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Wheatley hails Hülkenberg after P8 in F1 US GP ends difficult run of form
For the first time since his memorable maiden podium at the F1 British GP, Nico Hülkenberg scored points on a a Sunday with a P8 in the US round at COTA, and it was met with much delight by Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley. The German driver has been thoroughly outperformed by Gabriel Bortoleto since…
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Wolff: Mercedes struggled in “really bad” F1 US GP as dirty air killed overtaking chances
Toto Wolff and Mercedes left the Circuit of the Americas with little to celebrate after a challenging F1 US GP that saw George Russell only manage sixth, and rookie Kimi Antonelli’s race fell apart following an early collision with Carlos Sainz. Antonelli’s promising start dashed by Sainz Incident The weekend promised much for Mercedes’ young…
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Colton Herta joins Hitech TGR for F2 switch in pursuit of F1 dream
Colton Herta will make the shock switch from IndyCar to Formula 2 in 2026, joining Hitech TGR, in what many regard as a make-or-break step to finally secure the FIA Super Licence points that have so far kept him from a long-anticipated Formula 1 seat. The 25-year-old Californian was once considered one of America’s brightest…
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Benavides on 2025 return to F3: “Experience is the name of the game”
Ahead of the 2025 Hungarian GP, AIX Racing’s Brad Benavides opened up about the lessons learned across his career in single-seater racing, how those experiences shape his current performance, and what it takes to extract the most from equal machinery in F3. As one of the most experienced drivers on the grid this season, Benavides…
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“That’s racing” — Tsunoda responds to Bearman following stinging F1 US GP comments after incident
A rather angry Ollie Bearman tore into Yuki Tsunoda following the F1 US GP after a close shave on lap 34 nearly led to both of them crashing out. On softs, the British driver had better pace than his Japanese rival in the opening part of the second stint. As he looked to make a…
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Dan Ticktum returns for Formula E season 12 with CUPRA KIRO
CUPRA KIRO confirmed it would continue with British racer Dan Ticktum for the 2025/26 FIA Formula E season, extending a stable, successful pairing. Ticktum, known for sharp race craft and a no-nonsense style, stepped into Formula E from Formula 2 in 2021 and gathered momentum year by year. In 2024/25 he broke through: first podium…
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2025 Formula 3 Post-Season Testing: Imola
The final chapter of the 2025 FIA Formula 3 post-season testing campaign is set to unfold at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola. Following four days of productive running in Jerez and Barcelona, all eyes now turn to Italy, where teams and drivers aim to complete their preparations ahead of the…
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“History in the making” at the F1 US GP — Mekies on Verstappen, fine margins and Red Bull’s collective push
Laurent Mekies struck a reflective tone after the F1 US GP, admiring Max Verstappen’s precision and the Red Bull’s constant drive for improvement. He described a unified effort where driver, car, and the team moved in complete sync, each pushing the other forward. Progress, he explained, came through countless refinements rather than one breakthrough. Bold…
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Stella believes Norris had best race pace in F1 US GP
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella’s F1 US GP reflections highlighted Lando Norris‘s strong performance despite finishing second behind Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver battled Charles Leclerc throughout the race, ultimately overtaking him to secure P2 towards the end. Stella’s US GP analysis praised his driver’s race craft and acknowledged setup challenges from missing sprint running….
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Russell left wanting more racing after F1 US GP: “It’s just so processional”
After a challenging F1 US GP, George Russell spoke to Sky Sports about his experience in Austin, where he finished in sixth place despite demonstrating strong pace earlier in the weekend. One highlight was when he attempted to overtake Max Verstappen for the race lead during the sprint; Russell made a bold move, diving down…