Month: June 2025

Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Group National Editor Stephen Lickorish to discuss highlights, such as a new vantage point at Thruxton for the British Touring Car Championship in Hampshire. Brands Hatch will showcase a strong US theme at the 12th edition of American SpeedFest, headlined by Euro NASCAR. Silverstone will host a massive Equipe Classic Racing event with 400 entries, featuring a special Austin-Healey race and the rejuvenated Equipe 70s series. Stay updated on UK motorsport weekly by checking out our new National newsletter and signing up. Tovább…

Sardinia is widely considered one of the most challenging rallies on the World Rally Championship schedule, often proving pivotal in the championship race as the season progresses. Toyota’s Elfyn Evans currently leads the standings, with Hyundai aiming to break Toyota’s winning streak in 2025. Hyundai, with drivers Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville, have a strong track record in Sardinia and are eager for victory. However, the rally’s unpredictable nature, new stages, and rough terrain present significant challenges and potential for drama. Hyundai faces pressure to deliver a strong performance and…

In the opening lap of MotoGP’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Aleix Espargaro and Franco Morbidelli were involved in an incident that led to Espargaro retiring from the GP. Morbidelli expressed that he could have been more critical of the Honda rider, showing ongoing tensions between the two. During the race, Espargaro lost control of his bike and collided with Morbidelli after the initial start, causing Morbidelli to collide with spilled oil from his own Ducati. Fortunately, Morbidelli was able to rejoin the race after the red flag. Morbidelli finished…

As Red Bull’s reserve drivers and junior talents gain attention amid Max Verstappen’s 11 penalty points, it has come to light that Red Bull requested a superlicence exemption for Arvid Lindblad. This request, emphasized by Helmut Marko, was made independently of Verstappen’s penalties and is set for discussion at the upcoming FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau. Lindblad, a Formula 2 competitor meeting all superlicence prerequisites, has amassed qualifying points in junior series, awaiting his 18th birthday to formally acquire it. This potential exemption for Lindblad mirrors a…

Yamaha has decided not to test its prototype V4 engine at the upcoming Aragon MotoGP test. Observations at Silverstone showed Yamaha bikes struggling on straights compared to the Ducati bikes, indicating the need for engine adjustments. The focus is on improving straight-line performance and rear grip characteristics of the bikes with the V4 engine prototype. Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez mentioned they have two engines to try, one being the inline configuration tested at Aragon. Fabio Quartararo hinted at a new engine being tested on Monday for further improvements in…