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Preining: “Everything has to be spot on” as he prepares for 2026 DTM Red Bull Ring home race
Thomas Preining began his DTM 2026 preparations at the Red Bull Ring, as the Austrian used the pre-season test to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. Returning to action after a long winter break, he approached the sessions with a clear focus on laying the groundwork for the season opener at his home circuit….
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Wolff on Russell’s consistency and Antonelli’s development at Mercedes F1
Toto Wolff shared insight into Mercedes F1 Team driver development philosophy. He focused on how the team manages both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes Team Principal highlighted accountability, consistency, and expectation management as key pillars. Mercedes continue to balance experience with emerging talent. Wolff’s comments offered a clear view of how the team…
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“It was a great opportunity”: Shields on Aston Martin FP1 experience and F2 development
Cian Shields reflected on his first Formula 1 Free Practice outing during a media session attended by Pit Debrief. He also discussed his growing relationship with Aston Martin. The British driver offered insight into how the opportunity came about. The British driver currently competes in the 2026 FIA F2 Championship. He has steadily built his…
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Bortolotti embraces new DTM challenge despite early Lamborghini setbacks
Mirko Bortolotti heads into the 2026 DTM season facing one of the biggest challenges of his career, as he balances optimism with realism while developing Lamborghini’s all-new Temerario GT3. Speaking ahead of the season opener at the Red Bull Ring, where pre-season testing has already taken place, Bortolotti outlined the scale of the task facing…
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Kirill Kutskov steps up to GB3 with Elite Motorsport at Silverstone
Kirill Kutskov will join Elite Motorsport for the upcoming GB3 Championship round at Silverstone on 25–26 April. He lines up alongside Kyuho Lee and Flynn Jackes, marking an important step in his rapidly progressing single-seater career. As a result, anticipation builds around the young driver’s debut at this highly competitive level. Strong foundations built in…
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Porsche Formula E Gen4 car unveiled: 975 RSE, the signal of a new era
Porsche unveils its Formula E Gen4 challenger, the 975 RSE, marking a major leap in performance and technology.
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Antonelli: Working well with Russell “important” as Mercedes go for both titles in 2026 F1 season
Kimi Antonelli has underlined his growing confidence within the Mercedes Formula 1 Team, as the young driver continues to establish himself as a genuine contender alongside George Russell in the 2026 F1 season. After a strong start to the campaign, Antonelli has begun to shift from a learning role to that of an equal competitor…
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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…