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GTWC America returns at Road America with a 24-car field, new entries and tight Pro and Pro-Am title fights after summer break.
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2026 GTWC America returns at Road America with 24-car field and tightening title fights

The 2026 GTWC America powered by AWS returns from its summer break at Road America from 28–30 August, with a strengthened 24-car field ready to tackle the fifth round of the 2026 season. After visits to Sonoma, COTA, Sebring and Road Atlanta, only three events remain on the calendar. The championship now heads to Wisconsin…

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Huang and Ghiretti lead a tight GTWC Asia title fight into Okayama as Güven, Heinrich and Ghiretti headline the weekend.
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Huang and Ghiretti lead tight 2026 GTWC Asia battle into Okayama

The 2026 GTWC Asia powered by AWS reaches the halfway stage of its 2026 season at Okayama on 29–30 August, with just eight points covering the leading three championship contenders. Absolute Racing’s Huang Ruohan and Alessandro Ghiretti remain at the top after setting the early pace from their Sepang victory. However, a quieter Fuji weekend…

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Payton Westcott reflects on her maiden F1 Academy win at Zandvoort and the confidence it gives her ahead of Sunday’s Feature Race.
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Westcott “so relieved” after maiden F1 Academy victory at Zandvoort

Payton Westcott described her maiden F1 Academy victory as a major confidence boost after controlling the Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race from start to finish at Zandvoort. The PREMA Racing driver originally qualified ninth before Zoe Florescu’s disqualification promoted her to eighth and, consequently, reverse-grid pole. Westcott capitalised fully on the opportunity, controlling the start…

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Palmowski retains a 30-point 1016 F1 Academy lead after Zandvoort’s Reverse Grid Race, as Westcott claims her maiden victory at the Dutch GP.
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2026 F1 Academy standings after the Reverse Grid Race at the Dutch GP

Alisha Palmowski remains in control of the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ standings after a dramatic Reverse Grid Race at the Dutch GP, despite failing to score at Zandvoort. The Campos Racing driver stalled from eighth on the grid and eventually finished 12th. However, championship rival Emma Felbermayr also left the race without points after a…

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Maxim Rehm reflects on his consistent 2026 GB3 campaign, recovery drives and Qualifying focus as he targets second in the standings.
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Rehm targets second in GB3 standings after consistent first half of 2026

Maxim Rehm believes improving his one-lap performance will prove crucial as he targets second place in the GB3 Championship during the final three rounds of the 2026 season. The Rodin Motorsport driver has established himself as one of the championship’s most consistent performers, collecting five podiums from the opening 15 races while finishing every race…

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Sir Jackie Stewart will return to Fuji 60 years after racing there to support Race Against Dementia during the 2026 FIA WEC round.
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Sir Jackie Stewart to return to Fuji in support of Race Against Dementia

Three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart will attend the 2026 6 Hours of Fuji as a guest of honour, with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend hosting several fundraising activities for Race Against Dementia. The visit carries particular significance for Stewart, who returns to Fuji Speedway 60 years after winning the Fuji…

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Alex Lynn will return to Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA for 2026 WEC Barcelona and Monza, while Ricky Taylor joins the No. 12 crew for COTA.
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Lynn targets Barcelona return as Taylor strengthens Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA WEC line-up at COTA

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has confirmed that Alex Lynn will return to 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competition for the final two rounds of the 2026 season, while Ricky Taylor will join the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R at Circuit of The Americas. Lynn will rejoin Will Stevens and Norman Nato for the 6 Hours…

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GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli has died aged 39, prompting tributes from AF Corse, IMSA and the wider motorsport world.
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GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39

GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli died on Thursday, 20 August, on his 39th birthday, prompting tributes from across the motorsport community. Across a career spanning more than two decades, Sbirrazzuoli competed in an extensive range of GT and endurance championships, building particularly strong associations with AF Corse and Ferrari. His career took him through…

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Aston Martin tests its development Valkyrie at Silverstone as the team explores further gains ahead of the 2027 FIA WEC season.
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“There’s more to come”: Aston Martin explores Valkyrie Hypercar gains at Silverstone as 2027 WEC preparations garner pace

Aston Martin has taken the next step in the development of its Valkyrie Hypercar after completing an extensive test at Silverstone with a development version of the car. Aston Martin THOR Team drivers Harry Tincknell and Ross Gunn shared the 6.5-litre V12-powered prototype as the manufacturer evaluated several technical developments and gathered data that could…

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