Updated 19 February 2026 to reflect changes for the 2026 season Our grateful thanks to David Hawley (Chief Marshal MotoAmerica and Flag Chief at Austin MotoGP) for his assistance with this article. Do you need to get up to speed with the safety warning systems,...

Updated 22 February 2026: corrected crash totals, clarified fatality references, updated 2026 Safety Car info, and refreshed equipment details. Anyone in the motor racing world will tell you that no matter how many great minds work together nothing is ever 100% safe....

Any motorsport fan has heard about the banning of Grid Girls in F1. It’s clear the decision has created a massive backlash from fans and teams alike. Most countries simply decided to ignore it and go ahead with Grid Girls regardless of Liberty Media's ban. There are...

(Updated for the 2020 season on 11th February 2020) While it is certainly one of the most entertaining sports, there is much more to it than watching our favourite rider win a race or a championship. It can be difficult to find out the basics and the up to date...