Shania Wallage, Author at Motorsport

Andrea Stella reflects on lessons from 2007 at the F1 São Paulo GP, stressing the importance of team unity between Norris and Piastri.

“Make sure the winner drives a papaya car”: Stella sets clear rules for McLaren title fight at the F1 São Paulo GP

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella offered rare insight into the pressures, lessons, and motivations shaping the team’s title fight, speaking during Friday’s press conference at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix (GP). Stella began by acknowledging the unique challenges the Interlagos circuit presents, unpredictable weather, dramatic racing, and the constant demand for adaptability. “The challenge…

Inthraphuvasak’s 2025 F3 season review: progress, perseverance, and standout performances in his most challenging year yet.

F3 2025 | Season Review | Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak

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Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak wrapped up his second FIA Formula 3 season with Campos Racing, following his rookie campaign with AIX Racing in 2024. While the Thai driver had a relatively slow start to the year, he found his rhythm in the second half of the season, playing a key role in helping Campos Racing secure the…

Cian Shields will continue with AIX Racing for his 2026 F2 season, expressing confidence and excitement about building on his rookie year.

“Looking forward to it”: Shields reflects on AIX Racing return for 2026 F2 season

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Cian Shields’ decision to return to F2 with AIX Racing in 2026 was a “no-brainer,” marking his second consecutive season with the team following his rookie campaign in 2025. Shields re-signed with AIX Racing at the start of October, reaffirming his commitment to the team that supported his step up to F2. While Shields admits…

Maya Weug ended the F1 Academy Bahrain in-season test on a high, leading the final sessions as teams wrapped up three productive days.

Weug finishes on top as F1 Academy concludes Bahrain in-season testing

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Maya Weug capped off the final day of in-season testing for F1 Academy at the Bahrain International Circuit by going six-for-six, topping the timesheets once again with the fastest overall lap. The Ferrari driver remained a consistent front-runner across all three days, setting a 2:04.150 in the morning session, six tenths ahead of her teammate…

Ugochukwu completed his rookie year with Prema Racing, where he finished 16th overall in the Drivers Standings. See his season review here.

F3 2025 | Season Review | Ugo Ugochukwu

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Ugo Ugochukwu ended the 2025 F3 season in P16. Although he showed stronger form in the second half of his rookie campaign, he failed to capitalise on key moments to convert his pace into results. Only being able to secure 4 points across the first 5 rounds, he brought it back with an additional 39…

The 2025 F1 Academy grid returns to action with a three-day in-season test in Bahrain, giving drivers track time ahead of the season finale.

Three days of track action as 2025 F1 Academy testing resumes in Bahrain

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Following Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Academy season in Singapore, the grid now heads to the Bahrain International Circuit for the fourth in-season test. Bahrain will host F1 Academy for the first time, offering teams a final opportunity to fine-tune their cars ahead of the season finale in Las Vegas next month. Times across…

Freddie Slater takes pole in the 2025 FRECA Qualifying 2 session at the Temple of Speed in Monza. Full report and results here.

FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Qualifying 2 | Slater edges out De Palo to secure his sixth pole position

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Freddie Slater topped Group A in the 2025 FRECA Monza Qualifying 2 session, with Matteo De Palo leading Group B. The result secured Slater’s sixth pole of the season and set the two rivals on the front row for Race 2, marking the 100th race in FRECA history. In Saturday’s FRECA Race 1, the Championship…

Charles Leclerc secures P2 in F1 Mexico City GP qualifying, locking out the front row alongside Norris for Sunday’s race.

Leclerc “pretty happy” with P2 in F1 Mexico City GP Qualifying

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Charles Leclerc claimed P2 in F1 Mexico City GP qualifying, locking out the front row alongside Lando Norris for Sunday’s race. His teammate Lewis Hamilton lined up just behind in P3, while Championship leader Oscar Piastri starts from P7, promoted following Carlos Sainz’s five-place grid penalty carried over from last weekend in Austin. Over a…

Lando Norris claims pole position for the F1 Mexico City GP after a stunning qualifying performance under pressure.

Norris rises to pole position at F1 Mexico City GP ahead of championship rivals

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Lando Norris secured pole position for the F1 Mexico City GP with a time of 1:15.586, ahead of a Ferrari 2–3 finish led by Charles Leclerc in the Qualifying session. Championship rival and teammate Oscar Piastri qualified eighth, but will move up to seventh on the grid for Sunday’s race due to Carlos Sainz’s five-place…

At Monza, Evan Giltaire led Group B to claim pole position in FRECA 2025 Qualifying 1. See the full report and results here.

FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Qualifying 1 | Giltaire takes pole as Slater secures front row start

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With the 2025 FRECA title on the line, Qualifying 1 set the stage for a high-stakes opening race at Monza. Freddie Slater topped Group A, while Evan Giltaire led the way in Group B. Ultimately, it was Giltaire who claimed overall pole position for Race 1 in the 2025 FRECA Monza Qualifying 1 session. Following…