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Five failed Formula 1 entries that never made it to the grid

As rumours swirl of an improbable return of the Caterham name to Formula 1, we round up five other fledgling F1 projects that never made it to the grid

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Diogo Moreira to join Honda ahead of 2026 MotoGP debut

Moto2 title contender Diogo Moreira could replace Somkiat Chantra at LCR in a long-term Honda deal with factory status

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Kuala Lumpur emerges as favourite to host 2026 MotoGP season launch

Kuala Lumpur has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2026 MotoGP season launch, a format first introduced ahead of the 2025 season in Bangkok, Motorsport.com has learned.

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Why the next contract matters more to Fabio Quartararo than to Yamaha in MotoGP

With a riders’ market that activates earlier each year, and is expected to be highly active heading with an eye on 2027, Fabio Quartararo will decide in the coming months whether to renew his trust in Yamaha or seek his fortune with another manufacturer that may offer less money but…

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Guenther Steiner finalizing purchase of Tech3 MotoGP team

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner is finalizing the purchase of the Tech3 MotoGP team, Motorsport.com has learned.

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Alejandro Agag: Motorsport must stay open-minded on future technology

Alejandro Agag, who was announced on Tuesday as Strategic Advisor to the Chairman of the board of Motorsport Network, parent company of Autosport, founded Formula E in 2011 at the behest of the FIA and scaled it into an FIA world championship, attracting a swath of manufacturers over the past…

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Alejandro Agag: Motorsports must stay open-minded on future technology

Agag discusses Formula E's future, hydrogen racing, and electric power in motorsport, emphasizing flexibility and long-term vision.

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Fernando Alonso defends Aston testing F1 car upgrades on a sprint weekend

Only in Hollywood hokum such as the frequently absurd F1 movie is it possible to add a couple of new aerodynamic elements to a car and transform it from also-ran to winner. In reality technical progress is incremental and the research underpinning it is based on grinding repeatability.

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Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026

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Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia’s MotoGP team after all – here’s how it happened

Over the course of Friday at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, it became increasingly clear that Jorge Martin’s contractual standoff with Aprilia was now over. The world champion will fulfil his two-year deal by remaining at the team for 2026.

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What's behind Ferrari's mysterious high-speed handling anomaly

After a disappointing qualifying run at Formula 1's British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc hinted at a mysterious problem with his Ferrari that has been bothering him in high-speed corners; it is now emerging that the problem is related to power steering.

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Why Assen Moto2 winner Diogo Moreira is in pole position to graduate to MotoGP

Diogo Moreira’s first Moto2 victory last Sunday in Assen has underlined the cause of a rider currently exploring multiple paths to a possible MotoGP debut next season.

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Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase

The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double,…

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Why a South African F1 return still seems far-fetched

Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa announced that its plans to upgrade to FIA Grade 1, required to host a Formula 1 grand prix, had been approved by the FIA. It was hailed as a "defining moment" and a big step towards F1 returning to the country -…

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Aprilia to run “special test” for Jorge Martin once medics approve MotoGP return

Aprilia is awaiting medical clearance to organise a special test that could see Jorge Martin get back on the RS-GP before making his return to the MotoGP World Championship.

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JA on F1 Podcast: The verdict on the F1 movie plus Canadian GP fallout

Finally... it’s F1 movie launch season. But is the film, dubbed by one critic “Barbie for men” any good? Our correspondents were given a preview showing in Montreal and give their verdict. We hear from the producer Jerry Bruckheimer and one of the stars Kerry Condon.

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem scores political points as FIA passes controversial changes

The FIA General Assembly has voted through changes to the governing body's statutes and ethics code in what is seen as a victory for president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, but has faced criticism for eroding governance standards.

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Alpine “struggling to understand” its issues after Le Mans practice

Alpine didn't experience a day of testing at the

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Why Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to brother Alex's in Aragon MotoGP

While Alex Marquez maintains the stance that he “understands” why Ducati is not giving upgrades to his MotoGP bike, his brother Marc contends that at Aragon the bikes were “identical".

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The consequences of Toprak Razgatlioglu's arrival in MotoGP

With Toprak Razgatlioglu’s much-anticipated debut in MotoGP announced for next season, it’s time to assess the consequences his arrival will have - both for Yamaha and for the championship as a whole.

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Exclusive: F1 decides against F175-style season launch in 2026

Formula 1 has decided against holding a group season launch for its 2026 campaign, Motorsport.com has learned.

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F1's Canadian GP will clash with the Indy 500 every five years

The clash between Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 will only happen once every five years, Motorsport.com understands.

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Rene Rast's "headache" required serious care after Zandvoort DTM win

Schubert BMW driver Rene Rast hit his head just before the second DTM race of the Zandvoort weekend, it has been revealed, turning what looked like a relaxed Sunday drive through the dunes into a feat of strength for his 29th career DTM victory.

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NASCAR secures fourth manufacturer as Ram enters Truck series in 2026

The NASCAR Truck Series field will feature four manufacturers for the first time in over a decade next season with Ram entering the category, joining Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota.

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Carlos Sainz exclusive: “If I can’t join a top team, I’ll help build one”

What Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz sees in front of him is the story of McLaren – a team he was part of when the foundations for its current success were being laid. His goal now is to follow a similar path with Williams, and Sainz is adamant he…

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