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Jonathan Wheatley reveals Audi F1’s ambitious desire to sign Max Verstappen in the future
Jonathan Wheatley, the team principal of the forthcoming Audi F1 outfit, has proclaimed that he would like to secure Max Verstappen’s services once they are worthy of the four-time world champion. Verstappen found himself at the centre of driver market speculation throughout the first half of the 2025 F1 season, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff…
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Pirelli imposes tyre mandate limit for F1 Qatar GP
F1’s last triple header of the season kicks off at the Las Vegas strip before the paddock heads east to Qatar for the year’s final Sprint. And as the sport returns to Lusail, the FIA, F1 and Pirelli have moved early to introduce a strict maximum tyre mandate for the Qatar GP. This ruling comes…
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McLaren Racing recruit Ella Häkkinen, daughter of two-time F1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, to Driver Development Programme
McLaren Racing has confirmed that 14 year-old Ella Häkkinen, daughter of two-time F1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, joins its Driver Development Programme as she moves toward her single-seater debut. Set to make the jump from karting to single-seaters in 2027, Häkkinen has already built an impressive karting résumé. She claimed her first major international win…
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McLaren expands F1 Academy line-up with second car for 2026
McLaren Racing has announced an expansion in its Driver Development Programme and will enter a second car into the 2026 F1 Academy season. Ella Lloyd will continue driving for McLaren and will be joined by Ella Stevens. The pair will drive in cars operated by Rodin Motorsport. Additionally, Mika Häkkinen’s daughter, Ella Häkkinen, will also…
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Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Sztuka and Cárdenas sign off the season in style as Rinicella clinches Championship runner-up
The 2025 Eurocup-3 season reached its conclusion at Barcelona with two dramatic races that reshuffled the final standings behind already crowned champion Mattia Colnaghi. Kacper Sztuka and Andrés Cárdenas shared the race victories, while Valerio Rinicella’s consistency across the weekend secured him second place in the Drivers’ Championship. MP Motorsport capped off a dominant year…
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“Worst weekend I’ve ever had in racing,” Piastri on his F1 Baku GP weekend after crash-filled performance
Oscar Piastri opened up about his disastrous F1 Baku GP weekend, calling it the “worst weekend I’ve ever had in racing.” The McLaren driver suffered multiple crashes and unforced errors in Azerbaijan back in mid-September. Speaking recently on a F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast, Piastri revealed that Monza’s team orders from the previous race weekend…
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“He’s earned it”: Vowles praises Colapinto after securing F1 2026 contract
James Vowles says Franco Colapinto has “earned” his seat for next year after Alpine confirmed the rookie’s F1 2026 contract, insisting the Argentinian has shown exactly why he deserved a full-time seat. Speaking ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Vowles immediately highlighted the Argentinian’s rapid progress. He said, “I’m really proud of what he’s…
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Villeneuve weighs in on Elkann’s Ferrari F1 driver comments
After the recent news circulating regarding Ferrari chairman John Elkann criticising the Italian team, Jacques Villeneuve voiced his opinion. The pransing horses suffered both cars retiring at the F1 Sao Paulo GP. Villeneuve: “Ferrari will always protect Ferrari” The bad results had Elkann stating the drivers “need to focus on driving and talk less”, which…
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“Everything we do, we make, we invent” – Dürksen’s manager on the pathway to F2 for a Paraguayan
Joshua Dürksen is the first Paraguayan driver to compete in Formula 2—and the first to stand on the podium, including on the top step of it. Dürksen’s manager, Eduardo Sánchez, spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief about the challenges of creating a pathway into single-seaters, in a country where motorsport pathways are anything but conventional. Creating…
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Main Race | Naël wins after chaotic race with Boya and Deligny on the podium
The 2025 Macau GP saw intense action and thrilling drama throughout the FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup Main Race. Held on the iconic Guia Circuit, the 15-lap race unfolded under clear, warm conditions, delivering high-stakes battles, multiple Safety Car periods, and a dramatic series of twists. After a dominant performance in the Qualifying Race,…