Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches his rookie season in the 2026 FIA F3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil with optimism and determination. After three years in single-seater racing, the Thai driver now steps up to the next level, eager to establish himself quickly among the strong rookie cohort and seasoned competitors. Bhirombhakdi aiming to be “as competitive…
The Qatar 1812km will no longer open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after organisers confirmed that they have postponed the event. Originally scheduled for 26–28 March, the race will now move to a new slot in the second half of the year. Championship officials acted after holding ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders…
BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…
Swiss drivers Dexter Müller and Yannick Mettler will return to the CBXR by SPS International GT Open for the 2026 season, marking their fifth consecutive campaign in the series. The popular driver duo will once again compete under the colours of CBRX with support from SPS automotive performance, the team that has partnered them since…
Taito Kato enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship season determined to convert a promising winter into competitive F3 performances with ART Grand Prix. The Japanese driver enjoyed an encouraging pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he consistently featured near the top of the timesheets across all three days. Notably, he set the…
Charles Weerts has established himself as one of the standout figures in the fiercely competitive GT World Challenge Europe, carving out a distinctive identity in international motorsport, and in especially GT Racing. Rather than pursuing the traditional and often unforgiving ladder towards Formula 1 without hesitation, the Belgian evaluated his prospects at an early stage…
After establishing himself as a strong competitor in endurance racing, Nicolás Varrone prepares for a return to single-seater competition in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship with van Amersfoort Racing. The Argentine, who claimed the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGTE Am title and class victory at Le Mans, now joins Van Amersfoort Racing for…
A demanding winter of work behind the scenes and competitive racing in New Zealand has reignited self-belief for Kanato Le ahead of his graduation to F3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix. After joining forces last season in Formula Regional competition, Le and ART now strengthen their partnership on a bigger stage. The move to…
M Racing has confirmed its entry into the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) as the team prepares to compete at the highest level of continental LMP3 racing. The French outfit will field Thomas Imbourg, Nick Adcock and Quentin Antonel during the new campaign. By combining experience, talent and continuity, M Racing aims to establish…
The 2026 season of the Formula Regional Japanese Championship (FRJC) burst into life at Suzuka Circuit with record-breaking pace, fierce wheel-to-wheel battles and a split of victories between Yuuki Miura and Ryota Horachi. Across three races and two qualifying sessions, six drivers reached the overall podium, underlining the depth of competition in the seventh campaign…
