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Nielsen Racing rebrands Euroformula programme as Northstar Racing ahead of 2026
British outfit Nielsen Racing has announced that its Formula 3 programme will compete under a new identity, Northstar Racing, beginning with the upcoming 2026 Euroformula Open season. The rebrand follows a highly successful debut year for the team in the Euroformula Open during 2025. After making an immediate impact in its first single-seater campaign, the…
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Barnard and Günther reflect on chaotic Mexico City E-Prix for DS Penske
The Mexico City E-Prix was filled with chaos, surprises, and strong performances. When the DS PENSKE team headed out to the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit for the race, expectations were high, as the E-TENSE FE25 cars had shown strong pace from free practice. In Qualifying, Taylor Barnard delivered a brilliant performance, setting the fastest lap before…
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Fornaroli and O’Ward to share reserve driver duties at McLaren for 2026 F1 season
Defending F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Champions McLaren have confirmed that 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward will share reserve driver duties for the 2026 season. Fornaroli and O’Ward form a strong reserve driver line-up at McLaren F1 Leonardo Fornaroli has had a magnificent couple of years. The Italian…
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Ferdinand Habsburg returns for third Alpine campaign in 2026 WEC Hypercar
Ferdinand Habsburg will compete with the Alpine Endurance Team for a third consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026. The experienced Austrian aims to build on a breakthrough campaign with the French manufacturer last year. Habsburg has become a familiar presence in the endurance racing paddock since joining the…
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Renzo Barbuy set for 2026 Eurocup-3 debut with TC Racing
TC Racing has confirmed the signing of Renzo Barbuy as its first driver for the revamped Eurocup-3 Championship, marking a major step for both the team and the young Argentinian prospect. At just 16 years old, Barbuy will take on his first European campaign after progressing from Formula 4 Brazil, one of South America’s toughest…
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Mahindra Racing reflects on “near-perfect” Formula E weekend in Mexico City
Mahindra Racing delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, securing second place in what marked the team’s 150th race in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Edoardo Mortara’s podium finish represented the team’s best-ever result at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and provided a major boost early in the 2026 season. The…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Testing | Sharp and David shine amidst damp conditions
As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…
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“It wasn’t a bad season”: Team Manager Cotterill reflects on MP Motorsport’s 2025 F2 campaign
MP Motorsport and Team Manager Jeremy Cotterill concluded the 2025 Formula 2 season with mixed emotions. While the team, alongside drivers Oliver Goethe and Richard Verschoor, demonstrated pace and potential throughout the year, they ultimately fell short of their primary objectives. Cotterill reflected on a campaign shaped by fine margins, key turning points and valuable…
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CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Ugochukwu emerges as early benchmark after Hampton Downs opener
After a dramatic and action-packed opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, Ugo Ugochukwu leads both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship narratives. Across four races, the M2 Competition driver delivered relentless pace, racecraft and consistency, leaving Round 1 with a commanding points advantage and early momentum in…
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“There will be lots to learn, I am sure” — Bilinski embraces 2026 F2 challenge with DAMS Lucas Oil
Roman Bilinski will take the next major step in his single-seater career in 2026, moving up to FIA Formula 2 with DAMS Lucas Oil as he continues his climb towards the pinnacle of motorsport. The Polish driver advances to FIA Formula 3 following a strong 2025 campaign, where he finished 11th in the Championship standings….