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Ugo Ugochukwu heads into Round 1 of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season at the Australian GP aiming to build on the experience he gained during his debut weekend at Albert Park last year. Now racing with Campos Racing, the American driver returns to Melbourne for his second appearance at the circuit, hoping familiarity…
Now entering his second year in the FIA Formula 2 with AIX Racing, Cian Shields finds himself in a different position within the team — this time as the experienced driver in the line-up. After a rookie campaign that demanded rapid adaptation, Shields heads into his 2026 F2 season carrying greater responsibility, increased familiarity with…
With the F1 Australian GP opening the season once again in 2026, hometown driver Oscar Piastri spoke to the media about the challenge ahead for McLaren. Piastri reflected on the team’s championship ambitions, the impact of new regulations, and what a strong result in Melbourne would mean. Three Constructors’ Championship titles in a row After…
As the 2026 F1 season prepares to begin with the Australian GP, Aston Martin and Honda arrive in Melbourne facing a number of technical challenges. During pre-season running, the team encountered issues linked to engine vibrations and reliability, raising concerns about both performance and driver comfort. Speaking to the media ahead of the race weekend,…
Valtteri Bottas signed with the F1 team Cadillac for the 2026 season, after a one-year break from F1. The FIA waived the penalty originally given to now Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a decision that even came up during pre-season testing in Bahrain. This penalty was planned to be…
Following a strong pre-season, George Russell is entering the 2026 F1 Australian GP with heightened expectations. It’s no secret that the Brit has been labelled a leading contender for this year’s World Championship. Therefore, all eyes were on the Mercedes driver in Thursday’s press conference. Rather than shying away from the spotlight however, the five-time…
John Bennett returns for his second Formula 2 campaign in 2026, joining forces with TRIDENT after driving for Van Amersfoort Racing in 2025. The Brit made his F2 debut with the team at the 2024 Lusail round, scoring points in the Feature Race with a P8 finish. Van Amersfoort Racing later signed him on as…
Brodie Kostecki claimed his first victory of the year in Race 4 of the 2026 Supercars Championship in Melbourne. Lights Out in Melbourne It was Brodie Kostecki who held onto his pole position as the lights when out on Race 4. While James Golding, who qualified second, was quickly overtaken on the start. It was…
The 2026 F2 season kicks off at the Australian GP from the 6th to 8th of March, as the FIA Formula 2 championship enters it’s tenth year. Invicta Racing head into the weekend as the reigning Drivers’ and Teams’ champions for a second consecutive year. With back-to-back titles under their belt, the team has set…
Brodie Kostecki and Matthew Payne both pick up Pole positions at Qualifying for Races Four and Five at the 2026 Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint. Kostecki bounces back at Melbourne After a mixed run at the Sydney 500 and a bout of illness threatening to ruin his weekend, Brodie Kostecki has claimed his first Pole Position of…
