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Hülkenberg and Gasly offer differing opinions on F1 Qatar GP collision
Nico Hülkenberg and Pierre Gasly discussed their incident at the F1 Qatar GP that could have massive implications on the Drivers’ Championship come the end of next Sunday. In the early laps, Nico Hülkenberg was quick. He passed Charles Leclerc at the start of lap 2 for P10. On the softs, he closed in on…

Hitech announces Santino Panetta as first driver for 2026 Eurocup-3 debut
Hitech has officially confirmed Santino Panetta as its first driver for the team’s debut in the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the British racing team as it expands its presence in the competitive European single-seater racing scene. Thus, the addition of the 16-year-old Argentinian driver signals Hitech’s commitment to developing…

Ricci and Campos Jr discuss the new generation of FIA F3 cars and future of driver line-ups following successful 2025 season
Trident’s Team Manager Giacomo Ricci and Campos Racing’s Team Principal Adrian Campos Jr. shared their insights on the new generation of FIA F3 cars, which debuted on track for the first time this year. During Thursday’s media session at the season finale in Monza, Ricci and Campos Jr. spoke to Pit Debrief and other media…

Leclerc reflects on a “frustrating” weekend for Ferrari at the F1 Qatar GP
After finishing P8 in the penultimate round of the season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc reflects upon a frustrating weekend at the Qatar GP as he also weighs in on the three-way battle for the F1 Drivers’ Championship. Leclerc had a frustrating run at the Qatar GP, struggling with the SF-25’s balance and pace. Leclerc managed…

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak to make F2 debut with Trident in Abu Dhabi
Trident has announced that Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will be stepping in to race for the team at the 2025 F2 season finale in Abu Dhabi. The Thai driver was already set to join the F2 grid in 2026 with ART Grand Prix. He will now make his series debut this weekend instead with Trident. An early…

Nicole Havrda on her journey to F1 Academy: from early racing days to today
Reflecting on her time before F1 Academy in an interview with Fast Forward Podcast, Nicole Havrda shared her experiences attending her first F1 Grand Prix, her other sporting passions, and the ongoing support she has received from her family throughout her career. Her first F1 experience Havrda initially had no interest in pursuing motorsports as…

Martins returns to the top step in commanding 2025 F2 Feature Race victory in Qatar
Victor Martins ended a two-year Feature Race victory drought with a commanding win in the F2 Qatar GP Feature Race,delivering ART Grand Prix a much-needed boost. The Frenchman controlled the race from lights to flag, resisting relentless pressure from newly crowned F2 champion, Leonardo Fornaroli. His triumph marked a long-awaited return to the top step…

2025 F2 Championship Standings after the Qatar GP Feature Race
ART Grand Prix’s Victor Martins returned to the top step at the 2025 Qatar GP, securing his first F2 Feature Race victory since 2023. But the bigger milestone belonged to Invicta Racing’s Leonardo Fornaroli, who mathematically sealed the Drivers’ Championship on Sunday with a composed run to second place on Sunday, after a strong Saturday….

Invicta’s Fornaroli on securing 2025 F2 title: “To get two championships in a row, it’s amazing”
Invicta Racing’s Leonardo Fornaroli secured the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship in Qatar, capping a season defined by consistency, skill, and mental toughness. After qualifying second on Friday, a grid penalty for Oliver Goethe promoted Fornaroli to pole position for the Feature Race, giving him a prime opportunity to take control of the championship. He…

Piastri reviews frustrating strategy mistake that cost him the win at F1 Qatar GP
With an almost perfect race weekend, Oscar Piastri closed out the F1 Qatar GP with a P2 after a dreadful strategy call from McLaren. Maximising his results, the Australian pushed hard all the way to the chequered flag. Despite keeping the lead into Turn 1, Piastri suffered after a decision by the team to stay…
