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Antonelli reflects on lessons learned from his strong rookie F1 season
Kimi Antonelli has concluded a strong rookie season in F1 and is ready to tackle new challenges next year. The 19-year-old finished 7th in the Drivers’ Standings with 150 points. His maiden campaign showed strong promise, but Antonelli revealed it was not without difficulties. Pressure led to growth Italian driver Antonelli opened up about the…
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Alonso: Aston Martin success in F1 a “guarantee”
As the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, Fernando Alonso reflected on Aston Martin’s progress and the team’s chances under the upcoming 2026 regulations. When asked whether he still believed Aston Martin had the best package for 2026 — a statement he made when signing his last contract — Alonso restated his confidence….
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Record-breaking grid set to 2026 24H Abu Dhabi
Hot on the heels of confirming more than 60 entries for Abu Dhabi, Creventic has now raised the stakes even further. The event organiser has revealed a massive 68-car grid for the final round of the 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy – the 2026 Michelin 24H Dubai. As a result, anticipation continues to…
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Norris hopes 2025 F1 title made his parents “even more proud” as he reflects on family sacrifices
The 2025 F1 season marked McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris first title-winning campaign, as he edged out Max Verstappen to the top by a mere two points. In a campaign that displayed remarkable resilience and determination, the Briton recorded 7 victories and 11 additional podiums in 2025. Now, seven years into his F1 career, Norris has…
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Ocon outlines shortened off-season as Haas begins 2026 F1 transition
For Esteban Ocon, the line between the 2025 and 2026 Formula 1 (F1) seasons for Haas continues to blur. As F1 accelerates towards its sweeping 2026 regulation overhaul, the sport has compressed the traditional winter break into a narrow and demanding preparation window. Ocon approaches his first off-season as a Haas driver with little opportunity…
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Ocon’s “never give up” mentality drives his future F1 championship belief
Since making his Formula 1 debut in 2016, Haas driver Esteban Ocon has faced major highs and difficult setbacks, yet he remains confident he can still fight for a world championship in the future. From Force India to Alpine to Haas Ocon secured his full-time F1 seat with Force India in 2017 and remained with…
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Exclusive: Dürksen on the challenges and ambitions shaping Paraguay’s single-seater motorsport future
As Paraguay accelerates into a new era of sporting ambition, motorsport, embodied by F2 driver Joshua Dürksen, stands as both a symbol of progress and a reminder of the deep-rooted barriers that still challenge the country’s young athletes. Paraguay is hosting global events, investing in infrastructure—including in motorsport—and building new sporting institutions. However, beneath this…
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Hamilton “praying” 2026 F1 regulations will be better than “worst” in ground effect era
Lewis Hamilton shared his thoughts on the 2026 F1 regulations during Abu Dhabi GP media day. The seven-time World Champion reflected on how major rule changes have shaped different phases of his career, drawing comparisons across multiple eras of Formula 1. Speaking ahead of the season finale, the Ferrari driver’s comments revealed both cautious concern…
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TRIDENT looking to rebound in 2026 following difficult F2 season
TRIDENT Team Manager Giacomo Ricci aims to improve the team in 2026 as he reflected on a tough 2025 F2 season. The Italian outfit finished last in the Teams’ Standings with only two points scored by Sami Meguetounif. Despite their rough season, Ricci remains positive for the upcoming season. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi post-season…
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Colapinto: Alpine have “a lot of work to do” ahead of exciting 2026 F1 season
Alpine F1’s Franco Colapinto ready to move past a challenging 2025 Formula 1 season as the team prepares for exciting 2026 rules reset. Alpine endured a difficult and frustrating 2025 F1 season, with the French marque last in the constructors standings. 2025 Alpine Rookie Franco Colapinto also struggled through a difficult year, failing to secure…