Racing

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

After mechanical misfire, Kyle Larson begins qualifying at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS — Qualifying started for the Indianapolis 500, and it took more than three hours (and one deflating misfire) before Kyle Larson had logged an official speed in the record book. If that seems an agonizing and tense wait for making your debut at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, you don‘t know Kyle Larson very well. […]

Aston Martin F1 upgrades "not good enough" to keep up with rivals

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll fears the upgrades the team has brought to Imola haven't been enough to keep pace in the fight behind Red Bull.

Amid wild Chicago rumours, F1 eyes more races in Asia

Formula 1 has no plans to add a fourth US race but is keen to expand its presence in Asia, which could have consequences for European venues.

Ducati’s Ayrton Senna-Inspired Monster Is a Work of Art

On the eve of the race where one of the F1 greats lost his life 30 years ago, Ducati gave us something to commemorate his legacy.

Max Verstappen gave Ferrari fan ‘the finger’ before later applauding him

"Did you sign with Ferrari or something? Is there something we don't know?"

“Major changes” unlikely to MotoGP’s feeder classes under 2027 rules overhaul

Dorna Sports says “major changes” to the Moto2 and Moto3 categories are unlikely when MotoGP undergoes its rules revolution in 2027.

Verstappen sees off McLaren challenge to match Ayrton Senna’s pole record

Verstappen now has eight consecutive pole positions ahead of Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

14 Awesome Hitch Racks That Make Bike-Hauling Easier

These are our best-tested hitch-mounted bicycle racks for carrying road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes to your riding destinations.

Oil Additives Actually Cause More Wear to Your Engine, Testing Shows

If you're thinking about picking up an oil additive to help out your engine, please watch this video first.

Xiaomi SU7 Reviewed: Yes, China's Apple Car Is That Good

Other automakers: this is what you're up against. Start taking notes.

Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024

The qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most complicated in all of motorsport, so here’s how it works this weekend for the 2024 edition.

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

29 extremely strange cars

Forget your small SUVs, superminis and family hatchbacks, this story is about the downright strangest cars ever made

The best-looking Fords ever sold

Double-take cars from the illustrious Blue Oval that fulfilled their brief better than many others

Auto advice: What is Vision Zero and how is it making our roads safer?

Our motoring editor answers your questions on the plans to eliminate road deaths by design What is Vision Zero? In 1997, Sweden introduced its Vision Zero road safety strategy to foster an approach based on the principle that any loss of life on the roads is unacceptable. At the heart of Vision Zero is the recognition that people are human and ther...

F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

Franco Colapinto became Formula 2’s sixth winner of the campaign in a sprint race at Imola bookended by drama, though is under investigation for a first lap incident.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

Ford V-6 Teardown Shows the Catastrophic Effects of Prolonged Police Duty

There are multiple holes in the block, two pistons missing, and valves in the oil pan.

Ferrari grilled on Adrian Newey interest amid rumours of huge contract signed

All roads lead to Ferrari for Adrian Newey...

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

Our 20 favourite fast Fords

From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.

The Nose Dive Assembly review – a gen Z take on the trad touring circus

There’s a festival feel at a Revel Puck Circus show: the big top, the caravans and candyfloss, the sense of community. It’s like a gen Z version of a trad touring circus, with the young performers dressed in matching jazzy gender-neutral jumpsuits rather than leotards and spangles. Inside the tent are some fantastic acts. There is supremely graceful hair hanging from Poppy Plowman (yes, that’s hanging from a rope tied to your topknot). Plowman...

Dakar Rally 2025: Dates, route, new features and more revealed

The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has revealed the route and the dates for the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

An African kingdom famed for its bustling souks and immense desert dunes is revving up to build electric vehicles

According to data company CEIC, Morocco produced 535,825 motor vehicles in 2023, up from 464,864 in 2022.

30 Genius Garage Organization Ideas to Keep Your Life in Order

Experts share their best tips for cleaning your garage…and actually keeping it organized.

Tesla Cybertruck takes second place to Ford F-150 Lightning, new monthly registration data shows

Tesla's Cybertruck was the second-best selling electric pickup truck in March, according to one key indicator.

25 Designer Tote Bags You’ll Never Stop Carrying

They’re worth the investment

Ericsson: Indy 500 qualifying laps like “driving with a gun to my throat”

Marcus Ericsson has described Indianapolis 500 qualifying as like “driving with a gun to my throat” as he faces the last-chance qualifying group to make the field.

32 classic cars that became commercial vehicles

What channel is F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on today? TV schedule, start time for 2024 Italy race

The fourth edition of the Emilia Romagna gets underway from Italy's Imola Circuit today, and is the seventh race of the 2024 Formula One season

Plans to roll out 'dental vans' to tackle shortage could be shelved

The vehicles, which are kitted out to provide mobile care to rural communities, were announced this year as part of a government effort to allow more people to get attention.

Verstappen wishes F1 had '24 Imolas', but the series has other plans

Formula 1 drivers led by world champion Max Verstappen have signed a love letter to Imola's old-school challenges, amid an uncertain future for the classic Italian venue.

New Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Another $1,000 Price Hike

It still qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but barely.

Motor racing-McLaren can hope to win at Imola, says Piastri

IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - McLaren can hope to win Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Australian Oscar Piastri said on Saturday after qualifying on the front row alongside Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen. Pole-sitter Verstappen has so far won four of the six races but Piastri's team mate Lando Norris, who will line up third, won the previous race in Miami and McLaren were one-two

Motor racing-Verstappen hails Senna 30 years on from Imola tragedy

By Alan Baldwin IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - The spirit of Ayrton Senna always hangs over Imola but particularly this weekend as Formula One pays homage to the Brazilian great 30 years on from his death at the Italian circuit. Red Bull's Max Verstappen hailed his fellow triple world champion in his own way by equalling Senna's 1988-89 record of eight successive pole positions on a sunny afternoon at

NASCAR hopes repaved track, softer tires make for more competitive All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is hoping a repaved track and some softer tires will make for more competitive short track racing for Sunday night’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. It can’t get much worse than last year. After months of hype leading up to the first race at the renovated track since 1996, the All-Star race turned out to be a snoozer, with Kyle Larson running away with the victory and the $1 million prize. He was...

Why McLaren won't gamble with F1 Imola GP strategy in Verstappen fight

McLaren insists it has no desire to “roll the dice” with strategy in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in its bid to try to topple Max Verstappen.

What F1 GPS data reveals about Verstappen’s Imola qualifying save

Max Verstappen’s eighth consecutive Formula 1 pole position - which equals Ayrton Senna's record - owes much to the tow he picked up from Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg – per the GPS data of Imola Q3’s final runs.

Dirt Bike Swapped Cooler Kart Build Is Absolutely Wild

What'd win in a drag race: a CRF 150R swapped cooler kart or a Miata? Time to find out.

I slept in my car and showered in the factory to work 12-hour shifts at Tesla. I still got laid off after 5 years.

Nico Murillo slept in his car for a year at Tesla's Fremont factory to reduce his commuting time, but still fell victim to Elon Musk's April layoffs.

The 16 Most Iconic Toys From the 90s and Where to Buy Them Now

Which ones are you getting (again)?

9 Car-Themed Coffee-Table Books Worth Making Room For

Pick up one of these massive automotive-themed tomes and learn a thing or two.

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall - Rally in the nation’s capital in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza

Listen to Robert ‘Pops’ Popwell rip it up on The Crusaders’ Sweet ’N’ Sour

Popwell played a red 1962 Fender Precision, with an added Telecaster pickup near the bridge

Why owners are scared to drive their electric cars

Electric vehicles are used 20 percent less than gas-run cars as a new survey reveals what's holding many drivers back from buying the futuristic automobiles.

Valtteri Bottas opens up on clandestine Williams meeting after paddock spot

A reunion of Valtteri Bottas and Williams? The Finn set tongues wagging as he was spotted in the Williams motorhome on Saturday...