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Slater crowned 2025 FRECA champion, Gowda secures rookie honours after chaotic Race 1 in Monza
Monza once again delivered a race worthy of its “Temple of Speed” reputation as Freddie Slater secured the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) title with a composed and intelligent performance. The Briton entered Race 1 with a mathematical chance of sealing the title early and made it happen through patience, strategy, and…
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Formula E announces complete drivers for the Women’s Test
Formula E has added several new drivers to the line-up for the FIA Formula E Women’s Test in Valencia. Talented drivers such as Chloe Chambers and Abbi Pulling are set to return to the action of Formula E. After the success of Season 11’s Pre-Season Test, Formula E returns to Valencia for a second Women’s…
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O’Hagan appointed Team Principal of CUPRA KIRO ahead of 2025/2026 Formula E season
CUPRA KIRO has confirmed the promotion of Russell O’Hagan to the position of Team Principal, replacing Alex Hui ahead of the 2025/2026 Formula E season. O’Hagan steps into the role after serving as Chief Operating Officer for Kiro Race Co since 2021. He brings over 25 years of engineering and operational motorsport experience to the…
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F1 | FP3 | Mexico City GP | Norris tops the timesheets in final Practice session
As the practice sessions wrap up with FP3, drivers and teams are getting their last chance to perfect their setup before heading into Qualifying for the F1 Mexico City GP. The Friday FP sessions saw Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen leading the pack, with Ferrari looking strong. Meanwhile, the world champion leader, Oscar Piastri, struggled…
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Lindblad impresses at F1 Mexico City GP, earns Marko’s praise
Jumping into a Formula 1 car for a practice session at the 2025 F1 Mexico City GP is a daunting task for any rookie. However, jumping into the championship-contending car of Max Verstappen adds a completely different layer of pressure. Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad experienced just that during his FP1 outing at the 2025…
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How a top-eight F2 finish for Herta seals an FIA super licence
Colton Herta is taking a bold step in 2026. After years of chasing his Formula 1 dream from across the Atlantic, the American will leave IndyCar and join the Formula 2 grid — a move designed to finally earn the FIA super licence points he needs to compete at motorsport’s highest level. The 25-year-old will…
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Antonelli on “best Friday” in ages after successful FP2 session at F1 Mexico City GP
After a rookie-led FP1 session at the F1 Mexico City GP, the Mercedes duo got back on track for FP2 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. For Kimi Antonelli, it was one of his best Fridays as he topped the timesheets during both sessions. Ultimately he ended up in P2 and P3, respectively, just 0.174 seconds…
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Komatsu and Wheatley discuss close battle for P8 in Constructors’ Championship ahead of F1 Mexico City GP
The backmarker teams in F1 are tight heading into the Mexico City GP weekend. Ahead of the Mexico City GP, Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley, revealed that the battle could come down to victory for those that make the fewest mistakes. With Sauber only 11 points ahead of Haas, the battle for the top…
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FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Race 1 | Slater clinches 2025 title with triumphant win
PREMA Racing’s Freddie Slater claimed victory in Race 1 of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) finale at Monza and secured the 2025 FRECA Championship, full report and results below. Heading into the first race of the finale, Slater held a strong advantage over his closest rival, Trident’s Matteo De Palo, after qualifying…
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Ferrari duo analyse grip struggles and pace during F1 Mexico City GP practice
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc reflected on a demanding opening day at the F1 Mexico GP Practice, stating a “slidey” Ferrari and tough conditions in the high altitude of Mexico City. Speaking to the media after Friday’s sessions, both drivers shared their impressions of a day that tested tyre management, balance, and adaptability ahead of…