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Incredible life-size bronze Senna statue unveiled

Three of these superbly detailed life-size Ayrton Senna statues will be created by the artist Paul Oz — and only one will be offered for sale.
Published 13 January 2019
Will Smith shows Lewis Hamilton how to wave a chequered flag

Video: Will Smith shows how to wave chequered flag

You can't let just anyone wave a chequered flag at the end of a motor race. That's according to actor Will Smith.
Published 09 January 2019

Interview: Guy Martin on F1 and his Asperger's

Driving a Formula One car was a massive eye-opening experience for me. Everything about it, such as the speed, braking, downforce...
Published 27 November 2018
Gran Turismo video game has its first ever FIA-certified champions

Gran Turismo players become FIA champions

The winners of the inaugural Gran Turismo Championships have been crowned, becoming the first-ever virtual champions to be recognised by the FIA.
Published 21 November 2018

Lamborghini will take its Urus SUV racing in 2020

Lamborghini has showcased a one-make racing car version of its Urus SUV, ahead of the launch of an "innovative" spec series in 2020.
Published 20 November 2018

Ken Block will resurrect torched Ford rally car

Ken Block's torched Ford Escort Cosworth will rise again from the ashes, in preparation for a "Cossie World Tour" that'll kick off next year.
Published 02 November 2018

Women-only series to find female F1 driver

The women-exclusive W Series aims to find F1's first female champion — and address motorsport's male-skewed gender imbalance in the process
Published 10 October 2018
The Mountain Decides: Watch Romain Dumas, Travis Pastrana, Rhys Millen in beautiful, thrilling Pikes Peak 2018 documentary

Watch this thrilling Pikes Peak 2018 documentary

Jeremy Hart first went to Pikes Peak in 1988. The chance to return 30 years later to make a film about the legendary event was too good to miss.
Published 11 September 2018
Watch superbike racer Fenati 'endanger life' of rival by grabbing their brake

Watch superbike racer 'endanger life' of rival

A rider in the Moto2 bike racing series has been sacked by his team after actions during a race on Sunday that were branded irresponsibl...
Published 10 September 2018
Should IndyCar adopt the Halo after this horrific crash?

Should IndyCar have a Halo after this crash?

A number of drivers have been injured in a terrifying crash during yesterday's IndyCar race at the Pocono Raceway in the USA.
Published 20 August 2018
World Rallycross delays electric car switch until 2021

Rallycross delays electric car switch

The World Rallycross Championship's switch to electric power has been pushed back to 2021 — a year later than originally planned.
Published 17 August 2018
Fernando Alonso bids Formula One farewell in emotional video

Alonso in F1 farewell video

Fernando Alonso is calling time on his F1 career at the end of this year, and has signed off with a heartfelt video about his time in the sport.
Published 15 August 2018