News - Motorsport UK

3 April 2026

Looking for the ultimate motorsport thrill? The British Rallycross Championship returns this weekend!

Combining the thrill of driving at high speed on gravel and tarmac with close racing action and the adrenaline rush of short sprint racing, rallycross is one of the most extreme forms of motorsport for both competitors and spectators. The Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy represents the pinnacle of the sport at national level and the 2026 season gets underway at Lydden Hill this weekend (April 5-6).

2 April 2026

Huge variety of motorsport action across the UK this Easter weekend

This Easter weekend there’s a huge choice of motorsport activity in the UK, covering almost every discipline. With so much motorsport happening across the country there will be something near you and whether you are competing, volunteering or spectating, there’s something for everyone – and with some events hosting family-themed activities it’s the perfect weekend to get involved.

1 April 2026

Motorsport UK and Safety Rocks continue collaborative partnership promoting positive approach to a safer sport

Motorsport UK and Safety Rocks today announced another year of partnership focused on promoting better risk management in motorsport. The three-pronged partnership promoting a positive approach to risk management across the motorsport community via the sport’s Clubs and Community team, delivering female opportunities within motorsport via the Girls on Track UK programme and at the track with a partnership in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship Certified by FIA.

1 April 2026

Apply now for the Motorsport UK Academy Enhanced Diploma in Sporting Excellence

Motorsport UK is proud to be powering the next generation of motorsport stars, keeping our nation at the top of the sport. With more F1 World Champions - and currently more active drivers - than any other country we are working to continue this tradition with our pathways into the sport. Applications are now open for the September 2026 intake of the Motorsport UK Academy Enhanced Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) course.

26 March 2026

From PC to paddock: Cross Car Esports Cup champion Ben Langford wins real-world race drive

Ben Langford has won the inaugural Motorsport UK Cross Car Esports Cup in style after a thrilling final round, claiming the prize of a fully-funded race in a real-world FIA Cross Car with LifeLive UK. In the process of graduating to real-world racing he will help to blaze a trail for the Esports domain as an accessible path into motorsport.

23 March 2026

Motorsport UK launches new Safeguarding Strategy for 2026–2030

Motorsport UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the motorsport community with the launch of its Safeguarding Strategy for 2026–2030.

20 March 2026

March’s Revolution is now live!

The March 2025 edition of Revolution, Motorsport UK’s official digital magazine, is now available to read. The latest issue celebrates the return of a major championship to the UK, previews the new season, recognises the women blazing a trail in the sport, and a Vision 2030 update on Safeguarding.

19 March 2026

Want to get started in motorsport? Join us at the Royal Automobile Club and we’ll show you how!

We’re on a mission to get more people enjoying motorsport, more often and on Thursday 26th March you can join us at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall for an evening exploring how to get involved in the sport.

18 March 2026

Motorsport UK encourages disabled drivers to give motorsport a go with fully-funded scholarships

Motorsport UK is delighted to announce that the Disabled Drivers Scholarship returns for 2026 with bigger ambitions than ever. As part of our mission to get more people enjoying motorsport, more often, we will be offering the chance to win a fully-funded season of competition in a specially-adapted car.

16 March 2026

World Rally Championship returns to the UK with Rally Scotland from 2027

Motorsport UK has confirmed that the FIA World Rally Championship will return to the UK from 2027 with a brand-new event: Rally Scotland.

13 March 2026

British drivers lead the charge in 2026 F1 Academy season

The 2026 season of the F1 Academy promises another important step forward for female talent in single-seater racing, and once again British drivers are set to play a prominent role on the grid. Abbi Pulling, of course, was champion in 2024.

11 March 2026

Motorsport UK and Charlotte Tilbury announce Girls Karting Academy scholarship winners

Two young female drivers have been awarded Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy scholarships funded by Motorsport UK and Charlotte Tilbury in collaboration with TeamSport under an initiative set up to increase female participation in motorsport.