Jordan Pepper has urged realism as he begins his BMW factory career, stressing that instant dominance remains unrealistic when switching manufacturers. While speaking to Sportscar365, the South African GT star made clear that adaptation, not expectation, defines his mindset as he steps into the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, noting that “it’s not like you hop…
Rio Shimono will step up to the Formula Regional (FR) Japanese Championship in 2026, joining Dr. Dry for her first campaign at regional single-seater level. The move follows a commanding title-winning season in the Kyojo Cup, where she established herself as one of the most successful drivers in the series’ history. At 25 years old,…
Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Jordyn Martin will join the team for the 2026 GB4 Championship, marking the American driver’s debut in single-seater racing at this level. The 15-year-old from South Florida steps into one of the UK’s most competitive junior formulas after a rapid and diverse motorsport rise. Fortec continues to invest in emerging…
British outfit Nielsen Racing has announced that its Formula 3 programme will compete under a new identity, Northstar Racing, beginning with the upcoming 2026 Euroformula Open season. The rebrand follows a highly successful debut year for the team in the Euroformula Open during 2025. After making an immediate impact in its first single-seater campaign, the…
Ferdinand Habsburg will compete with the Alpine Endurance Team for a third consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026. The experienced Austrian aims to build on a breakthrough campaign with the French manufacturer last year. Habsburg has become a familiar presence in the endurance racing paddock since joining the…
TC Racing has confirmed the signing of Renzo Barbuy as its first driver for the revamped Eurocup-3 Championship, marking a major step for both the team and the young Argentinian prospect. At just 16 years old, Barbuy will take on his first European campaign after progressing from Formula 4 Brazil, one of South America’s toughest…
Mahindra Racing delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, securing second place in what marked the team’s 150th race in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Edoardo Mortara’s podium finish represented the team’s best-ever result at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and provided a major boost early in the 2026 season. The…
As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…
After a dramatic and action-packed opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, Ugo Ugochukwu leads both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship narratives. Across four races, the M2 Competition driver delivered relentless pace, racecraft and consistency, leaving Round 1 with a commanding points advantage and early momentum in…
Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will contest the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy with ART Grand Prix, replacing Taito Kato for the season finale at Lusail. The one-off appearance comes as the Thai driver prepares to step up to FIA Formula 2 full-time with ART in 2026. At 20 years old, Inthraphuvasak…
