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Payton Westcott made an impressive start to her 2026 F1 Academy campaign, claiming 3rd in Race 2 at the season-opener Chinese GP. The American entered the season with prior experience in the championship, having competed as the wildcard entry in Las Vegas last year. She also caught attention at the inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test,…
Laurens van Hoepen launched his 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign in style, securing his maiden podium in the Melbourne F2 Feature Race. The result marked a significant milestone in his career and delivered Trident their first appearance on the rostrum since 2024. The performance immediately signalled that both driver and team have taken a step…
Matteo De Palo had a rocky start to his 2026 F3 season in Melbourne, as the rookie endured a series of challenges that made his first race weekend tougher than he had hoped. However, despite a difficult beginning, the Trident driver remains confident about the potential he and his team have, highlighting valuable lessons learned…
The 2026 campaign has had a rough start for McLaren, with serious issues from the season’s opening. At the Australian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri failed to start after crashing into the barriers on a reconnaissance lap to the grid. He had finished third in the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, narrowly missing out on the title. Meanwhile,…
Emanuele Olivieri will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2026, continuing his progression with R-ace GP. The 17-year-old Italian, born in Canelli, makes the move after an impressive rise through the junior ranks, with the team placing strong faith in his long-term potential. Strong foundations in Formula 4 and valuable early…
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…
Highly decorated karting talent Lewis Gilbert will make a significant career leap in 2026, joining the GB3 Championship with Arden Motorsport. The 21-year-old from North Ayrshire becomes one of the few drivers in recent years to jump directly from karting into GB3, underlining both his raw talent and the confidence shown in him by his…
Track Focused has confirmed its first full campaign in the 2026 International GT Open, marking a significant step forward after a successful debut last year. The British squad, founded in 2009 by Sean Cooper and based in Ellesmere Port, will field its striking orange McLaren 720S GT3 throughout the 2026 season. Previously, the team sampled…
Reigning GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS Pro-Am champions Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher have confirmed their return for the 2026 season, immediately setting the tone for a fierce title defence, with Melbourne Performance Centre. In 2026, they will pilot the Audi R8 LMS EVO II. Notably, they will carry the prestigious number…
A dramatic 1-2 finish for Jaguar TCS Racing at the Formula E Madrid E-Prix saw António Félix da Costa take victory ahead of a storming Mitch Evans, who surged from P16 to P2. Evans delivered an impressive energy-management drive, briefly taking the lead on Lap 15 before serving his mandatory Pit Boost. Later, after moving…
