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Vettel reveals lasting impact of Anthoine Hubert’s fatal accident

Nearly seven years after one of Motorsport’s most tragic weekends, Sebastian Vettel has opened up about how Anthoine Hubert’s fatal accident during the 2019 Belgian GP changed the way he views racing, speed, and his own career. The incident took place on the second lap of the Formula 2 Feature Race. A high-speed multi-car collision…

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Stella praises Fornaroli after FP1 debut at theBarcelona-Catalunya GP
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Stella hails Fornaroli as “an asset” to F1’s future following McLaren FP1 debut at 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke highly of Leonardo Fornaroli following his first-ever FP1 outing with the team at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. While the reigning Formula 2 Champion had previously taken part in TPC (testing of previous cars) outings with McLaren, the session marked his first experience driving a Formula 1 car during…

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FIA Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze ratings create five distinct class battles within the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa field.
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa: How driver classifications shape the race

The CrowdStrike 24H of Spa places every GT3 car on one grid, but FIA driver classifications create several races within the event. Each crew competes in the overall order while also targeting victory in Pro, Gold Cup, Silver Cup, Bronze Cup or Pro-Am. The cars do not determine these categories. Instead, the FIA rates each…

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Explore nine Pro-Am crews from six brands chasing class victory at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa at Spa-Francorchamps this June.
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa: A guide to the Pro-Am field

Pro-Am joined the CrowdStrike 24H of Spa when the event adopted GT3 regulations in 2011 and continues in 2026. The category once attracted the largest share of the grid, although the rapid growth of the Bronze Cup reduced its numbers during recent editions. However, Pro-Am has enjoyed a resurgence in 2026. Nine cars from six…

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Meet 17 Bronze Cup crews from six brands chasing class victory at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa: A guide to the Bronze Cup field

The Bronze Cup has quickly become an essential part of the CrowdStrike 24H of Spa and will continue to be so in 2026. The category follows the traditional customer-racing formula by combining amateur competitors with ambitious Silver-rated drivers and leading professionals. This year’s field contains 17 cars from six manufacturers, only one fewer than the…

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Meet the 17 Silver Cup crews from eight brands fighting for class victory at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa at Spa-Francorchamps.
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa: A guide to the Silver Cup field

Predicting a class winner at the CrowdStrike 24H of Spa always presents a challenge, but the Silver Cup raises that uncertainty to another level in 2026. The category brings together 17 cars from eight manufacturers, with many crews relying on ambitious young drivers who want to establish themselves on one of GT racing’s biggest stages….

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Follow the eight Gold Cup crews from six brands chasing class honours and a top overall result at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa.
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa: A guide to the Gold Cup field

Class victory remains the main objective for every Gold Cup crew at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa. However, the category’s leading contenders will also keep a close eye on the overall classification. The 2026 Gold Cup field features eight cars from six manufacturers, with McLaren accounting for three entries. Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Audi and…

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Meet the 18 Pro crews from nine brands chasing overall victory at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa in the Ardennes this June.
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa: A guide to the Pro field

At 16:30 on Saturday, 27 June, a 69-car GT3 field will begin the 78th edition of the Belgian endurance classic. Among that enormous grid, 18 Pro crews from nine manufacturers will chase overall victory at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa-Francorchamps. Each Pro entry can use a maximum of three drivers, while the regulations place…

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