The 2026 grid takes on the Miami International Autodrome for the first time, as Formula 2 (F2) makes its debut in North America for the Miami GP. With no prior data and limited real-world experience at the circuit, Round 2 presents a completely fresh challenge for both teams and drivers. Among those preparing for the…
After a back and forth battle with Rashid Al Dhaheri, Kean Nakamura-Berta took the Race 1 victory in the 2026 FREC Championship in Spielberg. In Friday’s Qualifying 1 session of the Formula Regional European Championship, Nakamura-Berta secured the first pole position of the 2026 season, topping both qualifying groups with a benchmark lap of 1:25.765….
Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand, with backing from Toyota Gazoo Racing Global Motorsport, has confirmed it will introduce a brand-new Gen 2 Formula Regional car for the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) from 2027. The new chassis will replace the Toyota FT-60, which has been used in the championship since 2020. TGRNZ will…
At a media session at McLaren Technology Centre, Oscar Piastri offered insight into the role drivers played in shaping recent 2026 F1 regulation changes with the FIA, and how those discussions could continue throughout the season. Speaking candidly at Woking, Piastri explained that much of the feedback process came through the collective voice of the…
The journey through the junior ranks is rarely straightforward, but for Martinius Stenshorne, it’s one being shaped by a clear understanding of car balance, racecraft, and preparation as he heads into his 2026 F2 season with Rodin Motorsport. He opened up on the key elements behind his development, from how he likes his car to…
Australian rising talent Joanne Ciconte has reflected on the impact of her 2025 F1 Academy season, highlighting how much she learned from those around her, the role her teammates played in her development, and the growth the series has experienced, inspiring young female drivers across the world. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead…
The Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) gets its 2026 season underway at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, with the opening round forming part of the DTM support bill. Set against the backdrop of the Styrian hills, it’s a circuit that always delivers—and as a season opener, it doesn’t take long to expose who’s ready…
McLaren have endured a mixed bag of performance in their 2026 Formula 1 (F1) campaign, with Andrea Stella offering a candid reflection on the team’s early-season struggles. At this point last year, McLaren were sitting comfortably on 111 points after Round 3. In contrast, they have managed just 46 points over the same period in…
Australian F4 is back with Motorsport Australia and AU4 promoter AGI Sport setting up a strong season that will see the championship visit Winton Raceway, Sydney Motorsport Park and The Bend across five rounds from May to September. The mix of Australian circuits this year will offer a great balance between speed and technical strengths,…
Joanne Ciconte may have been the youngest driver on the 2025 F1 Academy grid, but she came a long way from where she began in regional and national competitions back home in Australia. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, the young Australian detailed her early beginnings in karting, rapid progression through the ranks at…
