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Budget and financial issues are no stranger to many drivers looking to make it to Formula 1, and it has been the case for Alex O’Grady as he made the jump from karting to single-seaters. Alex O’Grady missing out on a fully funded French F4 drive In 2023 the young Irish driver drove in the…
Paraguay’s sporting landscape is changing at remarkable speed. A country historically defined by football and a deep-seated rally tradition is now entering new territory, building momentum across international events, investing in infrastructure, and gaining global visibility through its athletes. At the heart of the emergence of Paraguay in single-seater motorsport stands its first Formula 2…
Irish driver Alex O’Grady bagged his first single-seaters win in 2025 in the GB4 championship at Oulton Park last May. It came following a tough start to the campaign. On the back foot early in the season GB4 introduced a new car in 2025 with the Tatuus GB4-025, a modified version of the Tatuus MSV-022…
17-year-old Irish racing driver Alex O’Grady will continue in Formula 4 next year in the GB4 championship as he looks to join Alex Dunne and Fionn McLaughlin in progressing through the ranks. Earlier this month it was announced that the driver from County Galway would stay with the KMR team for the 2026 GB4 season….
As Paraguay accelerates into a new era of sporting ambition, motorsport, embodied by F2 driver Joshua Dürksen, stands as both a symbol of progress and a reminder of the deep-rooted barriers that still challenge the country’s young athletes. Paraguay is hosting global events, investing in infrastructure—including in motorsport—and building new sporting institutions. However, beneath this…
Throughout his career, Hiyu Yamakoshi has raced with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) on multiple occasions and enjoyed success. In 2025, he’d raced with the team in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and is set to take the step up to FIA Formula 3 with them in 2026. The Japanese driver has…
Rafael Villagómez, one of Mexico’s rising stars in single-seater racing, continues to develop his craft in the ultra-competitive environment of F2 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Known for its structured approach and focus on driver growth, the Dutch outfit has provided a strong foundation for Villagómez to refine both his technical understanding and his racecraft….
Gerrard Xie made the move to Europe in 2023 before eventually stepping up to FIA F3 this season. The Chinese driver’s best result of the season came in the Hungarian GP Sprint, where he finished tenth—his sole points finish of the year. Back in June, Xie spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief as he reflected on…
At 18 years old, Akshay Bohra made Indian history with his victory at Imola during the 2025 FRECA season. Fresh off a Paul Ricard podium, Bohra claimed his first pole position on Sunday, which he converted into a win. This pole position, along with his triumph, was the very first for an Indian driver in…
In recent years, Invicta Racing has become one of the standout teams in Formula 2, producing drivers who not only succeed on track, but also graduate into higher categories with confidence and capability. In 2024, Gabriel Bortoleto won the Drivers’ Championship with the team, and at the F2 Qatar GP, Leonardo Fornaroli won the Championship…
