Category: motorsport

Hyundai has indicated its commitment to continue in the World Rally Championship at least until the end of 2026, despite previous uncertainties about its future. There were concerns about the Rally1 category potentially being replaced by Rally2 if Hyundai were to leave at the end of the season. While Hyundai is not fully satisfied with the 2027 WRC regulations, they remain optimistic about their WRC program continuing through 2026. The decision about Hyundai’s involvement in 2027 is still pending, as the current regulations may not align with their objectives. Hyundai…

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Marc Marquez has quickly adapted to his new Ducati bike and is now at a competitive level similar to his Honda days. His resurgence was evident with wins at Aragon MotoGP 2024 and in Thailand and Argentina at the start of 2025. Despite not winning in Austin, Le Mans, and Silverstone, Marquez is focused on extending his lead in the overall standings. Marquez highlights Motorland as a favorable circuit and expresses his desire to fight for victory there. He acknowledges the mistakes made in previous races but remains confident in…

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Motorsport has truly captured the imagination of Hollywood, with Brad Pitt set to produce a new film on the challenging and deadly Isle of Man TT races, with Channing Tatum starring and Amazon MGM Studios backing the project. Pitt, a bike racing enthusiast, will bring his expertise to this new venture, complementing his past involvement in motorsport-related movies. The plot and characters of the film remain under wraps, but director Reid Carolin has signed on, alongside writers Bryan Johnson and Jason Kellar, known for their work on ‘Ford v Ferrari.’…

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On June 15, NASCAR will make history by hosting the first-ever Cup Series points race outside the US at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps recently visited Brazil during the NASCAR Brazil round at Interlagos, marking his first international engagement. During the Coca-Cola 600 race weekend, Phelps and Chad Seigler, Chief International Officer of NASCAR, discussed the potential of hosting a Cup race in Brazil. Phelps expressed enthusiasm for the idea but highlighted the need for all parties to collaborate for its realization. While previous talks…

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Sardinia is considered one of the most challenging rallies on the World Rally Championship calendar, often a crucial round as the title race progresses to halfway. Toyota’s Elfyn Evans leads the standings heading into the rally, but his lead has shrunk to 30 points over teammate Kalle Rovanpera, with Sebastien Ogier in third. The focus is on Hyundai to disrupt Toyota’s perfect start to the 2025 season and improve their winless streak. Hyundai has a strong history at Sardinia and drivers like Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville are eager to…

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Yamaha opted not to test its prototype V4 engine at the upcoming Aragon MotoGP test following the struggles faced by their bikes at Silverstone and MotorLand tracks. The V4 engine was designed to enhance straightline performance and rear grip, with limited public testing. Test rider Augusto Fernandez revealed little about the engines, confirming the focus on the inline configuration for now. Despite recent competitiveness shown by riders like Quartararo, Yamaha acknowledges the need for further development highlighted by Quartararo’s remarks on missing grip. While Quartararo hinted at trying out a…

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The U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, granted a preliminary injunction to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in December last year, allowing the teams to race with charters without certain conditions of the 2025 Charter Agreement. NASCAR aimed to overturn this injunction at a hearing on May 9th. Following the hearing, the Court ruled in favor of NASCAR, revoking the injunction. This decision could force 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to operate as open teams without charters for the rest of the year, unless they request another…

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While Red Bull Racing’s reserve drivers and junior talents are in the spotlight due to Max Verstappen’s penalty points, the team has requested a superlicence exemption for Formula 2 racer Arvid Lindblad. This request will be discussed during the upcoming FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau. The request for Lindblad, who meets all other superlicence requirements, was submitted before Verstappen reached 11 penalty points. Lindblad has amassed enough license points in junior formulas, but the age requirement prohibits him from formal eligibility until he turns 18. With the…

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