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CUPRA KIRO aim to build on Jeddah breakthrough at the Formula E Madrid E-Prix
CUPRA KIRO heads to the inaugural 2025/26 Formula E Madrid E-Prix, hoping to carry the momentum from its first double-points finish in Jeddah. The CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix marks a special weekend for the team and its Co-Title Partner, CUPRA, as the Spanish manufacturer prepares to launch its urban electric car, the CUPRA Raval. Meanwhile,…
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Vasseur on Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium and Leclerc’s weekend at 2026 F1 Chinese GP
For Scuderia Ferrari and Fred Vasseur, the early stages of the 2026 F1 season have shown promising signs of progress, particularly as Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium with the team at the Chinese GP. Alongside Charles Leclerc, Ferrari appear to be building stronger cohesion as they continue adapting to a new regulatory era. Vasseur…
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Formula E grid takes stand with ‘letter of concern’ to FIA
All 20 drivers on the Formula E grid have taken the extraordinary step of signing a joint letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, voicing deep concerns about the governance of their championship. The coordinated move, as reported by The Race, sent on 11 March by Lucas di Grassi and reigning champion Oliver Rowland, highlights…
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Stella more concerned about missing out on points than data after double McLaren DNS at 2026 F1 Chinese GP
At the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, both McLaren drivers failed to start the race. The team left with a double DNS and two disappointed drivers. Initially, it was Lando Norris’s car that ran into issues. The Brit failed to leave the garage when the pit lane opened. Shortly after this, Oscar Piastri’s car was taken…
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Team BRM confirms Rosser and Randle for 2026 GTWC Australia season opener
Team BRM has confirmed a revised driver line-up for the opening round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season, with Thomas Randle stepping in to partner Mark Rosser at Phillip Island. While Alex Peroni had originally been set to contest the full season alongside Rosser, injury has ruled him out…
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Wheatley addresses reliability concerns after Audi F1’s point-less finish at the 2026 Chinese GP
Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has opened up about Gabriel Bortoleto’s DNS, the wheelgun problem Nico Hülkenberg encountered, the complexity of the 2026 regulations, the drivability of the new cars, and the F1 grid suffering from reliability concerns in general following their point-less finish at the Chinese GP on Sunday. Hülkenberg missed out on a…
Grupo Prom Racing returns to International GT Open with Mercedes Entry
Grupo Prom Racing Team has officially confirmed its return to the International GT Open for the 2026 season. The Mexican squad will embark on its second consecutive campaign, signalling continuity and growing ambition within the competitive GT racing landscape. Furthermore, the team introduces a fresh visual identity, with its Mercedes-AMG GT3 set to run in…
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Wolff defends 2026 F1 regulations amid stinging Verstappen criticism
Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff revealed a massive divide between the cockpit’s mechanical reality and the sport’s commercial success while discussing the 2026 regulations. While Wolff monitored the 2026 data, the regulations continue to face backlash from the grid’s elite. He maintained a firm defence of the current direction. He prioritised the surging global…
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Ocon apologetic after collision with Colapinto at F1 2026 Chinese GP
Esteban Ocon missed out on points at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP — again. He finished the race P14, after a collission with Alpine driver Franco Colapinto. He served a 10 second penalty for it. After another point-less race weekend, Ocon is currently P17 in the 2026 F1 driver standings with 0 points. “I deserve…
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Envision Racing hopes to build on momentum in the Madrid Formula E E-Prix
Following a rather strong beginning of the Formula E Season 2025/2026 for Envision , Joel Eriksson and Sebastien Buemi are ready to take on a new challenge at the new Madrid track layout. It has been a positive season thus far for the Silverstone-based racing team. Buemi is looking for another laurel The Swiss veteran…