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Alonso taking every F1 race as last, decision likely in summer
Fernando Alonso is taking every race in F1 2026 as potentially his last – even Barcelona – considering he is not certain about his future for the time being. After signing his last deal with Aston Martin, Alonso noted that he isn’t sure if it was his last deal in F1 or he will continue…

Ferrari cautious despite “step forward” after 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya practice sessions
Ferrari left Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP with mixed feelings after introducing new parts on a difficult day for tyres and track grip. Charles Leclerc finished FP1 inside the top three, behind George Russell and Oscar Piastri, as Russell set the pace with a 1:16.363. Ferrari then remained near the front in…

Mercedes confident after solid Friday running for 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
2026 F1 Constructors’ Championship leaders Mercedes had a solid day of running on Friday ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya GP. George Russell lead the field in FP1, which also saw development driver Frederik Vesti on track. In the afternoon Kimi Antonelli took back his spot in a session that saw Russell narrowly miss out on P1….

Wolff on potential Mercedes legal response to Gasly’s penalty removals five days after 2026 F1 Monaco GP
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed his frustration and shared that the team is exploring legal options following Alpine’s successful 2026 F1 Monaco GP Right of Review request. How Alpine’s Right of Review affects Mercedes At the 2026 F1 Monaco GP, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly had taken the chequered flag in P3 but was demoted to…

ACO confirms new Asian Le Mans Cup for 2026/27 season
A new regional endurance racing platform for LMP3 and GT3 competitors has been announced at the ACO Press Conference during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new championship will be called the Asian Le Mans Cup and will run on the same weekends as the Asian Le Mans Series. It will give LMP3 teams…

Genesis expands motorsport vision with Magma GT3 Concept
Genesis has revealed its Magma GT3 Concept at Le Mans, offering a first look at a possible future direction for the Korean manufacturer’s expanding motorsport programme. The brand unveiled the car during its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut weekend, where Genesis Magma Racing will compete in the Hypercar class with the GMR-001 Hypercar. The…

Nürburgring awaits penultimate 2026 Michelin 24H Series round
Less than a week after the Michelin 24H Series European Series reached its halfway point at Circuit Paul Ricard, teams and drivers have already turned their attention to the penultimate round of the 2026 season. The Michelin 12H Nürburgring will take place from 3-5 July and will mark a major milestone for the Creventic-organised 24H…

FIA, ACO and IMSA outline unified 2030 prototype regulations
The FIA, ACO and IMSA have confirmed the foundations of a unified set of top-class prototype regulations that will debut in the 2030 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship seasons. Officials outlined the framework during the annual ACO press conference at Le Mans, held on the eve of the 24 Hours…

F1 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | FP2 | Norris tops the timings with Russell close behind
The F1 2026 Barcelona-Catulanya GP FP2 is complete with Lando Norris topping the timing sheets. Green flag in Barcelona After a rookie-filled FP1, it was back to the normal grid for the start of FP2 at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Sergio Pérez was the first out on the track for Cadillac after missing out on F1…

FIA WEC renews Bahrain deal as Sakhir finale remains on calendar until 2036
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has renewed its agreement with Bahrain International Circuit, securing the Sakhir venue’s continued place on the championship calendar. Bahrain has formed part of FIA WEC’s story since the series’ inaugural campaign in 2012. Since then, the circuit has hosted 14 races, making it one of the championship’s most frequently…
