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Nigel Mansell criticises “false overtakes” in F1 2026
Nigel Mansell has issued a warning for the F1 2026 season. He drew on a career defined by raw bravery to critique the sport’s move toward automation. Many know him as “Il Leone,” with his legacy standing on the physical exertion of the 1980s and 90s. He famously collapsed while pushing his Lotus across the…
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Adrian Campos optimistic after strong 2026 Melbourne F3 opener, eyeing strong return for Monaco
After the opening round of the 2026 FIA F3 Championship, Campos Racing sits second in the Teams’ Standings with 27 points—just three points behind early Championship leaders Van Amersfoort Racing. However, as always in F3, the battle for the 2026 title remains in the air, with rapid, frequent changes across the standings table expected throughout…
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2026 Indy 500 | IndyCar Open Test | Day 1 results
Day 1 of the IndyCar Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been completed as all 33 2026 Indy 500 entries took to the track. View the full results here. The action started with oval veterans, aka those on the 2026 grid full-time who have completed at the Indy 500 already. That lasted two hours….
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Brands Hatch sets the stage for 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener
GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS heads to Brands Hatch on 2–3 May, where the 2026 Sprint Cup season gets underway with two 60-minute races at one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar. The historic venue marks 100 years since its first race in 1926, and the centenary celebrations set the tone…
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GMG Racing denied GTWC America victory at COTA despite strong pace and recovery drive
GMG Racing endured a frustrating yet competitive weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in the second round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS. Despite showing front-running pace throughout Practice, Qualifying, and the race, Kyle Washington and Tom Sargent ultimately finished fourth in the Pro-Am class after an early safety…
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Haas hopes to build on strong momentum at 2026 F1 Miami GP
The 2026 F1 Miami GP will mark the resumption of the season and the first of three home races in America for Haas. The American outfit has had a strong start to the 2026 F1 season. Ollie Bearman started the season on a high note. The Briton finished in the points in both the opening…
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Standings after Round 1
Reno Francot heads the Drivers’ Standings after an action-packed opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship in Spielberg. He scored 43 points, narrowly edging Rashid Al Dhaheri on 38. Francot built his lead through consistency and composure, particularly in Race 3 where he controlled multiple Safety Car restarts to secure victory. Meanwhile, Al…
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Haas driver Ollie Bearman opens up on F1 growth
In a featured appearance on the High Performance podcast, Ollie Bearman sat down to share an insightful look at the intense transition from a junior standout to a Haas F1 Team driver. Following a superb debut at the 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Bearman’s rookie season in 2025 served as a good example of…
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Paatz: Top rookie finish with Aston Martin the goal for 2026 F1 Academy season
Aston Martin-backed Mathilda Paatz continues the 2026 F1 Academy season with high expectations, as the German driver targets top rookie honours this year and hopes to make the most of this opportunity. She entered the season as one of several drivers who had previously competed in the series as a wildcard entry. However, following an…
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Oscar Piastri opens up about his toughest moment in F1
Oscar Piastri had an incredible F1 season in 2025. He was winning races and was leading the championship for most of the season. He was ready to take it all — until he wasn’t anymore. In the end, he lost the championship to his teammate Lando Norris and had to succumb to P3 in the…