Shania Wallage, Author at Pit Debrief

After a standout F2 weekend at the Canadian GP, Stenshorne walked away with two podiums, including his maiden Feature Race victory.

“To finish the Feature Race and end it on top feels amazing”: Stenshorne on his maiden F2 victory in the 2026 Canadian GP

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After a difficult start to his rookie FIA Formula 2 season despite showing strong pace, Martinius Stenshorne finally put everything together at the 2026 Canadian GP weekend, claiming his maiden F2 victory in the Feature Race and securing two podium finishes at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The weekend marked Formula 2’s first-ever visit to the iconic…

Stella reflects on McLaren’s upgraded package at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP after their disappointing race performance in Montreal.

Stella assesses McLaren’s 2026 F1 Canadian GP upgrade package after difficult Grand Prix

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Despite showing promising pace across much of the F1 Canadian Grand Prix (GP) weekend, McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella admitted the team left Montreal with questions surrounding the true competitiveness of its latest upgrade package after struggling heavily with tyre temperatures during Sunday’s race. McLaren arrived at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a revised package for…

Del Pino reflects on his journey from Eurocup-3 to FIA F3, including the difference in tyres, as well as race weekends as a whole.

Del Pino reflects on his progress during his FIA F3 journey

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During the FIA F3 weekend in Melbourne, with Pit Debrief in attendance, Bruno del Pino reflected on the challenges of adapting to F3, the lessons learned throughout his rookie campaign, and the work being done behind the scenes with Van Amersfoort Racing as he prepares for the next step towards F2. Now entering his second…

Ugo Ugochukwu details the pressure racing in Formula 3 (F3) in 2026, as well as the experience he has gained over his junior rank seasons.

Ugochukwu on the early stages of his career and handling pressure in F3 in 2026

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During the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Australian Round in Melbourne, with Pit Debrief in attendance, Ugo Ugochukwu reflected on the lessons he learned during his early years racing with PREMA Racing, as well as the pressures that come with qualifying and competing in one of the most competitive grids in junior single-seater racing. Like…

Nakamura-Berta claimed pole position in Qualifying 2 for Race 2 of the FREC Zandvoort Round, with Sebastian Wheldon lining up alongside him.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Qualifying 2 | Nakamura-Berta claims pole, Wheldon tops Group B

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After claiming pole position in Saturday’s Qualifying 1 session and converting it into his maiden FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) victory in Race 1 in Zandvoort, Sebastian Wheldon continued his strong form at Zandvoort by once again topping Group B’s qualifying times on Sunday morning in Qualifying 2. However, despite Wheldon’s pace in Group…

Stenshorne celebrated his first FIA F2 podium in Montreal after post-race penalties promoted him to third in the Canadian GP Sprint Race.

Stenshorne secures maiden F2 podium after penalties shake up 2026 F2 Canadian GP Sprint Race

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Martinius Stenshorne celebrated his first FIA F2 podium after post-race penalties promoted him to third place in the Sprint Race at the 2026 Canadian GP. The Rodin Motorsport driver crossed the line fourth around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, but a 10-second time penalty for team mate Alex Dunne elevated Stenshorne onto the podium to secure…

Verstappen admitted Red Bull are still struggling to understand the RB22 after qualifying sixth for the 2026 Canadian GP.

Verstappen says Red Bull “going in circles” after difficult 2026 F1 Canadian GP qualifying

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Max Verstappen admitted Oracle Red Bull Racing are still struggling to unlock the RB22’s full potential around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after qualifying sixth for the 2026 Canadian GP. After a difficult Sprint Qualifying session on Friday, Verstappen and Red Bull continued searching for answers ahead of the F1 Canadian GP qualifying session, but the…

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…