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Rafael Villagómez blends simulation, instinct, and passion in F2 with VAR, aiming for F1 while embracing every racing opportunity.

Exclusive: From the simulator to the track: Rafael Villagómez on his approach to racing in the modern era of F2

Karishma Persad4 minutes ago1 month ago08 mins mins

Rafael Villagómez, one of Mexico’s rising stars in single-seater racing, continues to develop his craft in the ultra-competitive environment of F2 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Known for its structured approach and focus on driver growth, the Dutch outfit has provided a strong foundation for Villagómez to refine both his technical understanding and his racecraft….

Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley speaks positively about Gabriel Bortoleto's rookie 2025 F1 season.

Wheatley “encouraged” by Bortoleto’s strong F1 2025 rookie season

Disha Rawal6 hours ago6 hours ago02 mins mins

Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley is impressed by Gabriel Bortoleto’s 2025 F1 season. The rookie driver joined the Audi project following back-to-back rookie championships in F3 and F2. Bortoleto showed off his pace during his rookie season, tying experienced teammate Nico Hülkenberg Hulkenberg in their qualifying head-to-head. While Hulkenberg came out on top for points…

Nico Hülkenberg assesses Sauber’s 2025 season after Abu Dhabi, highlighting progress and foundations laid ahead of the team’s Audi rebrand.

Hülkenberg: Sauber’s final F1 campaign a “good learning year” before Audi transition

Maahika Banerjee8 hours ago8 hours ago03 mins mins

Nico Hülkenberg felt positive about Sauber’s final F1 campaign before transitioning into Audi’s factory team from 2026. Following the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hülkenberg looked back at their final campaign in high spirits, despite scoring only two points and the team finishing ninth in the standings. A massive turnaround from F1…

Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Alex Albon has confidence that Williams have built strong foundations to deliver a good car next year.

Albon confident Williams will deliver a strong F1 car in 2026

Shania Wallage9 hours ago9 hours ago03 mins mins

Alex Albon believes Williams are on a far stronger footing as the F1 team looks ahead to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, pointing to improved leadership, culture and confidence following a season of progress in 2025. Speaking in the print media pen after the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Albon reflected on Williams’ trajectory…

Nicola Larcorte for DAMS Lucas Oil at the 2025 F3 Monza GP

Nicola Lacorte continues with DAMS Lucas Oil for second Formula 3 campaign in 2026

Shermaine Wong11 hours ago11 hours ago02 mins mins

Nicola Larcorte is set to make his return to the Formula 3 grid with DAMS Lucas Oil in 2026. Lacorte made his series debut with the team in 2025 with the backing of the Alpine Driver Academy. This move proved to be a real test for the Italian driver from Italian F4 and Formula Regional….

F1 Academy's newest driver, Kaylee Countryman set to compete in 2026 with Haas F1 Team's support.

Kaylee Countryman to represent Haas in 2026 season of F1 Academy

Ana-Maria Andronic11 hours ago4 hours ago04 mins mins

Looking ahead to the F1 Academy 2026 season, Haas F1 Team announced Kaylee Countryman as their driver. The 15-year-old racer will compete with the support of the American team as part of ART Grand Prix‘s line-up. While being one of the youngest drivers to take part in the F1 Academy, Countryman brings fresh excitement to…

F1 2025 Driver Rankings: 15th | Pierre Gasly

Rohit Bhaskar12 hours ago12 hours ago06 mins mins

One of the season’s unsung performers has been Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, who’s ranked 15th in Pit Debrief’s 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Rankings. Gasly’s campaign lacked glory but showed his grit. Finishing 18th in the Drivers’ Championship with 22 points, the Frenchman shouldered the entire weight of Alpine’s aspirations in what became the Enstone squad’s worst-ever…

It has been confirmed that Formula 1 will return to Portimao for the F1 Portuguese GP in 2027. It will be back after a 6-year break.

F1 Portuguese GP returns to Portimao in 2027

James O'Connor16 hours ago16 hours ago04 mins mins

It’s official, Formula 1 will return to Portimao for the F1 Portuguese GP in 2027. Following a 24-year break, Portugal regained its place on the calendar in 2020 during the pandemic. After 11 years of racing at Estoril in the 1980s and 1990s, Portimao hosted the F1 Portuguese GP races in 2020 and 2021. In…

Hitech TGR's Gerrard Xie during 2025 F3 season

Exclusive: Gerrard Xie opens up on adapting to racing in Europe and support from Chinese fans

Yi Xing Lim18 hours ago2 weeks ago05 mins mins

Gerrard Xie made the move to Europe in 2023 before eventually stepping up to FIA F3 this season. The Chinese driver’s best result of the season came in the Hungarian GP Sprint, where he finished tenth—his sole points finish of the year. Back in June, Xie spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief as he reflected on…

Charles Leclerc believes the first few races under the 2026 F1 regulations are a make-or-break period for Ferrari after a tough 2025 season

Charles Leclerc says it’s “now or never” for Ferrari as they gear up for the 2026 regulations after a poor 2025 F1 season

Senjuti Jash2 days ago2 days ago04 mins mins

Charles Leclerc has opened up about Ferrari attempting to reset over the winter break, the significance of the 2026 regulations, and his belief in the team after a disappointing 2025 F1 campaign. Having fallen short of the constructors’ crown by only 14 points last year, both Ferrari and Leclerc had entered 2025 hoping to challenge…