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MotoGP, Pirelli

Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP tyre supplier from 2027

Pirelli Motorsport will replace Michelin as MotoGP and MotoE tyre supplier from 2027 season onward when the new era kicks-in. Pirelli will become the official tyre supplier to MotoGP from 2027. A new five-year contract...
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, F1

Hamilton thankful of TPC run in adaption, expects more to come

Lewis Hamilton talks about differences he felt driving a Ferrari car and thankful of the TPC running for better adaption, even though there’s more to come. In a way, Ferrari’s Hamilton has only 1.5 days...
MotoGP, Brazil

MotoGP to hold demo run in Brazil ahead of 2026 event

MotoGP is to hold demo event in Brazil's Ayrton Senna de Silva racetrack later in March to mark one year countdown for the 2026 grand prix in the country. The countdown is on for our...
Esteban Ocon, Netflix

Ocon hopes to feature in more movies after cameo in French film

Esteban Ocon had fun playing a cameo in French movie on Netflix, which he did for his friend, as he hopes to have more such experiences. Ahead of the F1 2025 start, Ocon dropped a...
F1, Belvedere

F1 names Belvedere as first vodka partner ahead of 2025

F1 has named Belvedere as its first official vodka partner ahead of F1 2025 start, which aligns with the larger LVMH deal that is in place for the long-term future. Building on the landmark ten-year...
Max Verstappen, F1

Verstappen says things can’t be worse for Red Bull than 2024

Max Verstappen says things can’t be worse than last year after Red Bull made changes to its car in F1 2025 from 2024 to improve its position. Verstappen and Red Bull were one of the...
Oliver Oakes, Jack Doohan, Franco Colapinto, F1

Oakes has praise for Doohan handling media over Colapinto

Oliver Oakes praised how Jack Doohan handled the media who questioned the Australian regarding his position after the hiring of Franco Colapinto. The hiring of Colapinto in reserve capacity by Alpine has certainly raised question...
Enrico Cardile, Aston Martin, Ferrari

Ferrari wins case after finding Cardile violating contract terms

Ferrari has won a court case in Italy against Enrico Cardile joining Aston Martin before completing the gardening leave as handed out by the Italian F1 team. Last year Aston Martin announced the hiring of...

Mansell decides to step away from racing ‘for a little while’

Christian Mansell has decided to step away from racing competition, with Rodin Motorsport to announce replacement at in due course. Rodin Motorsport have confirmed that Christian Mansell has announced he will be taking a step...
Pirelli, F1

Pirelli done with F1 2026 dry weather tyre test in Bahrain

Pirelli Motorsport is done with another dry weather tyre test for F1 2026 with Williams and Alpine in action in Bahrain. Day 1 - After the three day test involving all the drivers and teams competing...
Max Verstappen, McLaren, Laureus

Verstappen, McLaren & Marquez nominated for Laureus 2025

Max Verstappen, Marc Marquez and McLaren have been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards for 2025. Having won the 2022 World Sportsman of the Year, Red Bull’s Verstappen has been nominated once again...
WEC, Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans

WEC releases entry list for 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours

WEC has released the entry list for 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours with 62 cars listed in all in three categories, with six reserves too. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has unveiled the provisional entry...
F1, F1 2025

F1 2025, Bahrain Test: Lap count of drivers/teams, times & more

With a week remaining for the F1 2025 season to get started, FormulaRapida.net has compiled the stats list from the three-day Bahrain test. The F1 2025 season is now pretty much well upon us after...
Carlos Sainz, GPDA, George Russell

Sainz approached Wurz to be GPDA director; Russell welcomes

Carlos Sainz put up his name to be GPDA director as he feels it is the right time to be a leader, as George Russell welcomes the move. Ahead of the F1 2025 pre-season testing,...
Max Verstappen, F1, Lando Norris

Verstappen, Norris joke about sour relation heading into F1 2025

Max Verstappen jokes about relationship with Lando Norris heading into F1 2025 after tough moments in 2024 during brief title fight. For long Red Bull’s Verstappen and McLaren’s Norris have stayed away from each other...
F1, Carlos Sainz

F1 2025, Bahrain Test: Drivers, team officials reflect on Day 3 run

The final day of Bahrain Test saw weather play a role again as F1 drivers and teams still managed to get through their programme ahead of 2025 start. It was smooth final day in Bahrain...
F1, Liberty Media

F1 shares financial figures of Q4 and whole of 12 months

Liberty Media shared the financial figures for the year F1 2024 in comparison to 2023, which included not only the Q4 period but whole of 12 months too. With the end of the year 2024,...
F1, Lewis Hamilton

F1 2025, Bahrain Test: Drivers, team officials reflect on Day 2 run

The second day of running in Bahrain Test for F1 2025 saw some rain disruption, but the drivers and teams had another solid time to collect data and prepare themselves. The Day 2 in Bahrain...
Red Bull, Christian Horner, Max Verstappen, Toto Wolff, Zak Brown, F1

Horner, Verstappen react to F1 75 boos; Brown and Wolff chime in

Christian Horner and Max Verstappen reflect on the boos they got during F1 75 event, as Zak Brown and Toto Wolff share their views on the situation. Out of all the parties, it was Red...
F1, LEGO

F1 and LEGO to inject more collectibles after initial success

F1 and LEGO Group expand on their partnership with additional collectibles in display for fans of various age brackets. Formula 1 and LEGO Group are set to inject even more fun into the sport as...
F1, F1 2025

F1 2025, Bahrain Test: Drivers, team officials reflect on Day 1 run

The F1 drivers and team officials speak after Day 1 in Bahrain Test, as they reflect on how their day panned out collecting as much data from running. The power cut eventually did not affect...
FIA, F1, Monaco GP

FIA WMSC approves Monaco GP tyre strategy change from 2025

The FIA WMSC has approved the tyre strategy change for F1 Monaco GP in a meet held on Wednesday, as they also confirm all the 2025 calendars. As was mooted during F1 Commission, the FIA...
Jorge Martin, Aprilia

Martin reflects on setback to start MotoGP defence after surgery

Jorge Martin has had his surgery as he reflects on the setback he has had in the year where he defends his MotoGP crown. Jorge Martin's surgery was successfully completed. The MotoGP World Champion had...
FIA, GPDA, Carlos Sainz, F1

FIA disappointed by ‘tribalist’ boos in F1 75; Sainz is GPDA director

The FIA were left disappointed after booing received by Max Verstappen and Christian Horner during F1 75 event, urging the community to be mindful of things. It was not a surprise the boos that Red...
Jorge Martin, MotoGP

Martin will miss MotoGP opener Thai GP, Savadori to replace

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will miss the 2025 opener Thai GP after training injury, as Lorenzo Savadori is confirmed to replace him. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) is confirmed to miss the PT Grand Prix of Thailand...
Mercedes, F1

Mercedes showcases 2025 F1 car ahead of Bahrain shakedown

Mercedes has showcased its 2025 F1 challenger – the W16 – in an online launch, after the livery was revealed during the group launch ceremony. Mercedes has joined several others in an online launch of...
WRC, FIA

WRC drivers unite to relay concerns to FIA via WoRDA

WRC drivers and co-drivers create WoRDA - like GPDA - to express collective opinion against the FIA's sanction on language and conduct. After sanctions last year and also during Rally Sweden to Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux,...
Aston Martin, F1

Aston Martin notes of changes while presenting F1 2025 car

Aston Martin has presented its 2025 F1 car in a rather low-key online launch after unveiling its livery earlier in the week during the group launch ceremony. Aston Martin has joined the club to unveil...
Oliver Bearman, F1, Esteban Ocon

Bearman not thinking worst case scenario with Ocon, is positive

Oliver Bearman doesn’t wish to start thinking the worst case scenario of being teammate to Esteban Ocon, as he sees positives so far in the brief amount of togetherness. With an all-new line-up, Haas will...
FIA, F1, Mohammed Ben Sulayem

FIA looking at V10 beyond 2026 regulation after Sulayem’s say

The FIA is looking to create a working group to ascertain if V10 is possible on sustainable fuel beyond the current F1 regulatory cycle. Outside the boos that the FIA was greeted when the governing...