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Optimum Motorsport dominates 2026 Spa-Francorchamps 12H as strategy, rain and drama shape a thrilling endurance race across all classes.
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2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Spa-Francorchamps | Full Race | Optimum Motorsport masters Spa in commanding McLaren victory

Karishma Persad06 mins

Optimum Motorsport produced a near-perfect display to claim victory in the 2026 Michelin 12H Spa at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Salman Owega, Freddie Tomlinson and Harry George combined speed, discipline and smart decision-making to convert pole position into a dominant win in their McLaren 720S GT3 EVO. Right from the outset, the team dictated…

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Toyota defeats Ferrari at Imola with bold strategy, as WRT secures LMGT3 win in dramatic 2026 WEC season opener.
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Toyota triumphs over Ferrari in strategic masterclass at 2026 WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad04 mins

The six-hour contest at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola began with immense anticipation, following the closest Qualifying session in FIA World Endurance Championship history. In front of a record crowd of 92,175 fans, the race start carried added prestige as it was officially given by Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari immediately thrilled the passionate…

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WRT secure dramatic LMGT3 win at Imola, edging Corvette by 0.265s in one of the closest finishes in WEC history.
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WRT clinches dramatic 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola LMGT3 victory after close race

Karishma Persad03 mins

Team WRT delivered a stunning performance at Imola, as Anthony McIntosh, Parker Thompson and Dan Harper claimed LMGT3 victory in a close finish at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) opener. They crossed the line just 0.265 seconds ahead of the #33 TF Sport Corvette crew, marking the fifth tightest finish the series has…

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Rui-Heng Yeh dominates Euroformula Open Round 1 at Portimão, taking two wins and leading the standings after a strong start.
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2026 | Euroformula Open | Portimão | Yeh dominates to set early championship pace

Karishma Persad08 mins

The 2026 Euroformula Open season began in emphatic fashion at Portimão, where Rui-Heng Yeh set the tone for the campaign with authority and composure. From the very first competitive sessions, Team Motopark asserted its strength, placing multiple drivers at the sharp end and signalling its intent to dominate. Initially, Jesse Carrasquedo captured attention by topping…

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Kimi Antonelli on track in FP3 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, still using the engine trick
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Antonelli relieved “not so safe” Mercedes F1 engine trick is now banned

Nicolas Lopes04 mins

Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli believes the FIA’s recent ban on an engine mode used by Mercedes and Red Bull to “trick” the system in qualifying for the first few races of 2026 has been a positive change in terms of safety. The two teams exploited an ’emergency shutdown’ mode for the MGU-K, which would…

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Toyota beats Ferrari at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola after strategic duel as late LMGT3 drama hands WRT BMW a narrow class victory.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory

Karishma Persad04 mins

Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…

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James Robinson, CEO and Team Principal, Invicta Racing, F2
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Exclusive: “Determination, will and drive”: How James Robinson navigated F1, built Pace Six Four, and leads Invicta Racing in F2

Karishma Persad08 mins

James Robinson’s journey to becoming CEO and Team Principal of Invicta Racing’s Formula 2 team is a rare example of how commercial expertise, strategic thinking and unwavering persistence can lead to leadership roles traditionally dominated by engineers. As the leader of Invicta Racing in F2, James Robinson has demonstrated how a career built on adaptability,…

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Photo Credit: FT Sport | Euroformula Open

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Euroformula Open

Karishma Persad09 mins

Euroformula Open returns for its 13th season in its current guise, bringing fresh energy, new drivers and subtle changes across the grid. Although the championship traces its roots back 26 years, it continues to evolve, and the 2026 campaign promises another competitive chapter. This season retains the Dallara 324 chassis paired with a TOM’S-prepared Toyota…

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Vermeulen takes pole in Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers on the Nordschleife after a tight, traffic-affected GT3 session.
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2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 2 | Vermeulen claims pole at the Nordschleife

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Qualifying 2 of the 2026 Nürburgring 24H Qualifiers unfolded as a complex and highly competitive contest across the full GT3 field, as teams navigated evolving track conditions and constant traffic on the Nordschleife. With such a long and demanding circuit, putting together a clean lap proved just as important as outright pace, which meant that…

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