Rio Shimono will step up to the Formula Regional (FR) Japanese Championship in 2026, joining Dr. Dry for her first campaign at regional single-seater level. The move follows a commanding title-winning season in the Kyojo Cup, where she established herself as one of the most successful drivers in the series’ history. At 25 years old,…
Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) enters a decisive new phase in 2026 as it adopts the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRMET) identity. The change follows the FIA’s introduction of its Regional Trophy framework and marks a shift towards a shorter, more concentrated winter championship designed to balance sporting relevance with logistical flexibility. This guide…
British outfit Nielsen Racing has announced that its Formula 3 programme will compete under a new identity, Northstar Racing, beginning with the upcoming 2026 Euroformula Open season. The rebrand follows a highly successful debut year for the team in the Euroformula Open during 2025. After making an immediate impact in its first single-seater campaign, the…
The Mexico City E-Prix was filled with chaos, surprises, and strong performances. When the DS PENSKE team headed out to the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit for the race, expectations were high, as the E-TENSE FE25 cars had shown strong pace from free practice. In Qualifying, Taylor Barnard delivered a brilliant performance, setting the fastest lap before…
Defending F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Champions McLaren have confirmed that 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward will share reserve driver duties for the 2026 season. Fornaroli and O’Ward form a strong reserve driver line-up at McLaren F1 Leonardo Fornaroli has had a magnificent couple of years. The Italian…
Ferdinand Habsburg will compete with the Alpine Endurance Team for a third consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026. The experienced Austrian aims to build on a breakthrough campaign with the French manufacturer last year. Habsburg has become a familiar presence in the endurance racing paddock since joining the…
TC Racing has confirmed the signing of Renzo Barbuy as its first driver for the revamped Eurocup-3 Championship, marking a major step for both the team and the young Argentinian prospect. At just 16 years old, Barbuy will take on his first European campaign after progressing from Formula 4 Brazil, one of South America’s toughest…
Mahindra Racing delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, securing second place in what marked the team’s 150th race in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Edoardo Mortara’s podium finish represented the team’s best-ever result at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and provided a major boost early in the 2026 season. The…
As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…
MP Motorsport and Team Manager Jeremy Cotterill concluded the 2025 Formula 2 season with mixed emotions. While the team, alongside drivers Oliver Goethe and Richard Verschoor, demonstrated pace and potential throughout the year, they ultimately fell short of their primary objectives. Cotterill reflected on a campaign shaped by fine margins, key turning points and valuable…
