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2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Hyperpole 1 & 2 | Hypercar | Vanthoor puts BMW on pole after Cadillac loses lap
BMW M Team WRT will start the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans from pole position after Dries Vanthoor placed the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 at the top of the Hypercar order in a dramatic Hyperpole 2 session. Vanthoor delivered a 3:22.564 to secure the official benchmark, putting the #15 BMW ahead of the…
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2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Hyperpole | LMP2 & LMGT3 | Forestier leads LMP2 as Drudi secures dominant LMGT3 pole
Forestier Racing by Panis topped the LMP2 order after Hyperpole at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, while Mattia Drudi delivered a commanding LMGT3 pole for Heart of Racing Team. Esteban Masson set the fastest LMP2 time in Hyperpole 2, placing the #29 Forestier Racing by Panis Oreca 07-Gibson at the head of the…
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Antonelli assesses Mercedes’ prospects and pressure ahead of F1 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Kimi Antonelli headed into the F1 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP with Mercedes looking for clearer answers on its latest upgrade package and its position in the competitive order. After unusual weekends in Canada and Monaco because of the track layouts, Barcelona offers a more representative test for the team. Antonelli also arrived in Spain with growing…
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Russell vows to “control the controllables” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
George Russell said he wanted to “control the controllables” ahead of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya round, after a frustrating F1 Monaco GP left him further away from the championship fight than his underlying performances suggested. The Mercedes driver endured another difficult race in Monte Carlo, where penalties, strategy complications and late-race disruption shaped his result. Ahead…
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“Clean weekends” key for Stenshorne and Rodin as they look to build on strong start to 2026 F2 season ahead of Barcelona
Rodin Motorsport’s Martinius Stenshorne heads into the fifth round of the 2026 F2 season in Barcelona with high hopes, as the Norwegian looks to extend his points-scoring streak. Since Montreal, where he claimed his maiden F2 victory, he has seemingly found strong momentum and continues to demonstrate consistency when battling inside the top ten. Ahead…
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Pirelli to remain F1’s Global Tyre Partner until the end of 2028
A lengthy legacy is embarking on a new chapter, as Pirelli and F1 announced their new deal. The Italian manufacturer and FIA Formula One have officially confirmed the extension of their current partnership, activating a renewal clause which will allow Pirelli to remain the sole tyre supplier for the top single seaters championship. Pirelli and…
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Leclerc aligns with Hamilton on brakes for F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, responds to Brembo
Charles Leclerc has no response to Brembo’s statement, ahead of switch of brakes to align with Lewis Hamilton at F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Before Leclerc spoke in a print media session at 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Ferrari teammate Hamilton noted the change of brakes on his side of the garage from Japanese GP onward which the…
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Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP that Red Bull’s engine is being “portrayed as the best” under ADUO rankings
Heading into the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on Red Bull seemingly boasting the best-performing ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism and the additional power unit changes that are coming in the next two seasons. The FIA reportedly informed the engine manufacturers and the teams on Monaco GP…
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Norris admits title defence “pretty impossible” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Lando Norris heads into the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP weekend after an unfortunate retirement at the Monaco GP. The retirement was his second consecutive, and both were due to issues outside the driver’s control. Norris: Any title defence “just not possible” for the time being On lap 45 of the Monaco GP when running in…
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F3 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Preview | Qualifying and tyre management in focus at Round 3
F3 moves straight from the streets of Monte Carlo to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Round 3 of the 2026 season. After opening the campaign on two street circuits in Melbourne and Monaco, the field now returns to more familiar territory. Barcelona hosted pre-season testing earlier this year, giving teams and drivers valuable data before…