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Fernando Alonso, F1

Video: Alonso speaks on multiple topics during his India visit

Fernando Alonso speaks on multiple topics relating to F1 and his title quest, as he adds on Triple Crown plus wanting to win Dakar Rally. Post the Singapore GP weekend, Alonso flew down to Chennai...
Alpine, Renault, F1

Renault to create Hypertech Alpine at Viry; firm on F1 PU decision

Groupe Renault has decided the fate of its Viry-Chatillon base by creating Hypertech Alpine, as decision is firm on no F1 power unit work for 2026. With the results not coming its way and increasing...
WRC, Kalle Rovanpera

WRC: Rovanpera eases to Rally Chile win in Toyota 1-2

Kalle Rovanpera took the FIA WRC win in Rally Chile Bio Bio from teammate Elfyn Evans, with Ott Tanak rounding the podium. Friday - Ott Tänak has set the stage for a potential third consecutive...
Michael Andretti, Andretti

Andretti ready to move away from operation of team under Towriss

Michael has moved away from the operational side of Andretti Global, after Daniel Towriss takeover of the company via Group 1001. The news of Andretti relinquishing its bigger role at Andretti Global was first reported...
WRC, Acropolis Rally, Thierry Neuville

WRC: Neuville leads Hyundai 1-2-3 in Acropolis Rally win

Thierry Neuville extended his FIA WRC points lead after Acropolis Rally win in Hyundai 1-2-3 from Dani Sordo and Ott Tanak. Friday - Ott Tänak overtook a wounded Sébastien Ogier to lead EKO Acropolis Rally Greece...
Maximilian Guenther, Formula E

Guenther confirmed at DS Penske; Neuville stays with Hyundai

Maximiliam Guenther is confirmed at DS Penske for 2025 Formula E season, as Thierry Neuville remains at Hyundai in WRC. DS Penske - DS PENSKE is thrilled to announce the return of Maximilian Günther to its...
WRC, Sebastien Ogier

WRC: Ogier wins Rally Finland after late dramas for his teammates

Sebastien Ogier took the FIA WRC Rally Finland win after late dramas to his teammates, which allowed Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux on the podium. Friday - Kalle Rovanperä held an 8.0sec Secto Rally Finland lead...

WRC releases 14-round WRC calendar for 2025 season

The FIA has released the calendar for 2025 WRC season with 14 rounds in all as four rallies feature on the current calendar that wasn't there in 2024. All-new stops in Spain, Paraguay and Saudi...
Kalle Rovanpera, WRC

WRC: Rovanpera dominates in Rally Lativia win leading Toyota 1-2

Kalle Rovanpera dominates in FIA WRC win in Tet Rally Latvia in Toyota 1-2 from Sebastien Buemi, as Ott Tanak ended up third. Friday: Kalle Rovanperä opened up a 15.7sec lead over local rising star Mārtiņš...
Extreme H

Extreme H has first on-the-venue run at Hydro X Prix weekend

Extreme H had its first on-the-venue running in Scotland, which is hosting Extreme E's Hydro X Prix, with Hedda Hosas in action. Following the global launch of the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport series, Extreme H,...
Ford, Dakar

Ford showcases Raptor T1+ for Dakar Rally at Goodwood

Ford Performance has revealed the Raptor T1+ at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the car which will be used to compete in Dakar Rally. With its sights set on the grueling off-road Dakar Rally, Ford...

An incredible show in the finals at Franciacorta

Mixed weather conditions impacted the finals Sunday of round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, turning the finals into a real lottery. The round 3 winners are: Zdenek Babicek (Mini MAX), Ties van...
WRC, Kalle Rovanpera, Rally Poland

WRC: Rovanpera dominates as super-sub to win Rally Poland

Kalle Rovanpera dominated proceedings as a super-sub to win FIA WRC Rally Poland, with Elfyn Evans in P2 and Adrien Fourmaux P3. Friday - Andreas Mikkelsen found himself leading an FIA World Rally Championship round for...
Extreme H

Extreme H unveils hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25 racing car

Extreme H has showcased its hydrogen-powered racing car - Pioneer 25 - as it begins preparations for its first season in 2025. Extreme H, the groundbreaking new hydrogen racing series, today unveiled its pioneering centrepiece...
Sebastien Ogier

Ogier flies back after road incident; Sowery handed IndyCar debut

Sebastien Ogier has flied back home after road incident ahead of Rally Poland, as Toby Sowery handed IndyCar debut by DCR. WRC - Toyota: We are pleased to confirm that Kalle Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen will...
FIA, Porsche

FIA rejects Porsche’s Misano bid; Ogier involved in road incident

The FIA Court of Appeal has rejected Porsche's bid to overturn Misano result for Antonio Felix da Costa, while Sebastien Ogier is out of WRC Rally Poland. Formula E - Case ICA-2024-04: Appeal lodged on behalf...
WRC, FIA, Paraguay

WRC signs deal with Paraguay for 2025 slot on the calendar

The promoters of WRC have signed up a deal for Paraguay to join the 2025 calendar, with the approval of FIA WMSC now remaining.  Paraguay will become the 38th country to host a round of...
FIA, WRC, GT3

FIA stablises WRC regs for now; pushes road relevance in GT3

The FIA WMSC has approved stability in WRC regs for two more seasons before change in 2027, while it is also pushing for road relevant GT3 cars in future. WRC - Technical stability has been agreed...
Sami Pajari, WRC

Pajari gets Rally1 drive at Rally Latvia with WRC Promoter support

Sami Pajari is another to be handed Rally1 drive at Rally Latvia with WRC Promoter Support, driving for Toyota Gazoo. In collaboration with WRC Promoter and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Sami Pajari will become the latest...
WRC, Rally Italia Sardegna, Ott Tanak

WRC: Tanak beats Ogier by 0.2s in Rally Italia Sardegna win

Ott Tanak beats Sebastien Ogier by 0.2s to win a dramatic FIA WRC Rally Italia Sardegna, as Dani Sordo makes it Hyundai 1-3 finish. Friday - Sébastien Ogier delivered a near-perfect performance to lead Hyundai Motorsport...
WRC, Rally Saudi Arabia

WRC to make Middle East return in 2025 with Rally Saudi Arabia

The FIA WRC is to make a return to Middle East with Rally Saudi Arabia in a long-term 10-year deal from 2025 season onward. Today marks a historic moment as WRC Promoter officially announces a...
WRC, Sebastien Ogier

WRC: Ogier survives to win Rally de Portugal from Hyundai pair

Sebastien Ogier took the win in FIA WRC Rally de Portugal ahead of the Hyundai pair of Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville. Friday: Kalle Rovanperä overcame a challenging Friday to lead a frenzied see-saw battle for...
Ford, Carlos Sainz Sr, Nani Roma, Dakar

Ford signs Sainz Sr and Roma to lead its Dakar Rally team

Ford Performance has signed Carlos Sainz Sr and Nani Roma to lead its Dakar Rally attack with the Raptor in 2025. The first look at the 2025 Dakar Rally Ford Raptor contender is here, with...
Martins Sesks, WRC, M-Sport

M-Sport gives Sesks a Rally1 drive with support from WRC

M-Sport gives Martins Sesks a Ford Rally1 drive with support from WRC for the rallies in Poland and also in Latvia. Mārtiņš Sesks and M-Sport Ford World Rally Team, with the support of the WRC...
WRC, Rally Croatia

WRC: Ogier benefits from Neuville/Evans hit to win Rally Croatia

Sebastien Ogier lucked into FIA WRC win in Rally Croatia after double disaster for two of rivals at the front, who dropped to second and third. Friday: The battle is well and truly raging at Croatia...
Heikki Kovalainen, F1, Rally

Kovalainen in recovery mode after open heart surgery

Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen is in recovery mode now after his open heart surgery, as he provides an update on his condition. I was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm at the end of last...
WRC, Kalle Rovanpera

WRC: Rovanpera dominant in Safari Rally as Hyundai struggle

Kalle Rovanpera dominant in FIA WRC Safari Rally win from Takamoto Katsuta and Adrien Fourmaux, as Hyundai struggles in reliability. Friday: Kalle Rovanperä dominated Friday’s opening leg of Safari Rally Kenya to build a 56.9-second lead...
McLaren, Bahrain

McLaren notes completion of capital reorganisation by Mumtalakat

McLaren Group has announced the completion of capital reorganisation where investor Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding has taken over the company. Further to the announcement on 19 December, McLaren Group Limited (“the Group”) today announces its capital...
McLaren, Zak Brown

McLaren signs new long-term contract with Brown as CEO

McLaren Racing has announced a new long-term deal with Zak Brown, who will remain its CEO for until the 2030 season. McLaren Racing is delighted to announce that Zak Brown has extended his contract as...
Heikki Kovalainen, F1, Rally

Kovalainen to undergo open-heart surgery after medical check-up

Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen will have an open-heart surgery after recent medical check-up ahead of the 2024 Japanese Rally Championship. Ever since leaving F1, Kovalainen has spent a lot of his time in Japan...