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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…
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Rosenqvist “proud” but gutted to lose win in IndyCar Long Beach round
Meyer Shank Racing driver Felix Rosenqvist unearthed his seventh IndyCar career pole after winning the NTT P1 Award for the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with a lap time of 1:07.4635. In the race itself, he was perfect. However, the Swede was thrown a massive curveball in the form of a caution that…
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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…