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Gerrard Xie completes 2026 F3 grid after signing for DAMS Lucas Oil
The 2026 F3 is now completed with DAMS Lucas Oil signing Gerrard Xie for the upcoming season. The 2026 season will mark Xie’s second campaign in the series. A decorated racing background After stepping up to single-seaters in 2022, Xie went on to win the Chinese F4 Championship and the Formula Renault Super Championship. The…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 at Highlands | Title battle tightens as Slater delivers commanding victory
Freddie Slater kept his record of championship success firmly intact with a commanding victory in the rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 on Friday evening at Highlands Motorsport Park, the final venue of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) From pole position, the M2 Competition driver controlled the 16-lap contest from lights to flag….
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“To be the champion in the first year, that’s the goal”: Stenshorne eyes success in rookie F2 season with Rodin
The 2026 F2 season will mark Martinius Stenshorne’s first full campaign in the championship, as he is set to race with Rodin Motorsport. The Norwegian driver may only have three F2 races under his belt, but he already has eyes on the 2026 F2 Drivers’ Championship title. A strong F3 career and a promising F2…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Practice | Wood, Nakamura and Scoular star as finale heats up
Fast laps, changing track conditions and a dramatic late crash combined to produce an absorbing Friday at Highlands Motorsport Park, where the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) burst into life with three Free Practice sessions. Across three highly competitive practice sessions, Jin Nakamura, Zack Scoular and Ryan Wood…
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Hitech confirms Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 campaign
Hitech has confirmed Gino Trappa as part of its 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship line-up, marking another significant step as the team prepares for its debut season in the series. With this announcement, Hitech continues to build momentum and depth, underlining its ambition to compete at the front from the outset. He will line up alongside countryman…
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Audi on target at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown according to Key
One of the new teams of the 2026 F1 season, Audi, had a relatively better second day on track at the Barcelona shakedown compared to its rough start with a couple of stoppages. Audi’s technical boss James Key reviewed their second day and elaborated on their team priorities to the F1 website. All about realibility…
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CUPRA KIRO aims for Formula E success on home soil at the Miami E-Prix
CUPRA KIRO is ready to fight on home soil as the ABB FIA Formula E Championship heads to the Miami E-Prix for a second consecutive campaign. This weekend marks the first time since 2015 that Formula E will race in downtown Miami. The drivers took on Homestead-Miami Speedway for Season 11, but this time they…
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Antonelli “learning a lot” about W17 at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
Having completed his final session of a productive four days of F1 2026 shakedown testing in Barcelona, Kimi Antonelli declared the week a success. The Italian completed 90 laps of running and declared the week a success as the team now shifts its focus to the official pre-season test in Bahrain. Kimi Antonelli on making…
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Cindric makes stunning IndyCar return to Team Penske as McLaughlin strategist
Tim Cindric has made a stunning return to the IndyCar Team Penske squad less than a year after he was dismissed as their team president; he will be Scott McLaughlin’s strategist throughout the 2026 season. The 57-year-old was removed from his role following the scandal involving Team Penske at the Indy 500 last year. Will…
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Comtoyou Racing targets multi-class glory with three-car Aston Martin campaign in 2026 GTWC Europe
Comtoyou Racing will mount a major three-car campaign in the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe, fielding Aston Martin machinery across the Pro, Silver Cup and Bronze Cup classes in both Sprint and Endurance formats. The Belgian squad aims to build on its landmark success at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, where…