Mercedes raised eyebrows across the paddock when it accelerated Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s promotion to Formula 1, handing the teenage prodigy the daunting task of replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. With only a short single-seater career behind him, having begun in 2021 and bypassed Formula 3 entirely, the 19-year-old faced one of the most challenging debuts imaginable, even as Mercedes ...
Red Bull’s reputation for swift and unforgiving driver changes reached a new extreme in 2025 when Liam Lawson was dropped after just two difficult race weekends alongside Max Verstappen. Lawson’s time in the RB21 ended abruptly following a crash from 18th on the grid in Melbourne and a disastrous outing in China, where he qualified last for both the sprint ...
Carlos Sainz has shared his mix of excitement and tension as Formula 1 prepares for major regulation changes in 2026. Next year, F1 will introduce smaller, lighter cars powered by a 50/50 split between internal combustion and electric power, requiring drivers to adapt both their style and approach. Speaking on the Williams Team Torque podcast with teammate Alex Albon, Sainz ...
Honda’s first test of its new 850cc engine, intended for the 2027 MotoGP regulations, was severely hampered by persistent rain at the Sepang International Circuit last week. The three-day test, planned as the final development run of the year before the Christmas break, was intended to give Honda’s team representative data on the prototype engine. However, heavy rainfall throughout the ...
Brad Binder has called the 2025 MotoGP season the worst of his premier class career, insisting it did not reflect his true potential. The South African had previously been KTM’s standout rider, known for consistent performances and reliability. Even during Pedro Acosta’s sensational rookie season in 2024, Binder outscored his teammate to finish as KTM’s highest points scorer. However, Binder ...
Danish rider Tobias Thomsen has confirmed he will not return to the Poole Pirates in 2026, ending a successful two-year spell in which he helped the club secure five major trophies. A popular figure at Wimborne Road, Thomsen finished the 2025 season with a 5.71 average, scoring 164+30 points from 136 rides. During his time with the Pirates, he played ...
Grill’d has issued a light-hearted apology after fans joked that its promotional offer had jinxed Oscar Piastri’s Formula One season. The chain had promised free burgers every time the 24-year-old reached the podium, but since the relaunch of the deal five races ago, Piastri has not finished in the top three — while his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, has taken ...
Just 115 days before its official Formula 1 entry, Audi has introduced the R26 concept, revealing the brand’s visual identity and livery direction for its 2026 challenger. Unveiled at an event in Munich, the concept marks a major milestone in Audi’s takeover and rebranding of the Sauber team, completed earlier this year. The full team identity is set to be ...
What a night at Ringwood Raceway! The 2025 Rookie Banger Championship of the World had everything — huge hits, packed grids, and a crowd that never stopped cheering. We were trackside to witness every second, and it’s safe to say this year’s event will go down as one of the best yet. The Championship Atmosphere The build-up alone made it ...
It’s loud, unpredictable, and proudly British. Across the country, from the highlands of Scotland to the shores of Cornwall, men and women climb into stripped-out cars to crash, race, and entertain thousands of loyal fans. There are no million-pound sponsors here—just heart, horsepower, and heritage.This is Banger Racing, the rawest form of motorsport Britain has ever produced. A Brief History ...