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Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Catalunya-GP that Red Bull’s engine is being “portrayed as the best” under ADUO rankings
Heading into the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on Red Bull seemingly boasting the best-performing ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism and the additional power unit changes that are coming in the next two seasons. The FIA reportedly informed the engine manufacturers and the teams on Monaco GP…

Norris admits title defence “pretty impossible” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Lando Norris heads into the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP weekend after an unfortunate retirement at the Monaco GP. The retirement was his second consecutive, and both were due to issues outside the driver’s control. Norris: Any title defence “just not possible” for the time being On lap 45 of the Monaco GP when running in…

F3 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Preview | Qualifying and tyre management in focus at Round 3
F3 moves straight from the streets of Monte Carlo to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Round 3 of the 2026 season. After opening the campaign on two street circuits in Melbourne and Monaco, the field now returns to more familiar territory. Barcelona hosted pre-season testing earlier this year, giving teams and drivers valuable data before…

Williams drivers expecting tough weekend at 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
After a semi-successful weekend in Monte-Carlo, the Williams drivers look ahead to the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Last year, Alex Albon had to retire the car mid-race as he made contact with Racing Bull’s Liam Lawson. Carlos Sainz missed out on points as well, as the Spaniard finished 14th. Both had experienced severe issues with…

Le Mans marks hydrogen milestone with Toyota TR LH2 demo run
June 11, 2026 marked a significant moment in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as a liquid hydrogen prototype completed a demonstration lap at Circuit de la Sarthe for the first time. The Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, driven by Kazuki Nakajima, took to the legendary circuit on Thursday in front of…

Del Pino focused on consistency in 2026 F3 campaign as home support awaits in Barcelona
Bruno del Pino heads into Round 3 in Barcelona with one of the strongest records on the 2026 F3 grid. The Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) driver has scored points in every race so far this season. After taking a podium in the Monte Carlo Sprint Race and finishing sixth in the Feature Race, he remains…

Pérez discusses 2026 Monaco penalty that lost Cadillac their first F1 point ahead of Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Sergio Pérez speaks on the 10-second time penalty that cost Cadillac their first point in F1 in Monaco ahead of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Following the 2026 Monaco GP, Pérez was handed a time penalty for being out of position in his grid box during the restart. This meant his 10th place finish turned into…
2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | FP3 | Vanthoor puts BMW on top before Hyperpole
Dries Vanthoor put BMW M Team WRT on top in FP3 for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, as the Hypercar field completed its final daylight practice session before Hyperpole. The Belgian set a 3:23.302 in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the final moments of the three-hour session. His lap placed BMW…

Goodyear extends LMGT3 tyre supply deal through 2029 WEC season
Goodyear will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 category until the end of the 2029 WEC season. The tyre manufacturer has supplied the production-based category since its launch two years ago. Following a rigorous tender process, Goodyear has now secured a three-season extension, strengthening its long-term role in one…

GMG Racing enters Road Atlanta weekend at the heart of SRO title fights
GMG Racing arrives at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with momentum across three SRO America championships, as the 2026 season reaches its midpoint. The team enters the weekend leading five championship battles while remaining firmly in contention in four others. Across GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS, GT America powered by AWS and McLaren…
