Pit Debrief

Cooper Shipman leads FR Americas (FRAC) after Round 1 at NOLA, with close battles across drivers’ and teams’ standings.

2026 | FRAC | Standings after Round 1 NOLA

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) has opened with a fiercely competitive championship picture following Round 1 at NOLA Motorsports Park. After a weekend defined by three different race winners, multiple incidents, and shifting post-race penalties, Cooper Shipman leads the drivers’ standings with 58 points. Crucially, Shipman’s advantage comes from consistency rather than dominance…

FR Americas (FRAC) 2026 season begins with dramatic NOLA weekend as Papasavvas, Golan and Shipman share victories.

2026 | FRAC | Round 1 NOLA | Papasavvas, Golan and Shipman share victory in action-packed opening weekend

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago08 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) season roared into life at NOLA Motorsports Park, delivering a dramatic and unpredictable opening weekend. Across three races, multiple contenders emerged, while incidents, penalties and standout performances shaped an early championship narrative. From the outset, the field demonstrated remarkable competitiveness. Notably, less than half a second covered the…

Nico Hülkenberg answering questions about Audi's competiveness and reliability in a media session at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Hülkenberg hopeful about Audi’s progress in 2026 F1 season

Laura Schanz1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

After the recent Japanese Grand Prix, Audi F1 Team has been struggling; both drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have mentioned the start struggles. With brand new regulations, Audi chose a more difficult era to join Formula 1. The question arises as to where we can expect to see the Audi F1 Team. Can they…

Kean Nakamura-Berta joins PREMA for 2026 FREC season after dominant junior success and strong early 2026 form.

PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Kean Nakamura-Berta will continue with the team into 2026, stepping up to the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This announcement marks a logical and well-earned progression following a sustained period of success in the junior categories. Furthermore, Nakamura-Berta enters this new chapter with increasing recognition across the motorsport paddock,…

Lewis Hamilton addressed doubts about his abilities ahead of the F1 Japanese GP, insisting his commitment to Ferrari is stronger than ever as he looks to build on a promising start to the 2026 season.

Hamilton dismisses doubts and backs himself to deliver in 2026 F1 season with Ferrari

Valeria Penachi2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Lewis Hamilton spoke ahead of the Japanese GP about his 2026 F1 season with Ferrari, backing himself to deliver despite the doubts that followed a difficult debut season with the team. The seven-time World Champion currently sits P4 in the Drivers’ Standings with 41 points, following a P6 finish in Japan. His 2026 campaign has…

Juan Manuel Correa on his journey from karting to F4, and the skills, resilience and international success that he carries into Indy NXT.

Exclusive | From karting dreams in Ecuador to F4 in Europe — Correa on his foundations in motorsport

Karishma Persad2 days ago1 day ago08 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s journey through the junior racing ranks highlights both the ambition and challenges inherent in forging a professional motorsport career. Like many drivers, Correa began his motorsport journey in karting, where early success and natural talent laid the groundwork for a step up to F4 and a future in single-seaters. However, key moves…

Komatsu opens up on Haas’ plans during F1’s one-month break

Antonina Jaromin2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

As ongoing tensions in the Middle East have forced the cancellation of the 2026 F1 Bahrain and Jeddah GPs, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu described the break as both helpful and disruptive. Haas F1 Team currently sits 4th in the Teams’ Standings after a mixed start to the new season. Ollie Bearman leads the team’s…

Rafael Villagómez targets a stronger 2026 F2 season, highlighting adaptability, mental strength, and teamwork with Van Amersfoort Racing.

“Every weekend you learn something”: Villagómez on building momentum with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Rafael Villagómez enters the 2026 F2 season with a clear mission: to capitalise on the breakthroughs he achieved in 2025. Last year, his performance peaked during the second half of the campaign, giving both himself and Van Amersfoort Racing tangible evidence of what he is capable of when preparation, pace, and strategy align. The 21-year-old…

Shane Chandaria has a journey from Kenya karting to F4 champion that reveals resilience, growth, and passion driving his rise in motorsport.

Racing up the ladder: “Just keep going, don’t give up”—Shane Chandaria on his early days in motorsport and the lessons learnt in Kenya and beyond

Karishma Persad3 days ago2 days ago08 mins

Like many young drivers emerging from non-traditional motorsport nations, like Kenya, Shane Chandaria has built his career through persistence, adaptability, and an unwavering belief in his own potential. From his early days in Kenya—where circuit racing infrastructure remains limited compared to Europe—to becoming the 2025 FIA Indian F4 champion, his rise reflects both determination and…

Comtoyou Aston Martin snatched victory in GTWC Europe Paul Ricard race after a late Safety Car denied Mercedes-AMG a dominant win.

2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Paul Ricard | Race | 007 Comtoyou Aston Martin snatches dramatic victory

Chiara Martin3 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Comtoyou Racing secured a sensational late race victory in the GTWC Europe 2026 season opener at Circuit Paul Ricard, as the No. 007 Aston Martin of Marco Sørensen, Nicki Thiim and Mattia Drudi overturned the odds in a dramatic closing stint. The trio capitalised on a late Safety Car to deny the dominant No. 48…