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The first official pre-season tests for the 2026 F1 season begin tomorrow after some shakedowns earlier this month, as most of the teams and cars head to Barcelona for the first of three testing periods ahead of the start of the championship. Seven 2026 F1 cars have hit the track for shakedowns or filming days…
Rashid Al Dhaheri capped off a commanding weekend at Yas Marina by winning the final race of Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The R-ace GP driver converted a front-row start into a hard-fought victory in a race punctuated by two Safety Car periods and decisive opening-lap moves. Behind him,…
At the Autosport Awards, three-time F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart and former Brawn and Mercedes Team Principal Ross Brawn shared their views on Lewis Hamilton’s tough 2025 season at Ferrari. The seven-time World Champion did not have the easiest first year at the legendary Italian team. Hamilton concluded the season sitting sixth in the Drivers’…
Irish racing driver Kayleigh Cole is setting her sights firmly on the GB4 Championship in 2026, with a clear objective in mind: becoming the top female driver on the grid and earning the elusive sponsored seat in F1 Academy for the 2027 season. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, Cole believes the momentum is shifting in…
Alex Ninovic claimed a controlled and confident victory in Race 2 of Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Yas Marina, as mixed track conditions and late drama shaped a tense contest. Starting from pole, the Rodin Motorsport driver overcame an early setback, reclaimed the lead on the opening lap,…
Ed Carpenter Racing announced several team changes ahead of the 2026 IndyCar season. The team saw major improvements last season. Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi joined the Indianapolis-based team in 2025, bringing knowledge and expertise. Christian Rasmussen scored the team’s first win since 2021 at the 250 Milwaukee Mile. Both drivers will continue with Ed…
After a weekend dominated by wet conditions, Race 4 of Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT finally began at Teretonga Park in marginally drier weather. Crucially, this allowed drivers to use push-to-pass for the first time all weekend. However, mixed conditions, multiple interruptions, and late drama ensured the Spirit of a Nation Cup delivered yet…
After rain washed out Saturday’s action, Race 2 of the penultimate round of the 2026 CTFROT finally went green at a sodden Teretonga Park, delivering a tense and incident-filled contest. Despite repeated Safety Car interruptions and constant pressure from behind, championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu controlled proceedings from the front, converting pole position into a vital…
Following a year out from racing, Irish driver Conor Grant returns to F4 in 2026 as he will compete in the GB4 championship in the coming months. It has been a pretty remarkable journey to get to this point. The driver from County Wexford sat out 2025 after doing a single round of US F4…
Persistent rain continued to dominate the penultimate round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Teretonga Park, as Sunday’s running began on a soaked circuit for Qualifying 2. Despite the challenging conditions, drivers delivered a frenetic and incident-filled session that ultimately ended under red flag conditions. Freddie Slater emerged fastest, holding…
