Michael Andretti (left) and his father, Mario Andretti are working on entering a team into Formula One. Photo: AP

GM boss does not deny being insulted by F1’s dismissal of Andretti entry

GM and the Andretti camp still seething over how dismissive F1 was of team’s ability to put a competitive car on the racetrack, say development continuing ‘at pace’.

18 Feb 2024 - 2:47PM

China’s Zhou plans more aggressive third F1 season, targets ambitious approach

Country’s only F1 driver says he wants to have strong season with plenty of his rivals on the market next year.

Country’s only F1 driver says he wants to have strong season with plenty of his rivals on the market next year.

7 Feb 2024 - 4:16PM

Hamilton set for shock F1 switch, to join Ferrari in 2025, replace Sainz

The seven-time F1 champion called the move ‘one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make’.

The seven-time F1 champion called the move ‘one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make’.

2 Feb 2024 - 3:54AM

Mario Andretti ‘left devastated’ after US team blocked from joining Formula One

Officials raise concern over team’s competitiveness and says it ‘would not on its own add value’ to the circuit.

Officials raise concern over team’s competitiveness and says it ‘would not on its own add value’ to the circuit.

1 Feb 2024 - 11:44AM

Ferrari taking F1 technology to the waves with new ocean racing sailing team

Luxury sports car maker to team up with Italian ocean racing yachtsman Giovanni Soldini.

Luxury sports car maker to team up with Italian ocean racing yachtsman Giovanni Soldini.

25 Jan 2024 - 10:27AM

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Race cars pass the crowded Foro Sol during the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix on January 13, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

Saudi Arabia’s PIF key backer of world’s electric racing leagues, Hong Kong firm

Filings show that desert kingdom’s Public Investment Fund has €50 million stake in Hong Kong’s SUV racing start-up Extreme E, and supports likes of Formula E, and boat E1 series.

20 Jan 2024 - 11:10AM

Dakar Rally won by 61-year-old as Audi’s Carlos Sainz claims his fourth crown

Sainz takes title without winning any individual stages, and is the first to win with a car powered by an electric drive train, as Sebastien Loeb wins final stage but has to settle for third overall.

Sainz takes title without winning any individual stages, and is the first to win with a car powered by an electric drive train, as Sebastien Loeb wins final stage but has to settle for third overall.

19 Jan 2024 - 6:58PM

Sharp-shooting Olympian al-Attiyah takes aim at sixth Dakar Rally title

Motorsport marathon starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with 425 cars, bikes, quads and trucks racing the 4,900 miles to Yanbu.

Motorsport marathon starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with 425 cars, bikes, quads and trucks racing the 4,900 miles to Yanbu.

4 Jan 2024 - 3:21PM

From Senna to Leclerc: the Hong Kong racing team breeding stars for 50 years

Theodore Racing was started by city businessman Teddy Yip in 1973 and has launched some of the biggest names in motorsport during its time competing in the Macau Grand Prix.

Theodore Racing was started by city businessman Teddy Yip in 1973 and has launched some of the biggest names in motorsport during its time competing in the Macau Grand Prix.

19 Nov 2023 - 2:00PM

When a triad gang member and car racer was shot dead in Macau

Assassins in motorcycle helmets gunned down Andely Chan, known as the ‘Tiger of Wan Chai’, and two associates outside a Macau hotel in November 1993. Unusually, two women bystanders were injured.

Assassins in motorcycle helmets gunned down Andely Chan, known as the ‘Tiger of Wan Chai’, and two associates outside a Macau hotel in November 1993. Unusually, two women bystanders were injured.

14 Nov 2023 - 11:30AM

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO auctioned for US$51.7 million in New York

Bright red roaster second most expensive car ever sold, second only to the €135 million paid for Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe last year.

Bright red roaster second most expensive car ever sold, second only to the €135 million paid for Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe last year.

14 Nov 2023 - 11:11AM

Minister and officials defend Hong Kong over delayed, shortened rallycross event

Sports minister Kevin Yeung says ‘technical aspects may have posed some challenges’, while FIA boss says ‘we want to talk about the length of the track’ but hopes the event will return.

Sports minister Kevin Yeung says ‘technical aspects may have posed some challenges’, while FIA boss says ‘we want to talk about the length of the track’ but hopes the event will return.

13 Nov 2023 - 11:20AM

70 years of the Macau Grand Prix and how it changed city’s ‘criminal’ image

With the Macau Grand Prix 2023 marking the race’s 70th edition, we look at the history of the event, its past champions like Michael Schumacher, and how it changed the way the world saw the city.

With the Macau Grand Prix 2023 marking the race’s 70th edition, we look at the history of the event, its past champions like Michael Schumacher, and how it changed the way the world saw the city.

12 Nov 2023 - 9:54AM

Kristoffersson claims World Rallycross title, Hansen wins first Hong Kong race

Both drivers praise Hong Kong’s efforts in hosting despite dramatic late changes to Central Harbourfront course after construction materials were delayed.

Both drivers praise Hong Kong’s efforts in hosting despite dramatic late changes to Central Harbourfront course after construction materials were delayed.

11 Nov 2023 - 7:11PM

Macau Grand Prix at 70: a look back at this demanding street circuit

As Macau hosts its 70th grand prix, we take a look back at some of the images captured over the years at this demanding racing event.

As Macau hosts its 70th grand prix, we take a look back at some of the images captured over the years at this demanding racing event.

11 Nov 2023 - 10:44AM

World Rallycross delayed, Harbourfront track shortened after construction issues

Organisers blame ‘unforeseen’ delay with 1.225km half-mud, half-tarmac city centre circuit reduced because of late shipment of materials from South Korea.

Organisers blame ‘unforeseen’ delay with 1.225km half-mud, half-tarmac city centre circuit reduced because of late shipment of materials from South Korea.

11 Nov 2023 - 7:28PM

Filipino teen racer Bianca Bustamante making F1 history with McLaren

Motorsport world has its eyes set on 18-year-old, who is the first woman in McLaren’s driver development programme. Bustamante will make her debut in the Formula 4 race at the Macau Grand Prix on Sunday.

Motorsport world has its eyes set on 18-year-old, who is the first woman in McLaren’s driver development programme. Bustamante will make her debut in the Formula 4 race at the Macau Grand Prix on Sunday.

11 Nov 2023 - 8:00AM

Andersson relishes Hong Kong’s rallycross debut – ‘you could end up in the wall’

Swedish driver Klara Andersson hails a challenging-looking brand new Central Harbourfront circuit as the World Championship comes to the city – and the region – for the first time on Saturday.

Swedish driver Klara Andersson hails a challenging-looking brand new Central Harbourfront circuit as the World Championship comes to the city – and the region – for the first time on Saturday.

10 Nov 2023 - 8:33PM

Mercedes F1 car a ‘horrible three-wheeler’ rages team boss Wolff

Toto Wolff says car does ‘not deserve to win’ after Lewis Hamilton struggles to eighth and George Russell fails to finish Brazilian Grand Prix.

Toto Wolff says car does ‘not deserve to win’ after Lewis Hamilton struggles to eighth and George Russell fails to finish Brazilian Grand Prix.

6 Nov 2023 - 4:36PM

China returns to Formula E circuit with Shanghai race for 2024 season

Shanghai to host event in May, with sport returning to country for first time since before coronavirus pandemic.

Shanghai to host event in May, with sport returning to country for first time since before coronavirus pandemic.

20 Oct 2023 - 10:12AM