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Louis Delétraz steps in for Alex Lynn at 2026 Spa WEC round with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA
As reported by Sportscar365, Louis Delétraz will join the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA line-up for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Spa, stepping in for Alex Lynn. The British driver continues to recover from neck treatment, which has ruled him out of the Belgian event scheduled for 9 May. As a…
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Jesse Krohn rejoins GTWC Asia grid with Team KRC BMW ahead of 2026 Mandalika round
Jesse Krohn will return to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS competition this weekend, as he joins Team KRC BMW for the Mandalika round in Indonesia. Organisers confirmed the Finnish driver as part of a 22-car entry list published on Monday, marking his first appearance in the series since 2023. Krohn…
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2026 | Brazilian F4 | Interlagos (Round 1) | Summary | Interlagos opener delivers drama as Gentil takes early Championship lead
Bernardo Gentil emerged as the early leader of the 2026 Brazilian F4 Championship after a dramatic opening round at Interlagos. Across three highly competitive races, Pietro Mesquita and Celo Hahn also claimed victories, while Gentil combined speed and consistency to secure the championship advantage. Meanwhile, Pedro Lins delivered remarkable recovery drives, and several incidents added…
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Manthey targets 2026 Nürburgring 24 glory with proven Porsche trio
Manthey Racing has confirmed a formidable driver line-up for the 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, as it aims to convert recent near-misses into outright victory. With two consecutive runner-up finishes in the event, the team now returns with a clear objective. As a result, expectations remain high heading into the iconic endurance race,…
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Pauwels eyes breakthrough GTWC season with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing after unconventional journey from rallycross
As the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup prepares to open at Brands Hatch, most drivers on the grid share a familiar background shaped by karting and traditional circuit racing. However, Kobe Pauwels stands apart, having followed a far less conventional route into the world of GT competition, and now, the 2026 GTWC Europe Championship. While his…
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2026 GTWC America | COTA | JMF dominates early but Wright Motorsports seizes COTA victory
After a dominant weekend at Sonoma by JMF Motorsports, the second round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS delivered a compelling and ever-evolving contest at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), where momentum shifted repeatedly across Practice, Qualifying, and the race itself. Initially, JMF Motorsports established itself as the benchmark, leading…
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Turner Motorsport breaks through with first GTWC America Pro podium at COTA
Turner Motorsport celebrated a milestone moment at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), as Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg secured their first podium finish of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America season. Moreover, the result marked their first top-three finish since stepping up to the highly competitive Pro class. Consequently, the performance underlined the duo’s…
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600,000 fans swarm Buenos Aires as Franco Colapinto makes history in hometown streets
Alpine’s Franco Colapinto drove a 2012 E20 F1 car, powered by a V8 Renault engine, and a replica of Juan Manuel Fangio’s silver arrow through the streets of Argentina. The young Argentine driver put on a show on the streets of Palermo neighbourhood on Sunday, April 26th. Colapinto was the first Argentinian to drive an…
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JMF Motorsports dominates Pro Class at COTA but miss overall GTWC America victory
JMF Motorsports continued their flawless start to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season with a second consecutive Pro-class victory at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). However, while the No. 34 Mercedes-AMG GT3 once again set the benchmark, a combination of penalties and race drama denied the team an overall win…
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Lloyd sets the pace as F1 Academy testing begins at Silverstone
Ella Lloyd made an immediate statement on Day 1 of F1 Academy in-season testing at Silverstone Circuit, topping the morning session with a commanding lap of 2:01.568. The McLaren-backed driver looked comfortable from the outset. She edged out fellow Brit Alisha Palmowski by just 0.023 seconds, while Lisa Billard impressed with a top-three result on…