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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…
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa | Hour 12 | Garage 59 leads as rain reaches Spa
Garage 59 moved to the front of the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa as rain arrived shortly before the halfway mark at Spa-Francorchamps. Tom Fleming led aboard the Gold Cup-entered #58 McLaren during a lengthy Full-Course Yellow, which followed a major accident involving Sarah Bovy’s #700 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin. The neutralisation also coincided with…
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Rivera credits Campos and Red Bull support after maiden 2026 F3 Sprint Race victory at Spielberg
Ernesto Rivera secured the biggest result of his FIA Formula 3 career on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring, claiming his maiden Sprint Race victory after an intense battle at the front of the field during the 2026 F3 Spielberg Round. The Campos Racing rookie fought hard to overcome James Wharton before controlling the closing…
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Stella praises Russell’s smart response to F1 Austrian GP yellow flag confusion during Qualifying
Andrea Stella believes George Russell handled the yellow flags during Qualifying, skilfully on his way to pole position at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, describing the Mercedes driver’s response as “on the edge” but acceptable. Russell completed a 1:06.113 during the closing moments of Q3, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.236s. However, Max Verstappen had crashed…
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Tsolov praises León after Campos one-three in F2 Qualifying at 2026 Austrian GP
Nikola Tsolov believes qualifying P3 at the 2026 Austrian GP leaves him well placed to continue his Formula 2 (F2) championship challenge, despite admitting that he did not fully maximise Campos Racing’s pace. Tsolov completed a strong Friday for Campos at the Red Bull Ring by qualifying third, 0.186s behind teammate and polesitter Noel León….
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Mekies reveals car issue led to Verstappen Qualifying crash at 2026 F1 Austrian GP
Red Bull Racing boss Laurent Mekies has confirmed that Max Verstappen was not at fault for his crash in Q3 at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP. Speaking in the print media pen post-qualifying, the four-time World Champion was confused by what had happened, and it turns out he was not in the wrong. Although the…
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa | Hour 8 | Mercedes-AMG in control after Ferrari puncture
Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER took control of the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa during a dramatic period that transformed the race between the fifth and eighth hours. The #51 AF Corse Ferrari had dominated the opening four-and-a-half hours, but a puncture forced Nicklas Nielsen to complete almost an entire lap with a damaged tyre and ended…
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Leclerc happy with front row start for 2026 F1 Austrian GP
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc had a stellar performance in the earlier F1 Qualifying, which will allow him to begin the upcoming 2026 Austrian GP from the front row. After a more challenging Friday Practice day, during which he had lacked feeling during his only hour of track time, the Monegasque was able to turn his…
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Hamilton warns fighting with Mercedes will not be easy in 2026 F1 Austrian GP
2026 Barcelona GP winner Lewis Hamilton has secured a strong P3 start in qualifying for the F1 Austrian GP. The Ferrari man’s Saturday had already been off to a good start, as he had managed to secure a top three result in the earlier FP3. Hamilton then went on have a successful Q1, setting the…
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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…