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Mick Schumacher discusses first IndyCar oval test at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Mick Schumacher has completed his first IndyCar oval test this Wednesday at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Schumacher will make his debut in IndyCar in 2026. And thus one of the new challenges the German driver will face is racing on ovals. Plenty of learning to do The son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher tested…
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Villagómez stays with VAR for 2026 F2 season
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) have confirmed that Rafael Villagómez will remain with the team for the 2026 F2 season. It means every seat in the field has been confirmed for the year ahead. Rafael Villagómez and VAR continue a long relationship heading into the 2026 F2 season Since 2021 in the Euroformula Open, the 24-year-old…
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Norris shares perspective on upcoming 2026 F1 season following regulation changes
McLaren’s Lando Norris has discussed his thoughts on the 2026 F1 cars following the new regulations kicking in, as well as how competitive he thinks the field will be for the upcoming season. Last week every team other than Williams, took part in the Barcelona shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This was one of…
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Emma Felbermayr set to return to F1 Academy grid with Audi in 2026
Emma Felbermayr is set to return to the F1 Academy grid in 2026, representing the iconic Audi brand with Rodin Motorsport. The Austrian heads into her second season after a solid rookie campaign, having finished 10th in the Drivers’ Standings with 37 points and a race win to her name. The 19 year-old completes Rodin…
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Alpine steps up 2026 WEC preparations with productive Portimão test
The Alpine Endurance Team has stepped up preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season following a productive test session at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Driver Ferdinand Habsburg highlighted the team’s growing confidence after the successful outing, stating that motivation within the squad is now “higher than ever”. Alpine building…
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Nissan Formula E team reflect on difficult Miami E-Prix
Round 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship was a struggle for Nissan. The reigning champion, Oliver Rowland, and teammate Norman Nato were both unable to climb into the top 10 during the Miami E-Prix. Despite initially showing a strong pace in Qualifying, Nato was unable to progress beyond the semi-final after running…
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Rasmussen eyes continued growth in 2026 IndyCar season
Christian Rasmussen reflects on his first IndyCar campaign and shares his ambitions for the 2026 season with Ed Carpenter Racing. His journey through American open-wheel racing has been nothing short of remarkable. The 2025 season marked his first full campaign in the series, and it proved to be a successful one. Driving the No. 21…
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115 drivers, 35 cars, 22 nationalities: 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour final entry list locked in
The final 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour entry list stands confirmed, and it shapes as one of the race’s strongest ever in depth, talent and global representation. Organisers have locked in 35 cars across Pro, Pro-Am, Silver, Bronze, GT4 and Invitational categories. Furthermore, 115 drivers representing 22 nationalities will tackle Mount Panorama, underlining the event’s…
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Williams F1 complete FW48 shakedown at Silverstone
The Williams F1 team have conducted a shakedown at Silverstone with the FW48 ahead of the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain. The Sakhir International Circuit will host two tests later in February. It was a difficult January for the Williams F1 squad. They missed the Barcelona shakedown that took place late last month. The…
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O’Ward: Arrow McLaren a “little step” away from glory as he previews 2026 IndyCar season
Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward hopes to continue the team’s positive momentum by not staying “static” for the 2026 IndyCar season. The Mexican driver finished the 2025 season as the highest-placing Chevy driver, with 2 wins and finishing second overall in the championship. After Arrow McLaren’s best season in 2025, O’Ward wants to build on…