The anticipation for the 2025 MotoGP season is on the rise as all teams prepare to unveil their new bikes and liveries in early 2025. With the opening round set for Buriram, Thailand, on March 2, the January and February launches have turned into a spectacle for fans and teams alike. The strategic choice of
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The 2025 Dakar Rally has kicked off in Saudi Arabia, and the opening stage has already delivered an unexpected twist. Guerlain Chicherit, driving for X-raid Mini, stunned competitors with a surprising victory after a fierce contest against Toyota’s top contenders. Beginning the race along the challenging 499km course around Bisha, Chicherit displayed his prowess early
After a commendable stint with BMW in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), Sean Gelael and Darren Leung are set to embrace a new adventure with McLaren, as they prepare for their second LMGT3 season in 2025. The duo, who notably clinched victory at the Imola WEC round last April while driving a WRT BMW M4
The Dakar Rally, renowned for its grueling challenges and legendary status in off-road racing, is once again poised to captivate motorsport enthusiasts. As the 2023 edition approaches, significant shifts in team alignments and vehicle technology herald a new era of racing, particularly through the lens of seasoned competitor Carlos Sainz Sr. With a notable transition
Ford has long been synonymous with automotive innovation and motorsport, particularly in the ultra-demanding landscape of rallying. This partnership with M-Sport—a veteran in the World Rally Championship—has birthed the latest iteration of their off-road vehicle: the Ford Raptor T1+. As the Dakar Rally approaches its 47th edition, the anticipation surrounding this rugged machine is palpable,
In the realm of motorsport, few figures are as celebrated or impactful as Martin Brundle. The former Formula 1 driver and quintessential pundit has been recognised with an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the King’s New Year’s Honours list for 2025. This prestigious award underscores his invaluable contributions to motor racing and his
KTM, the renowned Austrian manufacturer in the world of motorsport, faces an uncertain future as it contemplates exiting MotoGP and its affiliated categories by 2026. This deliberation comes in the wake of significant internal restructuring as KTM navigates a critical phase under self-administration. Various reports, including findings from the Alpenlandischer Kreditorenverband (AKV), have suggested that
In the world of MotoGP, where pressure and expectations are paramount, Fabio di Giannantonio is stepping into a new chapter that promises both excitement and challenge. With the endorsement of Ducati, the Italian rider is set to compete on the latest GP25 bike as part of the VR46 team in the upcoming 2024 season. Di
The thrill of racing was palpable at Mallory Park as fans eagerly collected for the highly anticipated Plum Pudding meeting, hoping to witness an exciting finale to the UK club racing calendar. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans. The notorious thick fog rolled in, significantly hindering visibility and culminating in the premature abandonment of the
Martin Brundle’s career in Formula 1 and sports car racing has been defined by moments of brilliance, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of victory. Accumulating 159 world championship starts, Brundle’s journey was not simply about the number of races he participated in but also about the machines that carried him and the experiences that shaped
As the World Rally Championship (WRC) landscape evolves, Elfyn Evans, the tenacious Welsh driver for Toyota, is eyeing the 2025 season as a pivotal moment in his career. After finishing as the championship runner-up for the fourth time in his career, Evans has reflected on a season characterized by notable achievements but also marked by
The 2024 Formula 1 season was a rollercoaster ride for multiple contenders, but none faced as challenging a narrative as Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. Early in the season, Verstappen showcased his extraordinary talents by dominating the circuit, achieving victories in six out of the first nine races. However, this triumphant start was soon