Rally News Ford Racing revives glory days with Dakar stage domination Ford's Raptor took victory and six of the top seven places in Stage 5 of the 2026 Dakar. The squadron of V8 brutes is a reminder of the brand's 1960s assault on Le Mans, writes James Elson 8th January 2026
F1 McLaren's big fear: why factory power could prove crucial in F1's 2026 reset With more factory-backed teams than customers and a ruleset that rewards integration, 2026 could mark Formula 1's return to a manufacturers' championship 8th January 2026 By Pablo Elizalde
MotoGP MotoGP bikes 25 years ago: 'You take a bull, cut off its balls, then climb on its back' 2026 is the 25th anniversary of MotoGP’s switch to big four-strokes, the championship’s biggest technical revolution of all time. Honda’s RC211V was the best motorcycle on that historic 2002 grid, but which was the year’s wildest MotoGP bike? 7th January 2026 By Mat Oxley
F1 2026 F1 reserve drivers: the hopefuls on standby for each GP team A complete guide to every Formula 1 team's reserve and third drivers ahead of the 2026 reset 7th January 2026 By Pablo Elizalde