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2026 | GB4 | Silverstone | Race 2 | Green secures second victory in red-flagged race
Fred Green continued his flawless start to the GB4 Championship by claiming his second victory of the opening weekend at Silverstone. The Elite Motorsport driver controlled the race from lights to flag once again, demonstrating composure despite multiple interruptions. However, the race ended prematurely after a red flag halted proceedings, with officials reverting the results…
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Qualifying 2 | Francot shines in Group B as Nakamura-Berta claims overall pole
Kean Nakamura-Berta extended his perfect Qualifying record at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg by securing a second pole position in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) opener. After dominating Friday’s session, the PREMA Racing driver once again set the pace on Sunday, delivering a benchmark lap of 1:25.246 to top the overall…
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Joshua Dürksen on Formula E Madrid Rookie Test and F2 Championship
After the Formula E Madrid Rookie Test, Pit Debrief caught up with Joshua Dürksen in the media pen. The Formula 2 driver had his first experience behind the wheel of the Formula E car around the Circuito del Jarama. Jumping into the Formula E car at the Madrid Rookie Test Dürksen finished the Formula E…
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Minì on adapting his driving and mindset with sights set on 2026 F2 title fight
Currently racing in his second F2 season, Gabriele Minì believes that the experience he has gained in F3 and during his first F2 campaign will be key to challenging for the 2026 title. The Italian driver stepped up to F3 in 2023, continuing on in 2024, where he claimed P3 in the Drivers’ Standings with…
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“I’m not here to get the participation trophies”: Pulling targets 2026 GB3 success with Rodin Motorsport
Abbi Pulling is back on the 2026 GB3 grid with Rodin Motorsport, and she is determined to make this season count. The 2024 F1 Academy Champion, who claimed nine victories and stood on the podium in all 14 races of her title-winning campaign, endured a difficult debut GB3 season in 2025. She finished 10th in…
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DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Qualifying 2 | Van der Linde delivers when it matters to take first pole since 2024
After yesterday’s spectacular opening race at the Red Bull Ring, the 2026 DTM field returned for a new day and fresh opportunities for Qualifying 2. Thomas Preining secured a home victory in Race 1 ahead of Lucas Auer, while Maro Engel converted pole into a podium after a costly pit stop setback. Further down the…
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Bortolotti extracts “dream result” as Lamborghini struggles in DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opener
Mirko Bortolotti endured a challenging start to the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, as Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 failed to break into the top 10 in Race 1. The Grasser Racing Team driver finished 13th, making him the highest-placed Lamborghini, but the result reflected the current limitations of the brand-new car. Speaking…
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Exclusive: Salvador de Alba on adapting to HMD, finding progress in Indy NXT, and his competitive spirit
Salvador de Alba’s path to Indy NXT has not followed the most traditional route. Before joining the American open-wheel ladder, the Mexican driver built experience in other disciplines, including NASCAR Mexico. Since then, he has moved through USF Pro 2000 and Indy NXT, spent two seasons with Andretti-affiliated teams, and joined HMD Motorsports for the…
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McLaren names 2027 WEC Hypercar challenger as MCL-HY
McLaren Racing has officially revealed the name of its much-anticipated Hypercar, the MCL-HY, as it prepares to return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. This announcement marks a significant step in the brand’s long-awaited comeback to top-tier endurance racing after nearly three decades away. The British manufacturer aims to build on its…
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Bedrin reflects on recovery drive after GB3 victory at Silverstone
Nikita Bedrin produced an outstanding recovery drive to win Race 1 of the 2026 GB3 Championship at Silverstone. Although he started from pole position, he lost ground at the launch and dropped down the order. Nevertheless, he quickly regained composure and used his strong race pace to fight back through the field. Furthermore, Bedrin’s performance…