WRC Monte Carlo: Ogier extends lead, Fourmaux overhauls Evans

This post was originally published on Autosport Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier moved a step closer to a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Rally win after increasing his lead at the World Rally Championship season-opener on Saturday morning.The eight-time world champion managed to increase his overnight advantage to 17.2s over Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux, who leapfrogged Toyota’s Elfyn Evans… Continue reading WRC Monte Carlo: Ogier extends lead, Fourmaux overhauls Evans

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The pros and cons of Formula E’s newest concept

This post was originally published on Autosport “We want to do things differently to any other motorsport” is a phrase – coined by Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo earlier this week – that certainly wouldn’t be out of place as the all-electric championship’s motto.Innovative systems to spice up the racing in Formula E are nothing… Continue reading The pros and cons of Formula E’s newest concept

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Why Haas not fully taking Ferrari car design cues matters for F1 2025

This post was originally published on Autosport As Formula 1 fans await another launch season of fresh car design excitement, news coming out of Haas this week has provided early insight into how both the American squad and its main supplier, Ferrari, may fare in 2025.When asked if his team was changing its front suspension… Continue reading Why Haas not fully taking Ferrari car design cues matters for F1 2025

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Porsche, BMW raise concerns about high voltage issues ahead of Daytona 24

This post was originally published on Autosport Porsche and BMW have voiced concerns over the reliability of the high-voltage element of the one-make LMDh hybrid system going into this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours. Their apprehension follows a spate of issues that have afflicted LMDh machinery and forced parts to be changed over the course of the… Continue reading Porsche, BMW raise concerns about high voltage issues ahead of Daytona 24

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Neuville explains WRC Monte Carlo “day to forget”

This post was originally published on Autosport World rally champion Thierry Neuville described his Friday at the Monte Carlo Rally as a “day to forget” after a mistake and a puncture resulted in two offs at the same corner.The Hyundai driver ended Friday in eighth position, 3m58.6s from the lead which he held heading into… Continue reading Neuville explains WRC Monte Carlo “day to forget”

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Rovanpera: Driving style change required for new WRC slick tyre

This post was originally published on Autosport Kalle Rovanpera feels he may need to adjust his driving style to get the most out of the World Rally Championship’s new Hankook control tyres.The two-time world champion has so far struggled to find the sweet spot, especially while driving on the Hankook slick tyre during this week’s… Continue reading Rovanpera: Driving style change required for new WRC slick tyre

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WRC Monte Carlo: Evans spin hands Ogier lead, Neuville suffers puncture

This post was originally published on Autosport Sebastien Ogier capitalised on a mistake from Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans to end an eventful Friday leading the World Rally Championship opener in Monte Carlo.The eight-time world champion began the day sitting third after a mistake on Thursday night cost him the rally lead. But a strong showing… Continue reading WRC Monte Carlo: Evans spin hands Ogier lead, Neuville suffers puncture

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Famous Formula Ford raced by F1 champions Fittipaldi and Scheckter set to return to action

This post was originally published on Autosport A famous Formula Ford raced by future Formula 1 champions Emerson Fittipaldi and Jody Scheckter is set to return to action for the first time in over 30 years.Fittipaldi piloted the Merlyn Mk11A in 1969 and won three races, before Colin Vandervell – son of Vanwall F1 team… Continue reading Famous Formula Ford raced by F1 champions Fittipaldi and Scheckter set to return to action

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Hot Wheels unveils car models as part of wider F1 collection

This post was originally published on Autosport It is almost car launch season for the 2025 Formula 1 campaign and Mattel has got there first by launching its Hot Wheels collection – with eight teams given the 1:64 scale treatment.A deal with Mattel – the owners of Hot Wheels – was announced last October alongside… Continue reading Hot Wheels unveils car models as part of wider F1 collection

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Ben Hunt: Latest FIA changes could increase animosity between F1 drivers and the governing body

This post was originally published on Autosport The FIA’s latest missive, announcing changes to the governing body’s sporting code that could see drivers banned for swearing or speaking out against the organisation, is not only draconian. It is repressive and threatening.The changes, which are applied across all FIA-endorsed championships and includes team principals, would see… Continue reading Ben Hunt: Latest FIA changes could increase animosity between F1 drivers and the governing body

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KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing

This post was originally published on Autosport Creditors filed claims totalling around €2.2 billion against KTM AG and its two subsidiaries during the companies’ insolvency proceedings in Austria on Friday.Insolvency administrator Peter Vogl presented his third report during the hearing and he must now provide a statement on all registered claims.At the moment, there are… Continue reading KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing

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Four Cadillacs possible at Le Mans as WTR, Action Express file entries

This post was originally published on Autosport Cadillac could have as many as four LMDhs at the Le Mans 24 Hours with the confirmation that Wayne Taylor Racing and Action Express Racing have filed entries.The General Motors brand’s representatives in the IMSA SportsCar Championship in North America have revealed that they have each made a… Continue reading Four Cadillacs possible at Le Mans as WTR, Action Express file entries

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FIA claims new department will lead to “more professional” officials amid teams unease

This post was originally published on Autosport The FIA says its new officials department will lead to a “more professional” governing body in the future, amid unease from Formula 1 teams over steward consistency.Last September the FIA announced it would introduce a new officials department to help the governing body train officials across all its… Continue reading FIA claims new department will lead to “more professional” officials amid teams unease

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WRC Monte Carlo: Evans leads Ogier after drama strikes Neuville, Tanak

This post was originally published on Autosport Toyota’s Elfyn Evans leads the Monte Carlo Rally after a dramatic Friday morning headlined by incidents for Hyundai duo Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak.Evans managed to survive two challenging stages affected by icy patches to head to the midway service with a 1.5s lead over team-mate and Monte… Continue reading WRC Monte Carlo: Evans leads Ogier after drama strikes Neuville, Tanak

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Lloyd close to BTCC return in a Hyundai for 2025

This post was originally published on Autosport Four-time British Touring Car Championship race winner Dan Lloyd is closing in on a series return in 2025 after a season in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB.The 32-year-old Yorkshireman is hot favourite to take the seat alongside Chris Smiley at Restart Racing, which is switching to Excelr8 Motorsport-built… Continue reading Lloyd close to BTCC return in a Hyundai for 2025

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Inside the arms race finding the next Antonelli and Bearman

This post was originally published on Autosport While the 2025 Formula 1 season is heralded as having the finest rookie intake in years, teams are scouring the karting scene trying to unearth the next raw diamond.The upcoming season will feature no less than five full-time rookies, with a lot of attention on Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton… Continue reading Inside the arms race finding the next Antonelli and Bearman

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WRC Monte Carlo: Stage five cancelled due to spectator issue

This post was originally published on Autosport Officials have been forced to cancel stage five of the 2025 World Rally Championship season-opener in Monte Carlo due to a spectator medical issue.Before crews could commence the 16.68km Saint-Leger-les-Melezes/La Batie-Neuve stage, officials announced there would be a delay to the start due to a spectator issue. Minutes… Continue reading WRC Monte Carlo: Stage five cancelled due to spectator issue

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Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing

This post was originally published on Autosport Pierer Mobility AG has announced that Stefan Pierer has stepped down as the CEO of Austrian two-wheel manufacturer KTM.Gottfried Neumeister will take over the reins of the company as part of the management reshuffle, but Pierer will remain on board as the co-CEO.The news was made public just… Continue reading Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing

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WRC Monte Carlo: Neuville snatches lead after Ogier error, Rovanpera struggles

This post was originally published on Autosport Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier handed Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville the Monte Carlo Rally lead after a small mistake in the final stage of the opening night of the 2025 World Rally Championship.   New-for-2025 non-hybrid powered Rally1 cars and Hankook tyres created plenty of unknowns in the event build up, but… Continue reading WRC Monte Carlo: Neuville snatches lead after Ogier error, Rovanpera struggles

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Red Bull ends NASCAR Cup hiatus to sponsor Trackhouse for 2025

This post was originally published on Autosport Red Bull will end its 14-year hiatus from the NASCAR Cup championship as it will serve as Trackhouse Racing’s primary sponsor for the 2025 season.The Austrian conglomerate, best known for its energy drinks brand, contested the Cup with its own team from 2006 to 2011 during which time… Continue reading Red Bull ends NASCAR Cup hiatus to sponsor Trackhouse for 2025

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Alunni Bravi lands wide-ranging McLaren role after Sauber exit

This post was originally published on Autosport Ex-Sauber managing director and team representative, Alessandro Alunni Bravi, has joined McLaren in the team’s newly created role of chief business affairs officer.Alunni Bravi will report directly to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and as part of his new remit will head up McLaren’s driver development programme.He will… Continue reading Alunni Bravi lands wide-ranging McLaren role after Sauber exit

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Estre, Jani praise revisions to “fairer” Le Mans qualifying format

This post was originally published on Autosport Le Mans 24 Hours pole winners Kevin Estre and Neel Jani have welcomed revisions to Hyperpole qualifying under which Hypercar entries will run on track alone at the French enduro.They have told Autosport that the new procedure introduced for this year’s double-points round of the World Endurance Championship… Continue reading Estre, Jani praise revisions to “fairer” Le Mans qualifying format

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Tech analysis: The secrets behind Aprilia’s 2025 MotoGP prototype

This post was originally published on Autosport Aprilia kicked off its 2025 MotoGP campaign with a special launch event at the Sky studios in Milan last week. Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi made their first appearance in Aprilia gear during the ceremony, while new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini was also in attendance.The Noale-based brand also… Continue reading Tech analysis: The secrets behind Aprilia’s 2025 MotoGP prototype

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Haas boss Komatsu convinced Bearman is a future Ferrari F1 driver

This post was originally published on Autosport Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is in no doubt that Oliver Bearman will be a future Formula 1 driver for Ferrari.The Italian team has started working with Lewis Hamilton this week, but fellow Briton Bearman, who is part of the team’s driver programme, is also entering this season… Continue reading Haas boss Komatsu convinced Bearman is a future Ferrari F1 driver

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Why Le Mans qualifying revamp will be a purist spectacle

This post was originally published on Autosport Another year, and another change in the qualifying procedures at the Daytona 24 Hours. The IMSA SportsCar Championship kicks off on the hallowed banking of the Daytona International Speedway this weekend and there’s still time before you have to settle down in front of your TV, computer or… Continue reading Why Le Mans qualifying revamp will be a purist spectacle

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Autosport Business Exchange brings together motorsport minds to discuss industry trends

This post was originally published on Autosport McLaren CEO Zak Brown will deliver the keynote at next week’s Autosport Business Exchange in London.Presented by Qiddiya, the event will explore how the motorsport industry continues to evolve in ways that put fans at the heart of the action.Invited guests will have the opportunity to hear from… Continue reading Autosport Business Exchange brings together motorsport minds to discuss industry trends

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Gordon Ramsay to cater F1’s pit garage hospitality offering at 10 races

This post was originally published on Autosport Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has signed a partnership with Formula 1 to supply food for the championship’s pit garage hospitality suites at 10 2025 races.F1 has regularly used a pitbox at races since the 2022 season as an additional hospitality area for people willing to pay to watch… Continue reading Gordon Ramsay to cater F1’s pit garage hospitality offering at 10 races

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Greener than green – WMG team is showcasing the future of motorsports with Waste2Race car

This post was originally published on Autosport Designing and building a high-performance race car using recycled materials, food waste and other unlikely scraps is nothing new to the WMG team at the University of Warwick.Their current project is a hydrogen-powered car fuelled by sewage, the Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype (LMP3) having been built from a… Continue reading Greener than green – WMG team is showcasing the future of motorsports with Waste2Race car

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Manager ins and outs – January 2025

This post was originally published on BBC Football BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women’s Super League, English Football League and National League.

Bryce Young Could Yet Prove To Be Panthers Long-Term Quarterback

Benched earlier in the season, Young led the Panthers to wins over the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants before impressive showings in losses to the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Valančiūnas Could Be Key In Challenging Trade Market

Washington Wizards center Jonas Valančiūnas is destined be one of the most sought-after players ahead of the NBA trade deadline. It’s a matter of time until the Valančiūnas trade market meaningfully heats up.
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How to become a football agent

BBC Sport’s Nick Mashiter sets out to pass Fifa’s agent exam – and speaks to those in the industry about what it takes to enter their world.

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13 biggest contracts in MLB history

Spending in baseball appears to be out of control, at least among some of the richest MLB owners who have no problem giving out massive contracts. Therefore, some of the biggest contracts in MLB history have come in the last handful of years. But what is the biggest MLB contract ever?
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15 greatest small forwards in NBA history

Small forward has become the NBA’s money position. A 6’8″ wing player that can switch onto any player, shoot threes, and attack the rim is a front office’s wet dream.
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Five cities that have hosted the most Super Bowls

As we approach Super Bowl LIV and the ending of the NFL’s 100th anniversary, it’s more than worth taking a look back on which cities have hosted the Big Game the most.
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10 greatest kickers in NFL history

But what makes a great kicker? Is it kicking one of the longest playoff field goals and gaining glory that way? Is it having the highest field goal percentage in NFL history? There was a lot to consider, but we thought about consistency, longevity, and just overall level of difficulty when putting together our ranking of the 10 best NFL kickers of all time.
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A Look At The Key Moments In The NHL Season So Far

The NHL season is off to an electric start, packed with thrilling plays and unexpected twists. From jaw-dropping highlights to surprising setbacks, these first weeks have been anything but ordinary.
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Who are the best quarterbacks in the NFL in 2024?

The NFL season is hitting its stride, and it’s time to spotlight the quarterbacks making waves.
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15 greatest first basemen in MLB history

Determining the best first baseman of all time is not as easy as it looks. There have been countless legendary players to man first base across several generations.
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11 worst full-season records in MLB history

These 11 teams had seasons that were historic, but not in a good way.
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25 greatest defensive players in NFL history

From Watt to Taylor, here are the top defensive players in NFL history.
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15 greatest power forwards in NBA history

Like every position in the NBA, the PF role has blurred as the league progresses. Many players stretch it out beyond the three-point line. Some will play the perimeter on offense, in the paint on defense, and vice versa.
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Five Best Role Players in NBA History

Throughout the course of NBA history, some of the best NBA role players ever have become fan favorites for their contributions to multiple championships. While some of them might not make it to the Hall of Fame, the way they helped some of the most iconic players allowed them to achieve their legendary status.
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20 greatest tight ends in NFL history

The demands of playing tight end have evolved over the decades, but these 20 would have flourished in any era.
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NBA second apron explained

Even those who have been following the NBA for decades may have a hard time understanding how the salary cap actually works, and they might need to have the NBA second apron explained.
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10 Richest NBA Owners in 2024

The NBA is a never-stopping money-making machine, so it’s not much of a surprise to see that some of the wealthiest individuals on Earth also happen to be some of the richest NBA owners in 2024.
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Five worst NBA contracts in the 2024-25 season

It’s not a coincidence to compare the worst NBA contracts 2024 and realize that the teams that feature those players might not be able to compete at the highest level next season.
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