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“Really happy to be stepping up to F3″—Hiyu Yamakoshi on his promotion to F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing in 2026
Hiyu Yamakoshi will make his FIA Formula 3 debut at the start of the 2026 season with Van Amersfoort Racing, marking a pivotal milestone in his single-seater career—one he describes as a dream come true. With only a handful of Japanese drivers progressing to F3, this step represents both personal achievement and national significance for…
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ART Grand Prix announce the signing of Kush Maini for the 2026 F2 season
Returning for his fourth season, Kush Maini is set to take on the 2026 F2 season with ART Grand Prix. This will be the fourth team that the 25 year old will have competed in the series with, formally racing with Campos Racing, Invicta Racing, before switching to DAMS Lucas Oil for 2025. The Indian…
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Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3 Campaign
Angolan endurance racing star Rui Andrade is set to begin a fresh chapter in his FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) career after joining Italian outfit Iron Lynx for the 2026 LMGT3 season. The 26-year-old, who made history as the first African driver to win in two different FIA WEC categories, brings a wealth of experience…
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Nolan Allaer to join Giles Motorsport for 2026 CTFROT
IndyNXT racer Nolan Allaer will begin his 2026 season in the southern hemisphere, joining Giles Motorsport for the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 23-year-old from Detroit is the latest international talent to head to New Zealand for the country’s premier single-seater championship, which is becoming an increasingly popular destination for aspiring drivers aiming…
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Garage 59 confirms McLaren LMGT3 line-up for 2026 WEC debut
British GT specialist Garage 59 is gearing up for its first full-season campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) LMGT3 category. Founded in 2016, the team has built a decade-long pedigree across series such as GT World Challenge Europe, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bathurst 12 Hour, Intercontinental GT Challenge, British GT Championship,…
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Wolff admits Mercedes camp “happy” as 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP marks end of ground effect era
Mercedes ruled the initial part of the hybrid engine era, winning every F1 Constructors’ Championship between 2014 and 2021. The ground effect era, however, wasn’t nearly as kind to the Silver Arrows. From 2022 to 2025, the Brackley-based outfit failed to bag another championship. As the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP marked the end of…
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Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull F1 after two decades
Dr. Helmut Marko’s is leaving Red Bull at the end of the 2025, marking the end of one of F1’s most influential backroom careers outside of the drivers. For twenty years, he sat at the centre of the team’s driver policy and competitive strategy. His decisions shaped championships, altered careers, and guided Red Bull from…
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Andrea Stella maps out Lando Norris’ transformation from a promised prodigy to a F1 World Champion
Lando Norris clinched the 2025 championship by just 2 points, making him the 35th F1 Drivers’ World Champion. The Brit was just a 19-year-old driver when he joined the grid in 2019 with McLaren F1 was touted to be a kid with immense potential. He stayed with the Woking outfit through their hills and valleys…
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Alonso “happy” with P6 and performance in F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso was “happy” to close the 2025 F1 season on a high note, finishing 6th in the Abu Dhabi GP, and is now looking ahead to the upcoming season. Alonso started the F1 Abu Dhabi GP from 6th on the grid after a strong outing in Qualifying. The Spaniard had a…
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Ocon lauds “incredible” Alonso after Haas miss out on P7 in the Constructors’ at F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Esteban Ocon has opened up about his sentiments regarding the season finale, Haas’s battle for seventh place in the Constructors’ standings, his performance during the race, Fernando Alonso’s superlative racecraft, him keeping Lewis Hamilton at bay, and the turnaround in his form following his P7 finish at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP on Sunday. Lining…