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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…

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…

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…

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…

Citroën Racing confirms Pourchaire and Dürksen for Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid
Citroën Racing has become the latest Formula E team to announce its driver lineup for the upcoming Madrid Rookie Test, with Theo Pourchaire and Joshua Dürksen. The driver duo will be pairing up for the first time at the Spanish track in the six hours long testing session. Pourchaire strikes again for Nissan The young…

Vasseur talks Ferrari and Mercedes gap and using ADUO to cut engine deficit after 2026 F1 Chinese GP
For Scuderia Ferrari and Fred Vasseur, it has been a pretty good start to the 2026 F1 season as they bagged another podium at the Chinese GP. This time it was Lewis Hamilton on the rostrum. Charles Leclerc backed him up in P4. Both drivers finished in the top 3 in the Sprint, with the…

Stella applauds McLaren’s attitude and resilience after 2026 F1 Chinese GP
After a double DNS for McLaren at the 2026 Chinese GP, Andrea Stella defended the start of their F1 season. Oscar Piastri has not yet completed a single lap of a Grand Prix. Lando Norris has had slightly better luck as he was able to start and complete the Australian Grand Prix, finishing P5. Speaking…

Colapinto left frustrated as Safety Car and Ocon contact derails strong 2026 F1 Chinese GP drive
Franco Colapinto found himself briefly at the sharp end of a chaotic 2026 F1 Chinese GP as strategy and a Safety Car reshuffled the field in Shanghai. The Argentine climbed into P2 after the early neutralisation, running at the front while several rivals had boxed. Colapinto held firm in the restart battles for as long…

Motopark adds Jan Koller to 2026 Euroformula Open line-up
Czech rising talent Jan Koller will make his debut in the 2026 Euroformula Open Championship after joining Team Motopark. The 18-year-old from Prague becomes the fifth confirmed driver in the team’s expanding line-up for the upcoming season. As a result, Motopark continues to build a competitive roster, blending emerging talent with proven experience. Steady progression…
