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2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa | Live Blog
The 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa brings together 70 GT3 cars from 10 manufacturers for one of the biggest challenges in international sports car racing. The field features drivers from 45 nationalities, including 15 former winners, as teams prepare to race through daylight, darkness and changing conditions at Spa-Francorchamps. Porsche leads the entry with…
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Tsolov praises León after Campos one-three in F2 Qualifying at 2026 Austrian GP
Nikola Tsolov believes qualifying P3 at the 2026 Austrian GP leaves him well placed to continue his Formula 2 (F2) championship challenge, despite admitting that he did not fully maximise Campos Racing’s pace. Tsolov completed a strong Friday for Campos at the Red Bull Ring by qualifying third, 0.186s behind teammate and polesitter Noel León….
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Mekies reveals car issue led to Verstappen Qualifying crash at 2026 F1 Austrian GP
Red Bull Racing boss Laurent Mekies has confirmed that Max Verstappen was not at fault for his crash in Q3 at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP. Speaking in the print media pen post-qualifying, the four-time World Champion was confused by what had happened, and it turns out he was not in the wrong. Although the…
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2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa | Hour 8 | Mercedes-AMG in control after Ferrari puncture
Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER took control of the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa during a dramatic period that transformed the race between the fifth and eighth hours. The #51 AF Corse Ferrari had dominated the opening four-and-a-half hours, but a puncture forced Nicklas Nielsen to complete almost an entire lap with a damaged tyre and ended…
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Leclerc happy with front row start for 2026 F1 Austrian GP
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc had a stellar performance in the earlier F1 Qualifying, which will allow him to begin the upcoming 2026 Austrian GP from the front row. After a more challenging Friday Practice day, during which he had lacked feeling during his only hour of track time, the Monegasque was able to turn his…
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Hamilton warns fighting with Mercedes will not be easy in 2026 F1 Austrian GP
2026 Barcelona GP winner Lewis Hamilton has secured a strong P3 start in qualifying for the F1 Austrian GP. The Ferrari man’s Saturday had already been off to a good start, as he had managed to secure a top three result in the earlier FP3. Hamilton then went on have a successful Q1, setting the…
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Russell on turnaround to take pole in 2026 F1 Austrian GP Qualifying, agrees with single yellow flag
Mercedes’ George Russell clinched his 4th pole position of the season at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP. The Briton finished ahead of both Ferraris as well as teammate Kimi Antonelli, who placed P4. He clocked in a time of 1:06.113, almost 0.2 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc in P2. Russell reflected on his performance in…
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“I have no words”: Hilton dedicates maiden GB4 victory to Nitrous ADM team; Cegielski and Coulthard celebrated 2026 Donington Park podiums
Luke Hilton struggled to contain his emotions after claiming his maiden GB4 victory in Race 1 at Donington Park, dedicating the breakthrough result to everyone who helped him reach the grid. The Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver converted pole position into a lights-to-flag win, although a lengthy Safety Car period erased his early advantage. Hilton…
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Bennett achieves long-awaited maiden F2 win after “enjoyable” battle with Montoya in Sprint Race at 2026 Austrian GP
TRIDENT’s John Bennett claimed his maiden F2 victory in a nail-biting Sprint Race at the 2026 Austrian GP, with a last-lap lunge down the inside of PREMA Racing’s Sebastian Montoya securing both his first podium and win in Formula 2. The Briton’s win comes after a career-best result in the Barcelona Feature Race, where he…
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“The pace has been there”: Villagómez welcomes overdue 2026 F2 podium in Spielberg Sprint Race
Rafael Villagómez believes his third-place finish in the F2 Sprint Race in Spielberg finally rewarded the pace that he and Van Amersfoort Racing have shown throughout the 2026 F2 season. The Mexican driver started third at the Red Bull Ring and maintained that position across the 28-lap contest. John Bennett snatched victory from Sebastián Montoya…