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Fornaroli has completed his second F1 test with the McLaren, taking to the wheel of the MCL60 at Silverstone.
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Fornaroli builds on Barcelona with productive second F1 test with McLaren at Silverstone

Leonardo Fornaroli has completed his second F1 test with the McLaren, taking to the wheel of the MCL60 at Silverstone as the 21-year-old continues to build his understanding of grand prix machinery. A step up from Barcelona The Italian, who serves as McLaren’s Reserve Driver, completed 68 laps totalling 393 kilometres around the Northamptonshire circuit…

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Thiim discusses his DTM return with Aston Martin, learning from younger teammates and preparing with Comtoyou Racing.
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Exclusive: Thiim on youth, experience and his 2026 DTM return – “It keeps you humble”

A new chapter awaits Nicki Thiim as the Aston Martin factory driver prepares to return to the DTM grid in 2026, determined to rewrite a story that previously fell short of expectations. Thiim joins Comtoyou Racing as part of Aston Martin’s evolving DTM programme, with the manufacturer continuing to develop its GT3-based effort. The Belgian…

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McLaren's Stella explains how the F1 Japanese GP exposed a critical flaw in the 2026 power unit deployment regulations at Suzuka.
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What the F1 Japanese GP revealed about the 2026 regulations, according to McLaren’s Stella

Andrea Stella left the 2026 F1 Japanese GP with a second-place finish for Oscar Piastri and a respectable fifth-place for Lando Norris. The McLaren team principal delivered an explanation of his team’s strategic thinking in Suzuka, that laid bare how fundamentally the new power unit regulations are reshaping the art of racing at one of…

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Grasser Racing Team has secured a surprise reunion of its Spa 24 Hours-winning line-up.
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Grasser confirms Spa 24H-winning trio will reunite for 2026 title defence

Despite recent driver shifts, Grasser Racing Team has secured a surprise reunion of its Spa 24 Hours-winning line-up. Winning trio set for return Grasser Racing Team will reunite its victorious driver line-up from last year’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, confirming that Mirko Bortolotti, Jordan Pepper, and Luca Engstler will return to defend their crown…

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Van der Linde on South Africa's motorsport rise: more young drivers are making it, but hard work remains the only path to success.
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Exclusive: Kelvin van der Linde on South Africa’s growing motorsport presence

Few drivers embody the spirit of South African motorsport quite like Kelvin van der Linde. Having begun his racing career in karting at the age of eight, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South African Circuit event at just 14, before being crowned the country’s youngest ever National Champion at 16….

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Russell left the 2026 F1 Japanese GP reflecting on what might have been, as a combination of issues prevented him from a podium finish.
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Russell’s victory hopes fade after Safety Car and energy issues at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

George Russell left the 2026 F1 Japanese GP reflecting on what might have been, as a combination of poor timing and technical issues prevented him from converting strong pace into victory at Suzuka. The Mercedes driver started from the front row and remained firmly in contention during the opening phase of the race. However, a…

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Oscar Piastri delivered one of his strongest performances in F1 to secure second place at the 2026 Japanese GP.
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Piastri: “A result like today is as good as a win” for McLaren at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Oscar Piastri delivered one of his strongest performances in F1 to secure second place at the 2026 Japanese GP, converting a strong qualifying result into a measured and competitive race at Suzuka. While Kimi Antonelli ultimately took victory, Piastri emerged as Mercedes’ closest challenger, leading early and demonstrating that McLaren can compete when execution is…

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Tsolov has made a strong start to the 2026 F2 season, but the Bulgarian remains grounded as he balances early success.
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Tsolov focused on progress despite early success in 2026 F2 Championship

Nikola Tsolov has made a strong start to the 2026 Formula 2 season, but the Bulgarian remains grounded as he balances early success with a long-term focus on development. The Campos Racing driver claimed a dominant victory in the Melbourne Feature Race, immediately putting himself at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. Despite that momentum,…

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Antonelli becomes the youngest two-time race winner after emerging on top of the F1 Japanese GP, while Piastri finally finishes a grand prix.
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F1 | 2026 Japanese GP | Race | Antonelli takes victory as Piastri grabs strong P2

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP race at Suzuka was finally underway! Few had expected anything other than a Mercedes front-row lockout, given how comfortably the Silver Arrows had outpaced the rest of the field throughout qualifying. Kimi Antonelli had been the quicker of the two, though, building on his strong showing in Shanghai to pip…

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