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John Bennett joins TRIDENT Motorsport for the 2026 Formula 2 season
TRIDENT Motorsport confirmed John Bennett for the 2026 Formula 2 season and completed their line-up alongside Laurens van Hoepen. Bennett joined the F2 grid at the end of 2024 and scored two points finishes. He then contested his first full campaign this year and placed 22nd in the Drivers’ Standings. Before that, the Briton finished…
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Exclusive: Robinson on Invicta Racing’s Formula 2 driver development philosophy that has seen young talent shine
In recent years, Invicta Racing has become one of the standout teams in Formula 2, producing drivers who not only succeed on track, but also graduate into higher categories with confidence and capability. In 2024, Gabriel Bortoleto won the Drivers’ Championship with the team, and at the F2 Qatar GP, Leonardo Fornaroli won the Championship…
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Matan Achituv joins Elite Motorsport for 2026 GB4 campaign
Matan Achituv will compete for reigning champions Elite Motorsport in the 2026 GB4 Championship, marking a major step in his rapidly developing career. At just 15 years old, the Israeli driver continues his progression by joining one of the most successful teams on the grid. Elite Motorsport enters the new season with strong momentum after…
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Jake Dennis converts pole into chaotic São Paulo victory to launch Season 12 of Formula E
Jake Dennis opened Formula E’s Season 12 with a commanding victory in São Paulo, converting pole into a hard-fought win after a chaotic race packed with collisions, penalties, and late-race drama. He slipped to fourth in the early shuffle but kept his composure and conserved energy while rivals tripped over each other. A perfectly timed…
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Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season
The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…
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Max Verstappen on his greatest season yet after almost winning 2025 F1 championship
Despite winning the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Max Verstappen lost out on his championship battle to Lando Norris. Verstappen has won four consecutive Drivers’ Championships in his career. He was in with a chance to take his fifth, and the fight went all the way to the season finale. However, despite giving it everything on…
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Piastri reflects on lessons learned after missing out on title at F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Following the intense conclusion of his 2025 F1 championship campaign at the Abu Dhabi GP, Oscar Piastri of McLaren offered a methodical debrief on the lessons he learned. His analysis was split between the technical improvements required inside the car and the non-obvious demands of dealing with prolonged pressure outside the cockpit. The dual learning…
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Gabriele Minì joins MP Motorsport for the 2026 F2 season
MP Motorsport have confirmed the signing of Gabriele Minì for the 2026 F2 season, bringing the Italian driver into their line-up for what will be his second full campaign in the championship. Minì first stepped into F2 in 2024, immediately impressing by taking his maiden podium in his debut weekend, finishing third in the Baku…
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Lando Norris confirms he will use number 1 for 2026 F1 campaign
2025 World Champion Lando Norris has confirmed he will use number 1 on his McLaren car for the 2026 F1 season. The Brit won the Drivers’ Championship by two points over Max Verstappen on Sunday following a nervy F1 Abu Dhabi GP for him and the team. He follows the Red Bull driver in using…
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Lewis Hamilton intends to be “completely unplugged” during F1 winter break after difficult first season with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his plan to completely switch off from F1 over the winter break and what motivates him to still keep going following a rather challenging first season with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion joined the historic Italian team at the start of 2025 after a long and successful stint with…