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Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…
Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches his rookie season in the 2026 FIA F3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil with optimism and determination. After three years in single-seater racing, the Thai driver now steps up to the next level, eager to establish himself quickly among the strong rookie cohort and seasoned competitors. Bhirombhakdi aiming to be “as competitive…
The Qatar 1812km will no longer open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after organisers confirmed that they have postponed the event. Originally scheduled for 26–28 March, the race will now move to a new slot in the second half of the year. Championship officials acted after holding ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders…
Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff discusses the extremely challenging and worrying current situation unfolding in the Middle East ahead of the Australian GP. The situation is directly affecting the German manufacturer, with several team members having got hindered by the ongoing conflict. Worrying times Ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP racing weekend, Wolff…
BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…
IndyCar team Andretti Global had “a good start to the 2026 season” in St. Pete with two top 10 finishes and a DNF from newest driver, Will Power. Andretti Global ended St. Pete with Kyle Kirkwood finishing P4, Marcus Ericsson starting on the front row in second but finishing the race in P6, and Power…
Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum finally managed to score the first points of his 2025/2026 Formula E season in Jeddah. The Brit had a very strong performance throughout the entire Saudi Arabian double header, dominating FP2 and running up to P4 in the first race. However, on Friday Ticktum didn’t manage to score, ending his track…
Ahead of their debut at the Australian Grand Prix, Cadillac’s new driver line-up, featuring Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas in the 2026 F1 season, has shared their excitement about starting this new chapter. In the team’s press release previewing Melbourne, both drivers spoke about the importance of the weekend and what it means for the…
The 2026 F1 season begins this weekend in Melbourne, Australia and ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Rob Marshall, McLaren’s Chief Designer, spoke about how complex the new regulations are. “As we head to Melbourne for the first race weekend of the 2026 season, following nine days of running across the Barcelona Shakedown and Pre-Season…
In a team preview ahead of Melbourne, Andrea Stella has given an update on McLaren’s preparation for the 2026 F1 season. He outlined the work done during testing. The Italian also explained the team’s focus heading into the first race of the year. McLaren go into the season with a target on their back. They…
