Cal Crutchlow heaps praise on Pedrosa-like Ai Ogura in MotoGPRetired MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow says he has been impressed by Ai Ogura’s performances so far this season, likening the Japanese rider to 31-time grand prix winner Dani Pedrosa.Ogura has been one of the revelations of the 2026 MotoGP season, with Read More
Tyre allocation increased for WRC Rally1 crews in ChileWorld Rally Championship Rally1 crews will receive an increased tyre allocation to tackle Rally Chile’s abrasive gravel stages this week.In a bid to avoid a repeat of the series of punctures and tyre delaminations that plagued Rally Paraguay last month, Read More
What to expect from F1's newest race as Madring debutsMadrid's 10-year tenure of the Spanish Grand Prix, taking over the moniker from the now biennial Barcelona race, is Formula 1's latest effort to bring its series to urban population centres.It does so for 57 laps on a two-headed monster Read More
Porsche personnel cuts: Head of GT3 department filled after allWho will succeed GT3 project manager Sebastian Golz and take over responsibility for the GT3 department surrounding the traditional 911 GT3 R in the future? This question has now been answered: As Motorsport-Total.com has investigated, the German Maximilian Muller is Read More
Winners and losers from the IndyCar season finale at Laguna SecaThe checkered flag flew on the 2026 season in the IndyCar Series with the Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.The season finale at the iconic 2.238-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course was a walkoff by Scott McLaughlin, Read More
How the GT summer series exceeded its founders' expectationsThe GT Summer Series brings together amateurs, newcomers and experienced racers. With innovations such as equalization of chances, Heroes Arena and Fan Cam, the GT Summer Series aims to stand out from other championships.Question: "Mr Lehner, the GT Summer Series Read More
How the FIA plans to support and invest in grassroots rallyingTalent finding initiatives such as FIA Rally Star could be set for revival as part of the FIA’s plan to inject funding back into the World Rally Championship and grassroots rallying.Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds Read More
Robert Shwartzman joins Peugeot for WEC 2027Robert Shwartzman will return to the World Endurance Championship Hypercar ranks with Peugeot next season.The 26-year-old is moving back to sportscars with the French marque to drive one its revised 9X8 Le Mans Hypercars.It comes after the withdrawal from the Read More
MotoGP explains why racing at Madring is not in its plansMotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta stressed that the new Madrid Formula 1 track is currently not suitable for MotoGP, while making it clear that fans should not expect to see a flood of Adelaide-style circuits on the calendar.MotoGP is preparing to explore new Read More
Ferrari’s ADUO 2 upgrade is no “game changer” for Haas eitherOliver Bearman says Ferrari’s ADUO 2 engine upgrade represents “a much smaller step” than Haas’ updated Formula 1 chassis.The Prancing Horse introduced its second and final power unit upgrade of the 2026 season, courtesy of the Additional Development and Upgrade Read More
Dennis Hauger caps rookie title run with hopes on 2027 IndyCar returnDespite opening lap contact that sent him crashing out in the season finale, Dennis Hauger officially secured the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year title. Driving the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, he edged out Mick Schumacher by 15 points Read More
Isack Hadjar to sit out third F1 race in Madrid as Yuki Tsunoda returnsRed Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will require more time to recover from his wrist injury, which will see the Frenchman sit out his third consecutive grand prix at this weekend's Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Liam Lawson will return to Read More
Winners and losers from NASCAR's difficult Southern 500 at DarlingtonThe ten-week battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship has begun, and there are now just 12 points between Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell for the points lead after Bell's impressive win the Southern 500 at Darlington.After 367 laps and Read More
Ai Ogura to undergo radiological check to assess Misano MotoGP returnAi Ogura will undergo a radiological check on Tuesday to assess his left thumb, which he injured during the summer and subsequently underwent surgery on 27 August, as he hopes to return to action at the San Marino Grand Prix.The team Read More
Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips awayToyota has admitted that the late-race mechanical failure that denied it victory in the World Endurance Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans is “tough” to accept.The Japanese manufacturer appeared to have done enough to secure its third Hypercar victory of 2026, after Read More
