#48 Mercedes-AMG takes first overall pole in GTWC Europe Qualifying Endurance, leading the grid into the 6h race at Paul Ricard
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Circuit Paul Ricard | Qualifying | Mercedes-AMG MANN-FILTER #48 takes first overall pole of the season

Winward Racing secured pole position for the opening round of the 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup at Circuit Paul Ricard for the second year in a row, as Lucas Auer, Luca Stolz and Maro Engel combined to narrowly edge out the competition in a remarkably close qualifying session. Despite Engel only placing 11th in the…

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Sebastián Montoya PREMA Racing F2 2026 car on track during Formula 2 session
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From car balance to adaptation: Montoya explains his approach for 2026 F2 season with PREMA Racing

Sebastián Montoya returns to the 2026 FIA F2 Championship with PREMA Racing and a clear objective in mind: fighting at the front and building towards a title challenge. The Colombian driver continues to refine his approach behind the wheel, with a strong emphasis on car balance, adaptability and race execution. Chasing the perfect balance in…

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Maini 2026 Formula E Madrid E-Prix Rookie Test
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Maini reflects on Formula E Madrid Rookie Test while balancing F2 ambitions

Kush Maini hit the track for the Formula E Madrid E-Prix Rookie Test with Mahindra Racing, finishing 3rd fastest with a best time of 1:29.330, just 0.114 seconds off the leading time. The Indian racing driver has already received several opportunities to drive the GEN3 Evo car since joining Mahindra Racing in 2023 as their…

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Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood secure Pole positions in Qualifying at the 2026 ITM Taupō 440 Sprint
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Supercars | 2026 Taupō | Qualifying | Kostecki and Wood Claim Poles

Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood both secured Pole positions at Qualifying for Races Eight and Nine at the 2026 ITM Taupō Super 440. Kostecki looked dominant over both sessions, however it was Wood, who edged out the field. The Kiwi secured Toyota’s first Pole Position in the 2026 Supercars Championship. Kostecki clears the field in…

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Petrobelli, Gounon and Schiller top sessions at Paul Ricard as GT field prepares for qualifying and six-hour 2026 GTWC Europe showdown.
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2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day

The opening day of 2026 GTWC Europe track action at Circuit Paul Ricard delivered three distinct but closely connected sessions, each offering valuable insight into the competitive order ahead of race day. Firstly, Giacomo Petrobelli led the Bronze Test with a narrow margin, setting the tone for a tightly packed field. Subsequently, Jules Gounon placed…

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AF Corse fields five Ferrari 296 GT3 cars for GT Open 2026, with strong line-ups across Pro, Pro-Am and Am classes.
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AF Corse targets 2026 International GT Open success with five Ferrari 296 GT3 entries

Few teams command as much influence in the International GT Open as AF Corse. Year after year, the Italian outfit shapes the competitive landscape, and for 2026, it arrives once again with a formidable presence. In 2026, AF Corse commits to a five-car, full-season International GT Open programme, all built around the latest Ferrari 296…

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