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Ugo Ugochukwu set for 2026 CTFROT debut with M2 Motorsport
Ugo Ugochukwu, the 2024 Macau Grand Prix winner, will make his New Zealand debut with M2 Motorsport in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 18-year-old American, born and raised in New York, will kick off his racing year with M2 Competition in the four-round New Zealand Championship, before joining Campos Racing for…
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Ocon reflects on overcoming difficult moments with Haas in 2025 F1 season
Esteban Ocon’s first year with Haas was an up-and-down 2025 F1 season that saw him ultimately place 15th in the Drivers’ Championship. In assessing this most recent campaign, he emphasized team unity as a major factor in the successes that they have had. Ocon and Haas ”all working together” through 2025 F1 season “I think…
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Thomas Strauven joins Griffin Core by Campos for 2026 Eurocup-3 debut
Griffin Core by Campos has officially announced Thomas Strauven as one of its drivers for the upcoming Eurocup-3 season, marking a significant step in the promising Belgian’s career. Therefore, at just 17 years old, Strauven will make his debut in the highly competitive Eurocup-3 championship, driving one of the new Dallara 326–Toyota single-seaters fielded by…
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Genesis Magma Racing reaches key reliability milestone with GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign
Genesis Magma Racing has achieved a significant development milestone in its preparations for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), as the GMR-001 Hypercar surpassed 8,000km of running during testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Genesis Magma Racing reaches key reliability milestone with GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign The Hyundai premium brand launched…
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Top three drivers and teams celebrate season success at 2025 F3 prize giving ceremony
After an exciting 2025 FIA F3 season, the top three drivers and teams gathered to receive their trophies and celebrate at the FIA Formula 2 and 3 Prize Giving Ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Rafael Câmara claimed the Drivers’ Championship in his rookie F3 season, securing the title at the F3 Hungarian GP after a strong…
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Fornaroli receives 2025 Anthonie Hubert Award for Best Rookie
2025 Formula 2 Driver Champion Leonardo Fornaroli is the recipient of the Anthonie Hubert Award. He joins a very exclusive list of winners alongside the likes of Gabriel Bortoleto, Oscar Piastri and Zhou Guanyu. Stepping up to F2 this season, the Italian went on to secure back-to-back titles and played a pivotal role in leading…
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Vowles praises Sainz–Albon partnership as Williams eyes further progress after standout 2025 F1 season
Williams team principal James Vowles praised the working relationship between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi. The Grove-based team has momentum on their side heading into the new year, having finished a commendable P5 in the Constructors’ standings. Sainz’s performance in particular drew attention following his…
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Zak Brown on McLaren F1 leadership, structure, and differences to Red Bull Racing
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown shared insights into his leadership and the team’s internal culture in an interview with talkSPORT, after McLaren secured a second consecutive F1 Constructors’ Championship and a World Drivers’ Championship with Lando Norris. Brown drew comparisons with Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen, acknowledging McLaren’s struggles when challenging Red Bull F1…
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Rodrigo Gonzalez on learning and growing in 2025 GB3 Championship alongside his brother
Rodrigo Gonzalez made his European racing debut during the 2025 season, stepping into the GB3 Championship with plenty of ambition and a wealth of experience from his time racing in the United States. His transition to the demanding world of European single-seater racing, however, proved to be both a challenge and an opportunity for growth….
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All the 2026 F1 driver numbers confirmed in full and the stories behind them
With the 2026 season already on the horizon, the driver numbers have been confirmed for what is undoubtedly going to be another exciting campaign of F1 action as all-new technical regulations come into effect and an additional team joins the grid. Now that the sport has crowned a new drivers’ champion for the first time…