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Mattia Colnaghi reflects on a mixed 2026 Melbourne F3 debut, highlighting strong Qualifying pace and key lessons for improvement.

Colnaghi reflects on mixed 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne but eyes progress

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago06 mins

The opening 2026 F3 weekend in Melbourne delivered a blend of promise and frustration for debutant Mattia Colnaghi, who secured only a single point despite showing strong underlying pace. Driving for MP Motorsport, the Argentine demonstrated his potential in Qualifying but struggled to convert that speed into significant race results. Nevertheless, the experience marked an…

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC after standout F4 success, aiming to challenge for top honours in Europe.

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC season

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Young Anglo-American racer Sebastian Wheldon has taken the next step in his rapidly developing career by signing with MP Motorsport for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). At just 17 years old, the St. Petersburg, Florida native continues his climb through the European single-seater ranks, entering only his second full season on the…

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 Persad2 weeks ago3 weeks 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…

Alexander Abkhazava joins 2026 Formula Regional Europe (FREC) with MP Motorsport after strong winter form, aiming to build on recent success.

Alexander Abkhazava steps up to 2026 FREC with MP Motorsport

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Alexander Abkhazava will take the next step in his single-seater career in 2026 by joining the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with MP Motorsport. Importantly, the 19-year-old remains with the same team as he transitions into a more competitive and demanding championship, signalling continuity in his development pathway. Abkhazava heads into the new season following…

F1 Academy | 2026 Chinese GP | Race 1 results

Antonina Jaromin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

Nina Gademan claimed a dominant victory at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP Race 1, with the full results listed below. After finishing qualifying in P8, Nina Gademan started from reverse-grid pole position alongside rookie Natalia Granada. At lights out, Gademan got a strong start, charging ahead, while Rafaela Ferreira moved into P3 ahead of…

MP Motorsport Alpine-backed Nina Gademan during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP.

Gademan sets sight on redemption at 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP after disappointing Qualifying

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Alpine-backed MP Motorsport driver Nina Gademan was left disappointed with a P8 result in Qualifying but remains optimistic about making the most of her reverse-grid pole for Race 1 at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP. The Dutch driver arrives in Shanghai with a season of experience under her belt, having finished 6th in last…

Cars on track at the 2026 F2 Australian GP.

F2: The winners and losers of the 2026 Australian GP

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

The 2026 F2 Australian GP marked the start of a new chapter for the championship as it celebrated its 10-year anniversary. As always, Albert Park delivered chaos, unpredictability and exciting battles as the opening round got underway. Emerging victorious from the weekend were Invicta Racing’s Joshua Dürksen and Campos Racing’s Nikola Tsolov, who claimed the…

MP Motorsport's Gabriele Minì during 2026 F2 Australian GP Sprint Race.

Minì reflects on “very good” Sprint after impressive climb from the back at F2 Australian GP

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

MP Motorsport’s Gabriele Minì enjoyed a strong Sprint Saturday at the 2026 F2 Australian GP, fighting his way through the field from 21st to 6th. The Italian was unlucky to miss out on a chance at pole for Sunday’s Feature Race after his car suffered a loss of power, an issue he similarly faced during…

MP Motorsport's Gabriele Minì during the 2026 F2 Australian GP.

Minì aiming for pole after “very good start” to Australian GP in F2 Free Practice

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

MP Motorsport’s Gabriele Minì got off to a strong start at the 2026 F2 Australian GP after topping the timesheet in Free Practice. The Italian set an impressive 1:29.137 lap, finishing four tenths clear of the field. Having shown pace from the get-go, Minì heads into qualifying as a clear contender for pole and one…

Taponen looks ahead to the FIA Formula 3 season opener in Melbourne, focusing on improving qualifying, consistency and managing risks.

“I just need to do my job” – Taponen ahead of Formula 3 season opener in Melbourne

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Ahead of the opening round of the Formula 3 season in Melbourne, Tuukka Taponen reflected on the lessons learned from his previous visit to the Albert Park Circuit and the approach he planned to take into the new campaign. The MP Motorsport driver discussed the value of experience at the season opener, the importance of…