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The long winter break has finally ended, and the GB3 Championship roars back into life this weekend. The iconic Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone hosts the opening round of the 2026 GB3 season, where a highly competitive and international field prepares to launch its title campaigns. A total of 23 drivers from 14 different nationalities…
GB3 enters 2026 with a clear focus on refinement and progression. After introducing a new car and format in 2025, the championship now builds on that foundation with targeted improvements. As a result, teams and drivers face a faster, more consistent and more competitive environment. At the same time, GB3 continues to strengthen its role…
The Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) enters 2026 with sweeping changes that redefine both performance and competition. Not only does the series introduce new technical regulations, but it also reshapes its race weekend structure. As a result, teams must adapt quickly, while drivers face a fresh and unpredictable environment. At the same time, FREC strengthens…
Zak Brown has provided insight into team principal Andrea Stella’s future at McLaren as high-profile signing Gianpiero Lambiase is set to join the F1 team from 2028. Undoubtedly the biggest piece of F1 news to come out this month is Lambiase’s bombshell move from Red Bull Racing to rival McLaren. The renowned engineer has elected…
The 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) season continues with Round 2 at Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend, where a 47-car field will contest the 4 Hours of Le Castellet. A total of 140 drivers will take part across LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3, with the entry list representing 30 nations. The French round…
In the final laps of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, McLaren‘s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton battled for fifth. Norris ultimately claimed the position and finished the race in fifth. However, the McLaren driver later admitted that he had no intention of overtaking Hamilton during the early stages of their battle on track. He…
McLaren Racing’s CEO Zak Brown has opened up about the impact of multi-team ownership on sporting fairness in F1, what the acceptable level of partnership between teams should be, the existing alliance between Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, whether the FIA has taken any steps to prevent the further growth of A/B squads, and…
The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed a schedule adjustment for the upcoming 2026 Miami GP, extending Free Practice 1 (FP1) to 60 minutes following discussions with key stakeholders. The session will now run from 12:00 to 13:30 local time, giving drivers and teams additional preparation ahead of the demanding race weekend. Organisers have also…
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’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have spoken about the limitations the 2026 F1 regulations place on drivers in qualifying, and how those rules have forced them to adapt their approach to a flying lap. The current regulations have come under heavy scrutiny following the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, which exposed its significant flaws. From…
