Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein, Author at Pit Debrief

George Russell reveals how a little-known energy rule caused confusion at F1 2026 race starts and why the FIA cannot change it yet

Russell unhappy with “selfish” teams regarding blocking changes to F1 2026 race starts

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Mercedes driver George Russell shed light on the unusual circumstances that affected race starts during the opening round of the 2026 F1 season. The Mercedes driver pointed to a little-known energy recovery regulation that influenced how much electrical deployment drivers had available before the race even began. The rule, which limits energy harvesting each lap,…

CUPRA KIRO confirm Bianca Bustamante as their driver for the Formula E Madrid Rookie test, marking her return to the team

Bianca Bustamante set to drive Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid for CUPRA KIRO

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

CUPRA KIRO confirmed that Development Driver Bianca Bustamante would take part in the FIA Formula E World Championship’s upcoming Rookie Test in Madrid, Spain. The Filipina driver continued to strengthen her ties with the team after joining the programme during the 2024–25 season. Bustamante first experienced Formula E machinery with CUPRA KIRO at the Tempelhof…

Lola Yamaha ABT confirm Verschoor and Barter for the 2026 Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid, as the team continues development work

Lola Yamaha ABT announce Verschoor and Barter for the Formula E Madrid Rookie Test

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Lola Yamaha ABT have confirmed that Richard Verschoor and Hugh Barter will drive the Lola T001 during the Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid on 22 March. The outing will mark Verschoor’s first appearance in a Formula E car after several seasons progressing through the single seater ranks, most recently in Formula 2. Barter will…

Paul reflects on his journey from Paul Motorsport to returning with Grasser Racing Team as a Lamborghini works driver in the DTM

From team owner to works driver: Maximilian Paul on his return to Grasser in DTM

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

Maximilian Paul’s journey in the DTM has come full circle with his return to Grasser Racing Team, the squad with which he secured his maiden victory in the championship. After navigating the challenges of running his own outfit, Paul Motorsport, while competing on track, the German now enters a new chapter as a Lamborghini works…

Mekies praises Hadjar after a strong 2026 Australian GP weekend despite a battery issue that compromised the Red Bull driver's start

Mekies praises Hadjar despite battery issue setback at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Speaking to print media after the race, Laurent Mekies reflected on Isack Hadjar’s difficult end to a promising weekend at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, after a battery charge issue on the formation lap compromised the rookie’s start. The Red Bull driver had shown strong pace from the very beginning in Melbourne and qualified third,…

Norris reflects on a difficult 2026 Australian GP as McLaren battles tyre issues, traffic and a large pace gap to the front-runners

Norris: 2026 F1 Australian GP “even worse” than expected as McLaren faces difficult race

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Lando Norris opened his 2026 F1 campaign with a hard-fought but underwhelming fifth place at the Australian GP. The reigning World Champion never quite found the pace to challenge the dominant Mercedes and Ferrari runners at the front, and instead spent much of the afternoon locked in battle further down the order. Managing strategy and…

Sharp received a 10-second penalty after colliding with PREMA teammate Wharton during the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian GP

Sharp penalised as PREMA teammates collide in F3 Australian GP Sprint Race

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Louis Sharp received a post-race penalty following the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian Grand Prix after a collision that eliminated both PREMA Racing drivers from the contest. The New Zealander made contact with teammate James Wharton at Turn 5 while the pair battled for position during the race at Albert Park. The…

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli lead a Mercedes recovery after early issues during Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Australian GP.

Russell and Antonelli encouraged as Mercedes recover from messy FP1 at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Mercedes showed encouraging pace during Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, finishing the day near the front of the field at Albert Park. The team began the opening session with both cars comfortably inside the top ten, before improving its performance later in the day. In FP2, Kimi Antonelli set the second-fastest time…

Taponen looks ahead to the FIA Formula 3 season opener in Melbourne, focusing on improving qualifying, consistency and managing risks.

“I just need to do my job” – Taponen ahead of Formula 3 season opener in Melbourne

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Ahead of the opening round of the Formula 3 season in Melbourne, Tuukka Taponen reflected on the lessons learned from his previous visit to the Albert Park Circuit and the approach he planned to take into the new campaign. The MP Motorsport driver discussed the value of experience at the season opener, the importance of…

HRT reviled their 2026 DTM grid with Maini returning and Rookie Wiebelhaus operationg the new generation of Ford Mustang's

Maini and Wiebelhaus build HRT Ford Racing lineup for the 2026 DTM season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

HRT Ford Racing made a clear statement ahead of the new DTM season. The team combined proven consistency with bold youth development in its driver line-up. Ford Racing Factory Driver Arjun Maini returned for his sixth year in the series, bringing experience and leadership. Alongside him, Ford Racing Development Driver Finn Wiebelhaus stepped up for…