McLaren’s MCL-HY Hypercar begins testing, blending hybrid innovation and racing heritage ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.
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McLaren MCL-HY Hypercar hits the track ahead of 2027 WEC debut

McLaren has taken a major step in its return to top-tier endurance racing with the reveal and first on-track test of its forthcoming MCL-HY Hypercar. Set to make its competitive debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the car represents a bold new chapter for the British marque as it prepares to rejoin…

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Honda sees “good progress” after Aston Martin’s double finish in 2026 F1 Miami GP

Honda sees ‘good progress’ on reliability side after Aston Martin was able to complete the full distance with both cars in 2026 F1 Miami GP. Following on from the full distance covered by Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso in Japanese GP, the Silverstone-based team managed to complete full distance with both the Spaniard and Lance Stroll…

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Toyota juniors Igarashi and Muto lead Japanese F4 after Fuji, while Toriba dominates the Independent Class opener.
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2026 | Japanese F4 | Fuji (Round 1) | Toyota Juniors take charge as season opens

The 2026 Japanese F4 Championship opened with drama, penalties and breakthrough wins at Fuji Speedway. After two eventful Champion Class races, Toyota junior Buntaro Igarashi emerged as the early standings leader with 40 points, while team-mate Masana Muto followed closely on 33. Igarashi made an immediate statement on debut. He claimed victory in Race 1…

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JP Drake steps up to GT3 with Team BRM at The Bend, partnering mentor Garnet Patterson in 2026 GTWC Australia debut.
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JP Drake to make 2026 GTWC Australia debut at The Bend alonside mentor Garnet Patterson

JP Drake will take a major step in his racing career when he debuts in 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS at the upcoming LIQUI MOLY GT Festival The Bend. After impressing in Monochrome GT4 Australia last year, the South Australian now transitions into GT3 machinery for the first time. Drake will…

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Mekies believes Red Bull mistake and performance issues a factor in driver Isack Hadjar experiencing a difficult time at the 2026 F1 Miami GP.
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Mekies: Red Bull contributed to Hadjar’s difficult weekend at 2026 F1 Miami GP

During his post-race print media session, Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies conceded that the team and a “performance deficit” contributed to driver Isack Hadjar’s difficult weekend at the 2026 F1 Miami GP. The Red Bull drivers’ weekend went from bad, after his disqualification from the GP Qualifying, to worse when Hadjar’s race ended abruptly…

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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Preview | The Bend awaits as momentum builds

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season continues this weekend at Tailem Bend, where a 16-car grid will headline the LIQUI MOLY GT Festival The Bend. Hosted at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, the event forms part of the Shannons SpeedSeries’ second round and promises another action-packed chapter in an already gripping…

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Ben Porter replaces Lee Stibbs at Volante Rosso for The Bend GT Festival, reuniting with Alex Gardner for 2026 GTWC Australia Round 2 action.
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Volante Rosso drafts in Ben Porter for Round 2 of the 2026 GTWC Australia at The Bend

Volante Rosso has confirmed a late alteration to its 2026 GTWC Australia driver line-up ahead of this weekend’s LIQUI MOLY GT Festival at The Bend. Ben Porter will step in to replace Lee Stibbs in the team’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO, bringing significant experience to the squad at a crucial stage of the season….

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Huang and Ghiretti lead GTWC Asia after Round 2 at Mandalika, while Phantom’s wins tighten the 2026 title fight.
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2026 GTWC Asia | Standings after Mandalika (Round 2)

The 2026 GTWC Asia season tightened significantly at Mandalika, as Phantom surged into the spotlight while Huang Ruohan and Alessandro Ghiretti retained control of the Drivers’ Championship. Across two races in Indonesia, strategy, Safety Car timing and decisive overtaking reshaped several title battles. Cheng Congfu and Yu Kuai claimed Race 1 victory for FAW Audi…

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