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Hitech leaves the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP with one point, as Team Manager Dan Hodder notes the team still hasn’t maximized its potential. The British outfit’s point came from rookie Ava Dobson, who qualified P9, finished just outside the points in Race 1, and claimed her maiden F1 Academy point in Race 2, finishing…
The FIA has banned an engine-related qualifying trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull, after both teams were found to have exploited a loophole in the 2026 F1 regulations to gain a significant speed boost at the end of a lap. Both manufacturers had found a way to override the mandated power reduction that should…
During an Interview for the High Performance Podcast, Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu praised Ollie Bearman, describing him as an “amazing talent” as he recalls the early stages of the young talent’s career and a transformative 2025 F1 season. “Oh, they’re very, very different,” says Komatsu about drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, whom…
Ben Dörr delivered a standout performance during the 2026 DTM pre-season test at the Red Bull Ring, topping the combined times despite a dramatic on-track incident. The 21-year-old McLaren driver set the fastest lap of the test with a 1:28.199, narrowly beating Jules Gounon by just 0.018 seconds. The Mercedes-AMG driver had set the benchmark…
Ferrari laid down an early marker ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener at Imola, leading both sessions of the Prologue. However, while the Italian marque dominated the morning, the competition responded strongly in the afternoon, tightening the battle at the front of the Hypercar field. 2026 WEC Prologue: Imola: Morning…
During a print media session before the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, Alex Albon discussed some of the technical issues Williams is facing this season. After missing the Barcelona shakedown, the British team has reported being overweight and having aerodynamic limitations in the new regulations. Albon has had a harder time in 2026 than his teammate…
Ayao Komatsu has opened up about the problematic team culture at Haas before he took over as team principal, the steps he took immediately after assuming the new position in 2024, the massive communication gap that existed between their multiple bases under Guenther Steiner, and what ultimately prevented him from quitting during the disappointing 2023…
The DTM field continues its final pre-season test at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the 2026 campaign, with teams focusing on preparation, long runs and final setup work. Amid the established GT3 machinery, Lamborghini has drawn particular attention as it introduces its brand-new Temerario GT3 to the grid for the first time. Final preparations…
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship begins at the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a circuit steeped in history and renowned for its demanding, old-school character. Built in 1953, the track has long been associated with endurance racing and now hosts the European curtain-raiser for the championship. Its 4.909km anti-clockwise layout presents a…
Brad Benavides approaches the 2026 campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with a perspective shaped by both setbacks and success. Now continuing with AIX Racing for a full season, Benavides arrives with clear ambition and the most experience on the 2026 F3 grid. The 2024 Euroformula Open champion has taken anything but a conventional…
