Yi Xing Lim, Author at Pit Debrief

ART Grand Prix's Jade Jacquet at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP round.

“I learned a lot” — Jacquet optimistic despite difficult start to 2026 F1 Academy campaign, targets progress in Montreal

Yi Xing Lim2 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Williams-backed Jade Jacquet endured a difficult start to her 2026 F1 Academy season, leaving the season opener in Shanghai without scoring any points but with plenty of lessons learned. Heading into the year, the 16 year-old had limited single-seater experience, having contested in her first full season in French F4 last year alongside teammate Lisa…

Williams F1's Carlos Sainz during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Sainz urges FIA to address driver concerns over 2026 F1 regulations after Bearman’s high-speed crash

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Williams Racing’s Carlos Sainz has called on the FIA to listen to drivers following Ollie Bearman’s high-speed crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. After qualifying 16th, the Spaniard was left to settle for a 15th-place finish during Sunday’s race. While the start of the 2026 F1 season has proven challenging for the team—who finished…

F2 graduate Arvid Lindblad at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix 2026 with Racing Bulls.

“I’m very proud now to be making that step” — Lindblad reflects on his time in F2 as newest F1 graduate

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

2025 F2 graduate Arvid Lindblad was the next driver to step up to Formula 1 in 2026 with Racing Bulls, following a successful season with Campos Racing last year. The Briton joined the 2026 F1 grid as the sole rookie of the year after finishing 6th in the 2025 F2 Drivers’ Standings with 134 points,…

McLaren-backed Ella Lloyd during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP.

Lloyd finds positives in 2026 F1 Academy season opener despite disappointing Qualifying, eyes strong comeback in Montreal

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

McLaren-backed Ella Lloyd enjoyed a solid start to her 2026 F1 Academy season at the season opener in Shanghai, scoring points in both races. Returning to the grid for her second season, the 20 year-old entered the weekend with high expectations that weren’t entirely met. Despite finishing 7th and 5th in Race 1 and 2…

Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Antonelli on his “very special win” at 2026 F1 Japanese GP despite poor start

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Kimi Antonelli has found his way back to the top step of the podium, securing back-to-back Grand Prix victories and his second career win at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. The 19 year-old Italian impressed throughout the weekend, once again out-qualifying his teammate George Russell and securing pole position for the second race in a…

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Verstappen: Red Bull “have a lot more work to do” to understand new upgrades after tough race at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen salvaged a points finish from an 11th-place start at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, finishing the race in 8th. The Dutchman struggled for pace throughout the race and was unable to get past Alpine’s Pierre Gasly before the chequered flag, with the pair swapping positions several times over the 53 laps….

Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Antonelli reflects on second consecutive pole after “really clean” Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Fresh off his maiden win in Shanghai, Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli carried his momentum into Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, claiming his second pole position of his career and season.The 19 year-old, who secured his first Grand Prix pole in Shanghai, appeared to be quick finding his rhythm and pace around the high-speed…

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen during Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Verstappen remains vocal on RB22 issues after Q2 exit in 2026 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen endured a difficult day at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, qualifying 11th after a difficult session. Earlier in FP3, the four-time World Champion had voiced frustration over the handling of the RB22, as he struggled to get to grips with it. Unfortunately for Verstappen, those issues persisted in Qualifying, where…

Racing Bulls during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

2026 F1 Japanese GP | FP2 results

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri led the way during FP2 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, capping off a productive day for the team, view the results here. As the 2026 F1 Japanese GP got underway, both Mercedes drivers continued their dominant form, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing 1st and 2nd ahead of the McLarens…

DAMS Lucas Oil's Gerrard Xie during the 2026 F3 Australian GP in Melbourne.

Xie: Qualifying key to progress in 2026 F3 season with DAMS Lucas Oil

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

DAMS Lucas Oil’s Gerrard Xie enters his sophomore F3 campaign in 2026 with renewed determination, having taken valuable lessons from his rookie season. The Chinese driver endured a difficult 2025 campaign with Hitech, finishing 29th in the Drivers’ Standings with just a single point to his name. Ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, Xie…