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“It’s going to be a tough season, a big challenge” —Jin Nakamura on gearing up for F3 with Hitech TGR
Jin Nakamura is set to make his F3 debut in the 2026 F3 season alongside Hitech TGR. The 19-year-old Japanese driver arrives on the F3 grid after completing his first full season of racing in Europe in 2025, where he finished 10th in the Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA) Drivers’ Standings. After a year of…
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Jason Pribyl steps up to GB3 with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for 2026
American racer Jason Pribyl will step up into the GB3 Championship for the 2026 season, as he joins Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing. Crucially, the move marks a shared progression, because both driver and team graduate to GB3 together for the first time. As a result, the announcement underlines a clear commitment to long-term development on…
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Franciszek Cegielski joins Fortec Motorsports for GB4 Debut in 2026
Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Franciszek Cegielski will join the team for the 2026 GB4 Championship. The 16-year-old will make his car racing debut with one of the UK’s most successful single-seater outfits as he steps up from a highly successful karting career. Fortec continues to strengthen its driver line-up ahead of the new season….
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Porsche celebrates motorsport milestone at the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix
After a very strong inaugural round in Brazil, Porsche drivers Wehrlein and Müller are excited to get back behind the wheel at Formula E Mexico City E-Prix. High expectations after a successful debut The German manufacturer celebrates its seventy fifth year of motorsport activity, with the Mexican race the first competition Porsche will partake in…
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Rodin Motorsport unveils Alex Ninovic, Reza Seewooruthun and Maxim Rehm for 2026 FRME Trophy
Rodin Motorsport has confirmed a strong three-driver line-up for the 2026 FRME Trophy, naming Alex Ninovic, Reza Seewooruthun and Maxim Rehm for the winter campaign. The announcement underlines the team’s ambition for the series, as it combines proven championship-winning form, regional experience and emerging talent. Alex Ninovic arrives as reigning GB3 champion Alex Ninovic leads…
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Sergio Pérez: Max Verstappen “incredibly talented”, but claims his character is a “significant issue” behind the wheel
In a recently published episode of Oso Trava’s CRACKS Podcast, Sergio Pérez reflected upon his tenure at Red Bull and commented on former teammate Max Verstappen’s talent while calling the 4-time F1 World Champion’s character an issue. Pérez partnered with Max Verstappen at Red Bull from the beginning of the 2021 F1 season until the…
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Nissan returns to 2026 Mexico City E-Prix seeking repeat victory
The Nissan Formula E Team arrives at the first Formula E race of 2026, carrying the momentum of last season’s memorable triumph at the Mexico City E-Prix. The Japanese squad will look to recreate Oliver Rowland’s stunning victory from Season 11, when he claimed the top step of the podium from fourth on the grid….
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Trevor LaTourrette joins HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed for 2026 CTFROT
Skip Barber Formula 4 racer Trevor LaTourette has secured a last-minute seat for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). LaTourette will race with HMD Motorsports by TJ Speed, joining the 2026 CTFROT grid just days before the championship begins in New Zealand. The four-round series opens this weekend at Hampton Downs Motorsport…
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Toyota introduces TR010 HYBRID as it targets 2026 WEC crown
Toyota has unveiled the car and identity it will use to pursue the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) crown in 2026, signalling a new chapter for the most successful manufacturer in the series’ history. The Japanese marque introduced the updated TR010 HYBRID Hypercar alongside a striking visual redesign and a rebranded team name ahead of…
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Lambiase to stay on as Verstappen’s Red Bull race engineer for F1 2026 season
Gianpiero Lambiase will stay on as Max Verstappen’s race engineer at Red Bull Racing for the 2026 F1 season, continuing one of the sport’s most successful driver-engineer partnerships. In December, speculation emerged regarding Lambiase making a possible move to a rival British-based team—most notably Aston Martin—where he was reportedly a candidate for a senior strategic…