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Esteban Ocon discusses his VF-26 missing a lot of points of downforce and the unsuccessful resolutions Haas tried during the 2026 F1 Austrian GP weekend
Photo Credit: Haas F1 Team

Ocon reveals persistent downforce problem and the futile solutions Haas tried during 2026 F1 Austrian GP weekend

Senjuti Jash08 mins

Esteban Ocon shed more light on his superb start, how the rest of his race unfolded, the persistent problem he has been encountering since the sixth round, how much downforce his VF-26 is missing, the Haas F1 team’s search for solutions, and what his objectives are going forward following his disappointing sixteenth-place finish at the…

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Toto Wolff questions Ferrari’s relentless F1 upgrade rate under the cost cap as Mercedes plans further developments later in the season
Photo Credit: Mercedes F1 Team

Wolff surprised by Ferrari’s “limitless” upgrade F1 rate

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff has expressed surprise at Ferrari’s relentless development rate, questioning how the Scuderia continues to introduce major upgrades while operating under Formula 1’s cost cap. Speaking after the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, Wolff confirmed that Mercedes’ fresh power units did not include a performance upgrade and revealed that the team…

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Kento Omiya sweeps FRJC Round 3 at Motegi, while Ryota Horachi draws level with Yuzuki Miura at the top of the standings for 2026.
Photo Credit: Formula Regional Japanese Championship | X

2026 | FRJC | Round 3 | Motegi | Omiya sweeps weekend as Horachi ties Miura for points lead

Karishma Persad08 mins

Kento Omiya swept both races as Ponos Racing controlled Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship (FRJC) at Mobility Resort Motegi. The weekend was disrupted before qualifying could begin. With Typhoons 7 and 8 approaching, both Saturday morning sessions were cancelled and Friday’s opening practice times were used to form the grids. Omiya…

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Alexander Albon, F1, Williams, Austrian GP, British GP
Photo Credit: Williams F1 Team

Albon realistic about Silverstone updates after “very slow” 2026 F1 Austrian GP

Darshan Chokhani03 mins

Alex Albon realistic about Silverstone updates, that it will only get them to closer to Haas and not takeover midfield, after another disappointing outing in 2026 F1 Austrian GP. While Williams’ teammate Carlos Sainz retired due to another power unit issue, Albon managed to see the chequered flag in F1 Austrian GP, albeit only 17th…

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FREC heads to the Hungaroring from 3–5 July for the fifth round of the 2026 campaign, just two weeks after the previous event at Monza.
Photo Credit: FIA Formula Regional European Championship & ACI Sport

2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Preview | Tightly contested title fight reaches Round 5 

Shania Wallage05 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) heads to the Hungaroring from 3–5 July for the fifth round of the 2026 campaign, just two weeks after the previous event at Monza. Located on the outskirts of Budapest, the 4.381-kilometre circuit will host the championship before welcoming Formula 1 later this month. As the series moves…

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Mikaël Grenier joins GetSpeed for the 12H Nürburgring as Mercedes-AMG targets a home win while defending its European Series lead.
Photo Credit: SRO | JEP

Grenier bolsters GetSpeed title push for inaugural 12H Nürburgring

Karishma Persad06 mins

Mercedes-AMG factory driver Mikaël Grenier will strengthen GetSpeed Team PCX Racing’s championship challenge at this weekend’s inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring. The No. 28 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO enters the penultimate Michelin 24H SERIES European Series round with a six-point advantage over HOFOR Racing in the overall GT3 standings. Meanwhile, a 30-car field will tackle the Nürburgring…

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Nicola Lacorte charged from 17th to ninth in Spielberg, scoring his first 2026 F3 points and building renewed DAMS momentum for Silverstone.
Photo Credit: Formula 3

“We’re able to fight”: Lacorte hails first 2026 F3 points after Spielberg comeback

Karishma Persad06 mins

Nicola Lacorte believes his recovery through the field in the 2026 Spielberg F3 Feature Race demonstrated the potential that he and DAMS Lucas Oil can unlock this season. The Italian started 17th at the Red Bull Ring but combined strong race pace with several decisive overtakes to finish ninth. Consequently, he secured his first points…

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