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Alpine heads to Imola with confidence after strong 2026 testing, aiming to repeat its 2025 WEC podium in final A424 season.
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Confidence high for Alpine as 2026 WEC season nears

Alpine Endurance Team approaches the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with renewed confidence following an intensive and productive pre-season programme. After securing a memorable podium at Imola last year, the French manufacturer now aims to build on that success as it embarks on the final campaign for its A424 Hypercar. With valuable data…

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McLaren prepares for 2027 Le Mans return under James Barclay, targeting success in the WEC Hypercar era with a long-term vision.
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New era beckons as McLaren builds towards 2027 WEC Hypercar return with Barclay at helm

McLaren is preparing for a landmark return to top-level endurance racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in nearly three decades. Following its iconic debut victory in 1995 with the F1 GTR, the British manufacturer is now targeting success in the modern Hypercar…

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FIA cuts qualifying energy limits for F1 Japanese GP to reduce superclipping and restore flat-out performance under 2026 rules.
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FIA tweaks qualifying rules for 2026 F1 Japanese GP

The FIA has adjusted qualifying energy management rules ahead of this weekend’s F1 Japanese GP, aiming to restore a stronger emphasis on flat-out performance under the new 2026 regulations. Following feedback from teams and drivers, the governing body has reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap in qualifying from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. The change…

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Saintéloc wins dramatic 2026 12H Mugello after late fuel drama, intense GT3 battle, and high attrition across classes.
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2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Mugello | Race | Saintéloc edges Mugello thriller as strategy and precision define season opener

The 2026 campaign of the Michelin 24H Seres began with a race that immediately set a high standard for endurance competition. At the Michelin 12H Mugello, Sainteloc Junior Team executed a disciplined and resilient performance to secure overall victory. The team’s Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, driven by Pierre Kaffer, Elia Erhart, Stéphane Tribaudini…

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Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone Day 2 testing despite snow and rain, narrowly beating Maxim Rehm in tight, competitive conditions.
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2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 | Fairclough dominates despite poor weather

Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough continued his strong pre-season form on Wednesday, topping the times again during Day 2 of 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Silverstone. Wintry weather, including rain and snow showers, disrupted the first and third sessions, leaving only the second session to set the benchmark times. Fairclough edges Rehm in close battle at Silverstone…

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Honda reports progress on Aston Martin's PU reliability after China, but they expect a difficult 2026 F1 Japanese GP due to vibrations.
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Honda reports reliability gains but anticipates tough home race at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Honda has acknowledged making incremental progress ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP on the reliability crisis that has defined Aston Martin’s troubled start to the season. After early-season reliability failures and abnormal vibration issues that severely limited mileage, Honda says progress has been made, though the full solution remains under development. The Japanese manufacturer…

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Wehrlein fights through early damage and race chaos to secure a podium at the Formula E Madrid E-Prix with a strategic and composed drive
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Wehrlein overcomes damage and chaos to secure podium at 2026 Formula E Madrid E-Prix

Pascal Wehrlein recovered from a difficult start to claim a hard-fought podium in a chaotic Formula E race at the Madrid E-Prix. After spinning in qualifying and starting down the order, the Porsche driver navigated early contact, intense midfield battles and shifting strategies with composure. He remained within reach of the leaders through the Pit…

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Alpine driver Franco Colapinto discusses the challenges posed by inconsistent PU deployment under the 2026 F1 regulations.
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Colapinto on the challenges to get on top of 2026 F1 regulations

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto weighed in on the challenges posed by inconsistent battery deployment patterns, which have been affecting drivers and teams since the start of the season and the new regulation cycle. The 2026 F1 regulations introduced massive changes to the cars, including adjustable front and rear…

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