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Helmut Marko explains reason for shock Red Bull F1 departure
Helmut Marko has revealed the reasoning behind his shock F1 departure from Red Bull at the end of this year’s Formula 1 season. The Austrian left the team earlier this week following the conclusion of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, having served as an adviser to Red Bull Racing (and its sister teams) since its…
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F1 and the FIA confirm 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement
F1 and the FIA confirmed that both parties have signed the 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement. All 11 Formula 1 team for 2026 have reached an agreement. The Concorde Agreement defines the regulatory framework and aims to align the key stakeholders in Formula 1. It aligns both the commercial and governance structures. The agreement will support…
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“It has been a strong three days”: Dunne reflects on competitive finish to the year at F2 post-season test
Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Dunne wrapped up the third and final day of the F2 post-season test with plenty of positives. With his return to the team for a second campaign in 2026 now confirmed, the Irishman reflected with delight and satisfaction as he talked about how much he and the team had learned over the…
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Albon rues failed strategy at F1 Abu Dhabi GP in P16 finish, but celebrates successful season
Alex Albon’s season ended with a disappointing trip to the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, where the Williams driver qualified 17th and finished 16th. Two-stop strategy fails to pan out at F1 Abu Dhabi GP He was one of the drivers adopting a two-stop strategy, including Nico Hulkenberg, who started 18th. While the Sauber driver parlayed…
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F2 | 2025 Post-Season Test | Dunne leads final day with fastest time set during morning session
The 2025 F2 has officially wrapped up with the conclusion of the third and final day of post-season testing at the Yas Marina Circuit. MP Motorsport’s Oliver Goethe set the tone early and showcased his speed as he dominated the first day. Goethe’s strong pace carried into the second day as he again topped the…
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McLaren’s Andrea Stella reflects on how Norris’ F1 title compares to Schumacher and Räikkönen’s
Following Lando Norris’ first World Drivers’ Championship win at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella discussed in a print media session how Lando Norris’ title-winning season as a driver compared to the ones with Michael Schumacher and Kimi Räikkönen. Before Andrea Stella moved to McLaren in 2015 and became Team Principal…
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Marko on “closest” relationship with Verstappen, confirms Lambiase stays at Red Bull F1
Helmut Marko has opened up on his very close bond with Max Verstappen following his decision to leave the Red Bull F1 squad after two decades, alongside confirming that GianPiero Lambiase remains at the team. The Austrian advisor brought many talents through throughout this century. Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo were the biggest…
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“It’s one step closer to being in F1″—Le previews his 2026 F3 season with ART Grand Prix
Kanato Le will step up to FIA F3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his career and the next step towards his ultimate goal: Formula 1. The Japanese driver is no stranger to European single-seater racing, having competed in British F4 and the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA)….
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Exclusive: Akshay Bohra on making history at Imola and flying the flag for India in the 2025 FRECA season
At 18 years old, Akshay Bohra made Indian history with his victory at Imola during the 2025 FRECA season. Fresh off a Paul Ricard podium, Bohra claimed his first pole position on Sunday, which he converted into a win. This pole position, along with his triumph, was the very first for an Indian driver in…
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Salim Hanna steps up to FREC with Prema Racing for 2026
Salim Hanna, the 16-year-old Colombian driver, will make the jump to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2026 with Prema Racing. After an outstanding rookie year in Italian Formula 4 and E4 Championship, Hanna’s transition to FREC marks a key step in his career. In 2025, he claimed six overall podiums and 15 rookie…