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New Nürburgring 24H rules introduce F1-style qualifying, enhanced safety tech, and a full 150-car grid for 2026.
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New Qualifying format and full grid as innovation meets tradition at 24H Nürburgring in 2026

Karishma Persad04 mins

In 2026, change remains central to the philosophy of the ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring. Since its debut in 1970, organisers at ADAC Nordrhein have consistently refined the regulations to reflect technological progress while improving safety and operational efficiency. As a result, the race continues to thrive in its 54th edition. Interest has surged once again,…

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High-stakes 2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers deliver drama, data, and fierce GT3 battles ahead of the iconic 24-hour endurance race.
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2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers ignite the road to the 24-Hour showdown

Karishma Persad06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers mark the decisive dress rehearsal before one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. Drivers and teams now gather for the first true test of strength, with 11 hours of racing action recreating the intensity of the legendary 24-hour contest. Across two races and two top qualifying sessions, teams push their…

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Bearman at the F1 Suzuka race
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Bearman points finger at Colapinto after high-speed F1 crash at Suzuka

Kavi Khandelwal05 mins

Ollie Bearman criticised the current F1 regulations following a massive 50kph speed delta collision with Franco Colapinto at Suzuka. The Haas driver appeared on the Up to Speed podcast as he recalled the incident in Japan, also placing blame at the door of the Argentinian. However, his okay physical health did not mask his frustration…

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Chicago Performance & Tuning will skip COTA round, focusing on returning stronger at Road America after strong Sonoma GTWC America debut.
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Chicago Performance & Tuning Co. to skip COTA Round in 2026 GTWC America

Karishma Persad03 mins

As reported by Sportscar 365, Chicago Performance & Tuning Co. will miss next weekend’s second round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) due to not securing a customer for the event. The team made its season debut last month at Sonoma Raceway with the…

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In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far.
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Exclusive: Correa on moving from F2 to Indy NXT, IndyCar ambitions, and a more human paddock in the US

James O'Connor08 mins

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far. A new journey begins after leaving Formula 2 and Europe Following an eight-year journey that started…

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FIA and ACO announce that Balance of Performance (BoP) data will no longer be made public in WEC starting in 2026, aiming to reduce speculation.
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WEC to keep BoP data confidential for 2026

Karishma Persad07 mins

As reported by Motorsport.com, starting in 2026, the FIA and ACO will no longer publish the Balance of Performance (BoP) tables for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This decision was revealed during a media briefing at Imola, ahead of the season-opening 6 Hours of Imola. The change is…

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Bortoleto 2026 F1 Audi
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Bortoleto eyes simulator sessions and improvement during F1’s one-month break

Antonina Jaromin03 mins

After a mixed start to the 2026 F1 season for Audi, Gabriel Bortoleto noted that the one-month break between Suzuka and Miami will allow for crucial improvement through simulator sessions. Audi’s debut has proved difficult, as the team has faced adaptation challenges with the new regulations, along with reliability issues and slow race starts. So…

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Complete guide to 2026 FIA WEC: classes, teams, race format, points, tyres and calendar, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

Karishma Persad018 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…

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Alan Permane has revealed that the FIA could introduce the initial changes to the 2026 F1 regulations in multiple stages over the next four race weekends
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Permane on why changes to F1 2026 regulations will arrive in stages and the need for the “right balance”

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has revealed that initial changes to the much-debated 2026 regulations could arrive in multiple stages over the next four rounds of the current F1 season.  As F1 entered a month-long break following the Japanese GP, the FIA and the sport’s key stakeholders have been holding a series of meetings…

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