MotoGP riders react to controversial new starting grid rules affecting race dynamics and safety The MotoGP paddock has been in the news since the introduction of two significant changes to the starting grid rules, unveiled during the Dutch Grand Prix and first implemented at the Sachsenring before the summer break. These adjustments – an increase
Max Verstappen stunned by FIA power unit decision: Red Bull blocked from upgrade despite Mercedes dominance Max Verstappen has been left stunned and disappointed by the FIA’s decision to prevent Red Bull from power unit upgrades under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) scheme, despite Mercedes’ overwhelming dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Lando Norris has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren confirmed the British driver would exceed his permitted allocation of power electronics units for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The decision, officially confirmed by the FIA on Friday, follows a challenging series of reliability issues that have plagued Norris
Drama ensued at Silverstone as Pierre Gasly’s stormy Saturday turned into disaster: the Alpine driver was handed a three-place grid penalty for obstructing Lance Stroll during qualifying, capping what was already a difficult day for the Frenchman. The fine handed down by the stewards following a thorough investigation means Gasly’s original 12th-place qualification will see
Fabio Quartararo stood in the wrong starting position at Assen, oblivious to the fact that he had qualified better than he thought – an error that left fans and paddock insiders in disbelief. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider, recovering from a disappointing Friday due to complaints of insufficient grip and power, advanced from Q1 to
Francesco Bagnaia returned to the front row at Brno, overcoming a troubled morning and fierce rivals to secure a vital third place qualifying position for Ducati – setting the stage for a Grand Prix contest full of tension and anticipation. At the famous Brno circuit on Saturday afternoon, Bagnaia drove his Ducati Lenovo Team machine