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Goethe builds confidence with another Top-10 F2 Qualifying performance in Abu Dhabi
Oliver Goethe has continued his resurgent form in F2, qualifying in P6 on the grid for the final round in Abu Dhabi. Whilst the MP Motorsport driver would have preferred a higher starting position, he expressed satisfaction with the competitive nature of his qualifying effort, which represents another demonstration of the progress he has made…

“My target is to win races”: Kato on 2026 F3 ambitions with ART Grand Prix
Taito Kato is gearing up for a thrilling step up to F3 in 2026, bringing with him a wealth of experience gained through his successful career in junior single-seater categories. The Japanese driver made a remarkable start to his motorsport journey, clinching the 2024 French F4 title and then finishing seventh in the 2025 Formula…

Eurocup-3 reveals exciting 2026 calendar with ELMS partnership and iconic European venues
Eurocup-3 has revealed its updated and nearly finalised calendar for the 2026 season, marking a major milestone in the championship’s growth. For the first time, three Eurocup-3 events will run alongside the prestigious European Le Mans Series (ELMS), enhancing the series’ international profile. As it heads into its fourth season, Eurocup-3 is strengthening its reputation…

Dunne makes no comment on possible Alpine F1 talks following McLaren exit
Irish F2 driver Alex Dunne has spoken about his future following a report from the BBC that he is in talks with Alpine F1 after leaving the McLaren Driver Development Programme back in October. It has been a strong and standout year for the Irishman in Formula 2. He has taken 2 wins at Bahrain…

2025 British F4 Champion Fionn McLaughlin to race with Hitech in 2026 CTFROT
Irish rising star Fionn McLaughlin, fresh off a dominant 2025 season in British F4, will race in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) in New Zealand with his new team, Hitech. This early-season campaign will serve as a key prelude to his FIA Formula 3 debut in 2026, where he will join the…

Contrasting fortunes for Haas as Bearman shines and Ocon struggles on opening day of 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team began Friday at the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP with Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon experiencing sharply contrasting starts to their weekend. While Bearman quickly found confidence and strong pace in both sessions, Ocon struggled from the moment he joined the action in FP2 after sitting out FP1 for the mandatory rookie…

Staněk reflects on his F2 journey after topping Qualifying at the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP
Taking his second pole of the 2025 season, Roman Staněk delivered a competitive Qualifying performance, earning a front-row start for the F2 Abu Dhabi GP. In a session filled with tight battles and track limits drama, the Invicta driver held off the competition to secure P1 in the final round. It is important to note…

Crawford reflects on final F2 Qualifying session in Abu Dhabi – “Hopefully I’m back on the couch, but in F1”
Jak Crawford delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP, securing second place on the grid for the final F2 Qualifying session of the season. Despite the additional demands of competing in an F1 practice session earlier in the day, the driver managed to adapt quickly to the F2 machinery and maintain a…

24H Series Middle East | 12H Malaysia | Qualifying | Climax Racing snatches GT3 pole by hundredths
Less than two hundredths of a second separated the front two in GT3 pole for the inaugural 2025 Michelin 12H Malaysia at Sepang International Circuit, with Chinese team Climax Racing clinching the top spot in its No.999 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO. Across three closely contested sessions, the GT3 PRO-AM squad of Elias Seppänen, Zhou Bihuang and…

Zak Brown: McLaren will issue team orders to win championship at F1 Abu Dhabi GP if required
Zak Brown has his eyes set on securing the F1 Drivers’ Championship for one of his drivers. He is looking to do so by keeping to McLaren’s key values. The F1 Drivers’ Championship battle is coming down to the final race of the season. At the end of the Abu Dhabi GP, one of Lando…
