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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…

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…

Cooper Shipman joins 2026 CTFROT line-up with Kiwi Motorsport
As the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) grid begins to take shape, American racing sensation Cooper Shipman has officially been confirmed to compete in the four-round championship. The seventeen-year-old, who dominated the 2025 Formula 4 United States Championship with nine wins, has chosen to begin 2026 by staying with the team that…

Thomas Ingram Hill returns to Fortec for 2026 GB4 title charge
Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Thomas Ingram Hill will continue with the team for the 2026 GB4 Championship. This renewed partnership signals a clear intent to fight for top honours after a season of significant development. At 16 years old, Ingram Hill already carries substantial experience for his age. He competed in both GB4 and…

TF Sport confirms 2026 LMGT3 line-up with mix of continuity and fresh talent for WEC
British endurance racing stalwart TF Sport has finalised its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGT3 category, blending experienced champions with fresh additions. The move ensures that the team will continue to compete at the sharp end of the grid while integrating new talent to strengthen its campaign. TF Sport enjoyed a…

BMW and Team WRT reveal revamped LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC
BMW and Team WRT have unveiled a significantly reshaped LMGT3 driver roster ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. While the team enjoyed a competitive 2025 season with four podium finishes, the Belgian outfit has introduced a host of changes for the upcoming year. Only one driver from last season’s line-up remains….

Mekies on Red Bull’s “clean fight” vow after thrilling 2025 F1 season
The final standings are set, Max Verstappen has given up his crown of F1 World Champion to Lando Norris, and the 2025 Formula 1 season is officially over. Laurent Mekies has offered some insight into the Red Bull teams’ 2025 racing ethos, with the team finishing third in the Constructors’ Championship. Their junior team, Racing…

Ugochukwu on his helmet design: Why he refuses to change his silver look
Ugo Ugochukwu prides himself not only on speed but also on consistency of style. The American driver has raced behind the wheel with the same silver helmet design since he was a child, and he has no plan to change it anytime soon. Why one design, one identity Ugochukwu explained that the silver colour came…

Câmara pleased with top result during day 2 of the F2 post-season testing with new team, Invicta Racing
With day 2 of the F2 post-season testing completed, Rafael Câmara welcomed a strong result in the afternoon session at Yas Marina with Invicta Racing. After a strenuous 2025 campaign in F3, Câmara’s efforts were rewarded after the Brazilian finished P1, clinching the Formula 3 championship. In a well-deserved upgrade, Câmara signed with Invicta Racing…

Fellow drivers react to Lando Norris clinching his maiden F1 title at Abu Dhabi GP
Multiple F1 drivers, including title contenders Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, have extended their congratulations to Lando Norris and shared their thoughts on the Brit coming out on top in the three-way battle for the drivers’ championship at the Abu Dhabi GP on Sunday. Starting the title-deciding race from the front row of the grid,…
