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IndyCar | Race | Long Beach | Palou wins as caution and slow stop costs Rosenqvist victory
The 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has been completed, view the full IndyCar race report here. Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing started on pole, with Pato O’Ward alongside him on the front row. Alex Palou, two points behind Kyle Kirkwood heading into the race at the top of the standings, had the…
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Russell targeting greater consistency after early F1 2026 season title swing
George Russell started the F1 2026 season as the favourite for the title given his experience and Mercedes’s strong form, but the opening rounds of the championship quickly shifted the narrative. While Russell dominated the season opener in Melbourne, back-to-back wins for teammate Kimi Antonelli swung the momentum—and points advantage—in the Italian’s favour. With Antonelli…
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2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Spa-Francorchamps | Full Race | Optimum Motorsport masters Spa in commanding McLaren victory
Optimum Motorsport produced a near-perfect display to claim victory in the 2026 Michelin 12H Spa at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Salman Owega, Freddie Tomlinson and Harry George combined speed, discipline and smart decision-making to convert pole position into a dominant win in their McLaren 720S GT3 EVO. Right from the outset, the team dictated…
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Toyota triumphs over Ferrari in strategic masterclass at 2026 WEC opener in Imola
The six-hour contest at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola began with immense anticipation, following the closest Qualifying session in FIA World Endurance Championship history. In front of a record crowd of 92,175 fans, the race start carried added prestige as it was officially given by Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari immediately thrilled the passionate…
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WRT clinches dramatic 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola LMGT3 victory after close race
Team WRT delivered a stunning performance at Imola, as Anthony McIntosh, Parker Thompson and Dan Harper claimed LMGT3 victory in a close finish at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) opener. They crossed the line just 0.265 seconds ahead of the #33 TF Sport Corvette crew, marking the fifth tightest finish the series has…
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2026 | Euroformula Open | Portimão | Yeh dominates to set early championship pace
The 2026 Euroformula Open season began in emphatic fashion at Portimão, where Rui-Heng Yeh set the tone for the campaign with authority and composure. From the very first competitive sessions, Team Motopark asserted its strength, placing multiple drivers at the sharp end and signalling its intent to dominate. Initially, Jesse Carrasquedo captured attention by topping…
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Antonelli relieved “not so safe” Mercedes F1 engine trick is now banned
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli believes the FIA’s recent ban on an engine mode used by Mercedes and Red Bull to “trick” the system in qualifying for the first few races of 2026 has been a positive change in terms of safety. The two teams exploited an ’emergency shutdown’ mode for the MGU-K, which would…
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Rosenqvist: Tyre management key to strong Long Beach result after taking pole
Following a hugely disappointing start to the 2026 IndyCar season, Felix Rosenqvist had a great day at Long Beach by qualifying on pole position. It is the second time in three seasons he has taken P1 on Saturday here. Results of P12, P12, P19 and P13 to kick off this year, a Fast 6 appearance…
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory
Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…
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Exclusive: “Determination, will and drive”: How James Robinson navigated F1, built Pace Six Four, and leads Invicta Racing in F2
James Robinson’s journey to becoming CEO and Team Principal of Invicta Racing’s Formula 2 team is a rare example of how commercial expertise, strategic thinking and unwavering persistence can lead to leadership roles traditionally dominated by engineers. As the leader of Invicta Racing in F2, James Robinson has demonstrated how a career built on adaptability,…