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Russell on turnaround to take pole in 2026 F1 Austrian GP Qualifying, agrees with single yellow flag
Mercedes’ George Russell clinched his 4th pole position of the season at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP. The Briton finished ahead of both Ferraris as well as teammate Kimi Antonelli, who placed P4. He clocked in a time of 1:06.113, almost 0.2 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc in P2. Russell reflected on his performance in…

“I have no words”: Hilton dedicates maiden GB4 victory to Nitrous ADM team; Cegielski and Coulthard celebrated 2026 Donington Park podiums
Luke Hilton struggled to contain his emotions after claiming his maiden GB4 victory in Race 1 at Donington Park, dedicating the breakthrough result to everyone who helped him reach the grid. The Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver converted pole position into a lights-to-flag win, although a lengthy Safety Car period erased his early advantage. Hilton…

Bennett achieves long-awaited maiden F2 win after “enjoyable” battle with Montoya in Sprint Race at 2026 Austrian GP
TRIDENT’s John Bennett claimed his maiden F2 victory in a nail-biting Sprint Race at the 2026 Austrian GP, with a last-lap lunge down the inside of PREMA Racing’s Sebastian Montoya securing both his first podium and win in Formula 2. The Briton’s win comes after a career-best result in the Barcelona Feature Race, where he…

“The pace has been there”: Villagómez welcomes overdue 2026 F2 podium in Spielberg Sprint Race
Rafael Villagómez believes his third-place finish in the F2 Sprint Race in Spielberg finally rewarded the pace that he and Van Amersfoort Racing have shown throughout the 2026 F2 season. The Mexican driver started third at the Red Bull Ring and maintained that position across the 28-lap contest. John Bennett snatched victory from Sebastián Montoya…

2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa | Live Blog
The 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa brings together 70 GT3 cars from 10 manufacturers for one of the biggest challenges in international sports car racing. The field features drivers from 45 nationalities, including 15 former winners, as teams prepare to race through daylight, darkness and changing conditions at Spa-Francorchamps. Porsche leads the entry with…

2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa | Hour 4 | AF Corse remains ahead as penalties and neutralisations shape the early race
The pole-starting #51 AF Corse Ferrari remained in control of the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa as the race reached the four-hour mark under Safety Car conditions. Nicklas Nielsen held the lead before bringing the Ferrari into the pits during the latest Full-Course Yellow. However, AF Corse must account for a 15-second penalty after the…

“There was more left on the table”: Wharton rues missed 2026 Spielberg F3 Sprint Race podium
James Wharton believes PREMA Racing’s improving F3 form outweighed the disappointment of missing the podium in the 2026 Spielberg Sprint Race. The Australian started from reverse-grid pole and remained inside the leading group throughout the 21-lap contest. However, a late mistake and a damaged right mirror contributed to him falling from second to fourth during…

2026 | GB4 | Donington Park | Race 1 | Hilton converts pole into maiden victory
Luke Hilton claimed his maiden GB4 victory with a controlled lights-to-flag performance in Race 1 at Donington Park. The Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver took full advantage of his inherited pole position and resisted late pressure to secure the team’s first win in the championship. Fortec Motorsports rookie Franciszek Cegielski followed just 0.528s behind in…

Verstappen reflects on 2026 F1 Austrian GP Qualifying crash, puzzled by lack of double yellows
Max Verstappen was left to reflect on a dramatic end to his F1 Austrian GP qualifying session. An uncontrollable snap of oversteer sent him into the barriers at Turn 9, ending his hopes of a front row position at the Red Bull Ring. Verstappen’s Q3 F1 Austrian GP troubles began at Turn 6 Max Verstappen…

2026 F2 Championship standings after the Austrian GP Sprint Race
Gabriele Minì extended his lead in the 2026 F2 Drivers’ Championship standings after finishing fifth in the Sprint Race at the Austrian GP. The MP Motorsport driver increased his total from 86 to 90 points, while closest rival Nikola Tsolov recovered from an opening-lap incident to finish eighth and move onto 81. Consequently, Minì’s Championship…
