Pit Debrief

Complete guide to 2026 FIA WEC: classes, teams, race format, points, tyres and calendar, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago018 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…

Alpine’s driver, Pierre Gasly, reflects on F1 2026 regulations.

“Too much negativity around it”: Gasly speaks about driver skill within F1 2026 regulations

Chiara Perin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Alpine’s driver Pierre Gasly reflected on the need for change after the F1 2026 Japanese GP, but highlights that driver skill is still relevant even with the new regulations. Gasly has been one of the stars of the F1 2026 season, scoring points in all three races so far. The Frenchman finished P10 in Australia,…

Pierre Gasly for Alpine on Sunday at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Gasly “enjoyed” fighting Verstappen for P7 as he hails car speed at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Eeske Lenz1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly delivered a superb performance at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, matching his seventh-place qualifying effort with a mirrored result in the race. Driving for Alpine, the Frenchman successfully held his position and finished as the lead driver behind the top three teams. In the print media pen, Gasly described the weekend as nearly…

Ollie Bearman on track at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, before his accident with Franco Colapinto.

Bearman and Colapinto react to “really sketchy” crash at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Perhaps the biggest moment of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, a high-speed near miss between Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman heading through turn 12 – as the Alpine ran out of electrical energy from its battery, generating a sudden and unexpected 50+ km/h speed differential between the two cars – resulted in the Haas driver…

Pierre Gasly on track at the F1 Japanese GP Qualifying.

Gasly details turnaround to get P7 in 2026 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying

Aslıhan Alp1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Starting the season with a solid performance, Pierre Gasly continues the positive momentum at the wheel of his Alpine in qualifying of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Gasly claimed P7 with a 1:29.691 in the F1 Japanese GP qualifying session and placed behind the Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari duos, raising hopes for the Sunday race….

Pierre Gasly heads into the 2026 F1 Japanese GP to test Alpine’s China gains, with Suzuka set to reveal the car’s true pace.

Gasly: F1 Japanese GP a big test of where Alpine stand in 2026

Kavi Khandelwal1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

As the F1 paddock arrives for the 2026 Japanese GP, the focus remains on whether Pierre Gasly from Alpine F1 Team can replicate the technical breakthrough that defined his recent outing in Shanghai. The team faced a confusing start. Yet, the shift between Australia and China suggests they finally unlocked the car’s potential. This methodical…

Franco Colapinto, Alpine, ahead of F1 2026 Japanese GP

Colapinto reflects on Alpine’s improvement ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Perin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Franco Colapinto feels proud of Alpine’s performance so far in 2026, but he is still wary of how the car will adapt to new tracks as they arrive at the F1 Japanese GP. A few weeks ago, Colapinto scored his first points for Alpine during the F1 2026 Chinese GP. The Argentine driver and his…

Alpine heads to Imola with confidence after strong 2026 testing, aiming to repeat its 2025 WEC podium in final A424 season.

Confidence high for Alpine as 2026 WEC season nears

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Alpine Endurance Team approaches the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with renewed confidence following an intensive and productive pre-season programme. After securing a memorable podium at Imola last year, the French manufacturer now aims to build on that success as it embarks on the final campaign for its A424 Hypercar. With valuable data…

Gabriele Minì targets F2 title in 2026 with MP Motorsport, aiming for consistency and redemption after a tough rookie season.

Minì resets F2 ambitions with “fresh start” at MP Motorsport for 2026

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 months ago05 mins

After a challenging rookie campaign in FIA Formula 2, Gabriele Minì begins the 2026 F2 season with a clear objective: redemption. The Italian driver has embraced a new chapter with MP Motorsport, using the change of environment as an opportunity to reset, refocus, and rebuild momentum. Early signs suggest that the move has already paid…

Kush Maini targets consistency and confidence in 2026 F2 season with ART Grand Prix after a difficult 2025 campaign.

“I’m just fortunate, glad, and lucky to be a part of the grid again” — Maini embraces pivotal 2026 F2 season with ART

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 months ago07 mins

Kush Maini has entered the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season with renewed determination, fully aware that this campaign could define his future in the F2 Championship. The ART Grand Prix driver began his fourth season in Melbourne, where he qualified seventh but failed to score points after encountering issues in both races. Maini confident despite…