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Vasseur sets the “focus on Bahrain” after a positive start for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
With the beginning of the 2026 F1 season just around the corner, Ferrari, led by Fred Vasseur, went out on track for the very first time for the F1 shakedown in Barcelona. Three days of running for each team, in a Circuit de Catalunya that was able to offer wet conditions at the beginning and…
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Akkodis ASP Team reveals new Lexus RC F LMGT3 livery for 2026 WEC season
Akkodis ASP Team has revealed the updated design for the pair of Lexus RC F LMGT3 cars it will field in the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The French outfit will once again run two entries – the #78 and #87 cars – as it aims to build on its impressive progress…
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Lando Norris “reasonably happy” with what McLaren gathered from 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
Lando Norris 2026 Barcelona F1 shakedown running began later than most his rivals, with McLaren arriving late to the five-day event by design. The reigning champions waited until the final three days to put the MCL40 on track, prioritising full assembly and system validation over early visibility. By Friday evening, the Woking team had completed…
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Formula E | Miami E-Prix | Qualifying | Mueller takes first ever pole ahead of surprising Drugovich
It’s time to set the grid for the Formula E Miami E-Prix with Qualifying! Who will take the top spot, FP2 leader and almost pole sitter in Mexico Taylor Barnard, or actual pole sitter Sebastien Buemi, aiming for revenge after a tough round in Mexico? What is already known is the incredible closeness of the…
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Formula E | Miami E-Prix | FP2 | Barnard goes quickest
It’s race day at the 2026 Formula E Miami E-Prix, and drivers are getting ready to head out on track for Free Practice 2. Round 3 of Season 12 began on Friday with the Rookie Free Practice, where Envision Racing’s Zak O’Sullivan went quickest. Later in the day, FE drivers hit the track for FP1,…
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Alonso and Aston Martin “super motivated” after starting at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
Fernando Alonso was“super motivated” after testing the AMR26 for the first time at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. Aston Martin tested their new AMR26 on Thursday and Friday after announcing their delay to the Barcelona shakedown. Aston Martin was one of two teams with complications for the shakedown. The Silverstone-based team was the only one…
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FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 1 | Kato converts pole to dominant victory in weekend opener
A controlled drive from pole position was converted into a dominant victory as ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato secured Race 1 honours at the 2026 FRME Round 3 in Dubai. Behind him, Alexander Abkhazava and Kean Nakamura-Berta completed the podium after a race shaped by early battles, local yellow flags, penalties, and consistent pressure through…
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Hamilton recalls an “enjoyable week” for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
In an interview for F1 after the last day of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown, Lewis Hamilton looks back at an “enjoyable week” after a winter of hard work for himself and Ferrari. “It’s been a really enjoyable week, honestly. I think a huge amount of work over the winter on my side, personal side, but…
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FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Qualifying | Kato and Powell split poles after frenetic twin qualifying sessions
Qualifying for Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at the Dubai Autodrome delivered two intense and contrasting sessions, as clear skies and warm conditions replaced the damp challenges seen earlier in the season. Across Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2, constant lap time evolution, frequent track limits violations, and a red…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 1 | Ugochukwu claims victory and extends title lead
Ugo Ugochukwu claimed victory in Race 1 at Highlands Motorsport Park for CTFROT 2026. After moving ahead of Nakamura off the line, he lead the race from then onwards to extend his championship lead by 29 points. Jin Nakamura lined up on the front row alongside championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu, while New Zealanders Louis Sharp…