Category: Autosport

Johann Zarco enters the 2026 MotoGP season aiming to regain his competitive edge alongside factory Honda riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini. He recognizes that merely emulating their setup won’t be the quick fix. Despite Zarco’s pivotal role in sustaining Honda through tough times in 2024 and 2025, his performance dipped after Honda’s significant mid-2025 update improved the RC213V’s competitiveness. The upcoming season marks a fresh start for Zarco, with increased expectations due to Honda’s desire for LCR to perform better following a lackluster previous season. The stability of the…

MotoGP held its second-ever season launch event in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, just a few weeks before the start of the 2026 season in Thailand. This special event marked the unofficial beginning of the new campaign, bringing all teams and riders together in Malaysia’s capital. Originally planned for Singapore, logistical challenges led to the decision to host the launch in Kuala Lumpur following the Sepang pre-season test. The city has always been a popular choice for MotoGP events, with many teams revealing their bikes here in the past. The event…

Max Verstappen has mentioned that there is still a lot of work to be done on the new Red Bull Ford Powertrain after the Barcelona Formula 1 shakedown. F1 conducted a five-day private test in Barcelona this week, providing all 11 teams with a maximum of three days for running before the upcoming season’s regulations overhaul. Red Bull, powered by Ford for the first time, enters the season not as favorites despite having Verstappen and facing a significant challenge. Verstappen faced limited track time in Barcelona due to sharing running…

Marc Marquez has agreed with Ducati to extend his contract for two more MotoGP seasons, covering 2027 and 2028. The agreement was reached during Ducati’s team presentation in Madonna di Campiglio. Marquez will continue in Ducati red until at least the end of 2028. The announcement is expected before the start of the season, coinciding with the official MotoGP launch in Kuala Lumpur after the season’s first tests in Sepang. Marquez emphasized his comfort and speed with Ducati, expressing his desire to stay. The financial terms of the agreement have…

Formula 1 fans are excited about bidding on exclusive experiences for the 2026 championship, such as a fishing trip with Ross Brawn and a private tour of the Red Bull factory, all in support of the Grand Prix Trust charity. Additional auction highlights include F1 race weekend trips with McLaren and Cadillac, as well as race day experiences with Williams and Racing Bulls. Chairman of the charity, Martin Brundle, urged fans on social media to explore the inner sanctum of F1 through this auction of memorabilia and experiences. The current…

Alex Albon credits his successful partnership with team-mate Carlos Sainz for Williams’ strong performance in the 2025 Formula 1 season, where they finished fifth in the standings, their best result in eight years. Following financial struggles under previous ownership, Williams saw a resurgence after Dorilton Capital took over and the implementation of a cost cap in 2021. Sainz’s podium finishes in Azerbaijan and Qatar, combined with the arrival of the experienced driver, boosted the team’s performance. Albon acknowledges Sainz’s impact on his development as a driver, noting their similar driving…