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Diego de la Torre leads 2026 Euroformula Open Barcelona testing as Motopark dominates. Tight gaps signal fierce competition ahead of Portimão season opener.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | Euroformula Open

Motopark again on top on second day of 2026 Euroformula Open Barcelona tests

Karishma Persad02 mins

Diego de la Torre concluded two productive days of non-mandatory testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya at the top of the timesheets, underlining both his pace and consistency ahead of the new season. The Team Motopark driver improved marginally on his Friday benchmark, setting a best lap of 1:31.847 during Saturday’s second session. Notably, stable…

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HAAS RT Audi leads after a dramatic first half of the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello race, with six GT3 cars still in contention overnight.
Photo Credit: Creventic

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Mugello | Race Part 1 | HAAS RT Audi leads dramatic opening half

Karishma Persad04 mins

The opening five and a half hours of the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello race delivered unpredictability, strategy shifts and relentless on-track battles, leaving six GT3 cars on the lead lap heading into Sunday’s decisive finale. Although the early stages followed a predictable script, the race soon transformed into a strategic chess match. As a result,…

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Verstappen Racing disqualified from 2026 Nürburgring NLS2 win after tyre rule breach, promoting BMW crew Harper and Pepper to victory.
Photo Credit: Verstappen.com

2026 NLS: ROWE Racing promoted to NLS2 win after Verstappen Racing disqualified for tyre rule breach

Karishma Persad03 mins

Max Verstappen and the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing have been disqualified from their 2026 NLS2 victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after post-race scrutineering revealed a breach of tyre regulations. The Dutch driver had initially secured a commanding win aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, sharing the car with Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella. However, officials…

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Andrea Stella at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP
Photo Credit: McLaren F1 Team

Stella: Learnings taken for McLaren from watching 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Laura Schanz03 mins

The 2026 Chinese GP was a disaster for team principal Andrea Stella and the entire McLaren F1 team. Neither of the consecutive Constructors’ Champions’ cars were able to start the race. Reigning World Driver’s Champion Lando Norris could not even leave his garage. His teammate Oscar Piastri was pushed back into the pits just before…

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Max Verstappen secures a dominant Nürburgring 2026 NLS win with Mercedes-AMG after a fierce early battle and strategic race execution.
Photo Credit: Verstappen Racing

2026 NLS: Verstappen Racing masters Nürburgring Mercedes-AMG victory in NLS2

Karishma Persad04 mins

Max Verstappen showcased his growing endurance racing pedigree with a commanding victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) opener (NLS2), the ADAC Barbarossapreis. Sharing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen secured his second series win—this time with a different manufacturer. Although the final margin exceeded 59 seconds, the race unfolded as…

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Williams driver Carlos Sainz remains critical of the new regulations after the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, citing safety and reliability concerns.
Photo Credit: Williams F1 Team

Sainz remains critical of 2026 F1 regulations after Chinese GP

Rebecca Malitz05 mins

After the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Carlos Sainz maintained his critical stance on the new regulations, citing safety concerns over energy deployment and reliability as key factors. Since testing, drivers have been vocal about the impact of the 2026 F1 regulations on racing, particularly regarding the energy management of the new power units. After the…

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Alexandre Munoz joins ART Grand Prix for 2026 FREC after a dominant French F4 title run, signalling his rapid rise.
Photo Credit: ART Grand Prix

Alexandre Munoz joins ART Grand Prix for 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad03 mins

ART Grand Prix has confirmed the signing of 16-year-old French talent Alexandre Munoz for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the highly rated youngster takes a significant step up the single-seater ladder following a remarkable junior career. Moreover, this partnership signals a strong commitment from both driver and team to pursue…

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Da Costa winning for Jaguar in the Formula race in Madrid
photo credits Malcom Griffiths | Formula E

Formula E | 2026 Madrid E-Prix | Race | Da Costa beats an angry Evans

Lucrezia Costa05 mins

Round 6 of the 2025/2026 Formula E is about to begin in Madrid, with all drivers ready on track to begin the race . Former championship leader Nick Cassidy starts from pole position, with Martì and Dennis out of the top ten. Guenther and Rowland both suffered from spins during Qualifying, and will consequently depart…

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Arvid Lindblad reflects on the big step from F2 to F1 after navigating a complicated weekend at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP.
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Lindblad discusses big step into F1 after difficult 2026 Chinese GP

Eeske Lenz04 mins

The 2026 F1 season continues to provide a steep learning curve for the grid’s rookie, Arvid Lindblad, at the 2026 Chinese GP. Driving for the Racing Bulls, he entered the Chinese GP coming off an impressive P8 finish at the season opener in Australia. However, the Shanghai International Circuit and the unpredictable nature of the…

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