James O'Connor, Author at Pit Debrief

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk opened up on his move to Indy NXT with HMD.

Exclusive | Tymek Kucharczyk: Sending an email opened the door to join HMD Motorsports and Indy NXT

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk opened up on his move to Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports and the good working relationship with his teammates. The 20-year-old was at a crossroads looking ahead to 2026. Having not had significant financial backing throughout his career despite competing…

AJ Foyt Racing have become the latest IndyCar team to sign a reserve driver as Toby Sowery joins for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Sowery joins AJ Foyt Racing as a reserve driver

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

AJ Foyt Racing have become the latest IndyCar team to sign a reserve driver as Toby Sowery joins for the remainder of the 2026 season. The Brit had been in a reserve and development driver role for RLL through the 2025 campaign. The 29-year-old is no stranger to racing in the US. He previously competed…

Respected Dutch outlet De Telegraaf has reported that Gianpiero Lambiase will be joining the McLaren F1 squad in 2028 to become team boss.

GianPiero Lambiase to join McLaren F1 as Chief Racing Officer

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Respected Dutch outlet De Telegraaf has reported that GianPiero Lambiase will be joining the McLaren F1 squad. In a statement, the Woking-based team confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon. It will mark the end of a long and successful partnership with Red Bull Racing. The signing of Lambiase continues McLaren’s run of taking big Red…

In an announcement on Wednesday, F1 Academy has confirmed that the series will add an extra race to their 2026 rounds in Montreal and Austin.

F1 Academy adds third race and qualifying tweak in 2026 for Montreal and Austin

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

In an announcement on Wednesday, F1 Academy has confirmed that the series will add an extra race to their 2026 rounds in Montreal and Austin. It comes after the cancellation of their round in Saudi Arabia thanks to the war taking place at present near the Middle Eastern country. The Canadian GP will be their…

An outstanding Sunday drive by Denmark and Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard at Barber should have led to a second career win in IndyCar.

Lundgaard: “Frustrating” to lose win after slow stop in IndyCar Barber race

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

An outstanding Sunday drive by Denmark’s Christian Lundgaard at Barber should have led to a second career win in IndyCar. However, he was left to rue what might have been instead. From 10th on the grid following a disappointing qualifying for Arrow McLaren once more, his race pace was mega again. Having cleared Newgarden, Grosjean,…

Round 4 of the 2026 IndyCar season and rounds 3 + 4 of the Indy NXT one have been completed at Barber, view the full championship standings.

2026 IndyCar and Indy NXT standings after Barber

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Round 4 of the 2026 IndyCar season and rounds 3 and 4 of the Indy NXT one have been completed at Barber, view the full championship standings here. Palou closes on Kirkwood A win, pole and most last laps led sees Alex Palou move to within two points of Kyle Kirkwood at the top of…

Round 4 of the 2026 IndyCar season has been completed at Barber Motorsports Park, view the full race results here.

2026 IndyCar Barber | Race results

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Round 4 of the 2026 IndyCar season has been completed at Barber Motorsports Park, view the full race results here. Defending champion Alex Palou started on pole position as he responded to Kyle Kirkwood’s Arlington win in style. A messy Fast 6 for the title leader saw him on the third row. David Malukas joined…

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc racing at the 2026 Japanese GP in Japan

Leclerc on positive P3 finish at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka was one with a strong focus on pace and track position. Kimi Antonelli took another win, making it back-to-back victories and moving into the championship lead. Oscar Piastri returned strongly after missing the previous two races due to DNSs and finished second after a good start. Charles Leclerc…

Race 2 and round 4 of the 2026 Indy NXT at Barber has been completed, view the full results here. Nikita Johnson won yesterday.

2026 Indy NXT Barber | Race 2 results

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Race 2 and round 4 of the 2026 Indy NXT at Barber has been completed, view the full results here. Yesterday’s race 1 had a dramatic ending. Inside the final 10 laps, Alessandro de Tullio and Max Taylor collided at turn 16 as they fought for the lead. Car #28 got a penalty for it….

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season has been completed at the Japanese GP from Suzuka, view the full race results here.

2026 F1 Japanese GP | Race results

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season has been completed at the Japanese GP from Suzuka, view the full race results here. Kimi Antonelli started on pole position for a second straight race as he looked to add to his maiden win in Shanghai. Teammate George Russell was alongside him. After that it, it was…