Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

Karishma Persad

Emanuele Olivieri recovered from a four-point opening round to claim the 2026 FREC and Rookie titles after a dramatic late-season charge.
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How Emanuele Olivieri turned consistency into the 2026 FREC title

Karishma Persad012 mins

Emanuele Olivieri’s 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) campaign hardly began like that of an eventual champion. The R-ace GP rookie left the opening round at Spielberg 14th in the Drivers’ Championship with only four points, while several of his eventual title rivals immediately established themselves at the front. Four months later, however, Olivieri…

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Joshua Dürksen reflects on his Formula E rookie test, highlighting learning, adaptability, and its value for his F2 development.
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Joshua Dürksen maximises Formula E opportunity to strengthen racing future in F2 and beyond

Karishma Persad04 mins

In modern motorsport, adaptability often separates good drivers from great ones. As racing series evolve and technology becomes increasingly complex, young talents must seize every opportunity to expand their skill sets. For Joshua Dürksen, currently racing in F2 with Invicta Racing, his recent outing in a Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid offered exactly that:…

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Barcelona hosts the final 2026 FIA F3 post-season testing, with 30 cars, Yevan David joining VAR and two days of running before 2027.
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2026 FIA F3 post-season testing: Full Barcelona preview and entry list

Karishma Persad018 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) post-season testing programme concludes with two days of running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 26–27 October, bringing the championship’s final official track activities of the year to a close. Following the opening test at Jerez, all ten teams will return to action with 30 drivers as preparations for…

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2026 GB4 Winter Series review and final standings as Jesse Phillips wins dramatic Snetterton title after four competitive rounds.
Photo Credit: GB4 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

2026 GB4 Winter Series review and final standings as Phillips wins dramatic Snetterton title

Karishma Persad022 mins

The inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series delivered a dramatic championship battle at Snetterton, with three different race winners, changing championship leaders and a title fight that continued beyond the final chequered flag. Elite Motorsport’s Jesse Phillips ultimately emerged as the first Drivers’ Champion, defeating Douglas Motorsport’s George Proudford-Nalder by just one point following a post-race…

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Isack Hadjar says Red Bull's throttle map, clutch and radio failures cost him a better finish at the 2026 F1 United States GP in Austin.
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Hadjar frustrated by Red Bull’s clutch and throttle problems after P6 at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad011 mins

Isack Hadjar expressed frustration with Red Bull’s operational difficulties following the 2026 F1 United States GP, arguing that clutch problems, an incorrect throttle map and radio failures prevented him from maximising his impressive race pace. Despite starting third at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the Frenchman finished sixth, 34.373 seconds behind race winner Kimi…

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Lewis Hamilton rues Ferrari's understeer and setup mistakes after his late charge to P4 at the 2026 F1 United States GP in Austin.
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Hamilton rues Ferrari setup struggles after missing podium at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad09 mins

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari’s persistent understeer and incorrect setup choices cost him a potential podium finish at the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite recovering to fourth at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The seven-time World Champion struggled to match the pace of the leading drivers throughout the opening two stints before demonstrating significantly…

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Max Verstappen criticises Red Bull's tyre strategy, power unit issues and radio faults after finishing P3 at the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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Verstappen frustrated by Red Bull’s tyre strategy and power unit issues after P3 at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad09 mins

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull’s performance following Sunday’s 2026 F1 United States GP, identifying tyre strategy errors, inconsistent power unit behaviour and a slow pit stop among the factors that prevented him from challenging for victory. Despite starting second at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the Dutchman finished third, 17.485 seconds behind…

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Charles Leclerc reflects on Ferrari's missed victory chance after taking P2 behind Antonelli at the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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Leclerc rues missed victory opportunity despite strong Ferrari pace at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad010 mins

Charles Leclerc admitted that Ferrari missed an opportunity to challenge for victory at the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite recovering from fourth on the grid to secure second at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Monegasque demonstrated impressive pace throughout Sunday’s race, eventually finishing 13.078 seconds behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, while Red Bull’s…

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Kimi Antonelli credits Mercedes' strategy for his 2026 F1 victory at the United States GP as the Drivers' Championship moves to Mexico.
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Antonelli credits Mercedes’ one-stop strategy for dominant victory at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad014 mins

Kimi Antonelli praised Mercedes’ strategic execution after securing his ninth victory of the 2026 F1 season at the United States GP, describing the Austin weekend as one of his strongest performances in Formula 1. The Italian converted pole position into a commanding victory at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), finishing 13.078 seconds ahead of…

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Gademan takes P2 in the 2026 F1 Academy standings after winning in Austin, with Felbermayr six points behind going into Las Vegas.
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2026 F1 Academy standings after the Feature Race at the United States GP

Karishma Persad011 mins

Nina Gademan moved into second in the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship following a commanding victory in Sunday’s Feature Race at the United States GP. The Alpine-backed MP Motorsport driver converted third on the grid into victory at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), overturning her ten-point deficit to Emma Felbermayr and leaving Austin with…

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