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Max Verstappen on his approach to Formula 1: “Just don’t stress about it”
Max Verstappen has opened up about his approach to Formula 1 and his plans after he eventually retires from the sport. Speaking on Red Bull Racing’s Talking Bull podcast after the 2025 season, Verstappen described his relaxed relationship with his career, stating that others take life “too seriously”. “It is super important to be successful,…
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Formula E | Mexico City E-Prix | FP2 | Wehrlein storms to the top of second practice session
The first practice session for round two of the Formula E Championship ended with Jake Dennis topping the timing sheets. The fastest lap of the session was a solid 1:06.053. Dennis was followed by Pascal Wehrlein in second, with Oliver Rowland rounding out the top three. First flying laps The last practice session of the…
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Wolfe returns to Crosslink Motorsports for 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship
Crosslink Motorsports has confirmed that Barrett Wolfe will return to the team for the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship, extending a partnership that continues to strengthen at the regional single-seater level. Wolfe will contest his sophomore season in FR Americas with clear ambitions to convert experience into results. The team builds on a productive first…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 2 | Scoular claims win after chaotic race start
Just hours after Louis Sharp secured victory in Race 1, the field returned to Hampton Downs for Race 2 of Round 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. This time, Zack Scoular capitalised on the reverse-grid format to take a commanding win, while Jin Nakamura and Freddie Slater completed the podium after…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 1 | Sharp holds off Ugochukwu to claim lights-to-flag victory
Louis Sharp claimed victory in the opening race of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, converting a strong start into a controlled lights-to-flag win. Despite sustained pressure from polesitter Ugo Ugochukwu throughout the race, Sharp defended effectively to secure the first win of the season, with Kanato Le completing…
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Formula E | Mexico City E-Prix | FP1 | Dennis leads tight opening session in Mexico City
Round two of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship began at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez with the first Free Practice (FP1) session of the Mexico City E-Prix. As the first of two practice outings, FP1 provided the drivers with an early opportunity to assess conditions and establish a competitive baseline. Early…
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24H Series Middle East | 6H Abu Dhabi | Qualifying | Winward Racing dominates with front-row lock-out
Winward Racing delivered a commanding performance in Qualifying for the Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi, securing a sensational front row lock-out at Yas Marina Circuit. As a result, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO squad made an emphatic statement in round two of the Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy. Dominant Qualifying display by Winward Racing seals pole…
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ART Grand Prix confirms Taito Kato for three rounds of FRME 2026 campaign
ART Grand Prix has confirmed that Taito Kato will begin his 2026 season by contesting the opening three rounds of the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME). The programme forms part of the Japanese driver’s preparation for his step up to the FIA Formula 3 Championship later in the year. However, due to a scheduling…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Qualifying 1 | Ugochukwu leads tight Qualifying battle
The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season officially came to life at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park as nineteen drivers contested the first Qualifying session, all chasing pole position for Race 1. As the session unfolded, fine margins defined the order, immediately underlining the competitive depth of the field. Practice pace sets the…
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“It was an amazing experience”-Wharton on his F2 debut with Trident as he prepares for 2026 F3 season
With the 2025 Formula 3 season concluding at Monza in September, many drivers were left with an extended break ahead of the 2026 campaign. After completing the final Formula 3 post-season test at Imola, James Wharton received a late call-up from Trident to debut for Round 13 of the F2 Championship in Qatar, held at…