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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…
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2026 Chinese F4 | Round 1: Shanghai | Chan sets early benchmark with triple victory
Kimi Chan delivered a commanding performance in the opening round of the 2026 Chinese F4 Championship in Shanghai, securing three victories across four races. As a result, he surged to the top of the drivers’ standings, while Timur Shagaliev emerged as his closest challenger after a resilient weekend. Throughout the event, Chan combined pace with…
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Ulrich Fritz becomes shareholder in HRT ownership restructure
As reported by Sportscar365, Haupt Racing Team (HRT) has confirmed that managing director Ulrich Fritz has become a shareholder of the organisation, marking a significant step in the team’s ongoing evolution within international GT and endurance racing. Fritz, who previously served as CEO of HWA AG, has led HRT since 2021. Now, alongside his managerial…
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Palou: “Low” probability of IndyCar Long Beach win without caution
For the eleventh time since the start of the 2025 IndyCar season, Alex Palou crossed the line as the winner — and he secured his first victory at Long Beach on Sunday. Pure joy for the Spanish IndyCar star Asked what it meant to win at the iconic Long Beach track, the Chip Ganassi Racing…
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DTM’s 2026 title fight kicks off at the Red Bull Ring
The 2026 DTM season finally gets underway this weekend at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, as the fastest circuit on the calendar plays host to the first two races of the year from 24 to 26 April. Two home favourites headline the entry list, a new fan feature launches, and a packed support…