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Hamilton on “productive” first day of 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton completed his first laps of the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, running in wet weather conditions. He completed 19 laps before having to pit when the rain got heavier causing a red flag. Hamilton returned to the track once the weather improved, running 28 laps on Full Wet tyres. As the rain…
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Rebel Rock Racing steps up to 2026 GTWC America with Aston Martin
Rebel Rock Racing has announced its move to the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America Championship for the 2026 season, signalling the next phase in the Florida-based team’s steady growth. As a result, the team will field one of its brand-new Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO machines, extending its partnership with Aston Martin into a third…
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Torrin Byrne steps up to GB4 with Pace Performance for 2026
Torrin Byrne will remain with his family-run Pace Performance team as he prepares for his GB4 debut this season. After two years in Ginetta Juniors, Byrne now takes a significant step forward into single-seater racing. This move reflects both his steady development and the team’s long-term confidence in his potential. At just 17 years old,…
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Citroën Racing lead the way ahead of Formula E Miami E-Prix
Citroën Racing Formula E Team heads into the Miami E-Prix fresh off a win in Mexico City, ready to pursue a new track and the Rookie Free Practice. Formula E has previously visited Miami twice, with races taking place at the Biscayne Bay Street Circuit and the Homestead-Miami Speedway. However, on January 31st, the Miami…
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Leclerc excited after a positive first day for Ferrari at 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown
Charles Leclerc had a positive first day for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown and is excited to see how Ferrari fares against the competition. In an Interview with F1 after completing his run, Leclerc shared his excitement to be back in a “very different” car. “It was nice to be back in the car,…
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2026 Barcelona F1 Testing | Day 2 results (unofficial)
Day 2 of F1 Testing in Barcelona is now complete, with teams continuing their behind closed doors running at the Circuit de Catalunya. As on Day 1, security remained extremely high, limiting the flow of information from the paddock. However, a small number of short videos circulating on social media once again offered brief glimpses…
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AF Corse retains Kubica, Hanson and Ye for 2026 WEC campaign
AF Corse has confirmed that Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson will continue to partner Yifei Ye in the #83 Ferrari 499P Hypercar for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The Italian squad revealed the news as preparations intensify for the new season, ensuring that the driver line-up of the Le Mans-winning entry…
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Lola Yamaha splits from ABT in Formula E
Lola Yamaha announced that they will part ways with partner ABT at the end of the Formula E season. The decision was made just 18 races after the partnership was announced in April 2024. In a team statement, Team Principal Mark Preston said: “With the continued growth of the organisation, long-term commitment to Formula E…
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Lawson happy with new power unit on Day 1 of F1 2026 Barcelona shakedown with Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson shared his first impressions after Day 1 of the F1 2026 Barcelona shakedown, reflecting on early running, adapting to the new-gen car, and commenting on Red Bull’s power unit. The Barcelona shakedown is a behind-closed-doors test event held ahead of official pre-season testing in Bahrain, giving teams a first proper chance to gather…
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Bortoleto on key learnings after short-lived Day 1 at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown
Audi took part in the opening day of testing at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Unfortunately, after an issue with Gabriel Bortoleto’s car, their session ended prematurely, which restricted their running time. The driver shared that his first experience driving the new Audi car was both informative and challenging….