Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

Karishma Persad

Lando Norris completes 38 laps in McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimão and says he cannot wait to return as its 2027 WEC debut nears.
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Norris “can’t wait” for another McLaren MCL-HY run after Portimão test

Karishma Persad06 mins

Lando Norris has expressed his desire to return to the cockpit of McLaren’s new MCL-HY Hypercar after completing 38 laps during the manufacturer’s latest FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) test at Portimão. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion joined McLaren Hypercar Team at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on 14 September for the MCL-HY’s fifth…

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Sano tops 2026 FREC Hockenheim post-season testing overall as Van Langendonck leads both afternoon sessions across two days of running.
Photo Credit: FIA Formula Regional European Championship & ACI Sport

2026 | FREC | Hockenheim | Post-Season Test | Sano fastest overall as Van Langendonck tops both afternoon sessions

Karishma Persad08 mins

Yuki Sano set the fastest time of the two-day 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FERC) post-season test at Hockenheim, leading Tuesday morning before Dries Van Langendonck topped both afternoon sessions for MP Motorsport. Sano opened the test with a 1:35.025 for R-ace GP, finishing 0.209s ahead of Van Amersfoort Racing’s Scott Kin Lindblom and…

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Michael Masi joins SRO Motorsports Australia as Head of Sporting, with a 2026 handover ahead of taking the role full-time in 2027.
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Michael Masi joins SRO Motorsports Australia as Head of Sporting

Karishma Persad06 mins

Michael Masi will join SRO Motorsports Australia as its new Head of Sporting, with the experienced motorsport official beginning an immediate handover before taking up the position full-time for the 2027 season. Masi will attend the final two Shannons SpeedSeries rounds of 2026 as part of that transition, starting with this weekend’s GT Festival at…

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F4 Germany reports stronger-than-expected 2027 demand, with F2, F3, GT and Hypercar teams among applicants for its return season.
Photo Credit: GEDLICH Racing | Phil Hay

F4 Germany reports stronger-than-expected demand ahead of 2027 return

Karishma Persad06 mins

F4 Germany has received significantly more registrations than initially expected for its return in 2027, with teams from F2, F3, GT racing and other parts of the motorsport landscape expressing interest in joining the revived championship. Promoter GEDLICH Racing initially planned around a grid of approximately 20 cars for the opening season. However, only weeks…

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F4 CEZ rejects unfair treatment claims after Maffi Racing’s withdrawal and now defends sporting and technical decisions from Brno.
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F4 CEZ rejects unfair treatment claims following Maffi Racing withdrawal

Karishma Persad06 mins

F4 CEZ has rejected allegations of unfair treatment, manipulation and inconsistent application of its regulations following the withdrawal of Maffi Racing from the remainder of the 2026 championship. The championship issued an official statement after Maffi Racing and several of its drivers publicly criticised the handling of a technical dispute during the penultimate round at…

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Kiwi Motorsport heads to VIR with title contenders across FRAC, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC as the 2026 season enters its final stretch.

Kiwi Motorsport enters VIR with title contenders across three championships

Karishma Persad06 mins

Kiwi Motorsport heads to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) with championship ambitions across FRAC, F4 U.S. and Ligier Junior Formula Championship as the 2026 season reaches its penultimate event. The team will field its full three-series line-up at VIR, with several drivers still firmly involved in their respective title fights. Cooper Shipman leads Kiwi’s FRAC challenge…

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Bouzinelos claims maiden GB3 podium at Donington after remarkable recovery from serious injuries and over a year away from racing.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

Bouzinelos claims maiden GB3 podium at Donington Park after remarkable recovery from serious accident

Karishma Persad07 mins

Peter Bouzinelos secured his maiden GB3 Championship podium at Donington Park as the Hillspeed driver continued an encouraging return to competition following a serious road accident that kept him away from racing for more than a year. The 17-year-old Australian finished second in the reversed-grid final race after starting fourth, completing his strongest GB3 weekend…

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Crosslink earns two FRAC wins at CTMP as Papasavvas rebounds, Hauanio wins and Rivera takes his maiden F4 U.S. podium.
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Crosslink Motorsports celebrates FRAC wins and Rivera’s maiden F4 U.S. podium

Karishma Persad07 mins

Crosslink Motorsports left Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) with multiple victories and podium finishes after an eventful weekend across the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) and Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship. The team celebrated two overall FRAC victories, two Masters class wins and Fernando Rivera’s first F4 U.S. podium. However, several setbacks…

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A record 29-car field featuring nine manufacturers is provisionally confirmed for the 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour GTWC America and IGTC finale.
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Record 29-car provisional entry revealed for 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour

Karishma Persad010 mins

A record 29-car provisional entry has been confirmed for the 2026 Desder Indianapolis 8 Hour, which will conclude both the GT World Challenge America powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge seasons at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 8-10 October. The initial list features nine manufacturers across six Pro, 20 Pro-Am and three Am entries, surpassing…

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Bondarev targets a 2027 FREC title bid after historic Imola victory and points-scoring Hockenheim finale across both debut rounds.
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Bondarev ready to fight for FREC wins in 2027 after standout two-round debut in 2026

Karishma Persad06 mins

Williams Driver Academy driver Oleksandr Bondarev closed his first FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) programme with a victory, pole position, two podiums and points in all five races across Imola and Hockenheim. The 17-year-old Ukrainian joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 season as he stepped up from Formula…

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