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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
01:02 Mick Schumacher talks ROC debut and beating Vettel
Motorsport Network’s Julia Piquet talks to F3 European champion Mick Schumacher about his ROC debut, and racing (and beating!) Sebastian Vettel in Sunday’s Race of Champions group stage.
10:32 "Attack mode feels very Formula E"
In the new season of Formula E, the series has introduced a Mario Kart-inspired “Attack Mode” race format to enhance overtaking and maintain strategy elements in races. We discuss the system’s effectiveness and compare it to other overtaking aids in motor
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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.
BMW squad Rowe switches allegiance to Porsche
Rowe Racing will switch allegiance from BMW to Porsche for its factory campaign in the 2019 Blancpain GT Series.
Former Ferrari junior Zhou gets Renault F1 role
Renault has signed former Ferrari Academy member Guan Yu Zhou as its Formula 1 test and development driver for 2019, adding to his Formula 2 programme with UNI-Virtuosi.
5 iconic racing paint jobs on brands' modern SUVs
You know what makes a Ford EcoSport look a whole lot cooler? The famous Gulf racing livery.
Bathurst safety concerns addressed with in-car warning system
An in-car warning system will be fitted to every car racing at the 2019 Bathurst 12 Hour, in a bid to ease safety concerns across the top of the Mount Panorama circuit.
Team switch for Subaru's factory Australian rally campaign
Molly Taylor will drive for a new team during the 2019 Australian Rally Championship, as part of a shake-up of Subaru's factory programme.
Australian Grand Prix to stage 1000th Supercars race
Australia's Supercars series will stage its 1000th race during the 2019 Australian Grand Prix weekend at Albert Park.
Brabham supercar to make Bathurst debut
The Brabham BT62 supercar will make its Mount Panorama debut at next week's Bathurst 12 Hour.
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.