Motorsport

TOYOTA RACING Endures Tough 6 Hours of São Paulo but Retains Championship Lead

TOYOTA RACING finished 12th and 17th at São Paulo after a challenging race, yet maintains a five-point lead over BMW M Team WRT in the World Championship.

Alguersuari to Sit Out 2012 Races to Focus on Fitness for F1 Return

Jaime Alguersuari will not race in 2012, concentrating instead on regaining fitness and targeting a comeback to Formula One for the 2013 season.

Aston Martin Racing takes dominant Laguna Seca win

Adrian Fernandez, Stefan Mücke and Harold Primat led Aston Martin Racing to a three-lap victory at the six-hour American Le Mans Series race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Red Bull Faces Possible Absence from 2013 F1 Winter Test

Red Bull Racing may skip the opening pre-season test at Jerez in February 2013 as the team races to complete its new car after a late 2012 championship fight.

Caterham to Carry Over 2012 Chassis for Next F1 Season

Caterham will use its 2012 Formula One chassis as the basis for its 2013 car, raising questions about the team's development strategy and competitiveness.

Caterham F1 Boss Insists Midfield Ambitions Remain Alive

Tony Fernandes says Caterham's improved 2012 pace keeps hopes of joining Formula One's midfield alive, despite a tough start in Australia and Malaysia.

Villeneuve accuses Andros Trophy organisers of favouritism after Super Besse clash

Jacques Villeneuve and Skoda raised allegations of unfair treatment following the 2011/2012 Andros Trophy finale, after a controversial incident involving Alain Prost.

Hamilton agrees Mercedes F1 contract extension to 2018

Lewis Hamilton has reportedly agreed a new deal with Mercedes, extending his Formula One contract through the end of the 2018 season.

Alguersuari: 2013 Pirelli F1 Tyres Offer Greater Stability and Durability

Jaime Alguersuari, Pirelli’s test driver, says this year’s Formula One tyres are more stable and durable than in 2012, despite pre-season concerns over degradation.

Briatore Backs Alonso’s Decision to Leave Ferrari

Flavio Briatore has defended Fernando Alonso’s exit from Ferrari in 2014, arguing the Spaniard had no realistic chance of winning titles with the team.

F1 set for record-breaking pace in 2015, says Pirelli's Hembery

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery expects Formula 1 lap records to fall in 2015 as teams unlock more performance from their cars and tyres.

Magnussen says Renault a better fit than McLaren

Kevin Magnussen has described Renault as a better environment for him than McLaren, as he prepares for his Formula One return with the rebranded team in 2016.

Montezemolo Unhappy with Circumstances of Ferrari Departure

Luca di Montezemolo has publicly rejected claims that he was forced out as Ferrari president due to the Formula One team's lacklustre performance.

Williams to Announce Raikkonen Signing at Abu Dhabi GP

Kimi Raikkonen is set to return to Formula One in 2012 with Williams, with the team expected to confirm the deal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Allan McNish to Start 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours from Fifth on Grid

Audi’s Allan McNish will line up fifth for the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the marque’s R18 TDIs secured both front-row slots in a close qualifying battle with Peugeot.

Seven Aston Martin Vulcans Storm Circuit of the Americas

A rare gathering of seven Aston Martin Vulcans brought 5,740bhp to the Circuit of the Americas as owners took to the track for a private event.

M2K Motorsports Ford GT sets 293.6mph standing mile record

A heavily modified 2006 Ford GT from M2K Motorsports achieved 293.6mph in the standing mile, setting a new world record at the Texas Mile event.

Ben Collins pilots Range Rover Sport down Inferno ski slope for world record

Former Stig Ben Collins drove a Range Rover Sport down Switzerland’s Inferno Murren ski course, tackling 2,170 metres of descent and setting a new world record for a car on the route.

Report links James Allison to possible Ferrari team principal role

Italian media suggest Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne could replace Maurizio Arrivabene with technical chief James Allison after a winless start to 2016.

McLaren Rejects Reports of Legal Threat Over FIA Engine Supply Rule

McLaren distances itself from claims Ron Dennis threatened legal action against the FIA’s new regulation on mandatory customer engine supply in Formula One.

Russian sponsor Sergey Belousov backs Kvyat’s Toro Rosso return

IT entrepreneur Sergey Belousov has signed a sponsorship deal with Toro Rosso, supporting Daniil Kvyat’s return to the team following his demotion from Red Bull ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Honda voices doubts over push for louder Formula One engines

Honda's F1 chief Yusuke Hasegawa says he is unconvinced by efforts to artificially increase the noise of turbo hybrid engines, as manufacturers research new solutions for 2018.

Alonso Targets Podium for McLaren-Honda in 2016 F1 Season

After a sixth-place finish in Sochi, Fernando Alonso believes McLaren-Honda could realistically aim for a podium in the 2016 Formula One campaign.

Mercedes’ F1 advantage prompts concern after Sochi win

A Russian motorsport official has warned that Mercedes’ performance gap at the Russian Grand Prix risks undermining Formula One’s competitive appeal as rivals struggle to close in.