Motor Racing

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi's condition 'serious but stable' after suffering head injuries, say hospital

Former Formula One driver and twice Champ Car champion Alex Zanardi remained in serious but stable condition in intensive care on Sunday after suffering severe head injuries in a road accident while racing his handbike in Italy on Friday.

Formula 1: Reliability will be key for teams, drivers this season, says Racing Point Chief Technical Officer Andrew Green

Earlier this week, the Racing Point F1 Team became the first team to ‘test’ the 2020 version of their Formula 1 car since the pre-season tests held in February. Yes, Racing Point’s test was a filming day test and hence limited to only 100 kilometres but this test was more about preparing to race under the new safety regulations rather than putting miles on their car.

MotoGP: Season to resume with back-to-back races in Spain, organisers announce revised schedule

The MotoGP season stalled by the novel coronavirus pandemic will begin with back-to-back races at the Jerez circuit in Spain on 19 and 26 July, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday.

Formula 1: Hungarian Grand Prix to remain in F1 calendar till 2027 after securing contract extension by one year

Hungarian Grand Prix organisers have negotiated a year’s contract extension to 2027 to compensate for having to hold this year’s Formula One race without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Silverstone reaches agreement with Formula One to hold back-to-back British Grands Prix

Formula One and Silverstone have agreed terms for two races without spectators at the circuit this season, subject to government approval, the track’s managing director Stuart Pringle said on Friday.

Former MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo's comeback ruled out after organisers cancel wild card entries

Former MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will not have a chance to race this season after series organisers ruled out wild card entries due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Outbreak: IndyCar to commence season behind closed doors from 6 June in Texas with strict guidelines for racers

IndyCar will open its delayed season on 6 June in Texas without fans in attendance and with strict guidelines to protect the participants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it said on Thursday.

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc says he will be happy if Sebastian Vettel stays at Ferrari despite last season's on-track clashes

Vettel, 32, is out of contract at the end of 2020 but Ferrari have said he is their first choice, subject to negotiations, to partner the young Monegasque whose deal runs until 2024.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Belgian Grand Prix in doubt after mass events ban extended in country

The fate of this year’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix was thrown into doubt on Wednesday after the country extended a ban on mass gatherings until the end of August due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 mulls holding races behind closed doors once season starts, says motorsport managing director Ross Brawn

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic.