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Russell: 2026 F1 regulation talks have brought “closest relationship” with FIA in years
Discussions surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations and potential changes continue, as George Russell weighs in on the issue following Ollie Bearman’s high-speed crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Since the Haas driver’s crash, the incident has brought attention to concerns over the dangerous closing speeds under the current set of regulations. Other drivers like…
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Red Bull announce changes in their technical department in F1 2026 season
Red Bull Racing reported two changes in the near future within their technical department as they try to rebuild the F1 team in 2026. As Ben Waterhouse is promoted to a more senior role, Andrea Landi will joine the team. The Austrian team has lost many key figures in recent years. Last year, after 20…
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2026 F1 FP1 rookies: A full list
The 2026 F1 season will see teams having to give rookies a chance in FP1 sessions, view the full list here. A driver who has not started more than two Grands Prix in Formula 1 is eligible to do a FP1 session for a team. Just like in 2025, all eleven teams must have a…
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Free Practice 2 | Alpine surges ahead as lap times tumble.
After Ferrari topped Free Practice 1 with a 1-2-3 in the Hypercar category, Free Practice 2 at Imola delivered a significant shift in the competitive order of the opening FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend of 2026. As track conditions improved, lap times dropped rapidly, and new contenders emerged at the front in both Hypercar…
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Free Practice 1 | Ferrari dominates Hypercar as LMGT3 delivers close fight
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) roared into action at Imola, where warm spring conditions created an ideal backdrop for Free Practice 1. From the very beginning, teams pushed hard to establish early momentum, and Ferrari quickly emerged as the benchmark in Hypercar. At the same time, the LMGT3 category produced a tightly contested…
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Bearman speaks on the difference in schedule demand between F2 and F1
Ollie Bearman spoke about the difference in the demand for time in F1 compared with the feeder series in an interview for Up To Speed after the Suzuka weekend. Specifically, the Brit explained how much time is allocated to media duties and how that time increases significantly in the jump from F2 to F1. As…
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Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers 2026 preview
The fourth and fifth rounds of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will take place this weekend as part of the 24h Qualifiers, marking the first double-header of the 2026 season. Organisers will use the full 24-hour configuration of the Nürburgring, with cars bypassing the AMG Arena and turning sharply left after Turn 1 before completing the remainder…
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Auer on preparation and expected challenges ahead of 2026 DTM season
As the 2026 DTM season approaches, Lucas Auer, a veteran of the series and a key driver for Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, is preparing for a highly competitive year. With fresh partnerships, a new car livery, and a clear understanding of the challenges ahead, Auer is determined to make the most of every opportunity. In a…
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Exclusive: “I’ve grown a lot as a driver” — Ciconte on her F1 Academy journey and lessons taken into exciting new chapter
17 year-old Australian driver Joanne Ciconte may have been the youngest driver on the 2025 F1 Academy grid, yet her talent and potential quickly marked her as one to watch. Driving for MP Motorsport, she went on to finish 14th in the Drivers’ Standings with 8 points. In 2025, Ciconte raced the first three rounds…
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Supercars | 2026 Christchurch | Race 10 | Allen Claims Maiden Victory
Kai Allen has picked up his maiden Supercars victory in Race 10 at the 2026 ITM Christchurch Super 440. In one of the closest finishes of the season, Brodie Kostecki had to settle for second, while Ryan Wood claimed third. With the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy and the Championship Standings closer than ever, Allen was…