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Audi F1 Team reveals Allan McNish as Racing Director
The Miami Grand Prix starts in less than a week and Audi F1 Team has announced Allan McNish as Racing Director. The Scot has been playing a significant role in motorsports history, having completed multiple endurance races at 24 hours of Le Mans, as well as taking the FIA World Endurance Championship title. Adding to…
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Collective Test | Ninovic tops the timesheets as close margins define opening session
Alex Ninovic made an immediate statement as he topped Friday morning’s 50-minute collective test in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Rodin Motorsport driver delivered a decisive lap of 1:25.590, which he set with just under seven minutes remaining. As a result, he edged ahead in a fiercely competitive session and established…
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Turkish GP returns to F1 calendar in 2027 on a five-year deal
On Friday afternoon it has been confirmed that the Turkish GP returns to the F1 calendar, starting in 2027. A five-year contract agreement has been reached. The history of the F1 Turkish GP Istanbul Park first appeared on the calendar in 2005 and it immediately captured the hearts of almost everyone in the sport due…
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DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Free Practice 2 | Auer sets fastest lap at home
After a late schedule change, Free Practice 2 of the first race weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring got underway. Despite lasting just 20 minutes, officials used the session as a qualifying simulation, as rain at the Red Bull Ring had prevented them from running it during the Official Test…
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Russell discusses equal opportunities at Mercedes F1 and Antonelli relationship
Three races into the 2026 F1 season, Mercedes George Russell currently sits P2 in the 2026 F1 World Drivers’ Championship. Amid the five-week break before the upcoming Miami GP, Russell shared in a media call how he will be approaching the rest of the season. The Briton also shared how his relationship with teammate and…
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DTM’s toughest ever BoP explained: Why Spielberg could catch everyone off guard
The 2026 DTM season has not even turned a wheel in anger yet, and already the technical battle behind the scenes has been one of the most complex in the series’ history. When the Balance of Performance (BoP) landed in team inboxes on Wednesday evening, days later than usual, it was the result of weeks…
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Piastri discusses the recent 2026 F1 regulation changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix
At a media session at McLaren Technology Centre, Oscar Piastri offered insight into the role drivers played in shaping recent 2026 F1 regulation changes with the FIA, and how those discussions could continue throughout the season. Speaking candidly at Woking, Piastri explained that much of the feedback process came through the collective voice of the…
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Stenshorne opens up on setup, racecraft and preparation ahead of his 2026 Rodin F2 season
The journey through the junior ranks is rarely straightforward, but for Martinius Stenshorne, it’s one being shaped by a clear understanding of car balance, racecraft, and preparation as he heads into his 2026 F2 season with Rodin Motorsport. He opened up on the key elements behind his development, from how he likes his car to…
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Exclusive: Ciconte on F1 Academy’s growth and the influence of Maya Weug and Susie Wolff
Australian rising talent Joanne Ciconte has reflected on the impact of her 2025 F1 Academy season, highlighting how much she learned from those around her, the role her teammates played in her development, and the growth the series has experienced, inspiring young female drivers across the world. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead…
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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026 European F2 and F3 rounds
PREMA Racing has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Idra Group for the 2026 season. The agreement will once again cover the European rounds of both the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 championships, building on a successful collaboration established the previous year. This renewed alliance reinforces a relationship that connects high-level motorsport…