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2025 Macau Grand Prix set for global showcase as 28 nations join 72nd edition
The 72nd running of the Macau Grand Prix will be one of the most diverse and competitive in the event’s history. It will feature no fewer than 28 national flags represented across four FIA-sanctioned competitions. From 13–16 November, the legendary 6.120-kilometre Circuito da Guia will once again roar to life. Drivers from around the world…
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Despite failing to repeat 2024 heroics, Gasly walks away “happy” with one point at F1 Sao Paulo GP
The Sao Paulo GP turned out to be a welcome outlier for Alpine during the 2024 F1 season. Under treacherous driving conditions, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon held their nerves to deliver a double podium for the French team. The result helped them hop past teams like Haas and Williams. Alpine ultimately held on to…
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Mekies on Red Bull’s set-up journey that led to “sensational drive” from Verstappen in F1 São Paulo GP
Following the conclusion of Sunday’s F1 São Paulo GP, Laurent Mekies spoke about Red Bull’s set-up journey that saw the team struggle in Qualifying and triumph for Verstappen in the Race. The São Paulo GP marked the penultimate sprint weekend of the season, with only one practice session. Teams often struggle to find the correct…
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Toto Wolff in talks to sell minor stake in Mercedes F1 to CrowdStrike CEO
Toto Wolff is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell a small part of his 33 per cent shareholding in the Mercedes F1 team to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Prominent business publication Sportico first announced that the deal values Mercedes at $6 billion, a new record for an F1 team. Upon completion of the agreement, this…
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Hülkenberg on effective one-stop after P9 finish at F1 São Paulo GP
Nico Hülkenberg secured a crucial P9 finish for Sauber, bringing home two vital points after a battling performance. Hülkenberg’s drive in the 2025 São Paulo GP was a story of recovery. After starting from P10, a difficult first lap saw him drop behind Alonso, Sainz and Albon, which he described as “not ideal”. “Obviously not…
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Isack Hadjar calls F1 São Paulo GP a “not very good” race despite points finish
Racing Bulls driver and rookie Isack Hadjar concluded the São Paulo GP in P8 with his teammate Liam Lawson at P7 by the end of the 71-lap race. While both drivers had a back-to-back points finish at Interlagos, Hadjar was anything but satisfied with his result, quoting it as “a not very good day for…
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De Palo enjoying the challenge of F3 as he joins Trident for 2026 rookie season
Matteo De Palo says it has been “fun” adapting to the F3 car as his preparations for his 2026 debut season with Trident got underway during post-season testing at Jerez. The Italian teenager, fresh from a stellar Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) campaign, is already making a smooth transition to the next level….
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AJ Foyt Racing reflects on selecting Collet for 2026 IndyCar Season
Following the announcement of Caio Collet’s signing with AJ Foyt Racing, team owner Larry Foyt and teammate Santino Ferrucci have spoken publicly about the decision to bring the Brazilian driver into the series and the expectations for the 2026 IndyCar season. The 23-year-old’s journey to IndyCar has been built on consistent success across multiple racing…
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Ferrucci positive about upcoming 2026 IndyCar season
Santino Ferrucci feels confident about the upcoming 2026 IndyCar season in spite of the past year turning out to be much below expectations at AJ Foyt. After a roaring 2024 ended in the top 10 and the signing of the technical alliance with Penske, Ferrucci definitely had hoped for a similar performance in the season…
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Tsolov replaces Martí at Campos Racing for closing 2025 F2 rounds
Campos Racing has announced that Nikola Tsolov will join the team for the remaining 2025 FIA Formula 2 races in Lusail and Yas Marina. The Red Bull Junior Team driver will replace Josep María “Pepe” Martí and join Arvid Lindblad for the closing rounds of the season. Martí will race in Formula E with the…