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ROWE Motor Oil joins GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia as 2026 lubricants partner, boosting global reach and technical strength.

ROWE Motor Oil partners with GTWC Australia for 2026

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

SRO Motorsports Australia has confirmed a major new partnership ahead of the 2026 season, with ROWE Motor Oil named the official lubricants partner of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS. This collaboration not only strengthens the championship’s commercial portfolio but also reinforces its growing international standing. A partnership built on performance Founded in…

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia 2026 kicks off at Phillip Island with 17 cars, seven manufacturers, and a stacked driver lineup.

Seven manufacturers set for 2026 GTWC Australia opener at Phillip Island

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season has officially arrived, and anticipation is high as a competitive 17-car field descends on Phillip Island. With seven manufacturers represented and a wealth of driving talent on display, the opening round promises a thrilling start to the campaign. Set against the stunning backdrop of…

Pierre Gasly heads into the 2026 F1 Japanese GP to test Alpine’s China gains, with Suzuka set to reveal the car’s true pace.

Gasly: F1 Japanese GP a big test of where Alpine stand in 2026

Kavi Khandelwal3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

As the F1 paddock arrives for the 2026 Japanese GP, the focus remains on whether Pierre Gasly from Alpine F1 Team can replicate the technical breakthrough that defined his recent outing in Shanghai. The team faced a confusing start. Yet, the shift between Australia and China suggests they finally unlocked the car’s potential. This methodical…

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reflect on the double DNS McLaren suffered in China, ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

McLaren duo optimistic ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP as they explain China double DNS

Ewout Albrecht3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

McLaren had their worst outing of recent years with a double DNS in China, but ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, both drivers are confident that the team will turn the fortunes around. Piastri says cause of McLaren double DNS at China is clear of Japanese GP Oscar Piastri revealed in a print media…

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli became the 116th driver to win a F1 race last time out in China, and the 19-year-old is hoping to carry that momentum into the 2026 Japanese GP.

Antonelli vows no change in approach for 2026 F1 Japanese GP

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli became the 116th driver to win a F1 race last time out in China, and the 19-year-old is hoping to carry that momentum into the 2026 Japanese GP. Enjoying the glory Speaking in a print media session at Suzuka on Thursday afternoon, the Mercedes driver discussed how he celebrated victory with…

Brando Badoer secured his maiden F3 podium at the Sprint Race at the Melbourne Round

Badoer ready to maximise performance after strong F3 season start at Melbourne

Doris Ivandic3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Brando Badoer enjoyed a pleasant start to his F3 season with Rodin Motorsport at the Melbourne Round. Free Practice saw him finish in second place before qualifying ninth on the grid, placing him in a strong position for the Sprint Race once the reverse grid was in effect. The Italian’s strong weekend continued with achieving…

Franco Colapinto, Alpine, ahead of F1 2026 Japanese GP

Colapinto reflects on Alpine’s improvement ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Perin3 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Franco Colapinto feels proud of Alpine’s performance so far in 2026, but he is still wary of how the car will adapt to new tracks as they arrive at the F1 Japanese GP. A few weeks ago, Colapinto scored his first points for Alpine during the F1 2026 Chinese GP. The Argentine driver and his…

Charles Leclerc ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Leclerc shares enjoyment of yo-yo battles ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Laura Schanz3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP, Charles Leclerc took part in the FIA press conference. A frequent topic of discussion at the conference was the yo-yo racing battles in the two previous races. The new regulations have resulted in an increase in overtaking manoeuvres in F1. However, one cannot compare these overtakes entirely to those…

Max Verstappen has discussed the FIA’s tweak to qualifying at Suzuka and the potential of the Red Bull RB22 ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Verstappen weighs in on FIA’s tweak to qualifying and Red Bull pace ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Heading into the 2026 Japanese GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has opened up about the FIA’s last-minute modification of the energy recovery limit for qualifying, how a flying lap around Suzuka would feel different in comparison to last year, and the potential of Red Bull’s latest F1 challenger. After facing considerable difficulties with the balance…

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff speaks ahead of the F1 2026 Japanese GP

Wolff urges caution as Mercedes target momentum at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Francess Waddell3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

As the 2026 season arrives at Suzuka, Mercedes are heading into the F1 Japanese GP weekend with a blend of confidence and caution. Strong results in the opening rounds of this season have lifted the team back into the spotlight. However, Toto Wolff warns that margins remain razor-thin in this season of new machinery and…