Formula 1 presents creativity conundrum for brands and sponsors March 6, 2026 They know how to make noise in Formula 1. This week, motorsport’s premier championship explodes back into life across its ever-expanding media universe. Twenty-four high-glamour race weekends, driving peerless broadcast innovation. A mould-breaking, news-making Netflix docuseries. An official film starring Brad Pitt, the highest-grossing sports movie ever made and an Oscar nominee to boot. More [...]
Ford Mustang Sutton CS800DH review: Taming a wild horse March 5, 2026 If you have watched the new BBC comedy Small Prophets – and you absolutely should – you will have spotted the Ford Capri. Like its owner, protagonist Michael Sleep, the faded blue coupe looks unkempt and world-weary. But its rumbling soundtrack and subtle ‘2.9 S’ badge soon reveal this to be no common-or-garden Capri. In [...]
Formula 1 signs first ever official betting operator in multi-year deal March 5, 2026 Betway has announced a deal with Formula 1 in a move that will see the motorsport agree its first ever betting operator sponsorship. The move, which is not a global sponsor, spans Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as Canada and Mexico and sees Formula 1 enter the betting market. Betway platforms will [...]
Rolls-Royce celebrates 10 years of Black Badge cars March 2, 2026 Rolls-Royce is marking the 10th anniversary of its Black Badge models, first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016. The Rolls-Royce Ghost saloon and Wraith coupe were the first cars to receive the stealthier Black Badge treatment. The British marque subsequently used the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed to demonstrate the vehicles’ added performance [...]
Bertone Runabout: A retro roadster inspired by a 1969 concept car February 13, 2026 International motor shows, once the epicentre of new car launches, have struggled to recover from the financial blows dealt by Covid. However, the annual Retromobile show in Paris has defied this trend by looking to the past, with a focus on classic cars and restomods. For legendary Italian design studio Bertone, Retromobile provided a natural [...]
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff tells rivals: ‘Get your s*** together’ February 2, 2026 Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has accused rival teams of looking for excuses before the season has even begun amid murmurings about the legality of their new engine. Ferrari, Honda and Audi are said to have raised objections about the power unit, which is set to be used not only by Mercedes but also McLaren, [...]
Crystal Palace owner and F1 driver Gasly back Drive to Survive star’s MotoGP takeover January 30, 2026 Crystal Palace owner David Blitzer, Burnley owner ALK Capital and Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly have emerged as part of Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner’s takeover of MotoGP team Tech3. Former Haas F1 team principal Steiner spearheaded a buyout that was announced four months ago and has seen the Italian installed as CEO of [...]