Asian Motorsport

29/03/2026

Bearman’s heavy Suzuka crash has intensified pressure on the FIA as Formula 1’s growing safety concerns come under fresh scrutiny.

Full story at asianmotorsport.com.

29/03/2026

Masa Taga confirmed to have no serious injuries following major Suzuka crash. Recovery crews required significant work to extract the car from over the barrier.

Full story and video of the retrieval at AsianMotorsport.com

AsianMotorsport

29/03/2026

Major crash brings Porsche Carrera Cup Japan race to an early end at Suzuka.

The race was red flagged following a high-speed incident at 200R, with reports suggesting a rollover and heavy barrier impact. The session was subsequently not resumed.

Our thoughts are with those involved as we await official updates.

See full story at AsianMotorsport.com

AsianMotorsport

29/03/2026

A major high-speed accident brought the opening race of the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Japan season to an early end at Suzuka, with the session stopped under red flag conditions and later declared over without a restart after trackside reports indicated one car went over the barriers.

A major high-speed accident brought the opening race of the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Japan season to an early end at Suzuka, with the session stopped under red flag conditions and later declared over without a restart after trackside reports indicated one car went over the barriers. By the Asian Mot...

10/03/2026

Chinese automotive giant BYD is reportedly exploring a potential entry into Formula 1 as it studies ways to expand its global brand and motorsport presence.

The EV manufacturer is believed to be evaluating several options, including a possible power unit programme or partnership with an existing team as Formula 1 moves further toward hybrid and sustainable technologies.

Full story at asianmotorsport.com

04/03/2026

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed the governing body is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming rounds of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

With the Bahrain and Jeddah Grands Prix only weeks away, contingency options could be considered if conditions worsen. One possibility discussed is a potential return to Sepang International Circuit, although the circuit’s scheduled resurfacing in March could complicate any short-notice plans.

Full story on Asian Motorsport.

03/03/2026

The 2026 F4 South East Asia Championship calendar has been confirmed, featuring five rounds across Sepang, Chang and the Bangsaen street circuit, which returns as an invitational race.

With several 2025 frontrunners moving into new programmes, next season is set to mark a fresh chapter for the series.

Full story now live on the website.

09/02/2026

From boardrooms to courtrooms, the arrest of Perth-based tech billionaire Laurence Escalante has sent shockwaves well beyond the gambling industry. As the founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds steps aside amid serious allegations, the case highlights how closely modern motorsport, sponsorship and private wealth have become intertwined, with ripple effects reaching from Formula One to junior driver development in Asia.

For more than a decade, Laurence Escalante’s story read like a modern Australian success myth. A Perth-based tech entrepreneur who built a global gambling empire from scratch, Escalante came to […]

08/10/2025

🇯🇵 Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix returned to Motegi on 26-28 September for Round 17.

🥇 Along with his second-place finish, Marc Marquez finally clinched his seventh MotoGP World Championship title after 2184 days!

💼 Marc Márquez currently leads with 545 points with a huge margin of 183 points ahead of his rider sibling, Alex Márquez.

🤔 Want to find out more? Read our article on Asian Motorsport!

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📝 Priyadarshan J ()

25/08/2025

🎙️ Turkish driver Murat Çuhadaroğlu and his teammate David Fumanelli comment on their "nearly perfect race" in this interview, as they came back from 7th to win with a 45 second gap!

🤔 Want to find out more? Read our article on Asian Motorsport!

🔗 https://asianmotorsport.com/interview-cuhadaroglu-and-fumanelli-on-their-fantastic-race-at-michelin-le-mans-cup-in-spa/





📝 Noah Nayak Fernandez (.nayak)

24/08/2025

🏆 Dylan Pereira has finally claimed the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia championship after a dominant season, featuring an eight-race win streak.

🇫🇮 Finnish guest driver Marcus Amand impressed this weekend, taking pole position for all three races and winning the first two. The nineteen-year-old put up an amazing performance in the No. 9 Team Betterlife car.

🇮🇩 A thrilling weekend comes to a close at Mandalika, which has just hosted Porsche Carrera Cup Asia's first race in Indonesia. This exciting development is crucial in the growth of Asian motorsports!

🤔 Want to find out more? Read our article on Asian Motorsport!

🔗 https://asianmotorsport.com/dylan-pereira-wins-porsche-carrera-cup-asia-championship-at-mandalika/






📝 Noah Nayak Fernandez (.nayak)

22/08/2025

🇯🇵 Japanese F4 returns to Suzuka this weekend for rounds six and seven of the championship, supporting Super GT's 300 km race in the Mie prefecture.

🏅 Championship leader Itsuki Sato attempts to extend his 19.5-point lead over Tokiya Suzuki on what's forecasted to be a very hot weekend, with temperatures set to soar above 35ºC.

💼 In the Independent class, "Dragon" (Ryuji Kumita) continues his charge for a second Japanese F4 title. The 58-year-old, who has attained three class wins, is currently 7.5 points ahead of second-placed "Kentaro".

🤔 Want to find out more? Read our article on Asian Motorsport!

🔗 https://asianmotorsport.com/preview-japanese-f4-rounds-6-7-at-suzuka-international-circuit/






📝 Noah Nayak Fernandez (.nayak)

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