George Russell secured a front-row start for the F1 Japanese GP despite a difficult and unusual qualifying session, as Mercedes continued to show strong pace at Suzuka. While teammate Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position, Russell admitted that his own session felt far from straightforward, with balance issues emerging at the start of qualifying. “The car…
Oscar Piastri delivered a strong performance in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, securing third place on the grid after a session that saw momentum swing between teams and drivers. While Kimi Antonelli ultimately took pole position ahead of teammate George Russell, Piastri emerged as McLaren’s lead contender, capitalising on a clean execution through…
Most drivers remember their first win more vividly than anything else. For Linus Lundqvist, it came in a go-kart in 2010, and it set the tone for everything that followed. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, the Swedish driver is direct about what has driven him ever since. “Don’t get me wrong, I love what I…
The FIA has adjusted qualifying energy management rules ahead of this weekend’s F1 Japanese GP, aiming to restore a stronger emphasis on flat-out performance under the new 2026 regulations. Following feedback from teams and drivers, the governing body has reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap in qualifying from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. The change…
Pole position at the IndyCar Arlington GP went to Marcus Ericsson, who put together a flawless Fast 6 qualifying to deny the field. Álex Palou lines up second on the grid, with Pato O’Ward alongside him in third. The weekend had seen Scott McLaughlin set the tone in the opening practice, before Kyle Kirkwood stamped…
Ahead of the inaugural IndyCar Arlington GP, Will Power spoke to the media, including Pit Debrief, and the conversation quickly turned to the incident that defined the closing stages of the Phoenix race and ultimately cost him a shot at victory. Power and Christian Rasmussen had been the two standout performers at Phoenix. The Ed…
Ahead of the inaugural IndyCar Arlington GP, Mick Schumacher spoke to the media, including Pit Debrief, and the German driver cut an assured and measured figure as he looked ahead to a weekend that carries a personal edge for him as well. Schumacher lives in Texas, and Arlington is as close to a home race…
Ahead of the inaugural IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix, Pato O’Ward spoke to media at the Arrow McLaren Fan Fest, and the Mexican driver made no secret of what this weekend means to him, both personally and professionally. O’Ward moved to Texas at the age of 11, and it was in this state, at Texas Motor…
F1’s newest venue in Madrid, the MADRING circuit, has offered its clearest preview yet of what awaits drivers and fans when the sport arrives in town this September 2026, for the Spanish GP. Five newly published renders showcase the defining sections of the MADRING circuit. From the main straight through to the La Monumental corner,…
Laurens van Hoepen delivered one of the drives of the day at the 2026 F2 Feature Race at the Australian GP, charging from eleventh on the grid to claim third place and secure Trident’s first podium since Baku in 2024. The Dutchman was a picture of calm and control throughout, making the most of the…
