Formula 1

Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

Alex Albon believes his loose wheel in Formula 1's 2024 Imola event "was quite safe", with the stewards not penalising his driving back to the pits following a post-race investigation.

Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP struggles

Joan Mir says he is unsure how long his “body can take” the toll of Honda’s struggles in MotoGP after another frustrating outing at the French Grand Prix.

My customers would never pay £40 for Jeremy Clarkson's mushroom powder

Farmer Jamie Blackett, from Galloway, has slammed Jeremy Clarkson 's latest venture into mushroom farming after the Clarkson's Farm star devised the idea to sell mushroom powder for £40.

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

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...

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.

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

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.

Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend F1 lead

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — In the real world or the virtual world, Max Verstappen remains the driver to beat. The defending Formula 1 champion held off a challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his standings lead. Verstappen doubled up this weekend by taking part in an online 24-hour race, driving stints for his team from a simulator set up in the Imola paddock. He won that, too, making his F1...

‘You see progress’ – Toto Wolff believes Mercedes W15 deficit to the front is ‘getting smaller’

"It's just a patience game..."

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker

Parking firm tries to charge homeowners to park on own land

Residents in Maidstone, Kent, were left stressed and anxious after UK Car Park Management erected signs on private land demanding they pay if they want to leave their vehicles there.

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

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.

’20 years younger’ – Ferrari tipped to ‘galvanise’ Lewis Hamilton after Mercedes ‘decline’

"The Ferrari challenge will be different..."

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.

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

Ganna was "downcast" due to Pogacar, but has good news for Arensman and Thomas after critical victory

Tadej Pogacar seemed to make the race briefly exciting at checkpoint one, but ultimately, there was no matching time trial expert Filippo Ganna, who, after a 'failed' attempt in the first Giro time trial, now clinched the victory in this one. The Italian of INEOS Grenadiers was clearly relieved after the race, winning his first time trial since the Vuelta a España in 2023. He made a special point of thanking Tadej Pogacar. "It was really tough,"...

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.

The safest EVs on sale based on Euro NCAP

Fernando Alonso’s Imola start troubles go from bad to worse

"It's just not good enough..."

Ships in some UK port cities create more air pollution than cars

Ships calling at the UK’s most polluted ports produce more nitrogen oxide pollution (NOx) than all the cars registered in the same cities or regions, analysis has shown. A report from Transport & Environment (T&E) said that ships were continuing to discharge huge quantities of air pollutants at ports, with Milford Haven, Southampton and Immingham topping the list for emissions of harmful sulphur oxides and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) as well...

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

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

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.

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 highs & lows of the rotary engine

These cleverly-designed but hard-to-accept devices make for fascinating reading - here's their story

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.

Norris 'excited' that McLaren can take fight to Verstappen

Lando Norris says he is "excited" about the rest of the Formula 1 season after challenging Max Verstappen hard for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Ferrari drivers disagree on theories for shock Red Bull Imola GP qualifying pace leap

Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc disagreed when trying to explain Red Bull's surprise pace jump in Imola qualifying.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Red Bull and McLaren ‘doing something weird’ with energy deployment, claims Charles Leclerc

"They are doing something weird with the energy engine-wise, McLaren and Red Bull."

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.

Oscar Piastri calls for Imola GP track change to be made after ‘boring’ race

Oscar Piastri had a great view of the Ferrari rear wing at Imola, but knew he had a quicker car underneath him.

George Russell makes demand to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after heated team radio

George Russell sent a message to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after tensions rose in Emilia Romagna qualifying.

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.

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.

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.

Will Power suffers engine hiccup as Chevrolet and Honda struggle ahead of Indy 500 qualifying

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power experienced the seventh engine issue for Chevrolet in two days of Indianapolis 500 qualifying when his Team Penske entry sputtered Sunday during practice ahead of the afternoon pole shootout. The manufacturer had six engine problems on Saturday, when Power joined teammates Scott McLaughlin and reigning Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden in sweeping the top three spots based on four-lap average speeds. Honda hasn't had...

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

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Chinese drivers are demanding smart cars — and that's what they're getting

China's EV companies are packing their vehicles with high-tech features to woo drivers who want "intelligent" vehicles.

Cleaning experts reveal 35p car window cleaning hack from Tesco

Cleaning experts Southampton Gutters have shared a hack that will leave your car windows sparkling clean and streak-free for summer - and it costs less than 50p from your local supermarket.

Inside UK village abandoned a century ago with overgrown ruins and its own steam engine

Recent images capture the haunting beauty of an abandoned village in northwest Wales, where ruins and a weathered steam engine stand frozen in time, offering a glimpse into its vibrant past

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.

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

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?"

The best-looking Fords ever sold

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

32 classic cars that became commercial vehicles

MotoGP Sets A New Attendance Record At Le Mans

Nearly 300,000 fans from across the globe flocked to Le Mans during the 2024 French Grand Prix.

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.

Wexford garage take to the skies to celebrate five years of business

To mark five years in business, an independent service and repair garage in north Wexford is taking to the skies to raise money for five charities. Fortune Automotive has marked each year of business by raising money for charity and to mark five years of business this year, they decided to go big with a skydive. "We were throwing ideas around and t...