Roof weight targeted following Supercars centre of gravity tests
Supercars teams running Ford Mustangs and Holden Commodores may have to add ballast to the roof lines of their cars off the back of recent centre of gravity tests.
Schumacher set for F1 test debut with Ferrari
Mick Schumacher is set to make his Formula 1 test debut with Ferrari at next week's post-Bahrain Grand Prix test, Motorsport.com has learned.
Ferrari expects to see impact of "corrections" in Bahrain
Ferrari expects its performance in this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix to show the effect of the "corrections" it has made following its poor start to the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Penske succession plan key to McLaughlin NASCAR move
The timing of Scott McLaughlin's move from Supercars to NASCAR will ultimately depend on there being a suitable replacement for him in the Australian series, according to Roger Penske.
Seven ways F1 teams got around tobacco bans
Following the removal of tobacco-adjacent branding from two F1 teams' cars in Australia, we recall how grand prix squads tackled similar regulatory hurdles in the past.
NASCAR hopes for "better outcome" with qualifying changes
NASCAR announced some adjustments to its qualifying procedures on Monday that it hopes will be “fair” and “entertaining.”
Sainz says McLaren has to avoid 2018 development "trap"
McLaren's 2019 Formula 1 chances depends on it avoiding the development "trap" it fell into during last year, says Carlos Sainz.
Newgarden draws career parallels with "phenomenal" Herta
Josef Newgarden has drawn parallels between his own career and that of IndyCar's newest youngest-ever race winner Colton Herta, following Herta's Circuit of the Americas triumph.
"Disappointed" Renault must be hard on itself - Abiteboul
Renault's Formula 1 team needs to be hard on itself if it is to bounce back from the disappointment of the Australian Grand Prix, reckons its managing director Cyril Abiteboul.
NASCAR Gen-7 plans ‘could double’ number of manufacturers
NASCAR’s next-generation car is at the heart of a plan that aims to increase the number of manufacturers participating in the sport, Motorsport.com has learned.
Why the TT’s fastest-ever rider is on the “back foot” for 2019
The Isle of Man TT’s fastest-ever rider Peter Hickman says he was always going to be on the “back foot” this year even without delays in getting the new BMW S1000RR.
Why 2019 may be painful for racing's two latest gamblers
Daniel Ricciardo and Johann Zarco rolled the dice last year, as each gave up a top-team option for a leading role in a longer-term project. Their choices could pay off down the line - but 2019 looks to have more pain than gain in store.
Prime The real impact of F1's fastest lap point
The introduction of a point for the fastest lap provoked all manner of responses, but when the first battle for the extra point took place, it revealed what could be its true impact on F1 this season
Prime How Formula 1 arrived at its vital crunch meeting
Ross Brawn has spearheaded Formula 1's increasingly hands-on approach to defining the next generation of rules. But will his method pay off in this week's critical meeting?
Prime How a 'fake news' crisis helped Mercedes to its turnaround
There was talk that Mercedes was in 'crisis' during pre-season testing, as its initial car lacked pace and its drivers expressed concerns. While those fears proved wide of the mark, the negatives became the foundation of its Melbourne fightback
How to tackle a new IndyCar track – the race engineer perspective
Learning a 20-turn track is challenging for racecar drivers, but spare a thought for those who have to make their cars fast through all those corners. Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports race engineers Blair Perschbacher and Will Anderson explain to David Malsher how they prepared for this weekend’s race at Circuit of The Americas.
01:55 Giorgio Piola: Ferrari SF90 vs Ferrari SF71H
We take a look at the differences between Ferrari's 2019 challenger and its predecessor.
03:47 Jean-Eric Vergne talks victory and title chances
Motorsport Network's Nicki Shields caught up with defending Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne about his victory at the Sanya ePrix, and his chances in this year's championship as well as in next month's Rome ePrix.
02:37 Schumacher setting the pace at 1990 WSC Dijon Prenois
For the whole race Silk Cut Jaguar struggled with handling, after 5 laps drivers felt serious issues with both: understeer and oversteer. Team Sauber Mercedes on the other hand not only managed to find the right setup but also were right in choice of its
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Bentley Continental GT will seek record run at Pikes Peak
Rhys Millen will go hunting for a production car record.
NASCAR Gen-7 plans ‘could double’ number of manufacturers
NASCAR’s next-generation car is at the heart of a plan that aims to increase the number of manufacturers participating in the sport, Motorsport.com has learned.
Why the TT’s fastest-ever rider is on the “back foot” for 2019
The Isle of Man TT’s fastest-ever rider Peter Hickman says he was always going to be on the “back foot” this year even without delays in getting the new BMW S1000RR.
Goff lands last-minute 2019 BTCC reprieve
Jack Goff has been handed a last-minute lifeline to take part in the 2019 BTCC season as he will replace Mike Bushell in the Team Hard line-up.
Clint Bowyer on Martinsville rally: "We kept beating ourselves"
There was no second consecutive win in the spring race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for Clint Bowyer, but there was a heck of a comeback.
Ferrari P80/C debuts taking cues from the Prancing Horse's racers
The one-off machine pays homage to the Ferrari 330 P3/P4 and Dino 206 S.
Iannone: Aprilia not making the most of existing bike
Andrea Iannone believes Aprilia must first focus on extracting more performance from its existing MotoGP package before worrying about upgrades.
Prime How Ferrari and McLaren gave F1 an incurable headache
At last year's Japanese Grand Prix, the re-emergence of tobacco sponsorship was evident at Ferrari, and McLaren's BAT deal followed for 2019. The return of such sponsors means F1 must consider the wider impact
Video: How Vergne reacted to his Sanya win
Jean-Eric Vergne bounced back from a difficult spell to win ABB FIA Formula E's Sanya E-Prix and remains in contention to successfully defend his title.
Vettel expects six drivers to "have a say" in F1 title battle
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel believes the six drivers employed by Formula 1's leading teams will all “have a word to say” in the way the 2019 title fight pans out.
Loeb to contest Rally Chile with Hyundai
Hyundai has announced nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb will contest Rally Chile in May, while Andreas Mikkelsen returns to take on both South American rounds.
Di Grassi, Frijns lock horns in FE penalty Twitter spat
ABB FIA Formula E drivers Lucas di Grassi and Robin Frijns have clashed on Twitter over the incident that removed both drivers from contention in last weekend's Sanya ePrix.
Piola's picks: Red Bull's urgent upgrade and teams' DRS tricks
Giorgio Piola starts his selection of the most intriguing Formula 1 tech updates from the Australian Grand Prix with a look at the upgrade Red Bull brought forward by a month, and how teams are changing DRS actuators to make the most of the new 2019 rules
Australian GP: Latest F1 tech updates, straight from pitlane
Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images bring you the Formula 1 technical updates on show in the Melbourne pitlane at the Australian Grand Prix, giving insight into the relentless development undertaken by the teams in pursuit of more performance.
Giorgio Piola’s top picks of Australian GP tech upgrades
The first official sessions of the 2019 Formula 1 season are now over, and plenty of new developments were unveiled on the opening day of running in Melbourne.
F1’s iconic cars: The McLaren M23 by Giorgio Piola
In our last deep dive into Giorgio Piola’s treasure trove, we cast our eye over Ferrari’s 312. But it was 1974 rivals McLaren and Emerson Fittipaldi that prevailed, running out the eventual winners in a less complex but far more compliant car.
Tech verdict: Rating F1 2019's technical designs
All 10 Formula 1 teams have been bringing car developments throughout the two weeks of 2019 pre-season testing, which comes to an end at the Barcelona track on Friday.