Shania Wallage, Author at Pit Debrief

Sebastian Wheldon claimed pole position in Qualifying 1 of the 2026 FREC Zandvoort Round, see the full report and results here.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Qualifying 1 | Nakamura-Berta goes fastest in Group A; Wheldon claims pole

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The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued at Zandvoort with an ultra-competitive Qualifying 1 session, as the field battled for pole position around the fast and technical Dutch circuit. In Group A, it was Kean Nakamura-Berta who continued his impressive form by setting the fastest time of the session, showcasing strong pace throughout…

Both Red Bull drivers struggled heavily with bouncing and ride issues around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the 2026 F1 Sprint Qualifying.

Verstappen and Hadjar frustrated by Red Bull bouncing struggles in 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying

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Oracle Red Bull Racing were left searching for answers after a difficult Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both struggling with the RB22’s behaviour over the bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve surface. Verstappen ultimately qualified seventh for Saturday’s Sprint, narrowly ahead of teammate Hadjar in eighth, as…

Hamilton and Leclerc finished P5 and P6 in the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying session, with mixed feelings about their SF-26's.

Hamilton encouraged by Ferrari progress as Leclerc battles brake issues in 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc reflected on a mixed Sprint Qualifying for Scuderia Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, after the pair secured P5 and P6 respectively at the end of Friday’s session in Montreal. While Lewis Hamilton took encouragement from what he described as Ferrari’s strongest qualifying performance in some time, Charles Leclerc…

Verstappen says F1's proposed 2027 changes are a “very positive” step for the sport, admitting the improvements could keep him in F1 longer.

Verstappen welcomes potential 2027 regulation changes as talks over F1 future continue

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Ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Max Verstappen has strongly suggested he will continue racing in Formula 1 in 2027, if a proposal to reduce the engines’ electric power dependency is agreed on in the 2027 regulation changes. The four-time World Champion has been one of the most vocal critics of Formula 1’s 2026…

Miyata discusses the challenge of F2’s Montreal debut at the Canadian GP, his confidence in wet conditions and the progress made this year.

Miyata confident ahead of “challenging” 2026 F2 Montreal Round

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For this first time in Formula 2 history, the F2 grid heads to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, where Hitech’s Ritomo Miyata is looking forward to the challenges at the new track, as well as the progress he and Hitech have made this season. He shared his thoughts in Thursday’s virtual media session, with…

Taito Kato topped Day 2 of the 2026 F3 in-season testing at Spielberg, after a challenging Day 1 for the ART Grand Prix driver.

“I missed driving a Formula 3 car”: Kato tops Day 2 of 2026 F3 Spielberg In-Season Testing

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Taito Kato left the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) in-season Spielberg test satisfied with the progress made by himself and ART Grand Prix, after the Japanese driver finished fastest overall across the two-day test. Kato’s benchmark 1:20.297 from the Day 2 morning session remained unbeaten throughout the day, with the ART driver explaining afterwards that…

Kato had the fastest time on Day 2 of the 2026 F3 in-season testing at Spielberg, with Benavides topping the afternoon session.

2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Spielberg | Day 2 | Kato sets the pace in the morning as Benavides tops the afternoon

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Taito Kato and ART Grand Prix ended the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) in-season Spielberg test on top overall, with the Japanese driver setting the fastest lap of the two-day test during Day 2’s morning session around the Red Bull Ring. Kato’s benchmark time of 1:20.297 remained unbeaten across the day, while Brad Benavides topped…

Yevan David is looking forward to his first time racing on the iconic streets in Monaco, after his difficult start to the 2026 F3 season.

David focused on reset and 2026 F3 Monaco comeback after difficult Melbourne opener

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Yevan David is hoping to bounce back from a difficult opening round of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) season, with the AIX Racing driver eager to start fighting further up the field once the championship returns in Monaco. After finishing P22 in the Sprint Race and P21 in the Feature Race in Melbourne, David…

Ugochukwu says Campos Racing “hit the ground running” after topping the opening day of Formula 3 in-season testing at Spielberg.

“It was a pretty positive first day back”: Ugochukwu fastest on opening day of 2026 Spielberg F3 In-Season Test

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After carrying strong momentum out of Melbourne, Ugo Ugochukwu wasted no time getting back up to speed at Spielberg, ending the opening day of the in-season Formula 3 (F3) test at the top of the timesheets. The American driver set a 1:20.368 in the morning session to finish fastest overall in the opening segment of…

Following the 2026 F3 Australian GP Round, five drivers displayed excellent confidence and racecraft, making them ones to watch this year.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne

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The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship Melbourne GP Round at the Albert Park Circuit marked the first opportunity for the new grid to properly measure themselves against the competition heading into the season. Among the teams fighting towards the front, Van Amersfoort Racing and Campos Racing emerged from the opening round with strong points…