AUTOSPORT

The UK’s ‘must-read’ motorsport magazine AUTOSPORT is revered by fans and industry personnel alike as the ultimate source of motorsport news and analysis. The magazine’s expert editorial covers all aspects of the sport, from major international series such as Formula 1, Sports Car racing and the World Rally Championship, to the less glamorous but hugely important grassroots events in UK club motorsport.

Grading the class of F1 2026 so far

FORMULA 1

McLaren dominates a Hungarian Grand Prix which could have been Ferrari’s

Sepang rejoins calendar – but F1 won’t end season in US

‘Machine learning’ software comes under scrutiny again

Mercedes driver guru to Red Bull

AUDI SAYS NO TO 2026 ENGINE UPGRADES

INSIDER • Stuart Codling looks at the next bumps in the road for Cadillac

INSIDER • Aston Martin and Honda might still be worth betting on, reckons Ronald Vording

INSIDER • Pat Symonds explains the complicated art of F1 braking

GRADING THE CLASS OF F1 2026 • Who’s impressed, who’s disappointed, and who’s still finding their feet?

THE THEMES TO WATCH FOR THE REST OF F1 2026 • As F1’s summer break comes to an end, we pick out the key plots to follow over the next four months and beyond

The tech battles of 2026 so far… and what comes next • It’s in the nature of a brand new ruleset that scope for innovation is broad and updates can achieve big steps. Then there’s what’s in the pipeline for 2027

Audi’s long road back to the top of grand prix racing • A rivalry fought out between two pre-war motorsport giants could be rekindled if the lofty ambitions of the squad formerly known as Sauber are fulfilled

Growing up in public • Against many expectations, the start-up Cadillac team has proved a worthy addition to the Formula 1 grid – but the going is about to get tougher

A REMARKABLE RECOVERY, A MISSED CHANCE AND A LUCRATIVE TITLE • John Surtees experienced a real roller coaster ride across 1965-66, but proved that he was still at his peak

ALTERNATIVE VIEW • The fate of old F1 trophies, and the importance of the test match score

SINGLE SEATERS

New IndyCar breaks cover – and hits track

Palou stays relentless

RACE WINNERS • 25 July-9 August

Paddy McNally 1937-2026

Slater slips ahead in slugfest with spectacular Ugochukwu

Leon is king as title battle whittles down to three

Fukuzumi lucks in with safety car

Pourchaire’s Opel fruits

RACE WINNERS • 25 July-9 August

F4 LEADER STARS IN FREC TESTING

‘Actually, Fred, it’s not your fault’ • Audi junior and BRDC SuperStar Freddie Slater is in the middle of another title battle this season, not that you’d know it from speaking to the F3 points leader…

How Sharp’s attack has been blunted

Porsche revives colourful past

Ferrari tests major 499P upgrades • Three-time Le Mans winner is set for its biggest overhaul yet ahead of 2027 World Endurance Championship campaign

MONZA IS NEW HOST FOR FINALE

CADILLAC TAKES ROAD AMERICA

INSIDER • Gary Watkins outlines his hopes for Lola’s comeback

WHAT NEXT FOR LOLA? • Now it’s building on the revival of a classic sportscar and Formula E success, but plans for the marque’s continued renaissance could be huge in scope and ambition

‘Too fast’ in Finland

Pajari wins again amid Finnish crashes for rivals

INSIDER • Tom Howard on the news the WRC has been waiting for

THE WRC’S UK RETURN STARTS TO GET REAL • The recent Grampian Forest Rally was the candidate event for Rally Scotland next year. Here’s how things are shaping up…

D-types prowl at HSCC’s 60th

Josh Cooks up more Thruxton success as Sutton steps towards...