Jack Cozens

MotoGP

Final version of Red Bull Ring MotoGP track changes revealed

The final version of the track changes made to the Red Bull Ring for MotoGP have been completed. As shown last month in exclusive satellite images obtained by The Race, the revised layout – which has since been tightened – includes an all-new chicane at Turn 2 with a pair of 90-degree turns. This is

Formula 1

Winners and losers from F1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Stories of redemption, of differing degrees, for two F1 teams – but a host of missed opportunities too in the midfield. Here are The Race’s winners and losers from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Formula 1

Leclerc fastest but crashes in Saudi Arabian GP practice

Charles Leclerc maintained his and Ferrari’s stranglehold on top spot in second practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but ended the session in the garage after clobbering the wall at Turn 4

Formula 1

Bring Back V10s: If Button stayed at Renault + more reader questions

Is Damon Hill F1’s all-time best test and development driver? How did Colin McRae’s 1996 Jordan test go? Could Jenson Button have won a title at Renault had he stayed beyond 2002? These and more of your questions on the final Bring Back V10s of series five

Formula 1

Video: How fast are new 2022 F1 cars compared to 2021?

Wondering how fast the new breed of Formula 1 cars are against their predecessors? Using a 3D animation of the 2022 and 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix pole position laps, The Race explains the differences in this video

Formula 1

Bring Back V10s: Mansell at Benetton + more listener questions

What might have happened if Nigel Mansell had landed at Benetton? Is Juan Pablo Montoya underappreciated? Who were the best Japanese drivers of the era? Your questions on these topics and more are answered on the latest Bring Back V10s podcast

Formula 1

Vettel to miss Bahrain GP with COVID, Hulkenberg in for Aston

Reserved driver Nico Hulkenberg will contest the Bahrain Grand Prix for Aston Martin in place of Sebastian Vettel, who has COVID and will miss the 2022 Formula 1 season opener

IndyCar

How will Johnson’s IndyCar oval debut go? Our predictions

There are two broad schools of thought on Jimmie Johnson’s short spell so far in IndyCar, but whichever camp you’re in the Texas round should offer his best chance yet at a good result. How high will his ceiling be on an oval?

Formula 1

Gary Anderson’s theory on where Mercedes is going wrong

Mercedes is adamant its problems are no quick fix, so it’s tough to consider it a contender for Bahrain GP victory. We look at how its problems are manifesting themselves on track, including Gary Anderson’s take on the corner Mercedes has been backed into

Formula 1

Verstappen fastest for Red Bull on final day of F1 testing

Max Verstappen ended the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain fastest for Red Bull, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Alpine driver Fernando Alonso completing the top three

Formula 1

Ocon tops morning Bahrain F1 test session, fire for Williams

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon led Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the morning of the penultimate day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1

Podcast: Your F1 2022 questions answered

There’s plenty to cover on this edition of The Race Formula 1 Podcast – as we tackle your questions on topics including the new generation of cars, how programmes will change at the second test, plus the status of Andretti’s bid to join the grid

Formula 1

Our verdict on Verstappen-Red Bull mega deal

Max Verstappen is thought to have agreed a new long-term Formula 1 deal with Red Bull worth up to €50million a year. But what does it mean for him, the team, and F1 as a whole? Our writers have their say

Formula 1

Verstappen finalises deal worth up to €50m a year – report

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has reportedly agreed a new long-term Red Bull contract worth up to €50million a year

Formula 1

Kvyat urges against ‘unfair’ banning of Russian athletes

Ex-Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat has spoken out against the Russia/Ukraine war but urged sports federations such as the FIA to hold back from barring Russian athletes and teams from competing.

Formula 1

The case for giving Andretti an F1 entry

McLaren’s Zak Brown says prospective F1 entrant Andretti could generate enough extra income to offset the impact on each team’s percentage share of revenue

IndyCar

Podcast: The gravity of new IndyCar winner’s first triumph

Falling out of his car in victory lane was just one of the factors that made Scott McLaughlin an endearing first-time winner at St Petersburg. The Race IndyCar podcast looks at the touring-car convert’s journey to victory

Formula 1

FIA to hold ‘extraordinary’ meeting over Ukraine crisis

The FIA has convened a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council for Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country

Formula 1

10 strange occurrences in F1 pre-season testing

Freak crashes, missing cars, drivers in disguise, software viruses and camouflage liveries – Formula 1 testing is a time when strange things happen

Formula 1

Mercedes’ 2022 F1 aero concept meant complete packaging change

Mercedes conducted a “complete internal repackaging” to get the aerodynamic shapes it wanted for its 2022 Formula 1 car

Formula 1

Alpine appoints Szafnauer and names new engine chief

Ex-Aston Martin F1 chief Otmar Szafnauer has joined Alpine, while the engine department will be overseen by a fellow high-profile newcomer

MotoGP

MotoGP podcast: Would Quartararo really walk out on Yamaha?

MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo’s annoyance at the bike Yamaha has provided him with for his title defence got even louder at the final pre-season test in Mandalika

Formula 1

Is Leclerc ready to take Hamilton and Verstappen on? Our verdict

Ferrari’s preparations for the 2022 F1 rules package should mean it rejoins Red Bull and Mercedes at the front of the pack – but will Charles Leclerc be capable of taking on last year’s title challengers? Our writers assess his credentials

Formula 1

‘Redefined’ Williams ‘not actively’ looking for title sponsor

Jost Capito says the Williams F1 team’s redefined brand guidelines mean it does “not actively” need to look for a title sponsor and has the luxury to “decline offers”

Formula 1

Was Red Bull’s 2022 F1 launch a waste of time?

The car unveiled during the launch of Red Bull’s RB18 looked far from the genuine article. The Race F1 Podcast’s contributors all had strong feelings about the machine on display

MotoGP

MotoGP podcast: The first testing shocks of 2022

MotoGP’s first pre-season test of 2022 at Sepang wasn’t short on surprises. The Race MotoGP Podcast goes beyond the headline times to make sense of what went on last weekend

Formula 1

The drivers who might be going into their last F1 season

With as many as 11 line-up changes possible for the 2023 season, our writers predict for whom the coming campaign could mark their last in Formula 1 as a driver

Formula E

Formula E Podcast: Season preview with Gary Paffett

It’s season preview time on The Race Formula E podcast – with new Mercedes team boss Gary Paffett joining to cover the major 2022 talking points

Formula E

Formula E podcast: Frijns on the biggest change for 2022

The Race Formula E Podcast gets the briefing on Valencia testing and the 2022 season’s major points from one of those on the front line – Envision Racing’s Robin Frijns

Formula 1

FIA’s F1 finale investigation: Will it really find fault?

Is it particularly realistic to hope the FIA’s investigation into the 2021 F1 finale rules that it was mishandled?