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Sharp hopes to learn from rookies season for the front-running F3 Prema 2026 seat
Louis Sharp says he will use every lesson from his challenging rookie campaign as he begins his 2026 FIA F3 journey with Prema Racing, aiming to return next season as a consistent front-runner. Ambitions with Prema Sharp enters 2026 with renewed confidence and a fresh environment, and he made clear just how much the PREMA…

Hubert reflects on lessons from DAMS Lucas Oil’s challenging 2025 F3 season and their preparation for 2026
After ending their maiden F3 season in tenth place, DAMS Lucas Oil’s Team Principal, Yannick Hubert, reflected on the steep learning curve of 2025. The French outfit returned to the third tier of FIA-sanctioned formula racing for the first time since the 2017 GP3 Series, making this their debut in the new era of Formula…

“Just go and have a chat” — Jenson Button disapproves of John Elkann’s public criticism of Ferrari F1 drivers
Jenson Button has shared his insights into Ferrari’s costly double DNF at the F1 São Paulo GP, the likelihood of them reclaiming second place in the Constructors’ standings, John Elkann’s rebuke of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and what the drivers require to deliver better results. Owing to their double retirement at Interlagos, the Italian…

Fernando Alonso praises protégé Gabriel Bortoleto for “outstandingly good” debut F1 season
Fernando Alonso has praised his protégé, Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto, for his “outstandingly good” debut season in F1 during his print media session ahead of the Brazilian GP. Alonso has close ties to the Sauber rookie, as Bortoleto signed with the Spaniard’s driver management company, A14, in 2022 and has since been under the 2-time…

Marko: Verstappen now a more complete F1 driver vs 2023
Speaking on Beyond the Grid, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko opened up on Max Verstappen, his greatness and ability behind a F1 car. Max Verstappen one of the greatest in F1 history says Helmut Marko Asked to rate how good the four-time F1 World Champion is, the former Austrian driver declared him as one of…

Yuanpu Cui to race with mtec Motorsport in 2026 CTFROT
Chinese junior racing driver Yuanpu Cui will compete in the prestigious 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). He will race with mtec Motorsport in this highly competitive four-round series, which begins in January at Hampton Downs and concludes with the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park. Rising star in motorsport Many…

Vowles predicts a variant in performance for Williams at last 3 F1 rounds of 2025
With 111 points, Williams, led by James Vowles, has positioned itself firmly in P5 in the constructors’ standings. The threat from the likes of Racing Bulls and Aston Martin continues to grow. With Williams lately finding points hard to come by, Red Bull’s sister team has reduced that gap to just 29 points. The season…

“It’s like a family where everybody is really close” – Inside Charles Weerts’ journey with Team WRT
Charles Weerts started his GT Racing career back in 2019 with Team WRT in the GTWC Europe championship. Even though WRT switched from Audi to BMW in 2023 Weerts stayed with the Belgian team. Becoming a factory BMW M Motorsport driver as a result. With 4 Sprint Cup championships since 2019, Weerts became a big…

Zak Brown reveals McLaren strategy to avoid conflict in the Norris & Piastri F1 title battle
The 2025 F1 season is heading into its final stretch with McLaren at the top of the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships. In what has been the closest teammate battle in recent seasons, Lando Norris took hold of the championship after the Mexico City GP. At the time, there was one point separating him from his…

Multiple F1 teams introduce special liveries for the 2025 Las Vegas GP
Several F1 teams, including Williams, Racing Bulls, Sauber, and Alpine have rolled out special liveries for the 2025 Las Vegas GP. The eye-catching designs that will adorn eight cars are in celebration of partnerships and milestones, adding extra panache to one of the sport’s most dazzling race weekends under the bright neon lights of the…
