Category: Autosport

Iron Dames driver Michelle Gatting was forced to step down from the Le Mans 24 Hours after a pitlane incident left her with a broken foot. Sarah Bovy replaced Gatting in the all-female Iron Dames Porsche 911 GT3 R line-up due to the unfortunate accident. During a congested pitlane, the car landed on Gatting’s foot while attempting a routine driver change. Gatting remains determined to return to action at the Imola round of the European Le Mans Series on July 6th. Despite missing out on Le Mans, she is focused…

Schubert BMW driver Marco Wittmann addressed the penalty he received during DTM’s Zandvoort weekend, finishing second despite a post-race five-second penalty. He was penalized for allegedly pushing Jack Aitken’s Ferrari wide during an overtake at Turn 1. Wittmann strategically jumped to second place, acknowledging Aitken’s ability to brake later on the racing line. The penalty did not significantly impact Wittmann’s final classification, leaving him just 0.005s ahead of third place. Although challenging Rene Rast for the lead in the closing stages, the tight Zandvoort circuit made overtaking difficult. Despite the…

Formula 1 has decided not to do a joint season launch for the 2026 campaign, according to Autosport. The successful 2025 season launch celebrated F1’s 75th anniversary with all teams revealing new liveries in London, drawing 1.1 million live viewers on YouTube and 7.5 million in total. The decision not to repeat the joint launch for 2026 comes after discussions with teams and stakeholders. Factors influencing the decision include the uniqueness of the 2025 event for F1’s anniversary and the upcoming regulation changes for 2026, necessitating extensive testing for new…

Double world Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will debut in MotoGP in 2026, riding for Pramac Yamaha. Yamaha Motor confirmed his move in a statement released early, departing from the initial expectation during the Italian Grand Prix weekend. After winning the Superbike World Championship twice in 2021 and 2024, Razgatlıoğlu will join Yamaha’s satellite squad following eight seasons in the Superbike World Championship. Yamaha’s statement expresses pleasure in welcoming Razgatlıoğlu back to Yamaha and highlights his successful stint in WorldSBK. Transitioning to MotoGP is seen as a strategic decision to showcase…

Formula 1 is strengthening its relationship with Nestle by introducing new activations and promotions to showcase its official chocolate bar, KitKat. This partnership, established through a multi-year deal, adds to F1’s existing brand collaborations, such as LVMH and Whispering Angel. In celebration of F1’s 75th anniversary and KitKat’s 90th anniversary, joint activities will be launched in Mexico, including fan zone appearances and promotional events. Nestle Mexico’s confectionery business executive officer, Ricardo Bassani, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting F1’s significance in Mexican culture. KitKat’s involvement will extend to the 2025…

The link between Formula 1 and endurance racing is highlighted by the drivers participating in the Le Mans 24 Hours race. Former F1 drivers like Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg have ventured into endurance racing either temporarily or permanently. In 2025, we will witness several ex-F1 drivers competing in Le Mans, some being key figures in WEC teams while others taking on the French circuit for the first time. One of the former F1 racers to watch at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Hypercar class is Antonio Giovinazzi of…

“At the British Hillclimb Championship at Shelsley Walsh, Matt Ryder extended his championship lead while Alex Summers showcased his sensational pace, each securing a run-off win and setting a 23.01s climb up the famous Teme Valley hill. Ryder’s 23.13s climb was a commendable performance, with Summers delivering a standout run of 23.01s in his DJ Firestorm to clinch his first win of the limited 2025 season. In a thrilling showdown, Ryder responded to Summers’ challenge with a rapid 23.01s run of his own, securing victory and maintaining his impressive form…

The World Rally Championship’s 2027 technical rules are close to being finalized, with the FIA approving refined bodywork regulations. These regulations were discussed at the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau last month. Changes to bodywork requirements, including sustainable materials and design flexibility, are intended to attract more manufacturers to the championship. The 2027 cars will have a cost cap of €345,000 and use Rally2 engines and componentry. The finalized regulations are expected to be confirmed by August, with concerns raised by current WRC teams about the tight timeframe.…