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Rafaël Pérard commits to Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport for 2026
Rafaël Pérard has confirmed his racing programme for the 2026 season, signing a one-year contract with Palou Motorsport to compete in Eurocup-3. The Frenchman steps up to the Spanish-based championship after an encouraging Formula 4 campaign, as Palou Motorsport strengthens its structure ahead of a major technical shift in the series. The announcement places Pérard…
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Victor Martins joins Alpine for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign
Victor Martins will take the next major step in his career in 2026 after agreeing to race for Alpine Endurance Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The move sees the former Alpine Academy driver transition from single-seater competition to prototype racing in the Hypercar category. The Frenchman arrives in endurance racing following several…
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Boutsen VDS unveils D’leteren Luxury Performance Porsche programme for 2026 GTWC Europe campaign
Boutsen VDS has partnered with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for its 2026 programme in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS. The Belgian squad will field two Porsche 911 GT3 R entries across the full 10-round championship, marking a significant new chapter for the team. The collaboration was unveiled on 9 January at the Brussels…
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CUPRA KIRO Formula E on a challenging but rewarding Mexico City E-Prix
The Hankook Mexico City E-Prix brought mixed fortunes for CUPRA KIRO as Pepe Martí claimed the team’s first points of the season while Dan Ticktum suffered another retirement. Held at the demanding Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the race offered a crucial breakthrough for the team after a double DNF opening round in São Paulo. Martí’s six…
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Rashid Al Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FRME Trophy
R-ace GP has confirmed Rashid Al Dhaheri as its first driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, immediately positioning itself as a front-running contender. The Emirati arrives with proven Formula Regional pedigree and backing from the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team, adding both speed and profile to the French squad’s winter programme. Home-region…
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Rachel Robertson joins PUMA for the 2026 F1 Academy season
PUMA’s status as an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY took on a new dimension ahead of the 2026 season, as the brand confirmed Scottish racer Rachel Robertson as its representative on the grid. The 18-year-old steps up to the series full-time after an eye-catching debut at the Las Vegas season finale. Where she immediately underlined…
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Victor Martins named Williams F1 Test & Development Driver
The Williams F1 Team have officially strengthened its 2026 lineup by appointing Victor Martins, a Driver Academy graduate, to the role of Test and Development Driver. Additionally, the Frenchman will balance this new responsibility at Grove with a racing seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside the Alpine Endurance Team. A proven track record…
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Pinnacle Motorsport confirms Alex Powell for FRME 2026
Pinnacle Motorsport has strengthened its Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) programme by confirming Alex Powell for the 2026 Trophy. The American-Jamaican driver steps up to Formula Regional after an impressive Formula 4 campaign, marking a key milestone in his career progression. Importantly, Powell will line up alongside 16-year-old Emirati-Swedish racer August Raber, forming a youthful…
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Dunne on the importance of having a strong F2 teammate
Alex Dunne will have fellow former McLaren junior Martinius Stenshorne alongside him at Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 F2 season. For most of last year, the Irish driver was teammates with Amaury Cordeel. Across four seasons in F2, the Belgian driver only scored 76 points. In contrast, Dunne bagged 150 in his rookie campaign. Alex…
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Hadjar details qualities that set Verstappen apart from the rest of the grid ahead of 2026 F1 season
Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen in 2026 as he enters his sophomore season in F1. He received a promotion from Racing Bulls to Red Bull ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP last year in recognition of his impressive rookie campaign. The French-Algerian driver scored points in 10 Grands Prix in 2025, including a stunning…