Motorsports

MotoGP opens new venue from Thailand to Malaysia

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6 days ago

January 13, 2026

Kyle

MotoGP opens new venue from Thailand to Malaysia

last year MotoGP He wanted to put on a show before the circuit action began and decided to gather all the drivers in Bangkok and hold a grand opening party. Having achieved complete success, they want to repeat this method and turn it into a tradition. It has been confirmed for many months that we will be holding an event of this scale again in 2026, but as there are a number of cities interested in hosting this great event, we have decided to change the venue.

In the same week, MotoGP confirmed the launch. It will be held in Malaysia, specifically Kuala Lumpur,capital. Riders gather with their bikes in the city center and surrounding streets.

Fans can immerse themselves in the excitement all week long at the exclusive Fan Zone inside KLCC Shopping Mall, which will be open from 2nd to 7th February from 10am to 10pm daily, featuring exhibits and interactive experiences.

“Kuala Lumpur is a city that embodies dynamism and excitement, making it the perfect setting for the start of the MotoGP season. We are delighted to bring this unique celebration to Malaysia and share the spirit of MotoGP with fans across Southeast Asia,” he explains. Carmelo Ezpeleta In a statement released.

What will happen?

The February 7th event will begin with a pit box-style display at the entrance of KLCC. The show starts later, at 7 p.m. Held in Kuala Lumpur, riders arrive under the Petronas Towers on motorbikes and the event ends at 10:30pm. As happened in Bangkok, pilots are expected to take to the stage and answer simple questions. Live music is also planned, but the selected artists have not yet been confirmed.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kyle

I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.

Motorsports

“We will be left behind.” Verstappen won’t like Red Bull’s situation

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1 hour ago

January 19, 2026

Ruth

“We will be left behind.” Verstappen won’t like Red Bull’s situation

Red Bull Formula 1 team president Laurent Mekies believes the Bulls will be behind their rivals at the start of the 2026 season, given the production of their engines and new aerodynamic rules.

“We know it will be difficult for us, especially at the beginning of the season. I think we will fall behind our rivals, but we need to hold on for a few more months.”

“I hope we come back to the top, but it would be naive to think that Red Bull will be ahead right away. We will be behind at the start,” said Mekis.

Bulls will produce its engines in collaboration with Ford from 2026.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.

Motorsports

Red Bull finally decides on Verstappen’s team

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12 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Ruth

Red Bull finally decides on Verstappen’s team

After several significant personnel changes in the team, Max Verstappen has finally learned who he will be working with in the Red Bull pits for the new season.

At the end of last year, it became known that three key members of the four-time world champion’s headquarters had left. According to De Telegraaf, Jeff Ayton replaced Verstappen’s vehicle control engineer Michael Manning, who left the team after the 2025 season. He has previously worked with other Red Bull drivers and worked temporarily with Verstappen in Manning’s absence last year.

Verstappen’s former engine mechanic David Mart has moved to Audi and his replacement at Red Bull has not yet been determined. Performance engineer Tom Hart is also leaving the team; He will join Williams but will continue to work with the Milton Keynes-based team for a while.

Changes also occurred among mechanics. After Matt Culler moved to the position of Audi’s chief mechanic, Verstappen was replaced as his first mechanic by his twin brother John Culler. He is well known to Max, who has previously held a similar position on the other side of the Red Bull pits, working alongside Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.

Despite rumors about the winter break, Gianpiero Lambiase will remain Verstappen’s race engineer for another season.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Motorsports

Ferrari will have a red-white livery. Images of the Scuderia jersey have been revealed

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13 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Ruth

Ferrari will have a red-white livery. Images of the Scuderia jersey have been revealed

Photos of the allegedly leaked Ferrari F1 team jerseys for the 2026 season have appeared on the internet.

The published photos show a red T-shirt with white inserts.

Ferrari will officially announce its color on January 23. At the same time, some sources reported that the design of the 2026 car should be “pleasantly surprising”.

Given that Ferrari and other teams have used darker shades of their primary colors (red in the Scuderia’s case) in recent years, the introduction of red and white team uniforms could signal a move towards a lighter color scheme.

The same idea is put forward in a video published on the Scuderia’s official account.