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A season of reflection: Lawson looks back on turbulent 2025 F1 campaign
The 2025 F1 season proved to be a tough one for semi-rookie Liam Lawson. Starting the year as a Red Bull Racing driver alongside Max Verstappen, he was quickly demoted back to Racing Bulls. Despite two abysmal performances this was unexpectedly quick, even for Red Bull standards. Back at the team where he had two…
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Verstappen’s engineer Lambiase in talks to join Aston Martin F1
Max Verstappen’s F1 race engineer and head of race engineering at the Red Bull Racing squad, Gianpiero Lambiase or ‘GP’, is in active talks with the Aston Martin F1 Team to join forces in a near future, according to the The Race. The report comes just weeks after what proved to be an emotional end…
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Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for 2026 CTFROT campaign
Mexican teenager Ernesto Rivera will add further international depth to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). As a result, the championship once again underlines its reputation as a key launchpad for future FIA Formula 3 contenders. Moreover, Rivera will race in 2026 CTFROT with the multi-championship winning M2 Competition team, which further…
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Mintzlaff confident Verstappen “will finish his career at Red Bull” despite uncertainty of 2026 F1 season
In light of the F1 winter break, Red Bull GmbH CEO of Corporate Projects and New Investments, Oliver Mintzlaff, reviewed Verstappen’s prospects for 2026 in an interview with De Telegraaf. Throughout 2025, Red Bull Racing undergone several significant changes. All the way from performance issues from the previously winning team to staff dismissals and rumours…
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Enea Frey joins CL Motorsport for 2026 FRME
CL Motorsport has announced the addition of Enea Frey to its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The talented Swiss driver will participate in the prestigious winter series, continuing his progression through single-seater racing. The FRME Trophy presents an excellent opportunity for Frey to gain crucial race experience and develop…
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Nikita Bedrin joins VRD Racing for 2026 GB3 Championship
Nikita Bedrin is set to embark on a new challenge in 2026. After a successful stint in various racing categories, Bedrin will compete in the GB3 Championship with VRD Racing. Known for his consistent podium finishes across multiple series, including Formula 4, Formula Regional Middle East, and the FIA Formula 3 Championship, Bedrin has proven…
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Gasly “optimistic” about Alpine’s 2026 F1 car after difficult season with A525
Pierre Gasly and Alpine suffered through a difficult campaign with the A525, with 2025 going down as one of the Enstone-based outfit’s most challenging F1 seasons. Gasly finished 18th in Drivers’ Standings with 22 points, scoring all of the team’s points across the year. Ultimately, this meant Alpine ended the year at the bottom of…
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Jason Smyth completes Douglas Motorsport GB4 line-up for 2026
Douglas Motorsport has confirmed Jason Smyth as the final addition to its 2026 GB4 Championship line-up. The 19-year-old Irishman joins a strong and diverse driver roster as the team builds on its competitive debut GB4 season. Smyth arrives in GB4 after a dominant campaign in Formula Ford, where he established himself as one of the…
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Verstappen Racing announced Mercedes-AMG GT3 partnership ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe campaign
Verstappen Racing has announced a multi-year collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, beginning next season and marking a significant new phase in the team’s development. The programme will see Verstappen Racing continue its presence in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS, with a renewed focus across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Thus, by aligning…
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Origine Motorsport leads star-studded grid into 2026 6H Abu Dhabi showdown
The Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy gathers momentum as teams prepare for the second round of the 2025/2026 season, the 2026 Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi. Following an exciting curtain-raiser in Malaysia, a formidable 61-car entry list now sets the stage for an intense endurance battle at Yas Marina Circuit. Origine Motorsport sets the early…