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17 year-old Ava Dobson will join the 2026 F1 Academy grid with American Express, driving a Hitech-operated car. The American previously appeared in the series as the Round 3 wildcard entry in Miami during the 2025 season, where she finished 13th in Race 1. Set to compete with the series’ official partner, the 2026 season…
Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin addressed his expectations for 2026 at the series’ content days last week to Pit Debrief and other media outlets. The New Zealander, entering his sixth season in Indycar, endured his worst campaign since his rookie season, with no wins and finishing 10th in points, low-lighted by crashing on the pace…
Joel Eriksson delivered his strongest Formula E weekend to date by securing fourth place in a wet and demanding Miami E-Prix, continuing a run of consistent pace from practice through to the chequered flag. The result not only marked a personal best in the series, but also contributed to a solid points return for the…
Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi spoke to Pit Debrief about the challenges across the junior categories and the lessons he has learned along the way. The Japanese driver competed in a full Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) campaign with VAR in 2025, before it was confirmed he would remain with the team to step…
Into Africa Racing by Dragon has confirmed it will compete in a full season of the International GT Open in 2026. The team will campaign its Ferrari 296 GT3 after making a partial debut in the championship last year. During its first appearance in the series, the team entered three rounds to gain experience and…
Fox Motorsport has confirmed Saudi karting champion Jasser Iskander as its first driver for the 2026 GB4 Championship season. As a result, the 15-year-old will become the first Saudi Arabian driver to compete in GB4, marking a significant milestone for both the series and the driver. In addition, Iskander is the 20th confirmed entrant on…
Carlos Sainz returns to Formula 1 for his second season with Williams F1 Team for the 2026 season. He stepped into the partnership with many unknowns in the equation; however, his vision was laser-focused on one thing: helping Williams achieve the success they are destined for. Along with his extensive knowledge in front and behind…
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed that Andrea Dupé will be joining the team for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). After making a name for himself in karting and Formula 4, the French driver will take a significant step forward in his career by competing in one of Europe’s most prestigious single-seater series….
Alex Albon approached the 2026 F1 season carrying a unique position within Williams, acting as both a reference point and a symbol of continuity during a period of major change in the sport. With new technical regulations set to reshape the competitive order, Albon’s experience offered stability to a team that had spent several years…
The Aston Martin F1 team concluded the Barcelona Shakedown with a race against time; the team had a late debut of Adrian Newey’s AMR26. Rival teams, bar Williams, maximised their mileage across the full event. However, the Silverstone-based outfit only hit the track during the final 48 hours. This delay signals a high-stakes race against…
