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Alonso on Aston Martin F1’s preparations ahead of new 2026 regulations
2026 will be a year of great innovation and changes for all teams on the F1 grid, and especially for Aston Martin Honda, according to Fernando Alonso. In fact, the Silverstone team will employ a brand new Team Principal, with famed engineer and key to Red Bull’s championship wins Adrian Newey stepping up to replace…
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FIA outlines important and key details of 2026 F1 regulations
The 2026 F1 season will usher in a wave of change, from new regulations to an expanded 22-car grid featuring 11 teams. Following a thrilling and tightly fought 2025 season, attention turns to 2026 as the countdown to the season-opener in Melbourne begins. Ahead of this new era, here’s everything you need to know about…
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2026 F1 pecking order is “super difficult to predict” says Mercedes’ Toto Wolff
Speaking following the 2025 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff discusses the 2026 pecking order. With rumours suggesting Mercedes will be the team to beat under the new regulations, Wolff weighs in on the team’s progress. With sweeping regulation changes to both cars and power units for the 2026 F1 season,…
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Therese Lahlouh steps up to GTWC America with Wright Motorsports in 2026
Los Angeles racer Therese Lahlouh will reach a new milestone in 2026 as she joins GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS with Wright Motorsports. She will compete in the debuting Porsche 911 GT3 R, continuing her steady rise through Porsche’s North American development system. After beginning her journey in Porsche Sprint Challenge USA…
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Reza Seewooruthun joins Rodin Motorsport for 2026 FREC
Rodin Motorsport has confirmed Reza Seewooruthun for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), marking a significant step in the British driver’s career. After a successful run in Formula 4 and GB3, Seewooruthun will compete alongside Alex Ninovic in one of the most competitive single-seater categories in motorsport with Rodin Motorsport. Rapid rise through the…
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Record 47-car grid confirmed for the 2026 ELMS
The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) will welcome the largest grid in its history when 47 cars contest the 2026 season across four categories. The entry comprises 11 LMP2 cars, 12 LMP2 Pro/Am challengers, 10 LMP3 prototypes and 14 LMGT3 entries. Together, they will compete across six rounds at some of Europe’s leading circuits. Several…
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Exclusive: From the simulator to the track: Rafael Villagómez on his approach to racing in the modern era of F2
Rafael Villagómez, one of Mexico’s rising stars in single-seater racing, continues to develop his craft in the ultra-competitive environment of F2 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Known for its structured approach and focus on driver growth, the Dutch outfit has provided a strong foundation for Villagómez to refine both his technical understanding and his racecraft….
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Archie Davies steps up to GB4 with Scorpio Motorsport for 2026
Archie Davies will step up to single-seater racing in 2026, joining the GB4 Championship with Scorpio Motorsport. The 16-year-old Briton makes the transition after building a strong foundation in tin top competition over the past two seasons. Davies competed in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship in 2024 and 2025, where he demonstrated consistent progression. He…
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Wheatley “encouraged” by Bortoleto’s strong F1 2025 rookie season
Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley is impressed by Gabriel Bortoleto’s 2025 F1 season. The rookie driver joined the Audi project following back-to-back rookie championships in F3 and F2. Bortoleto showed off his pace during his rookie season, tying experienced teammate Nico Hülkenberg Hulkenberg in their qualifying head-to-head. While Hulkenberg came out on top for points…
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Hülkenberg: Sauber’s final F1 campaign a “good learning year” before Audi transition
Nico Hülkenberg felt positive about Sauber’s final F1 campaign before transitioning into Audi’s factory team from 2026. Following the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hülkenberg looked back at their final campaign in high spirits, despite scoring only two points and the team finishing ninth in the standings. A massive turnaround from F1…