Chiara Martin, Author at Pit Debrief

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP, Alonso sat down to give his take on the technical issues Aston Martin faces alongside Honda.

Alonso insists he has “100% faith” Honda will fix Aston Martin engine issues ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

As the 2026 F1 season prepares to begin with the Australian GP, Aston Martin and Honda arrive in Melbourne facing a number of technical challenges. During pre-season running, the team encountered issues linked to engine vibrations and reliability, raising concerns about both performance and driver comfort. Speaking to the media ahead of the race weekend,…

Meet the 2026 F2 Grid

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The final piece of the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) grid fell into place with the confirmation of Rafael Villagómez at Van Amersfoort Racing, bringing months of speculation to a close and completing a 22-driver grid that blends seasoned F2 names, highly touted rookies, and a handful of genuinely unexpected arrivals. The frontrunners Rafael Câmara enters…

Noel León ready to make his mark with Campos Racing in the 2026 F2 season

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Topping the timesheets on the first day of Formula 2 (F2) pre-season testing in Barcelona was a promising sign for Noel León’s 2026 season, but the Campos Racing driver insists the result only tells part of the story. For the young Mexican, the more meaningful takeaway from the winter test was the feeling of genuine…

Szafnauer Lands at Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner.

Otmar Szafnauer joins Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…

The FIA has formally approved further amendments to the 2026 F1 regulations following consultation with teams and power unit manufacturers.

FIA approves further amendments to 2026 F1 regulations ahead of Australian GP

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The FIA has formally approved further amendments to the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) regulations following pre-season testing and detailed consultation with teams and power unit manufacturers. The changes, passed unanimously by e-vote of the World Motor Sport Council, focus primarily on compression ratio controls but also include targeted adjustments to sporting regulations. Below is the…

Gabriele Minì approaches 2026 F2 season, with renewed confidence following his move to MP Motorsport, after a long stint with PREMA.

Minì embraces fresh start with MP Motorsport ahead of 2026 F2 season: “It was quite a nice change”

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

After a 2025 Formula 2 (F2) season that did not fully match early expectations, Gabriele Minì approaches 2026 with renewed confidence following his move to MP Motorsport. The Italian driver believes the change in environment, combined with lessons learned from last year, positions him to mount a stronger and more consistent championship challenge. Speaking to…

Van der Linde reflects on his career and success as he insists 2024 was not his final attempt at the DTM title ahead of his 2026 comeback.

Exclusive: Returning for 2026, van der Linde says 2024 was not his “final attempt” at DTM title

Chiara Martin2 months ago1 month ago07 mins

Kelvin van der Linde’s career has followed a clear pattern from the very beginning. He adapts quickly and he fights at the front. The South African began karting at the age of eight and wasted little time in rewriting record books. At just 14, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South…

Schubert Motorsport will field a formidable line up for the 2026 DTM season as Marco Wittmann and Kelvin van der Linde

Kelvin van der Linde makes DTM comeback with Schubert Motorsport

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Schubert Motorsport will field a formidable line-up for the 2026 DTM season as Marco Wittmann and Kelvin van der Linde take the wheel of the team’s two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs. With one of the grid’s most experienced drivers alongside a returning title contender, the German outfit has set its sights firmly on the drivers’,…

As PREMA enters 2026, following the departure of the Rosin family, its F2 drivers insist the team’s competitive focus remains unchanged.

PREMA drivers embrace new era after Rosin Family departure ahead of 2026 F2 season

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

As PREMA Racing enters a new chapter in 2026, following the departure of the Rosin family, its Formula 2 (F2) drivers insist the team’s competitive focus remains unchanged. Speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, Sebastián Montoya and Mari Boya addressed the transition during pre-season preparations and made it clear that, while leadership structures may…

Ahead of the 2026 F2 season, Oliver Goethe reflected on 2025 and outlining a clear objective for his second year with MP Motorsport.

As he targets progress in F2 2026, Goethe insists “The quicker you get up to speed, the more confidence you have”

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Ahead of the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) season, Oliver Goethe spoke to the media, including Pit Debrief, reflecting on the lessons of 2025 and outlining a clear objective for his second year with MP Motorsport. Goethe’s 2025 campaign proved to be one of progression rather than immediate reward. While results did not always reflect his…