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Elkins appointed Managing Director of Officiating in IndyCar
The Independent Officiating Board (IOB) for IndyCar has confirmed that Scot Elkins will be the Managing Director of Officiating. Elkins is a very familiar name in the Motorsports world on both sides of the Atlantic. He has been involved in the racing world for over two decades now, starting in the Champ Car World Series…
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Manthey Racing secures podium at 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as tragedy casts shadow over weekend
The weekend at the Nordschleife for the 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers unfolded under contrasting circumstances, blending competitive action with a deeply sobering atmosphere across the paddock, including the Manthey Racing crew. They faced a demanding programme shaped by limited preparation time, changing track conditions, and the pressure of executing across multiple sessions. However, the sporting…
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Wolff: 2026 F1 title fight won’t recreate infamous Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry at Mercedes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has opened up about both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell being the early favourites for the 2026 F1 drivers’ crown and the lessons he has taken from the infamous Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry to prevent any internal conflict from imploding the team. Mercedes’s current supremacy extends not only to the constructors’ battle, where…
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Rosenqvist “proud” but gutted to lose win in IndyCar Long Beach round
Meyer Shank Racing driver Felix Rosenqvist unearthed his seventh IndyCar career pole after winning the NTT P1 Award for the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with a lap time of 1:07.4635. In the race itself, he was perfect. However, the Swede was thrown a massive curveball in the form of a caution that…
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Norris and Piastri assess McLaren’s challenging start to 2026 F1 season
The 2026 F1 season has been a challenge for the reigning Constructors’ Champions McLaren and their drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as the team currently sits third in the Teams’ Standings with 46 points. After a run of misfortune—with Piastri crashing at his home race in Melbourne and both cars failing to start the…
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Racing up the ladder | Pedro Lima reflects on Brazil’s motorsport legacy and the sacrifices behind his journey
Brazil has long held a powerful presence in global motorsport. From Formula 1 world champions to endurance racing stars, the country has produced drivers who shaped the history of international racing. For young talents, like Pedro Lima, entering the European single-seater ladder, Brazil’s motorsport legacy creates both inspiration and responsibility. Pedro Lima now finds himself…
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Robertson reflects on “big step up” at 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP despite Feature Race retirement
Rachel Robertson’s first full F1 Academy season got underway at the 2026 Chinese GP as the Hitech driver showed strong pace in Shanghai before a retirement ended her Feature Race. Robertson joined Hitech for the 2026 season after a standout substitute appearance in Las Vegas, where she claimed P4 in Race 1 and Hitech’s best…
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Badoer details driving philosophy and his approach to 2026 F3 campaign with Rodin Motorsport
Brando Badoer continues to develop as a more complete racing driver in the 2026 F3 championship, entering his second season in the series and his fifth year in single-seater competition overall. With that experience behind him, the Rodin Motorsport driver has gained a sharper understanding of how to approach both performance and preparation in a…
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2026 WEC standings after Round 1 (Imola)
The 2026 season of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has opened with a race that immediately highlighted the importance of precision, adaptability and timing. At Imola, teams did not rely solely on outright pace. Instead, they shaped the outcome through tyre strategy, pit execution and race management. Toyota emerged as the early benchmark in…
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2026 British F4 | Round 1: Donington Park | Van Langendonck leads after dramatic opener as chaos shapes early title fight
The 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, launched its new campaign at Donington Park with a dramatic and unpredictable opening weekend. A record 31-car grid produced three action-packed races, multiple safety cars, penalties, and shifting fortunes across all three contests. Dries Van Langendonck set the early benchmark with a commanding qualifying performance…