R-ace GP has confirmed Yuki Sano as a full-season entrant for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy. The Japanese driver strengthens the team’s winter line-up and brings valuable experience from Japan’s highly competitive single-seater ladder. Early promise in Japanese Formula 4 Sano began his car racing career in Japanese Formula 4 in 2023 with…
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited has officially announced Kean Nakamura-Berta, Salim Hanna and Sebastian Wheldon as its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. With this confirmation, the team underlines its ambition to contend at the front during the debut season of the new-generation Formula Regional car. Importantly, the line-up combines championship-winning…
Elite Motorsport has confirmed that Tom Lebbon and Tom Emson will return to contest the 2026 International GT Open Championship, once again driving the team’s distinctive yellow Ferrari 296 GT3. The Norfolk-based squad will enter the series for a second consecutive season, aiming to build on an encouraging debut year in the highly competitive GT3…
Rafaël Pérard has confirmed his racing programme for the 2026 season, signing a one-year contract with Palou Motorsport to compete in Eurocup-3. The Frenchman steps up to the Spanish-based championship after an encouraging Formula 4 campaign, as Palou Motorsport strengthens its structure ahead of a major technical shift in the series. The announcement places Pérard…
Victor Martins will take the next major step in his career in 2026 after agreeing to race for Alpine Endurance Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The move sees the former Alpine Academy driver transition from single-seater competition to prototype racing in the Hypercar category. The Frenchman arrives in endurance racing following several…
Boutsen VDS has partnered with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for its 2026 programme in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS. The Belgian squad will field two Porsche 911 GT3 R entries across the full 10-round championship, marking a significant new chapter for the team. The collaboration was unveiled on 9 January at the Brussels…
The Hankook Mexico City E-Prix brought mixed fortunes for CUPRA KIRO as Pepe Martí claimed the team’s first points of the season while Dan Ticktum suffered another retirement. Held at the demanding Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the race offered a crucial breakthrough for the team after a double DNF opening round in São Paulo. Martí’s six…
R-ace GP has confirmed Rashid Al Dhaheri as its first driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, immediately positioning itself as a front-running contender. The Emirati arrives with proven Formula Regional pedigree and backing from the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team, adding both speed and profile to the French squad’s winter programme. Home-region…
PUMA’s status as an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY took on a new dimension ahead of the 2026 season, as the brand confirmed Scottish racer Rachel Robertson as its representative on the grid. The 18-year-old steps up to the series full-time after an eye-catching debut at the Las Vegas season finale. Where she immediately underlined…
The Williams F1 Team have officially strengthened its 2026 lineup by appointing Victor Martins, a Driver Academy graduate, to the role of Test and Development Driver. Additionally, the Frenchman will balance this new responsibility at Grove with a racing seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside the Alpine Endurance Team. A proven track record…
