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Motor racing

Takamoto Katsuta leads Toyota 1-2-3 in Rally Sweden after c’ship leader Oliver Solberg hits snowbank

Japanese Takamoto Katsuta and Irish co-driver Aaron Johnston in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, round two of the FIA World Rally Championship, in Umea on Feb 13, 2026.
Japanese Takamoto Katsuta and Irish co-driver Aaron Johnston in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, round two of the FIA World Rally Championship, in Umea on Feb 13, 2026.

Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’ in Formula One, says English driver George Russell

Mercedes' George Russell driving on the third day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, on Feb 13.
Mercedes' George Russell driving on the third day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, on Feb 13.

Aston Martin owner plays down hype before new Formula One season

Aston Martin Formula One team owner Lawrence Stroll talking with Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe during their joint-press conference on their partnership launch announcement in Tokyo on Jan 20, 2026.
Aston Martin Formula One team owner Lawrence Stroll talking with Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe during their joint-press conference on their partnership launch announcement in Tokyo on Jan 20, 2026.

Oscar Piastri on similar trajectory to Formula One champion Lando Norris, says Zak Brown

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 29, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with McLaren chief executive Zak Brown after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo
Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 29, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with McLaren chief executive Zak Brown after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo

Cadillac would be disappointed to finish last in Formula One, says Sergio Perez

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Mexican F1 driver Sergio Perez to speak to media after announcing his Cadillac team signing - Plaza Carso, Mexico City - August 27, 2025 Formula One driver Sergio Perez during the event announcing his signing with the new Cadillac Formula One team for the 2026 season REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Mexican F1 driver Sergio Perez to speak to media after announcing his Cadillac team signing - Plaza Carso, Mexico City - August 27, 2025 Formula One driver Sergio Perez during the event announcing his signing with the new Cadillac Formula One team for the 2026 season REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez/File Photo

Oscar Piastri plays down McLaren rivalry with champion Lando Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will once again be among the favourites for the new Formula One season.
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will once again be among the favourites for the new Formula One season.

James Vowles dismisses Williams’ 2026 title hopes as ‘not realistic’

Williams' Carlos Sainz drives out of the pit lane during the qualifying session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Dec 6, 2025.
Williams' Carlos Sainz drives out of the pit lane during the qualifying session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Dec 6, 2025.

Mercedes ready to win Formula One title, says George Russell

Mercedes' George Russell has said that he is ready to win his maiden Formula One World Championship, buoyed by the performance of his car so far.
Mercedes' George Russell has said that he is ready to win his maiden Formula One World Championship, buoyed by the performance of his car so far.

McLaren hit by fuel-supply issue during F1 testing

McLaren encountered a fuel-supply problem with their Mercedes engine during the penultimate day of pre-season private testing in Barcelona.
McLaren encountered a fuel-supply problem with their Mercedes engine during the penultimate day of pre-season private testing in Barcelona.

Lando Norris hails ‘decent day’ after first laps in new McLaren

McLaren's Lando Norris is interviewed the day after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Satish Kumar
McLaren's Lando Norris is interviewed the day after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Satish Kumar

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.