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Spanish driver Bruno del Pino will return to FIA F3 in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) for his second campaign. He becomes the team’s second confirmed driver, joining Jesse Carrasquedo, who was announced earlier this week. The 19 year-old will leave MP Motorsport, a team he’s been with since 2023, to race in VAR…
As Formula 1 heads towards one of the most significant regulatory changes in its history, Mercedes’ Trackside Engineer Director Andrew Shovlin has given insight into the challenges of preparing for the new 2026 car. With the team already in full focus for the next era, development work has intensified ahead of the first test in…
Hitech TGR has confirmed 19 year-old Japanese driver Jin Nakamura as the team’s first signing for the 2026 FIA F3 season. Currently competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), Nakamura sits 11th in the Drivers’ Standings with 64 points. The Japanese driver will step up to F3 for his rookie campaign next…
The streets of Baku witnessed a moment of genuine warmth between former Ferrari teammates on Sunday, as Charles Leclerc expressed his delight at seeing Carlos Sainz return to the podium with a third-place finish at the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sainz, who has endured a challenging start to the 2025 season, finally broke his podium…
The Singapore Grand Prix is notoriously one of the most demanding and difficult tracks on the F1 calendar. This is due to the sheer heat and humidity. This year, it is on the F1 Academy calendar again, with drivers set to take part this weekend. Ahead of this weekend’s F1 Academy Singapore GP, ART Grand…
Formula 3 will introduce a one-million-euro prize fund from the 2025 season, paid to the top five finishers in the standings. The champion earns €300,000, second and third receive €250,000 and €200,000, and fourth and fifth take €150,000 and €100,000. Crucially, recipients must graduate to Formula 2 the following year to unlock their award; if…
Yuki Tsunoda secured his best result of the season at the F1 Azerbaijan GP. The driver had a strong Qualifying, grabbing P6 around the tricky Baku track. On Sunday, Tsunoda stormed across the finish line to clinch sixth place during the race. The Red Bull driver suffered a tumultuous season thus far. Starting off the…
It is a two-way battle for Alpine’s second F1 seat in 2026, with Franco Colapinto in contention alongside reserve driver Paul Aron. The Argentine has spoken about his position in Alpine’s plans for 2026, as speculation continues around who will partner Pierre Gasly. With Gasly already secured until 2028, Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has…
After Baku, Lando Norris remained in firm contention in the title fight. He had won in Australia, Monaco, Austria, Great Britain and Hungary, and he paired those results with consistent podiums that kept him within reach of the lead. Two DNFs interrupted the run and cost ground, yet the overall trend stayed positive. The intra-team…
Following a race weekend marked by errors at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has taken full responsibility for his performance. He described the event as “messy from start to finish.” The McLaren driver dismissed the idea that a change in mindset was to blame for the mistakes. He emphasised his focus now on…
