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Wolff on McLaren’s F1 championship fight: “It’s more theirs to lose than Max’s to win”
Starting second at the F1 Qatar GP, a victory for Lando Norris would have sealed the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. After 57 laps, though, things didn’t go quite his way. A Verstappen win, alongside some strategic missteps for McLaren, means the title fight will now be decided at the final race in Abu Dhabi. Norris…
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“Pretty pointless race”: Lawson finishes 9th despite strategic frustration at the F1 Qatar GP
Liam Lawson successfully navigated the challenges of the F1 Qatar GP and secured a solid 9th-place finish on Sunday. The New Zealand driver secured 2 valuable points for the Racing Bulls after sustaining damage during qualifying, and despite a strategically restrictive race. He later declared it as “pretty pointless.” Frustration over traffic and strategy for…
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Exclusive: Bortolotti reflects on balancing DTM rivalry with GTWC teamwork in 2025
Mirko Bortolotti’s 2025 campaign illustrates the striking duality of modern GT racing. Drivers battle one another aggressively in sprint categories such as DTM, yet only days later share a cockpit in some of the world’s most demanding endurance events. Throughout the season, Bortolotti showcased his trademark versatility as he raced with Abt Sportsline in DTM,…
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Andrea Stella on backing both McLaren drivers in championship fight at F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Andrea Stella has spoken after the F1 Qatar GP, stating that he will continue to support both drivers, as the championship showdown heads into Abu Dhabi. There was disappointment for McLaren at the F1 Qatar GP. The weekend provided the opportunity for Lando Norris to win his first World Championship. However, things didn’t go to…
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Hamilton voices criticism over the Lusail International Circuit after “pretty dull” F1 Qatar GP
Following Sunday’s Qatar GP, which Lewis Hamilton described as “pretty dull”, the Ferrari driver labelled the GP as one of, if not the “worst races” of the F1 season. “I had a good first lap, and after that it was pretty dull,” Hamilton summarised his race in the print pen after the conclusion of the…
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Robb stays on at Juncos for 2026 IndyCar season
Despite many rumours suggesting Sting Ray Robb would not be retained by Juncos heading into the 2026 IndyCar season due to a lack of performance, the American keeps his seat for another year. He had signed a multi-year agreement before joining for 2025. Championship finishes of P23, P20 and P25 in his previous three campaigns…
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Kalle Rovanperä launches single-seater career with Hitech in 2026 CTFROT
Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater journey in January in New Zealand, where he will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Hitech TGR. As a result, one of rallying’s most successful modern drivers will take his first formal steps towards a future in circuit racing….
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Racing Bulls confirm Arvid Lindblad promotion to F1 seat for 2026
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that current Formula 2 driver and Red Bull Junior Programme talent Arvid Lindblad will step up to F1 with Racing Bulls for the 2026 season. He will be alongside Liam Lawson. The 18-year-old Brit has impressed in his rookie F2 campaign with Campos Racing, where he has already claimed 2…
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Isack Hadjar receives promotion to Red Bull for 2026 after stellar rookie F1 season
Red Bull Racing have officially announced Isack Hadjar’s promotion from Racing Bulls to the senior team for the 2026 F1 season. He is set to partner the four-time world champion, Max Verstappen. This move has come at the expense of Yuki Tsunoda, who has failed to make a lasting impression since his promotion earlier in…
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Gładysz prepares for 2026 F3 “dream come true” debut with ART Grand Prix
Polish driver Maciej Gładysz is set to make his FIA Formula 3 debut in 2026 with the ART Grand Prix team. Gładysz shared his enthusiasm, goals, and transition process to a new team, machinery, and tracks. “I’m really excited,” he shared. “It will be my rookie season and obviously it’s a dream come true. Racing…