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FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called "nimble car concept". The machinery was supposed to become smaller and lighter, although it has to be said that the changes are still relatively marginal. The wheelbase is 20cm shorter this year, while the new cars are also 10cm narrower. The minimum weight has been set at 768kg, a reduction of 32kg ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/C3QF04W via IFTTT
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KTM allowed to fix faulty MotoGP engine after U-turn from rivals

KTM will be able to open the sealed engines of its RC16 bikes the week before the Aragon GP, after receiving approval from the rest of the manufacturers in MotoGP. As Autosport revealed in mid-July, KTM formally requested the remaining manufacturers, through the MSMA and IRTA, for permission to open the sealed engines of its four MotoGP bikes to replace a part that is causing the RC16 to ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/e2vVPH3 via IFTTT
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How the revised WEC 2026 calendar impacts title fight

The second half of the 2026 World Endurance Championship promises an intense fight, with four rounds scheduled in the span of just over two months. The calendar had to be reshuffled twice in the wake of the Iran war, and the impact of the changes is multifold. The gap left by the cancelled Qatar round has been filled by a first-ever WEC visit to Barcelona, while Monza replaces Bahrain as the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/awKyeZE via IFTTT
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Clark, Senna, Antonelli – How the grand chelem age record evolved

Juan Manuel Fangio – 38y, 10m, 27d 1950 Monaco GP The first-ever grand chelem – leading the whole race from pole position and setting the fastest lap on your way to victory – occurred in just the second race of the Formula 1 world championship. Future five-time title winner Juan Manuel Fangio was fastest by 2.6s in qualifying. The 38-year-old Argentine made it past Tabac corner ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/XVELfsl via IFTTT
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MotoGP title challenger Bezzecchi pessimistic for British GP

Marco Bezzecchi has admitted that he is not fully fit as he prepares for a potential MotoGP comeback at the British Grand Prix, conceding his chances of a strong result at Silverstone. The factory Aprilia rider broke his collarbone during the opening lap of the Sachsenring sprint, forcing him out of the remainder of the German Grand Prix weekend in July.  During the summer break, he ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Sd7lO3u via IFTTT
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WRC drivers split on whether Rally Finland was "too fast" after several crashes

Thierry Neuville believes last weekend’s Rally Finland was “too fast” following an unusual number of high-profile crashes at the fast gravel World Rally Championship event. Finland is renowned for its ultra fast gravel stages, with this year’s event the second fastest in WRC history clocking an average speed of 128.2km/h – falling just shy of the record set last year. Neuville had ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/xjQGCFf via IFTTT
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Silverstone to continue hosting MotoGP's British GP after new deal

MotoGP has announced a new two-year contract with Silverstone, ensuring the British Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until at least 2028. The news was made official on the eve of this year’s United Kingdom round of MotoGP, which marks the start of the second half of the 2026 season. Although MotoGP hasn’t been able to replicate the same success that Formula 1 has enjoyed at ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/X91ZVKq via IFTTT
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