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Alpine unveils its upgraded A424 Hypercar for the 2026 FIA WEC season after breakthrough success including victory at Fuji.
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Alpine reveals upgraded A424 for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Alpine Endurance Team has revealed the updated prototypes it will campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026, signalling the French manufacturer’s intent to build on the strongest season in the A424 programme’s history. The unveiling took place during a pre-season presentation in Paris, the home of the Alpine brand. With…

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Mekies insists Red Bull has "zero concerns" about Verstappen leaving F1 despite 2026 rules criticism, as Pierre Waché focuses on performance.
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Mekies dismisses Verstappen exit fears amid F1 rules criticism

F1’s 2026 regulations continue to divide opinion. Max Verstappen has been one of their most vocal critics. However, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists there is no danger of the four time World Champion walking away from the sport. Speaking during the second round of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mekies directly addressed speculation linking…

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Max Verstappen and Gabriel Bortoleto in the Drivers Press Conference during day one of F1 testing in Bahrain
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Verstappen stands strong on his critique against 2026 F1 regulations

The first round of 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain sparked a significant debate within the Formula 1 paddock. The new technical regulations are at the center of this growing controversy. After initially voicing his concerns last week, Max Verstappen used a press conference in the second round of F1 testing at Bahrain to reinforce his…

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DAMS Lucas Oil show clear progress in 2026 Barcelona F3 pre-season testing, with Lacorte topping Day 3 ahead of Melbourne opener.
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Hache: DAMS “made some progress” after encouraging 2026 F3 pre-season test

DAMS Lucas Oil head into their second FIA Formula 3 campaign convinced they have made tangible progress after an assured 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Across the three days, the French squad completed 601 laps — the fifth-highest tally of any team — while also demonstrating eye-catching one-lap pace when conditions…

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Laurent Mekies does not consider Red Bull to be the benchmark believing F1 competitors are a “fair bit” ahead of the rest of the field.
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Mekies believes Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari “a fair bit faster” than Red Bull ahead of 2026 F1 season

As testing for the 2026 F1 season commences in Bahrain, Laurent Mekies stated he does not consider Red Bull the benchmark, noting that competitors are a “fair bit” ahead of the rest of the field. With the 2026 F1 season approaching, speculation about the pecking order is at its peak, with teams and drivers pointing…

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In his 2025 F2 season, Rafael Villagómez saw growth, two Sprint podiums, and lessons in consistency and race strategy.
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F2 2025 | Season Review | Rafael Villagómez

Rafael Villagómez approached the 2025 F2 season with clear intent to improve. Following a modest rookie campaign in 2024, he sought to convert experience into tangible results with Van Amersfoort Racing. Across 12 rounds, he showed measured growth in racecraft, tyre management, and composure under pressure. While his final position of 14th in the Drivers’…

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Rodin Motorsport's Pedro Clerot during 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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Clerot heads into 2026 F3 season with “race-by-race” approach and realistic expectations

Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot heads into the 2026 F3 season with determination and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve in his debut campaign with the team. The 19 year-old Brazilian steps up to FIA Formula 3 following a strong Formula Regional European Championship season, where he finished 4th in the Drivers’ Standings….

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Campos Racing's Team Principal Adrian Campos has his team set on claiming both the Teams' and Drivers' Championship in 2026 FIA F3.
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Campos Racing ready to take both F3 Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in 2026

After winning their first FIA Formula 3 (F3) Teams’ Title in 2025 with Nikola Tsolov, Mari Boya and Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak, Adrian Campos believes his team, Campos Racing, can go one step further and claim both Championships in 2026. The Campos Racing Team Principal spoke at the end of the third day of pre-season testing in…

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MP Motorsport confident of fighting at the front in Melbourne after gathering key data during a challenging 2026 Barcelona F3 test.
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Coekaerts backs MP Motorsport to be “in the mix” in 2026 after productive F3 pre-season testing

MP Motorsport completed a demanding but constructive three-day programme at the 2026 F3 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. While the timing screens did not always flatter the Dutch outfit, the team focused firmly on long-term gains rather than short-term headlines. Across the test, MP racked up 561 laps, placing strong emphasis on understanding…

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