penalty
Ott Tanak has lost the early lead at Rally New Zealand in the World Rally Championship after being given a five-second penalty for overusing hybrid boost on the opening stage.
The latest peek behind the scenes in the FIA World Endurance Championship resumes with the second episode from the Fuji round.
F1 Singapore GP: Hamilton leads Verstappen and Leclerc in FP1
Lewis Hamilton pipped Max Verstappen to lead the first practice session ahead of Formula 1’s 2022 Singapore Grand Prix while Charles Leclerc ran third after early Ferrari unreliability.
Crutchlow "in severe pain" after heavy Thailand MotoGP practice crash
RNF Racing’s Cal Crutchlow says the ankle he badly broke in 2018 is “in severe pain” after suffering a heavy crash in second practice for the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix.
F1 cost cap answers to come next week amid rule breach intrigue
Formula 1 is set for a definite answer next week on teams' compliance with the cost cap, amid mounting paddock intrigue that two outfits have breached the rules.
Quartararo "didn't feel good" in Thailand MotoGP practice
MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo says he “didn’t feel good” on his Yamaha in Thailand Grand Prix practice on Friday, but felt he was still quick.
W Series sets next week deadline on fate of final races
W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir says a decision will need to be made by next week if this season’s final two races will go ahead amid its financial difficulties.
Live: F1 Singapore GP commentary and updates - FP1 & FP2
The Singapore Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar after three years away.
Why is Oscar Piastri F1's most sought-after rookie?
The Australian rising star is fast, consistent, confident, adaptable and has shown excellent racecraft, but there’s already a taint to his reputation. That hasn’t stopped him becoming the hottest property in this year’s F1 driver market and why McLaren moved fast to snap up the 21-year-old
F1 extends Sky broadcast deal until 2029
Formula 1 has extended its deal with Sky across its three key markets, with its exclusive broadcast rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland continuing until 2029.
MotoGP announces 2023 provisional calendar
MotoGP has revealed a provisional calendar for the 2023 season, which will feature 21 grands prix, 42 races in total and three triple-headers.
MotoGP Thailand GP: Zarco leads Bagnaia in FP2 as Ducati lock out top four
Pramac’s Johann Zarco led a Ducati 1-2-3-4 in second practice for the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix from Francesco Bagnaia.
Vettel questions whether F1 2022 new rules effort was worth it
Sebastian Vettel has questioned whether the huge effort Formula 1 made to change the rules for this season has been worth it.
IndyCar racer Daly to make NASCAR Cup debut at Charlotte Roval
IndyCar Series driver Conor Daly, who has made a handful of starts in NASCAR, will make his Cup Series debut next weekend at the Charlotte Roval.
Autosport Podcast: How F1’s rules revamp shook up the pitstop arms race
Every Formula 1 team is a well-drilled outfit when it comes to pitstops, and their respective crews practice thousands of them each year.
Drinkwater climbs into Autosport National Driver Rankings top five
David Drinkwater has broken into the top five of Autosport's National Driver Rankings after taking his 15th class victory of the season at Donington Park last weekend.
M-Sport WRC boss surprised by Breen Rally NZ error
M-Sport boss Richard Millener was surprised to see Craig Breen crash out of the Rally New Zealand lead battle, and is keen to understand the reason behind it.
Supercars champion van Gisbergen “living my dream” on WRC debut
Reigning Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen admitted he was “living my dream” after an impressive start to his World Rally Championship debut at Rally New Zealand.
Friday Favourite: An instant American love affair after one test
Not many drivers would pick a favourite circuit after just one test, but for Louis Deletraz he couldn’t resist. As he prepares for his first race at Road Atlanta he explains why he selected the Petit Le Mans venue at the top of his list – despite ending up in a car park after an unwanted excursion on his first out-lap
Why Red Bull and Ferrari are eyeing key set-up changes for Singapore GP
Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz suggest Singapore’s street-circuit setting could force Formula 1’s leading teams into returning to set-up tactics the 2022 car changes had seemingly devalued.
Russell hopes Singapore F1 GP will show "validation" of Mercedes W13 work
George Russell is hoping that this weekend’s Singapore GP will be a “validation” of all the work his Mercedes Formula 1 team has done to understand the W13's bouncing tendencies.
MotoGP gives India 2023 slot as full calendar expected soon
MotoGP has formally confirmed its first grand prix in India will take place in 2023, with a full provisional schedule expected to be announced soon.
WRC New Zealand: Tanak holds slender lead over Evans, Breen retires
Ott Tanak ended the longest day of the World Rally Championship season with a 0.2-second lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans following a drama-filled Friday at Rally New Zealand.
MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez tops tight FP1 despite crash
Honda’s Marc Marquez topped a tight opening practice for the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix despite suffering a crash in the early part of the session.
Singapore GP: F1 technical images direct from the pitlane
Join us as we delve into the new and interesting technical features on display up and down the Formula 1 pitlane as teams prepare for the Singapore Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
WRC New Zealand: Tanak leads Breen, Evans after Friday morning tussle
Hyundai’s Ott Tanak ended a wet Friday morning with the Rally New Zealand lead after an intense tussle with M-Sport’s Craig Breen.
2023 Formula 1 driver market: Which drivers are going where?
A sudden retirement announcement from Sebastian Vettel that caused Fernando Alonso to walk away from Alpine created one of the most dramatic Formula 1 driver market silly seasons in recent memory. But now the grid for 2023 is finally taking shape, here’s how the 10 teams are set to line up.
Russell: Mercedes will have "more complete car" in F1 2023
George Russell is confident that his Mercedes Formula 1 team will have a "more complete car" that is competitive at all kinds of tracks in 2023.
Verstappen: ‘Unrealistic’ to win F1 title in Singapore
Max Verstappen thinks it is a ‘bit unrealistic’ for him to win the Formula 1 world championship at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Gasly: Expect answer on my F1 future in "two to three weeks"
Pierre Gasly says “the next 2-3 weeks should have a clear answer on my future” in Formula 1, regarding the possibility of a 2023 Alpine switch as Fernando Alonso’s replacement.
Marquez “took more time than expected” to recover after Japan MotoGP race
Marc Marquez says his right arm “took more time than I expected” to recover following his first full MotoGP race distance since his fourth major arm operation three months ago.
Ricciardo has no issues with not getting McLaren F1 Singapore updates
Daniel Ricciardo has no issue with his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris getting priority on a major new upgrade package for the Singapore Grand Prix.
National novelties: Clark's Gobstopper Subaru and Dutch F3 Larkens
The Castle Combe Autumn Classic attracted some interesting cars, include a visitor from the Netherlands, while the debut of Olly Clark's incredible Gobstopper Subaru was among the most unusual stories from last weekend's national motorsport action
Miami F1's fake marina to return in 2023 amid venue tweaks
Miami’s fake marina is to return at next year’s Formula 1 race, as the venue announced plans on Thursday to improve what is on offer in 2023.
Hamilton "feels for F1 fans" over early Verstappen title win
Lewis Hamilton "feels for the fans" of Formula 1 given that Max Verstappen could potentially win the 2022 world championship in Singapore this weekend with five races to spare.
Bagnaia “still thinking” about Motegi MotoGP crash a week on
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia admits he comes into this weekend’s MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix “still thinking” about his crash and problems he had last week in Japan.
Alonso: Alpine needs 'every step' to beat McLaren amid new floor trial
Fernando Alonso believes a new floor being introduced in Singapore will give Alpine a boost in its Formula 1 battle with McLaren, saying the team 'need every step' it can take.
The disability champion who conquered a tricky national series
It’s 20 years since a highly significant accomplishment for disability motorsports was achieved by a driver who was on the cusp of Formula 1 before a life-changing accident. Jason Watt reflects on his path back to racing, and winning the Danish Touring Car Championship title
Motorbase eyes new rear-wheel-drive BTCC racer
Leading British Touring Car Championship team Motorbase Performance is eyeing a switch to a new-build rear-wheel-drive contender for 2023.
Pain-free Albon "fit as I can be" for Singapore F1 return
Alex Albon feels “as fit as I can be” and is in “no pain” for Singapore after the Williams Formula 1 driver was admitted to intensive care following respiratory failure.
WEC 2023 calendar expands to seven rounds, Portimao returns
The World Endurance Championship will expand to seven rounds next year with an additional race at the Algarve circuit in April.
F1 should "dare" to face external scrutiny over sustainability - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel believes Formula 1 should "dare" to submit itself to external scrutiny over its sustainability targets, amid unease about next year's 24-race calendar.
Tanak could take a step back from WRC in 2023
Ott Tanak has hinted he could step away from the World Rally Championship entirely next year as the Hyundai driver is yet to decide his future plans.
Crutchlow: Quartararo “uncrackable” despite Yamaha MotoGP bike frustrations
Yamaha test rider Cal Crutchlow believes 2022 MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo is “uncrackable” mentally given the problems he has faced with the bike.
F1 dismisses Vettel's return to V10 engines suggestion
Formula 1 has dismissed any suggestion that it should rethink plans for turbo hybrid engines in favour of going back to screaming V10 power units running on sustainable fuels.
The unintended benefit that F1's new engine rules era will deliver
Formula 1's incoming engine rules shake-up has multiple targets. But it may also solve what has been a bone of contention since the hybrids arrived in 2014. The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume
DTM looking to outlaw one-car teams from 2023
The DTM is considering banning one-car teams from taking part in the championship from 2023 due to limited pitlane space at some tracks.
How a MotoGP favourite’s return happened in a year ‘not even Hitchcock could script'
Having retired from MotoGP at the end of 2021, Danilo Petrucci finds himself with Suzuki this weekend for an unlikely Thailand Grand Prix outing.
FIA eases F1 porpoising metric from Singapore GP
Formula 1’s porpoising metric has been tweaked from this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix to help remove potential problems caused by bumpy tracks, Autosport has learned.
Why Singapore remains the toughest Formula 1 driver challenge
Formula 1 heads to Singapore this weekend after three years away due to COVID-19, marking the return of the toughest challenge for drivers on the calendar.
How de Vries made himself impossible to ignore for a belated F1 chance
Nyck de Vries appeared to have missed his opportunity to break into Formula 1 as he was passed over for more exciting talents who have now become frontrunners and title fighters. But after catching the eye outside of the F1 sphere, before his stunning impromptu grand prix debut in Italy, will it lead to a delayed full-time race seat?
Bottas: Alfa Romeo recruitment drive can sort key weakness out for 2023
Valtteri Bottas believes a recruitment drive by Alfa Romeo can help address the problems that have held the Formula 1 team back this year.
How McLaren F1 cyberpunk images offer clues about new development path
McLaren’s new livery images for the upcoming races in Asia, as part of its tie-in with its cryptocurrency sponsor OKX, revealed some clues about its development direction.
Kobayashi: Petit Le Mans my final IMSA race for Cadillac
Kamui Kobayashi has clarified this weekend's Petit Le Mans will mark his final IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship outing at the wheel of a Cadillac.
WRC New Zealand: Tanak fires first salvo in opening super special
Hyundai’s Ott Tanak has grabbed an early lead at Rally New Zealand after winning a tricky opening World Rally Championship super special stage from M-Sport’s Craig Breen.