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TRIDENT Motorsport have confirmed that Laurens van Hoepen will step up to F2 full-time in 2026. The team confirmed the Dutch driver once he completed the final three rounds of the 2025 season. This included appearances in Baku, Lusail and the finale at Yas Marina. Van Hoepen has used these F2 outings to gain track…
Hitech TGR have confirmed Ritomo Miyata will race for the team in 2026, marking his third consecutive campaign in F2. His return follows a solid season featuring one podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps and 26 championship points. He finished 16th in the standings. However, Hitech’s retention decision reflects confidence in his potential and development trajectory. An…
Rodin Motorsport have confirmed that Alexander Dunne will be returning to race with the team in 2026, which completes their F2 line up for next year. This follows the recent announcement of Martinius Stenshorne. The Irish driver will be coming back for a second campaign. Dunne has had an impressive rookie season that saw him…
At a recent press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Bruno Michel addressed how Formula 3 will manage a swelling talent pipeline, a broader feeder ecosystem, and heightened expectations around funding, amidst the introduction of the new prize fund. Crucially, he explained how the new prize fits into a coherent strategy that safeguards sporting quality while…
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has explained why Max Verstappen did not play games with the McLaren drivers during the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. Despite taking a dominant win, the Dutchman missed out on the Drivers’ Championship to Lando Norris by two points in an extraordinary season. It was a stunning turnaround led by Red…
George Russell offered an honest assessment of his F1 Abu Dhabi GP, bringing the 2025 Formula 1 season to a close. He described the race as one of Mercedes’ weakest performances of the year, but despite the struggles, they secured P2 in the Constructors’ Championship, a result the Brit emphasised as the most important takeaway…
Following a 2-3 finish to seal the Drivers’ World Championship for Lando Norris at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reflected on an intriguing race that was won by Max Verstappen in a print media session. Speaking in the post-qualifying press conference, Max Verstappen hinted he would not be pulling out…
Charles Leclerc’s F1 Abu Dhabi GP concluded with a P4 finish after executing a two-stop strategy at the season finale. The Ferrari driver started fifth on the grid and battled through traffic following his first pit stops. He passed George Russell at the start and eventually held off Fernando Alonso. Leclerc demonstrated strong pace in…
Oscar Piastri closed out a breakthrough 2025 season with a strong second-place finish at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, after overtaking his teammate on Lap 1 and maintaining consistent pace throughout. Piastri missed out on FP1 as rookie Pato O’Ward drove behind the wheel of his MCL39. Adjusting to the track in FP2, Piastri finished…
Executing a clean and dominant drive around Yas Marina Circuit, Max Verstappen added another F1 Abu Dhabi GP win to his tally. While the Red Bull driver had a tough 2025 season, his recovery showcased both skill and determination. This final victory brought his win total to 8, making him the driver with the most…
