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Why Thomas Preining and Maro Engel have not spoken in four years

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 15:11
Factory Porsche driver Thomas Preining has shed light on why his relationship with Maro Engel has been icy for several years.
The topic came up on the Over the Limit podcast hosted by Dries Vanthoor and his brother Laurens. 
Teasing Preining, Vanthoor joked: “Apparently you’re very good friends with Maro Bengel,” a German pun about the Mercedes driver’s surname.
Preining grinned ...Keep reading

Verstappen names his most difficult season in F1

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:22
Max Verstappen has singled out the start of the 2018 season as his most difficult campaign so far in Formula 1, though the Dutchman conceded that he is also grateful to have learned from the mistakes he made in the past.

10 quiz questions on Formula 1 car launches

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:22
The F1 teams are about to begin unveiling their challengers for the 2026 season. Before the covers come off the new cars, we've cooked up a quick-fire quiz on some launches from F1's past...

Daniel Ricciardo announces 2026 Enchanté x Ford Racing collaboration

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:07
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has launched a new collaboration between his brand Enchanté and Ford Racing.
The Australian driver launched the lifestyle brand in 2023 and later became a brand ambassador for Ford Racing in September 2025, making the latest collaboration feel fairly inevitable.
"For me, racing was always about having fun. It made me happy and created memories that ...Keep reading

Why Fermin Aldeguer’s injury comes at the worst possible moment

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:06
When it comes to injuries, silence is usually not a good sign. From the moment Fermin Aldeguer fractured his left femur last Thursday after crashing at the Aspar circuit during a training session, until Gresini issued a statement with a photo of him lying in a bed at the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, where he had undergone surgery, five days passed. A long time.
Although no details of the ...Keep reading

KTM star Daniel Sanders snaps collarbone while leading Dakar, vows to finish rally

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 12:49
Factory KTM rider Daniel Sanders has vowed to complete the 2026 Dakar Rally unless “someone drags me out” after nursing a broken collarbone during Stage 10.
The reigning champion arrived in the second part of the marathon stage in Bisha leading the overall standings, holding a comfortable 6m24s buffer over Honda rival Ricky Brabec.
However, disaster struck around one-third of the way ...Keep reading

F1 fans deliver verdict as Racing Bulls reveal 2026 team kit and race suits

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 12:19
The Racing Bulls Formula 1 team has unveiled its 2026 team kit, race suits and merchandise ahead of the team's launch event on 15 January.
The team kit features a white and blue design similar to that of the 2025 livery, giving fans a hint of what could come at the upcoming 2026 livery reveal. "LOOKS SO GOOD," one fan commented, while another added: "Fire fits, can't wait 'til first ...Keep reading

Autosport Business Exchange convenes in London, featuring industry-influencing speaker line-up

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 11:53
· Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal, Laurent Mekies, to headline in an exclusive one-on-one conversation· Cadillac F1 Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, Formula E Founder Alejandro Agag, Jim DeLorenzo, Global Head of Sports at Apple and Nikolas Tombazis, Single-Seater Director at the FIA feature across panels
London, UK — January 14, 2026 — Motorsport Network today confirms an ...Keep reading

Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team launches 2026 MotoGP bike in Rome

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 11:42
VR46 took the covers off its 2026 Ducati MotoGP bikes at a special presentation in Rome on Wednesday, marking the start of its fifth campaign in the premier class.
Valentino Rossi’s eponymous MotoGP squad unveiled a refreshed livery for the 2026 season, leaning more heavily on the fluorescent yellow shade that has become synonymous with its brand. The new look moves away from the ...Keep reading

Dakar 2026, Stage 10: Mathieu Serradori wins as Nasser Al-Attiyah retakes overall lead

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 11:37
Mathieu Serradori claimed a dominant win for Century in the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally, as Dacia’s Nasser Al-Attiyah returned to the top of the overall standings.
The 420km test around Bisha marked the second part of the marathon stage, which meant drivers started the day with cars that they had manually serviced overnight in the absence of external assistance.
Driving the Audi-powered ...Keep reading

Alpine retain Gademan for second F1 ACADEMY campaign

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-01-14 11:22
Alpine have announced that Nina Gademan will once again represent the French team in F1 ACADEMY, with the Dutch racer joining MP Motorsport for the 2026 season.

Championship-winning Erik Comas Renault 5 Turbo heads to auction with £250,000 estimate

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 10:48
Iconic Auctioneers will be offering Erik Comas' 1987 Renault 5 Turbo 'Superproduction' to auction at next month's Race Retro competition car sale. The title-winning car will carry an estimate of £200,000-£250,000.
Comas' name is usually referred to with regard to Formula 1, where he drove for the Ligier team starting in 1991 before moving to Larrousse for 1993. While he scored only seven ...Keep reading

Adrian Newey, Honda power and new facilities: Is Aston Martin ready for success in F1 2026?

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 10:16
Aston Martin hopes to make a major step forward under the new Formula 1 regulations. With Adrian Newey, Honda and state-of-the-art facilities, significant investments have been made, but where does the project really stand?
Aston Martin was one of the first teams to shift focus to the new ruleset. According to both team management and the drivers, it has led to a “very painful” 2025 season ...Keep reading

M-Sport reveals 2026 WRC Ford Puma

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 09:10
M-Sport Ford has taken the covers off the final iteration of the current Ford Puma Rally1 car that will tackle the 2026 World Rally Championship. 
The British squad has once again opted for a livery change for the new season with the purple look, featuring Red Bull branding from 2025, replaced with a striking white, green and blue colour scheme.
The change of livery has been partly ...Keep reading

Blake Hahn scores prelim night win for Chili Bowl's first family

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 08:05
It’s cliché but this is very much nearly everything that Blake Hahn has dreamed about over a lifetime spent coming to the Tulsa Expo Center.
The grandson of event founder Emmett Hahn has made the Championship Saturday main event five times over the past decade with a best finish of eighth in 2020 but had yet to win a preliminary night.
As it turns out, winning one in epic fashion, and ...Keep reading

The Rosin family leaves Prema after more than 40 years

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-01-14 02:16
The Rosin family has resigned from the Prema team, founded by Angelo Rosin back in 1983. The news has had a major impact on the world of motorsport. Over the years, the Veneto-based team had seen Grazia Troncon (Angelo's wife), René Rosin, and Angelina Ertsou take on management roles, but they all left the team at the beginning of the week.
Prema has long been one of the leading names in the ...Keep reading

Episode 2: Master v Apprentice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-01-14 01:22
F1 race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make their comeback for Cadillac.

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-01-14 01:22
F1 race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make their comeback for Cadillac.

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-01-14 00:01
We’re on board with stars Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman and tour Cadillac’s F1 factory.

Listen: Back At Base returns for series three

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-01-14 00:01
We’re on board with stars Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman and tour Cadillac’s F1 factory.

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