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Mirko Bortolotti is disqualified from the Oschersleben DTM win over wheel bearing issue, with Grasser Racing appealing the ruling.
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Bortolotti disqualified from Oschersleben DTM victory; Grasser appeals ruling

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mirko Bortolotti has been disqualified from victory in the second DTM race at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben after officials found a technical infringement on the No. 63 TGI Team by GRT Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The German Motorsport Association (DMSB) announced the decision on 13 August, almost three weeks after Bortolotti won the 26 July race. A…

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Cadillac's Dan Towriss during the 2026 F1 season.
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Towriss outlines the decision behind Budkowski’s arrival and Cadillac F1’s long-term vision

Yi Xing Lim09 mins

Following the appointment of Marcin Budkowski as Cadillac F1’s new Team Principal, CEO of TWG Motorsports Dan Towriss opened up on the decision behind his arrival and the immediate departure of Graeme Lowdon from the role. The 2026 F1 season marked Cadillac’s long-awaited arrival on the grid after years of work to bring the project…

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Marcin Budkowski discusses what attracted him to the Cadillac F1 project and his short- and long-term goals as the new Team Principal.
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Budkowski reveals what convinced him to join Cadillac F1 and his priorities going forward

Senjuti Jash011 mins

Marcin Budkowski has opened up about the many factors that convinced him to join the Cadillac project, their long-term ambition, and his key priorities going forward as the team gears up for the second half of their maiden F1 campaign in 2026. Cadillac announced on Wednesday that Budkowski has replaced Graeme Lowdon as Team Principal…

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Clerot reflects on his impressive rookie 2026 F3 season, discussing his qualifying struggles and why he believes a maiden win is close.
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Clerot eyes breakthrough 2026 F3 win after consistent rookie season

Shania Wallage05 mins

Pedro Clerot has enjoyed a promising rookie 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign, with the Rodin Motorsport driver consistently proving he can challenge at the front of the field. Three podium finishes have highlighted the Brazilian’s first season in the championship, and while he believes there is still room to improve, Clerot is pleased with…

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47-car grid confirmed for 10th anniversary 2026 ELMS 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

Karishma Persad07 mins

The 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) will bring a full 47-car field to Spa-Francorchamps as the Belgian event celebrates its 10th anniversary. A total of 140 drivers and 30 teams representing 30 nations will compete across LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3. Spa will host Round 4 of the 2026 season from 21-23 August,…

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Ayhancan Güven will make his Suzuka 1000km debut alongside Dorian Boccolacci and Alessandro Ghiretti in Absolute Racing’s Porsche.
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Absolute Racing Porsche confirms Güven, Boccolacci and Ghiretti for Suzuka 1000km

Karishma Persad07 mins

DTM champion and FIA World Endurance Championship racer Ayhancan Güven will make his Suzuka 1000km debut with Absolute Racing as the Chinese squad strengthens its two-car Porsche attack for the Intercontinental GT Challenge event. Güven will share the No. 7 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo with Dorian Boccolacci and Alessandro Ghiretti on 11-13 September. The…

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Miedecke Motorsport and Team MPC join forces with Mies, Olsen and Vervisch to lead Ford’s Mustang GT3 challenge at Suzuka.
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Miedecke Motorsport by Team MPC targets 2026 Suzuka 1000km victory with Ford

Karishma Persad07 mins

Ford will place its 2026 Suzuka 1000km victory hopes in the hands of a new Australian partnership as Miedecke Motorsport and Melbourne Performance Centre join forces for the 11-13 September endurance contest. Competing as Miedecke Motorsport by Team MPC, the operation will field the sole Ford Mustang GT3 in a highly competitive Pro class. Ford…

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Marcin Budkowski has discussed what attracted him to the Cadillac F1 project and his short- and long-term goals as the new Team Principal
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Marcin Budkowski appointed Cadillac F1 Team Principal

James O'Connor02 mins

Cadillac F1 have confirmed that Marcin Budkowski will become their new Team Principal as Graeme Lowdon departs the organisation. The surprising decision comes halfway through their maiden campaign in the series. Dan Towriss, CEO, commented on the news of the Pole’s signing and the departure of Graeme Lowdon. “Marcin’s appointment marks another important step in…

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Jack Beeton opens up on his early racing career, discussing his first kart, family sacrifices and the journey to INDY NXT.
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Exclusive: Beeton reflects on the early years that shaped his racing journey

Shania Wallage09 mins

For many young racing drivers, a passion for motorsport begins with watching Formula 1 on television or dreaming of one day following in the footsteps of their heroes. For Jack Beeton, it all started much the same. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, the Australian reflected on the journey from a young boy growing up on…

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