Shania Wallage, Author at Motorsport

Adrian Campos shares how Campos Racing develops young drivers, creating clear pathways to F1 and nurturing the next generation of talent.

“We want to help drivers reach F1”: Adrián Campos Jr on building pathways for young talent at Campos Racing

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For Campos Racing Team Principal Adrián Campos Jr, success has never been measured solely by trophies, but by preparing young drivers for the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1 (F1). That vision came to fruition last season when Isack Hadjar completed his progression through the junior ranks and earned his place on the Formula 1 grid….

Andrea Stella sets clear targets for McLaren Development Programme members LLoyd and Stevens ahead of their 2026 F1 Academy seasons.

Stella sets targets for Lloyd and Stevens’ 2026 F1 Academy campaigns

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McLaren Formula 1 Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts ahead of McLaren’s third season in F1 Academy, praising the series for providing a training ground for up and coming female drivers in 2026. “We are great supporters of F1 Academy” he said. “I enjoy the racing as well, I’m entertained during the race weekend…

Roman Staněk had a slow start to his 2025 F2 campaign, but a late season charge saw him appear on the podium with his best F2 performances.

F2 2025 | Season Review | Roman Staněk

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Roman Staněk’s 2025 FIA F2 campaign was a season defined by patience and progression. After moving to Invicta Racing for what was a crucial year in his junior career, the Czech driver endured a challenging opening phase before producing his strongest run of form yet at F2 level, ending the year as a consistent front-runner…

MP Motorsport are determined to fight at the front for their 2026 F2 season, after their 2025 season fell short of expectations.

MP Motorsport determined to be front-runners in the 2026 F2 season

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MP Motorsport head into their 2026 F2 season determined to bounce back after a year that fell short of expectations. Despite strong individual performances, the team finished fifth in the Teams’ Championship, a result Team Manager Jeremy Cotterill described as an underachievement. With ambitions firmly set on reclaiming the titles they last won in 2022,…

Nikola Tsolov made his F2 debut with Campos Racing for the final 2 races of the 2025 season, showcasing the Bulgarian's talent in the field.

F2 2025 | Season Review | Nikola Tsolov

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After completing his FIA Formula 3 campaign with Campos Racing, Nikola Tsolov was among a select few drivers from the 2025 F3 grid to have the opportunity to step up to FIA Formula 2 (F2) for the final two rounds of the season. Racing alongside Arvid Lindblad, a confirmed 2026 Formula 1 driver for Racing…

After four weeks of racing across four different circuits around New Zealand, Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 CTFROT Champion.

Ugochukwu crowned CTFROT 2026 champion after consistent title campaign

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After four weeks of racing across four different circuits around New Zealand, Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) Champion. He sealed the title with M2 Competition following a dominant campaign that included four race victories. The American wrapped up the championship after the 70th New Zealand Grand…

Ugo Ugochukwu reigned victorious at Highlands Motorsport Park for Race 1 of CTFROT 2026. Full report and results here.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 1 | Ugochukwu claims victory and extends title lead

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Ugo Ugochukwu claimed victory in Race 1 at Highlands Motorsport Park for CTFROT 2026. After moving ahead of Nakamura off the line, he lead the race from then onwards to extend his championship lead by 29 points. Jin Nakamura lined up on the front row alongside championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu, while New Zealanders Louis Sharp…

Verstappen detailed how his 2026 Barcelona shakedown week went on, including the early running and ensuring Red Bull are ready for the year.

Verstappen encouraged by “positive” start for Red Bull at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

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Max Verstappen believes Red Bull have made a positive start to their 2026 F1 preparations at the Barcelona shakedown, with the Dutch driver pleased by the amount of running completed during the opening phase of testing despite challenging weather conditions. Max Verstappen reflects on 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Speaking after early on-track running, Verstappen acknowledged…

Jin Nakamura secures pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix in the CTFROT 2026 Highlands Qualifying session.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Qualifying | Nakamura claims pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix

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With just 18 points separating Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu, everything was on the line heading into the final Qualifying session at Highlands Motorsport Park, as both drivers looked to maximise their start and secure the points needed to claim the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) for 2026. Qualifying this weekend ran under…

Kayleigh Cole exclusively spoke to Pit Debrief on her 2026 endeavours, from GB4 to the potential F1 Academy seat in 2027.

Exclusive: Kayleigh Cole discusses her GB4 to F1 Academy project

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Irish racing driver Kayleigh Cole is setting her sights firmly on the GB4 Championship in 2026, with a clear objective in mind: becoming the top female driver on the grid and earning the elusive sponsored seat in F1 Academy for the 2027 season. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, Cole believes the momentum is shifting in…