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Ocon: 2026 F1 regulations a complete reset for drivers
Esteban Ocon shared his thoughts on the upcoming F1 2026 season with Haas during a pre-season Q&A released by the team. The 2026 F1 season will see the French driver face what he described as the biggest regulation change of his career. Entering his second year with TGR Haas F1 Team, Ocon is preparing for…
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Ford sets clear target for 2026 WEC Hypercar return: “This car has to go to Le Mans and it has to win. Period.”
Ford has set an uncompromising target for its upcoming return to the top class of international endurance racing. As the manufacturer prepares to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category in 2027, senior leadership has made its expectations unmistakably clear. During its annual Season Launch event in Detroit, Ford Racing released further details about…
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Bearman on “horrible” feeling to wait and find out about Haas’ performance in 2026 F1 season
Haas F1’s Ollie Bearman heads into the 2026 season with renewed energy and excitement as he prepares for his second year in Formula 1. An impressive rookie campaign alongside experienced teammate Esteban Ocon earned the 20 year-old a 13th-place finish in the Drivers’ Standings with 41 points and recorded a best race-finish of 4th at…
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Haas F1 Team unveils 2026 livery
Haas F1 Team unveiled their 2026 livery on Monday, January 19th. They moved the date from January 23rd to avoid clashing with multiple other teams. The American team opted for an online reveal rather than a live launch event. The VF-26 livery marks a new era for Haas following the conclusion of their naming partnership…
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Formula Regional Championships versus Trophies: Understanding the new two-tier system introduced by the FIA for 2026
From 2026, the FIA will introduce a clearer two-tier structure within Formula Regional racing. Although all series remain part of the official FIA ladder, a sharper distinction now exists between Formula Regional Championships and the newly defined Formula Regional Trophies. This change affects calendars, Super Licence points and, crucially, how drivers plan their careers. Formula…
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CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 2: M2 Competition holds on as Hitech and mtec close in at Taupo
Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo reshaped the championship picture through four sharply contrasting races. While outright pace again mattered, Taupo placed greater emphasis on recovery drives, damage limitation and consistency across changing conditions. As a result, the standings after the second round reflect both sustained excellence…
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FRME 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Al Dhaheri leads the standings after a chaotic opening weekend at Yas Marina
The opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Yas Marina provided an immediate statement of intent for the new season. Across three races, the field faced sharply contrasting conditions, ranging from controlled, strategic battles to heavily disrupted contests shaped by Safety Cars, red flags and penalties. As a result, the…
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Nissan Formula E pleased with second podium finish in a row in Mexico City E-Prix
Nissan Formula E has started out in the strongest way the 2025/2026 Formula E season by achieving two podium finishes in a row with Oliver Rowland. The Japanese manufacturer achieved the feat with their reigning Champion, who starting from P8 managed to have a strong recovery. His great run was aided by his through and…
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Mekies: 2026 F1 campaign will “come with some difficulties” for Red Bull Racing
Laurent Mekies believes that Red Bull Racing will start the 2026 F1 season on the back foot compared to other teams who have been making F1 engines for decades, as well as supplying them to other teams. However, he has a plan to come back fighting. At the Red Bull Racing livery launch, Mekies said…
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Lindblad on “a lot of work” to come in 2026 F1 season
The F1 livery season kick-started last Thursday, the 15th, with the unveiling of two new liveries. The sibling teams, Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, revealed their designs for 2026 at the Michigan Central Station in Detroit. Ford Racing, which will be helping with the engines for both teams, took part in the unveiling. Arvid…