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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…
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Verstappen encouraged by “positive” start for Red Bull at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull have made a positive start to their 2026 F1 preparations at the Barcelona shakedown, with the Dutch driver pleased by the amount of running completed during the opening phase of testing despite challenging weather conditions. Max Verstappen reflects on 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Speaking after early on-track running, Verstappen acknowledged…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Qualifying | Nakamura claims pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix
With just 18 points separating Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu, everything was on the line heading into the final Qualifying session at Highlands Motorsport Park, as both drivers looked to maximise their start and secure the points needed to claim the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) for 2026. Qualifying this weekend ran under…
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Formula E | Miami E-Prix | FP1 | Ticktum on top as Cassidy and Da Costa make contact
It’s time for the first full time gride practice session of the Miami E-Prix, as Formula E drivers get ready to tackle on FP1. Earlier this day, the American track hosted the Rookie Free Practice, with Envision Racing’s Zak O’Sullivan leading the way. Green flag for FP1! Under the grey sky, the colourful electric challengers…
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Formula E | Miami E-Prix | FP0 | O’Sullivan rockets to P1
The first practice session of the weekend got underway as the rookie drivers headed onto the Miami International Autodrome. While Formula E has raced in Miami before, this marks the first time on this circuit. The Rookie Free Practice session provided young drivers with a taste of the GEN3 Evo cars before the Miami E-Prix….
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Nielsen: Alpine with “a lot to learn” following 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown as Mercedes era begins
The final day of the 2026 shakedown in Barcelona saw a flurry of activity, and Alpine F1 completed an impressive 160 laps thanks to Pierre Gasly, the highest tally of any of the drivers. Alpine’s Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, noted the “productive mileage” the team has managed to secure before heading into pre-season testing in…
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Leclerc reveals “interesting” run in dry conditions at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
Charles Leclerc experienced his first day in normal conditions in the SF-26 at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. On the fourth day of testing, but Ferrari’s second day, the Ferrari driver recorded the third-fastest time with a lap of 1:18.223. The Monegasque completed 89 laps around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the dry conditions. Speaking…
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2026 Barcelona F1 Testing | Day 5 results (unofficial)
Day 5 of testing and the final one of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown is in the books, view the full results below. Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, Cadillac, Ferrari, Haas, McLaren and Red Bull Racing all participated on the final day of action. Mercedes and Racing Bulls had already run their maximum of three days….
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Krack on Aston Martin’s huge effort to make 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown
After missing the opening three days of the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, Aston Martin’s AMR26 finally appeared on track with Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack calling it an ’emotional’ milestone. Mike Krack on first steps for Aston Martin at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Lance Stroll took on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday afternoon, completing…
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Aston Martin’s technical issue cuts Stroll’s 2026 F1 test session short
Lance Stroll has expressed satisfaction with his initial test running in Aston Martin’s new Honda-powered AMR26, despite managing just five laps before a technical issue curtailed his first F1 outing of 2026 at the Circuit de Catalunya. The Canadian driver had the honour of christening the latest Adrian Newey-designed machine on Thursday, the fourth day…