Maserati will make its return to motorsport to join Formula E as a new manufacturer from the 2022-23 season, signing up for the advent of the Gen3 regulations.
Mattias Ekstrom claimed Audi’s second stage victory of the 2022 Dakar Rally on Monday, while a troubled day for Nasser Al-Attiyah allowed Sebastien Loeb to close the gap further in the overall standings.
Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick says the newness of NASCAR’s Next Gen car – which makes its debut in the Busch Light Clash next month – will quickly wear off and become “the same as all the other cars”.
Mick Schumacher says the initial feedback about the design of the 2022 Haas car is “very positive”, leaving him with “great expectations” for his second season in Formula 1.
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The steps Norris took to reach a new level in the 2021 F1 season
Lando Norris came of age as a grand prix driver in 2021. McLaren’s young ace is no longer an apprentice or a quietly capable number two – he’s proved himself a potential winner in the top flight and, as Stuart Codling finds out, he’s ready to stake his claim to greatness…
How Fangio set the bar for Schumacher and Hamilton in F1
Juan Manuel Fangio, peerless on track and charming off it, established the gold standard of grand prix greatness. Nigel Roebuck recalls a remarkable champion.
Rating the best drivers of the century so far
Autosport's Top 50 feature has been a staple of the magazine for the past two decades since its first appearance in 2002. Here are the drivers that have featured most prevalently during that time
Kovalainen eyes Japan WRC outing after SUPER GT exit
Heikki Kovalainen says he is an eyeing an appearance in Japan's round of the World Rally Championship this year, as he looks to step up his rallying commitments after exiting SUPER GT.
DTM star Rast announces 2022 return with Abt Audi
Rene Rast has signed a deal with Abt Sportsline for his return to the DTM in 2022, partnering fellow Audi driver Kelvin van der Linde.
IndyCar and Motorsport Network launch global fan survey
IndyCar and Motorsport Network have launched a 2022 global fan survey in collaboration with Nielsen to capture the views of racing fans from around the world.
IndyCar announces broadcast start times for 2022 season
NBC Sports and IndyCar have announced the broadcast start times for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series schedule, which will feature a record 14 races on broadcast network NBC.
Alpine: Strong end to F1 2021 just as important as Hungary win
Alpine Formula 1 CEO Laurent Rossi says the team's improving form at the end of 2021 was just as important as Esteban Ocon's shock Hungarian Grand Prix win.
Ferrari reveals management shake up under new CEO
Ferrari has big plans for the future – that includes overseeing the launch of its first SUV, an electric vehicle and so much more technological change – and will have a new management team to make them all happen.
Loeb escapes penalty for lost spare wheel in Dakar Stage 8
The FIA has decided not to penalise Sebastien Loeb for losing a spare wheel during Monday's Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally.
Spire Motorsports hires Josh Bilicki for the 2022 Cup season
Josh Bilicki will pilot the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the majority of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Wilson, Legge, Ferriol confirmed for IMSA endurance races
Stefan Wilson will make his Rolex 24 debut this month, joining Hardpoint to race a Porsche 911 GT3 R alongside Rob Ferriol, Katherine Legge and Nick Boulle.
WeatherTech/Proton adds second Mercedes to Rolex 24 line-up
Proton Competition will run two Mercedes AMG GT3s in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-opener this month.
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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced today that industrial staffing giant PeopleReady will be primary sponsor of rookie Christian Lundgaard’s entry for the Indianapolis 500.
NASCAR driver Aric Almirola to retire, ready "for next chapter"
NASCAR Cup Series veteran Aric Almirola has decided to retire following the completion of the 2022 season.
Ex-F1 driver Bourdais to contest full WEC campaign for first time
Ex-Formula 1 driver Sebastien Bourdais is set to contest a full season in the FIA World Endurance Championship for the first time after joining the new British Vector Sport team for 2022.
Alfa Romeo’s F1 season "good on performance, bad on results"
Frederic Vasseur was left with mixed feelings over Alfa Romeo’s Formula 1 season in 2021, calling it “good on performance” but “bad on results”.
Brabham returns to Andretti Indy Lights team for 2022
Matthew Brabham will return to the Road To Indy in 2022 as part of Andretti Autosport’s four-car attack on the Indy Lights championship.
IndyCar and Motorsport Network team up to launch Global Fan Survey
North America’s premier open-wheel racing series and the motorsport industry’s leading digital platform offer fans the chance to share their views.
Al-Attiyah “really lucky” to finish Dakar stage after mechanical scare
Nasser Al-Attiyah says he is “really lucky” to finish the Stage 8 and retain the lead of the Dakar Rally after suffering a mechanical scare with a broken rear differential.
Pourchaire extends ART stay in Formula 2 for 2022 season
Theo Pourchaire will stay with ART Grand Prix for his second season of FIA Formula 2 in 2022.
Dakar 2022, Stage 8: Sunderland retakes lead with victory
GasGas rider Sam Sunderland retook the overall lead in the Dakar Rally's bikes competition on Monday as he picked up a first stage win of the event.
Hyundai becomes first WRC team to launch 2022 Rally1 car
Hyundai is the first World Rally Championship manufacturer to officially launch its all-new hybrid Rally1 car that will contest the 2022 season.
How Russell sees his place in the Mercedes-Hamilton F1 superteam
George Russell joining Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this year gives it arguably the best line-up in Formula 1 – if it can avoid too many fireworks. After serving his apprenticeship at Williams, Russell is the man that Mercedes team believes can lead it in the post-Hamilton era, but how will he fare against the seven-time champion? Motorsport.com heard from the man himself
How F1 pulled off its second pandemic season and its 2022 implications
OPINION: The Formula 1 season just gone was the second to be completed under the dreaded shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, but in many ways it was much more ‘normal’ than 2020. Here’s the story of how the championship’s various organisers delivered a second challenging campaign, which offers a glimpse at what may be different next time around
The fundamental questions facing a Formula E junior series
As Formula E prepares to enter its new Gen3 era, many have pondered the prospect of its existing machines continuing in a feeder category. But before such a programme could be embarked on, there are several important questions that must be satisfactorily answered.
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Iker Lecuona’s absence from the 2022 MotoGP grid after losing his KTM ride will likely pass most onlookers by. But after just 30 race starts in a MotoGP move he was sucked into by circumstance, the World Superbike-bound 21-year-old's story should act as a warning to KTM - and MotoGP as a whole - in regards to its future stars
How F1 wheel rim covers work, why they were banned and why they’re back
The changes to Formula 1’s regulations for 2022 are extensive and as well as introducing exciting new elements there is also a sense of reincarnation that draws inspiration from design features of the past.
F1 2021 tech review images: Mercedes & Red Bull
Join us as we take a look at some of the best technical illustrations and images, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images, focusing on the development stories of Mercedes and Red Bull.
F1 2021 tech review images: Ferrari & McLaren
Join us as we take a look at some of the best technical illustrations and images, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images, focusing on the development stories of McLaren and Ferrari.
F1 2021 tech review images: AlphaTauri, Alpine & Aston Martin
Join us as we take a look at some of the best technical illustrations and images, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images, focusing on the development stories of Aston Martin, AlphaTauri and Alpine in 2021.
Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
Robert Reid won the 2001 World Rally Championship for Subaru as co-driver to Richard Burns, the 20th anniversary was celebrated last week. The Scot has since gone on to a career in the sport’s governance on several FIA commissions including Safety. He’s running in the FIA elections in three weeks for the role of Deputy President for Sport under Mohammed ben Sulayem. Victory would see him as “co-driver” to the most powerful role in motorsport, FIA President.
Motorsport is very bankable, says Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen
Tom Kristensen is the most successful driver in the history of Le Mans 24 hours with nine outright victories. Since retiring from racing, he's been President of the FIA Drivers Commission. From that platform, he's running for the role of FIA Deputy President for Sport in December's election, alongside the current holder of that role, Graham Stoker, who's bidding to become President.
Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
As the world emerges from the pandemic and people value going out and enjoying live experiences once again, it seems that Formula 1 is at the top of the wishlist. The US Grand Prix weekend at Austin had a record 400,000 spectators and this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix is also a sell-out, boosted by local hero Sergio Perez (known as Checo) now an established Grand Prix winner in a competitive car.
FIA Presidential candidate ben Sulayem on his plans to double motorsport
Mohammed ben Sulayem will be one of just two names on the ballot for FIA President in December, to succeed Jean Todt in the most powerful job in motorsport as head of the worldwide federation that owns and regulates F1 and the other World Championships. If successful, Ben Sulayem would be the first non-European to lead the FIA.
Heroes: Schumacher vs Coulthard collision - 1998 Belgian GP
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 1998 Belgian GP in which Michael Schumacher hit David Coulthard on the straight before 'bus-stop'. Watch the full Heroes movie on Motor
Heroes: Mika Hakkinen's accident - 1995 Australian GP
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 1995 Australian GP in which Mika Hakkinen recalls the most serious accident in his career. Watch the full Heroes movie on Motorsport.tv
Heroes: 7th F1 World Championship of Michael Schumacher
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 2004 Belgian GP in which Michael Schumacher won his 7th world title, a record that is still not beaten. Watch the full Heroes movie on
Heroes: The greatest F1 overtake: Michael Schumacher vs Mika Hakkinen
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 2000 Belgian GP in which Mika Hakkinen completed what's widely considered the best overtake in the history of the sport. Watch the full
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How Russell sees his place in the Mercedes-Hamilton F1 superteam
George Russell joining Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this year gives it arguably the best line-up in Formula 1 – if it can avoid too many fireworks. After serving his apprenticeship at Williams, Russell is the man that Mercedes team believes can lead it in the post-Hamilton era, but how will he fare against the seven-time champion? Motorsport.com heard from the man himself
How F1 pulled off its second pandemic season and its 2022 implications
OPINION: The Formula 1 season just gone was the second to be completed under the dreaded shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, but in many ways it was much more ‘normal’ than 2020. Here’s the story of how the championship’s various organisers delivered a second challenging campaign, which offers a glimpse at what may be different next time around
The fundamental questions facing a Formula E junior series
As Formula E prepares to enter its new Gen3 era, many have pondered the prospect of its existing machines continuing in a feeder category. But before such a programme could be embarked on, there are several important questions that must be satisfactorily answered.
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Iker Lecuona’s absence from the 2022 MotoGP grid after losing his KTM ride will likely pass most onlookers by. But after just 30 race starts in a MotoGP move he was sucked into by circumstance, the World Superbike-bound 21-year-old's story should act as a warning to KTM - and MotoGP as a whole - in regards to its future stars
The adapt or die mentality that will shape F1's future
As attitudes towards the motor car and what powers it change, Formula 1 must adapt its offering. Mark Gallagher ponders the end of fossil fuels
How Ducati's expanded roster will threaten MotoGP's balance in 2022
That Ducati will compete with eight prototypes in MotoGP this year is nothing new, having already done so between 2016 and 2018. But the involvement and coverage of the Borgo Panigale company in its alliances is now much greater than in past years, which could have the effect of unbalancing the premier class
The forgotten story of Hamilton's first race against a Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton's rivalry with Max Verstappen was one of the biggest stories of 2021. For the seven-time world champion it was only the latest occasion he has faced off against Dutch motorsport's most famous name, having taken on 2021 champion Verstappen's dad as an 11-year-old in an indoor kart race at Birmingham's NEC.
Guanyu Zhou: The ‘underestimated’ 2022 rookie set to make F1 history
This year Guanyu Zhou will become Formula 1’s first full-time Chinese driver, a potential hero who could galvanise grand prix racing in the world’s most populous nation. Luke Smith examines how Zhou beat several other candidates to the Alfa Romeo seat.