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Albon confident Williams will deliver a strong F1 car in 2026
Alex Albon believes Williams are on a far stronger footing as the F1 team looks ahead to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, pointing to improved leadership, culture and confidence following a season of progress in 2025. Speaking in the print media pen after the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Albon reflected on Williams’ trajectory…
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Nicola Lacorte continues with DAMS Lucas Oil for second Formula 3 campaign in 2026
Nicola Lacorte is set to make his return to the Formula 3 grid with DAMS Lucas Oil in 2026. Lacorte made his series debut with the team in 2025 with the backing of the Alpine Driver Academy. This move proved to be a real test for the Italian driver from Italian F4 and Formula Regional….
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Kaylee Countryman to represent Haas in 2026 season of F1 Academy
Looking ahead to the F1 Academy 2026 season, Haas F1 Team announced Kaylee Countryman as their driver. The 15-year-old racer will compete with the support of the American team as part of ART Grand Prix‘s line-up. While being one of the youngest drivers to take part in the F1 Academy, Countryman brings fresh excitement to…
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F1 Portuguese GP returns to Portimao in 2027
It’s official, Formula 1 will return to Portimao for the F1 Portuguese GP in 2027. Following a 24-year break, Portugal regained its place on the calendar in 2020 during the pandemic. After 11 years of racing at Estoril in the 1980s and 1990s, Portimao hosted the F1 Portuguese GP races in 2020 and 2021. In…
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Exclusive: Gerrard Xie opens up on adapting to racing in Europe and support from Chinese fans
Gerrard Xie made the move to Europe in 2023 before eventually stepping up to FIA F3 this season. The Chinese driver’s best result of the season came in the Hungarian GP Sprint, where he finished tenth—his sole points finish of the year. Back in June, Xie spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief as he reflected on…
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Jan Przyrowski joins RPM for 2026 FREC and FRME
RPM has confirmed Jan Przyrowski as one of its drivers for the 2026 season, where he will compete in both the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRMET). This marks a major step in the 17-year-old Polish driver’s career, as he makes the leap to the highly competitive world…
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Porsche Motorsport North America builds momentum ahead of 2026 SRO expansion
Porsche Motorsport North America continues to build significant momentum across SRO competition, driven by sustained on-track success and a deeply rooted customer racing philosophy. As anticipation grows around SRO America’s expected expansion in 2026, Porsche machinery already features prominently across the paddock. The brand competes consistently in GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, GT…
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FRME teams to receive new Tatuus T-326 for 2026 season
The Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME) teams will take delivery of the highly anticipated Tatuus T-326, the latest generation of Formula Regional cars, ahead of the 2026 season. This groundbreaking car, set to make its debut at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi next month, promises to revolutionise the category with its enhanced performance,…
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Charles Leclerc says it’s “now or never” for Ferrari as they gear up for the 2026 regulations after a poor 2025 F1 season
Charles Leclerc has opened up about Ferrari attempting to reset over the winter break, the significance of the 2026 regulations, and his belief in the team after a disappointing 2025 F1 campaign. Having fallen short of the constructors’ crown by only 14 points last year, both Ferrari and Leclerc had entered 2025 hoping to challenge…
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Helmut Marko sheds light on Horner dismissal and Red Bull F1 team turmoil
In a recent article published by De Limburger, Helmut Marko spoke in an exclusive interview following his retirement announcement, offering new insight into his Red Bull F1 exit and the events with Christian Horner that shaped his final season with the team. Marko will step away from Red Bull Racing after more than two decades,…