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2026 F1 FP1 rookies: A full list
The 2026 F1 season will see teams having to give rookies a chance in FP1 sessions, view the full list here. A driver who has not started more than two Grands Prix in Formula 1 is eligible to do a FP1 session for a team. Just like in 2025, all eleven teams must have a…
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Tsolov says Monaco F2 Feature Race win was “redemption” after difficult run
Nikola Tsolov said his Monaco Feature Race victory felt like “redemption” after the Campos Racing driver converted late pressure on Rafael Câmara into his second Feature Race win of the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) season. Tsolov spent much of the race chasing polesitter Câmara through the streets of Monte Carlo. The Brazilian led from the…
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Rowland hails GEN4 car as “a huge step in the right direction for Formula E”
Oliver Rowland has described Formula E’s GEN4 car as “a huge step in the right direction” after completing his first running in the new machinery. The Nissan Formula E Team released Rowland’s first impressions of the car as the championship prepares to move towards its next technical era. Seven races remain in the GEN3 era,…
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2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Qualifying explained: How the new Hyperpole format works
Qualifying for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans will take on a revised structure, with a broader Hyperpole field, a two-stage knockout format, and a greater emphasis on the strength of the full driver crew. The basic objective remains unchanged: Qualifying determines the starting grid for the 24-hour race. However, the route to pole…
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Stella calls tough 2026 F1 Monaco and Canadian GPs an “important reality check” for McLaren
Following a strong weekend in Miami, McLaren believed they were in a position to regain the momentum that led them to win back-to-back Constructors’ championships in 2024 and 2025. However, as team principal Andrea Stella stated, the 2026 F1 Canadian and Monaco GP instead provided the team with an “important reality check”. Stella reflected on…
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24 Hours of Le Mans | A guide to the Circuit de la Sarthe
The Circuit de la Sarthe stands as one of motorsport’s greatest challenges. Each year, it turns the 24 Hours of Le Mans into a test of speed, precision, endurance and survival. The current 24-hour layout measures 13.626km, making it one of the longest circuits in world motorsport. It combines permanent racing sections with public roads…
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Xie celebrates first F3 win and China’s maiden victory at the 2026 Monaco GP
DAMS Lucas Oil’s Gerrard Xie says he is “super proud” after inheriting his maiden 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) victory in the Monaco Sprint Race, a result that also marked China’s first win in the championship. The Chinese driver initially crossed the line in second place but was promoted to victory following the post-race disqualification…
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Genesis Magma Racing’s Chadwick makes history in GMR-001 Hypercar at Le Mans
Jamie Chadwick made history on 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day as she became the first woman to drive a Hypercar at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans. The British driver completed five laps in the No. 17 Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001-Hypercar as part of her reserve driver duties with the team….
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2026 | GB4 | Snetterton | Testing | Tuesday | Green leads Elite one-two on day one of official GB4 Snetterton test
Fred Green topped the opening day of the official 2026 GB4 Championship mid-season test at Snetterton as Elite Motorsport ended Tuesday with a one-two in the combined classification. The championship leader set the fastest time of the day in the third session, recording a 1:50.017 as conditions shifted from dry to wet running. His benchmark…
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2026 | GB3 | Snetterton | Testing | Tuesday | Rodin dominates as Rehm heads Molnar and Pulling
Maxim Rehm topped the opening day of official 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Snetterton as Rodin Motorsport locked out the top three positions in Tuesday’s combined classification. The German driver set the pace in the fourth and final session with a 1:39.735, edging teammate Martin Molnar by just 0.012s. Abbi Pulling completed Rodin’s dominant day…