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The FIA has adjusted qualifying energy management rules ahead of this weekend’s F1 Japanese GP, aiming to restore a stronger emphasis on flat-out performance under the new 2026 regulations. Following feedback from teams and drivers, the governing body has reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap in qualifying from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. The change…
The 2026 GB4 Championship pre-season reached a dramatic phase at Silverstone, where changing weather conditions and a record-breaking grid tested both driver skill and team adaptability. Across two intense days at the home of the British Grand Prix, Thomas Ingram Hill emerged as the standout performer, leading the timesheets on both occasions. Meanwhile, consistent pressure…
It’s been an IndyCar season of ups and downs so far for Andretti Global’s Will Power. However, hope is on the horizon for the Aussie as the grid heads to Barber Motorsports Park, a favorite track for the No. 26 pilot. Ahead of the race weekend, Will Power spoke to Pit Debrief and other media…
The 2026 campaign of the Michelin 24H Seres began with a race that immediately set a high standard for endurance competition. At the Michelin 12H Mugello, Sainteloc Junior Team executed a disciplined and resilient performance to secure overall victory. The team’s Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, driven by Pierre Kaffer, Elia Erhart, Stéphane Tribaudini…
Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough continued his strong pre-season form on Wednesday, topping the times again during Day 2 of 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Silverstone. Wintry weather, including rain and snow showers, disrupted the first and third sessions, leaving only the second session to set the benchmark times. Fairclough edges Rehm in close battle at Silverstone…
Honda has acknowledged making incremental progress ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP on the reliability crisis that has defined Aston Martin’s troubled start to the season. After early-season reliability failures and abnormal vibration issues that severely limited mileage, Honda says progress has been made, though the full solution remains under development. The Japanese manufacturer…
The 2026 F1 Spanish GP will debut a new track on the F1 calendar, the MADRING circuit. Circuit construction has moved forward since April 2025, with the team providing consistent updates on the path to the 2026 debut. The circuit has reached yet another key milestone in its construction as asphalt now covers La Monumental, the…
Pascal Wehrlein recovered from a difficult start to claim a hard-fought podium in a chaotic Formula E race at the Madrid E-Prix. After spinning in qualifying and starting down the order, the Porsche driver navigated early contact, intense midfield battles and shifting strategies with composure. He remained within reach of the leaders through the Pit…
Ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto weighed in on the challenges posed by inconsistent battery deployment patterns, which have been affecting drivers and teams since the start of the season and the new regulation cycle. The 2026 F1 regulations introduced massive changes to the cars, including adjustable front and rear…
DAMS Lucas Oil’s Gerrard Xie enters his sophomore F3 campaign in 2026 with renewed determination, having taken valuable lessons from his rookie season. The Chinese driver endured a difficult 2025 campaign with Hitech, finishing 29th in the Drivers’ Standings with just a single point to his name. Ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, Xie…
