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Motor racing

Nigel Mansell says he has ‘total sympathy’ with Max Verstappen on current F1

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2022 Former driver Nigel Mansell is seen before the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2022 Former driver Nigel Mansell is seen before the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Takamoto Katsuta wins Croatia Rally and takes WRC lead after Thierry Neuville crashes on final stage

Takamoto Katsuta of Japan drives his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on day 2 of the Croatia Rally, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), in Rijeka Korzo on April 11, 2026.
Takamoto Katsuta of Japan drives his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on day 2 of the Croatia Rally, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), in Rijeka Korzo on April 11, 2026.

FIA report reveals extent of volunteer army underpinning cash-rich Formula One

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 22, 2025 General view of the FIA logo ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 22, 2025 General view of the FIA logo ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri focused on closing the gap to Mercedes during unexpected Formula One layoff

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates his second place on the podium with a trophy after the Japanese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates his second place on the podium with a trophy after the Japanese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Newly upgraded Kelantan airport turns into illegal racing spot

A photo shared on social media of the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. The airport has attracted youths on modified motorcycles who use the drop-off area outside the departure hall for high-speed and drag races.
A photo shared on social media of the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. The airport has attracted youths on modified motorcycles who use the drop-off area outside the departure hall for high-speed and drag races.

F1 has much to ponder after three races with new rules

General view of Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and RB's Liam Lawson during the race.
General view of Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and RB's Liam Lawson during the race.

ST Full-time Report: After badminton coach departs prematurely, who’s next?

Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen ahead of the race REUTERS/Issei Kato
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen ahead of the race REUTERS/Issei Kato

In the Driver’s Seat

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli could be the F1 darling Italy is waiting for

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka circuit on March 29.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli celebrating his Japanese Grand Prix win at the Suzuka circuit on March 29.

Youngest Formula One title leader Kimi Antonelli to keep ‘raising bar’ after Japan win

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrating on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrating on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29.

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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.