Chiara Martin, Author at Pit Debrief

Malukas finished second at Road America, balancing pressure for a first 2026 win with his growing IndyCar title challenge.

Malukas says pressure for first 2026 IndyCar win is “slowly starting to build” after Road America

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David Malukas admitted the pressure to secure his first victory of the 2026 IndyCar season had started to build after finishing second at Road America. The Team Penske driver started alongside polesitter Alex Palou and remained in contention throughout a chaotic race shaped by repeated cautions and changing strategies. A well-timed stop before Christian Rasmussen’s…

Maini claimed his first F2 win of the season in Barcelona, crediting ART for helping him rediscover his enjoyment of racing.

Maini reflects on “emotional rollercoaster” after first ART win after F2 Sprint Race in Barcelona

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Kush Maini claimed his first Formula 2 (F2) victory of the 2026 season after controlling the Barcelona Sprint Race from the opening corner. The ART Grand Prix driver started second alongside reverse-grid polesitter Noel León, but launched into the lead before Turn 1. He quickly established a gap and remained in control despite tyre degradation…

Xie secured his second F3 podium in three rounds at Barcelona, crediting his experience and tyre management for the result.

Xie says Sprint Race podium in Barcelona shows value of added F3 experience

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Gerrard Xie continued his strong run of form by finishing third in the Formula 3 (F3) Sprint Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, securing his second podium across the opening three rounds of the season. The DAMS Lucas Oil driver started from reverse-grid pole and made a strong launch to retain the lead into Turn…

James Wharton wins the 2026 F3 Barcelona-Catalunya Round Sprint Race for PREMA Racing. Chick here for full results.

2026 F3 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Sprint Race results

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The Formula 3 (F3) Sprint Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya got underway with Gerrard Xie starting from reverse grid pole, alongside James Wharton on the front row. Before the race began, there were early disruptions as Taito Kato failed to get away from eighth on the grid and had his ART car pushed into…

Câmara claimed pole for the F2 Barcelona- Qualifying session, after nailing his first push lap as tyre degradation limited later runs.

Câmara credits decisive opening lap after securing pole in F2’s Barcelona Round

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Rafael Câmara secured pole position for the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) Feature Race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after delivering his fastest lap during the opening half of qualifying. The Invicta Racing driver produced a 1:24.810 to finish 0.135s ahead of teammate Joshua Dürksen, while Rodin Motorsport’s Alexander Dunne took third. Câmara topped all three…

Ferrari left the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP practice sessions cautious, as Leclerc saw progress while Hamilton struggled with grip.

Ferrari cautious despite “step forward” after 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya practice sessions

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Ferrari left Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP with mixed feelings after introducing new parts on a difficult day for tyres and track grip. Charles Leclerc finished FP1 inside the top three, behind George Russell and Oscar Piastri, as Russell set the pace with a 1:16.363. Ferrari then remained near the front in…

Russell says the “pressure feels off” after Monaco, as he looks to reset at F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP and trust his instincts again.

Russell vows to “control the controllables” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

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George Russell said he wanted to “control the controllables” ahead of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya round, after a frustrating F1 Monaco GP left him further away from the championship fight than his underlying performances suggested. The Mercedes driver endured another difficult race in Monte Carlo, where penalties, strategy complications and late-race disruption shaped his result. Ahead…

Tsolov called his F2 Monaco Feature Race win “redemption” after seizing victory from Câmara in the closing laps.

Tsolov says Monaco F2 Feature Race win was “redemption” after difficult run

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Nikola Tsolov said his Monaco Feature Race victory felt like “redemption” after the Campos Racing driver converted late pressure on Rafael Câmara into his second Feature Race win of the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) season. Tsolov spent much of the race chasing polesitter Câmara through the streets of Monte Carlo. The Brazilian led from the…

Rowland praised Formula E’s GEN4 car as a major step forward after testing its higher power, downforce and all-wheel drive.

Rowland hails GEN4 car as “a huge step in the right direction for Formula E”

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Oliver Rowland has described Formula E’s GEN4 car as “a huge step in the right direction” after completing his first running in the new machinery. The Nissan Formula E Team released Rowland’s first impressions of the car as the championship prepares to move towards its next technical era. Seven races remain in the GEN3 era,…

Bilinski claimed his maiden F2 podium in Monaco, finishing second after pressuring León throughout the 2026 Sprint Race.

Bilinski takes “deserved” maiden F2 podium after strong 2026 Monaco Sprint Race

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Roman Bilinski claimed his maiden Formula 2 (F2) podium in the 2026 Monaco Sprint Race after finishing second behind Campos Racing’s Noel León. The DAMS Lucas Oil driver started alongside León on the front row and held second at the start, with championship leader Gabriele Minì slotting into third behind him. Around a circuit where…