Marco Mapelli entered the 2026 DTM season as a rookie, but only by name, at 38, the Italian brought vast GT3 experience to ABT Sportsline. He had already raced across Europe, Asia, Japan, the United States and Australia. He had competed in major endurance events, including the Nürburgring, Bathurst and several 24-hour races. Few drivers…
Max Verstappen has cast doubt over his long-term future in F1, admitting he no longer finds enjoyment under the current regulations following the race at Suzuka on Sunday where he finished 7th. Speaking to BBC Sport, the Red Bull driver revealed the demands of the calendar and the nature of the racing had prompted him…
Ahead of the 2026 DTM season, Nicolas Baert and Nicki Thiim prepared to share a garage as teammates at Comtoyou Racing, stepping into a crucial year for both drivers and the team. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, they reflected on their working relationship, the balance between cooperation and competition, and the role that…
Lewis Hamilton delivered a composed but ultimately unspectacular qualifying performance at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. He progressed cleanly through the sessions and remained firmly in the top six, yet lacked the outright pace to challenge at the front. While others found time in the final shoot out, Hamilton could not match the leading contenders…
Kimi Antonelli led the final practice session of the weekend at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, with George Russell and Charles Leclerc rounding out the top three at FP3. Formula 1 headed into the final practice session at Suzuka, with teams preparing for one last hour of running ahead of qualifying for the 2026 Japanese…
Mercedes showed steady promise across Friday’s running at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, with George Russell leading the team’s charge and Kimi Antonelli continuing his upward trajectory. Russell ran with confidence from the outset, delivering consistent pace and positioning himself among the front-runners in both sessions. Antonelli built into the day, steadily improving his lap…
During a media session attended by Pit Debrief, Jake Dennis offered insight into his ongoing journey with Andretti Formula E. The Briton spoke about the value of continuity, his role within the team, and the motivation behind his latest contract extension. With the championship entering a new phase, his reflections highlighted both stability and ambition…
FP1 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP saw George Russell led the timings, followed by teammate Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris, with the full results of the session here. The 2026 Formula 1 Japanese GP weekend got underway at Suzuka with the opening practice session, as teams began their preparations in a full three-session format….
ABT Sportsline has confirmed Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli as its driver line-up for the 2026 DTM season, with the pair set to represent the team in the upcoming campaign. The announcement completes ABT’s driver pairing for the new season, bringing together two drivers with strong experience in GT3 machinery and international GT competition. As…
Emerson Fittipaldi left the Australian GP without points, but he gained confidence from a promising F2 debut weekend. The AIX Racing rookie showed strong pace in qualifying and looked set to challenge for a place inside the top 10 before a late red flag halted his progress, dropping him to P19. He responded well in…
