Vandoorne gives Mercedes first pole of new Formula E format

Mercedes began its final Formula E season with Diriyah pole as Stoffel Vandoorne came out on top on the debut of the series’ new qualifying format

New Vegas F1 race increasingly likely as talks progress

Formula 1’s bid to add a race in Las Vegas is progressing and a deal for a third grand prix in the United States looks increasingly likely

Ducati ‘perfection’ gives its design genius room to experiment

Innovation has been Ducati’s MotoGP strong suit – but now, for the first time in a while, it has some room for error

Was Verstappen really a good enough F1 rookie to be champion?

Max Verstappen is “pretty certain” he had the capacity to fight for an F1 title as a rookie. Is that too bold a claim?

‘A lot of sleepless nights’ – Where Binder/KTM need to do better

KTM clearly has work to do on the technical side of its MotoGP project – but Brad Binder isn’t shying away from playing his part

Formula E’s talented 2022 rookies face an uphill struggle

Formula E’s trio of new stars don’t lack talent, but will still struggle to match the crop that came before owing to their individual circumstances. Sam Smith outlines what each driver should be aiming for

Why F1 still hasn’t outgrown its decade-old ‘necessary evil’

The often-maligned DRS heads into its 12th F1 season this year, having – for now – survived yet another rules overhaul

Gary Anderson: How F1’s new wheel covers can challenge teams

F1 teams have already had to deal with hubcaps in the past – but this time they will be standardised instead of specially-designed

Rowland heads first Formula E practice of 2022, de Vries shunts

Mahindra’s new signing Oliver Rowland led the first practice session of the new FE season, as champion Nyck de Vries broke his suspension

Why a MotoGP race winner wants to rediscover riding ‘average’

After a uniquely confusing 2021, Miguel Oliveira has set out the unusual – but extremely sensible – goal of having more ‘average’ races

Gary Anderson: How F1 front wings are changing for 2022

Front wings have been simplified for 2022, in a bid to make following cars less sensitive to turbulence from ahead, but remain a critical part of an F1 car’s aerodynamic structure. Gary Anderson explains what will be different about them this year

Saudi F1 track being changed to help ‘drivers’ sightline’

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix track will be tweaked for the 2022 race to help the “drivers’ sightline from the cockpit” after a crash-heavy first Formula 1 race last year