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FIA confirms 2026 Macau Grand Prix FIA FR and FIA F4 World Cups
The FIA has officially confirmed that both the FIA Formula Regional World Cup and FIA Formula 4 World Cup will return for the 73rd running of the Macau Grand Prix in 2026, with the event scheduled to take place from November 19-22 at the iconic Guia Circuit. Alongside the announcement, the FIA also unveiled the…
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Verstappen, record GT3 grid and IGTC stakes headline the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours
The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring arrives with rare global attention. Max Verstappen brings Formula 1 star power to the Nordschleife, while the Intercontinental GT Challenge adds championship weight to an already fierce GT3 contest. As a result, the race promises one of the most anticipated editions in recent memory. Verstappen turns the spotlight towards…
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Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour secures February 2027 IGTC date and event expansion
The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will return in 2027 with a significantly expanded format, as organisers confirm a four-day IGTC schedule for Australia’s premier GT endurance race. The event will run from Thursday 11 February to Sunday 14 February at Mount Panorama. Organisers confirmed the new dates following the success of this year’s move to…
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2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours: full event schedule and weekend breakdown
The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours returns from 14 to 17 May, bringing one of motorsport’s toughest endurance races back to the legendary Nordschleife. Once again, teams face a demanding blend of speed, strategy, traffic management, and survival across a full day and night of competition. With Max Verstappen among the headline entrants, the weekend carries…
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BMW secures historic WEC Hypercar breakthrough with dominant Spa 1-2 finish
BMW finally secured its long-awaited breakthrough victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category after producing a superb strategic performance during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite starting only tenth and 11th on the grid, the two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes transformed their fortunes through aggressive strategy calls, exceptional race pace,…
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Sir Mark Cavendish chosen as official starter for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has confirmed that cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish will serve as the official starter for the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in road racing history, will wave the French flag to begin the iconic…
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O’Grady reflects on GB4 improvement after 2026 Silverstone weekend
Alex O’Grady opened his 2026 GB4 Championship campaign with a confident and competitive performance at Silverstone, continuing the clear progress he has made over the last 12 months. The KMR Sport driver currently sits fourth in the early championship standings after securing a podium finish and consistently running near the front throughout the opening weekend….
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Lee encouraged by strong start to 2026 GB3 campaign with Elite Motorsport
Kyuho Lee made an impressive start to his GB3 Championship career during the season opener at Silverstone, immediately establishing himself as a competitive presence at the front of the field. The Elite Motorsport driver adapted quickly to the demands of the series and delivered consistent performances across all three races. The Korean contender qualified inside…
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Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026: class-by-class guide to the full field
The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours brings together one of motorsport’s most varied grids. This year, the race mixes GT3 heavyweights, GT4 challengers, one-make Porsche and BMW classes, modified production cars, experimental machines and alternative-fuel projects on the same 25.378km Nordschleife layout. The class guide identifies more than 20 categories, while the participant list groups each…
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2026 Indy 500 | IndyCar | Practice 2 results
Practice 2 for the Indy 500 and round 7 of the 2026 IndyCar season has been completed at IMS, view the full results here. On the first day of running on Tuesday, 2025 IndyCar and Indy 500 champion Alex Palou led the way as a very late lap with a nice tow gave the 29-year-old…