Ticktum F1 superlicence bid thwarted by eligibility rule
The series in which Red Bull Formula 1 junior Dan Ticktum is racing to secure his final points for a superlicence is not eligible for the awarding of points, Motorsport.com has learned.
Feared Sauber the "team to watch" in 2019
Sauber should be feared by its rivals and is "the team to watch" in 2019, according to two of its main midfield Formula 1 rivals.
Ricciardo's big money deal is good value, says Renault
Renault F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul insists the cost of hiring Daniel Ricciardo for this year is good value for money – even if the team is not expecting to win yet.
Price rushed into surgery on 'collapsing' wrist
Dakar winner Toby Price is set to go under the knife today to repair significant damage that was done to his broken wrist while in the Peruvian dunes.
Power boost for IndyCar at Iowa and Gateway
The NTT IndyCar Series is to increase the boost from its BorgWarner turbos for the two short ovals on the 2019 schedule, raising output to road/street course levels.
New Bathurst circuit eyeing World Superbike bid
Bathurst city officials could try and lure World Superbike away from Phillip Island when the new permanent Mount Panorama circuit is complete.
Yamaha project leader Tsuya stands down for 2019
Yamaha MotoGP project leader Kouji Tsuya has stood down from his role ahead of the 2019 season.
Prime What Ferrari must do to beat Mercedes
As Ferrari enters 2019 with the hope of finally ending its latest Formula 1 championship drought, we outline the seven biggest tasks on its jobs list
Chad Knaus: "I can't change who I am" working with William Byron
There’s so much new this NASCAR season for Chad Knaus, but does that really change his approach to his crew chief role?
Gallery: All Mercedes F1 cars since 1954
After making an instant impact on grand prix racing in 1954, the Le Mans disaster led to a 55-year absence for Mercedes-Benz in the Formula 1 World Championship. Split across two distinct eras, here are all the Silver Arrows F1 cars in full...
Time is running out! Join Giorgio Piola’s Kickstarter movement today
Promoted: Only a few days left to secure a Formula 1-inspired timepiece – designed by tech-drawing legend Giorgio Piola – and to become a part of his SHIFT movement. The project closes on Saturday, January 26.
Prime Why F1 can't expect 2010-spec Kubica this year
Robert Kubica was considered a Formula 1 world champion in waiting before his devastating rally accident it early 2011. He's back with Williams in '19 and one of the stories of the season is likely to be how close he can get to his previous level
Prime How F1's quick-fix 2019 rules were born
Formula 1's 2019 aerodynamic rule changes have been divisive - pushed through too quickly and unlikely to do anything to help overtaking, according to the sceptics. The architects of the revamp explain their logic, and the accelerated process
Prime Why Raikkonen is more likeable at Sauber
Kimi Raikkonen was the wrong man for a seat at title-chasing Ferrari, but that doesn't mean he's wrong for Sauber - in fact his contribution to Formula 1 is about to get a lot more positive
Prime How Super Formula rejoined the F1 career path
Super Formula is regularly credited as being the fastest single-seater series outside Formula 1. That's why drivers such Stoffel Vandoorne and Pierre Gasly have entered it in recent years. Now another aspiring F1 star is heading to Japan.
Prime Why Ogier's Citroen reunion won't be awkward
Sebastien Ogier is entering what he has already called the final act of his World Rally Championship career in familiar surroundings at Citroen. But things are set to be different this time around
09:34 What Verstappen got from his first 'public service' punishment
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen attended the Marrakech ePrix with the FIA stewards to serve part of his two day disciplinary “public service” mandated by the governing body. The FIA ordered Verstappen to attend to gain greater understanding of pr
03:19 ROC Mexico - Sunday Highlights
Catch the highlights of the individual Race Of Champions at Foro Sol in Mexico City. PWRC champion Benito Guerra pulled off a popular win on home soil, while two teenage rookies starred on their ROC debuts.
04:56 Big interview, part 3: McLaren’s Zak Brown
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown speaks with Motorsport.com Editor-in-Chief Charles Bradley about the future direction of Formula 1, the latest on its Indy 500 project, and when it might return to the Le Mans 24 Hours.
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Gallery: All Mercedes F1 cars since 1954
After making an instant impact on grand prix racing in 1954, the Le Mans disaster led to a 55-year absence for Mercedes-Benz in the Formula 1 World Championship. Split across two distinct eras, here are all the Silver Arrows F1 cars in full...
Renault adds F4 champion Collet to junior ranks
Renault has added Brazilian racer Caio Collet to its Formula 1's junior programme roster for the 2019 season.
Alonso: Rolex 24 atmosphere "unthinkable" in F1
Fernando Alonso says the access that fans have to the cars and stars in IMSA’s Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona would be impossible to imagine in Formula 1.
Jeff Gordon: Rivalry with Earnhardt “changed my life forever”
The rivalry between Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jeff Gordon – and their respective fan bases – helped define NASCAR during its era of biggest expansion.
Bottas advised by M-Sport's Suninen ahead of rally debut
Mercedes Formula 1 racer Valtteri Bottas has received advice from M-Sport World Rally Championship driver Teemu Suninen ahead of his rallying debut this weekend.
Harvey to run 10-race IndyCar program with MSR
Meyer Shank Racing has signed Jack Harvey for an expanded IndyCar campaign to include the Indy 500 and all road and street courses bar Detroit and Toronto.
Prime The tech gains that have transformed Formula E
Formula E's mid-race car-swapping caused the purists to wince, and the switch to the faster and more efficient Gen2 demonstrates a change that has transformed the series
The verdict on Formula E's attack mode so far
ABB FIA Formula E's Mario Kart-inspired attack mode race format system has been a notable feature of both of the opening two rounds of the 2018/19 season.
Lack of blame culture a key Haas strength - Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen believes that one of Haas' big strengths is the lack of a blame culture that has held back other teams he has worked for.
Tanak inspired Latvala to tone down "aggressive" style
Jari-Matti Latvala says he learned from new Toyota WRC teammate Ott Tanak during 2018 and has tried to be less "aggressive" in his driving as a result.
Honda to keep NSX for Super GT's Class One era
Honda has pledged to stick with its NSX-GT Super GT model in 2020, despite the incoming Class One regulations theoretically prohibiting its mid-engine layout.
Russian GP promoter targeting 2020 Saint Petersburg FE race
The promoter of Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix is aiming to hold an ABB FIA Formula E race in Saint Petersburg in 2020.
F1’s iconic cars: The Ferrari 312 by Giorgio Piola
In this new series of articles we are going to uncover the incredible detail of Formula 1’s most iconic cars, drawing from the huge collection of illustrations painstakingly crafted by Motorsport.com’s legendary illustrator and technical analyst Giorgio Piola.
F1 tech review: The updates that put Mercedes on top – again
Mercedes' season got off to a slow start, as the team grappled with another, at times, temperamental machine. Forced on to the backfoot by a fast-starting Ferrari, and unable to get the best from the tyres, the team took its time and set about rectifying deficiencies without panic.
F1 tech review: How Ferrari fell short after getting on top
Ferrari mounted another assault on the Formula 1 World Championship in 2018, and while it looked to have got the better of Mercedes in the opening phases, its title aspirations fell agonisingly short of the target once again.
F1 tech review: Did Red Bull really have the best chassis?
The RB14 continued to carry the DNA of Red Bull’s previously successful cars, as it pressed on with the same title-winning chassis philosophy, only making alterations in order to comply with the prevailing regulations.
F1 tech review: How Renault battled through rebuilding pain
Renault, a fully manufacturer-funded team, may have come across as underachievers in the last few seasons, but having retaken control of the ailing Lotus entity at the backend of 2015 it has had to go through a few growing pains.