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MotoGP to introduce sprint qualifying amid 2027 format changes

MotoGP officially confirmed on Wednesday the introduction of a new weekend format, first revealed by Autosport during the Austrian Grand Prix, which will come into effect next year and feature a dedicated qualifying session for the sprint race. The change was approved by the teams in a vote held, appropriately enough, at the Red Bull Ring. It was at this very venue that plans for MotoGP to ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Jym3zNV via IFTTT
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Ogier to skip Monte Carlo with other WRC 2027 plans undecided

Sebastien Ogier is yet to determine plans for 2027 but has categorically confirmed he will be absent from the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo next year. The nine-time world champion set a new record for WRC starts (214) at last weekend’s Sardinia season finale, but has hinted at likely being less active next year. When asked about his future plans, Ogier was only in a ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/fA7lJyV via IFTTT
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Collard to make BTCC return for Brands Hatch finale

British Touring Car Championship ace Ricky Collard has been given a reprieve and will be back on the grid for this weekend’s final round at Brands Hatch. Collard’s late deal with the Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai team for 2026 was initially for the first five of the 10 rounds, but this was extended to eight while Japanese hopeful Osamu Kawashima waited in the wings. The ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/BGELFCM via IFTTT
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Mercedes confirms Russell's Singapore GP grid penalty following Sepang retirement

Mercedes has now confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty at this weekend’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix following his retirement in Malaysia. The Mercedes driver was running third under the safety car, but then suddenly pulled over at Turn 1 with five laps remaining due to a power unit failure at Sepang last weekend. It was subsequently presumed that his Silver Arrow would ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/9nps3vz via IFTTT
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Le Mans 24 Hours winner Conway to retire at the end of WEC 2026

Mike Conway, best known for his success with Toyota in sportscar racing, will hang up his helmet at the end of the 2026 World Endurance Championship. The Briton will pull the curtain down on an illustrious career that has so far yielded two victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours, two LMP1/Hypercar world titles, four IndyCar race wins, as well as further success in the Macau Grand Prix. Conway ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/PhT4vQI via IFTTT
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Neuville assessing his future options with WRC 2027 drive unconfirmed

Thierry Neuville remains hopeful there will be World Rally Championship opportunities to compete with Hyundai in 2027 - but is keen to scale back his commitments. The 2024 world champion feels next year would be the ideal moment to do just that as the championship prepares to make the transition to new technical regulations. This coincides with uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s commitment ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/V9zcbHa via IFTTT
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What caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17?

Mercedes' performance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult for the team to get a read on its latest update package. The team introduced a revised floor and sidepod package for F1's first visit to Sepang in nine years, but it became apparent that the team was struggling to unlock its usual ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/YkFStmr via IFTTT
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