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SRO America partners with CieloVision to bring AI-powered fan experiences and real-time tech to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America events.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

SRO America partners with CieloVision to bring AI to GTWC America in 2026

Karishma Persad03 mins

SRO Motorsports America and GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS have announced a strategic partnership with CieloVision, a cutting-edge AI and spatial intelligence company. The collaboration aims to bring interactive technology and AI-powered insights to live GT racing events throughout 2026. As part of the partnership, CieloVision will serve as the presenting sponsor…

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Toyota GR Supra continues as the official safety car for 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia and Japan Cup after SRO extends its partnership.
Photo Credit: SRO

SRO extends Toyota Safety Car partnership for 2026 GTWC Asia and Japan Cup

Karishma Persad03 mins

SRO Motorsports Group Asia has confirmed an extension of its Official Safety Car Partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia and Japan Cup seasons. The partnership continues a relationship that began in 2022, when the GR Supra first took on safety car duties across SRO’s Asian GT championships. Since…

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BMW will race the M3 Touring 24H at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 after an April Fools’ concept sparked huge fan interest.
Photo Credit: BMW

BMW builds M3 Touring GT racer for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad04 mins

BMW will field a unique new race car at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after transforming what began as an April Fools’ joke into a real competition machine. The German manufacturer has confirmed that the BMW M3 Touring 24H will compete in the SPX invitational class during the endurance classic at the Nordschleife on May…

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Felbermayr 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP
Photo Credit: Audi F1 Team

“I can be one of the favourites now”: Felbermayr reflects on impressive start to 2026 F1 Academy season at Chinese GP

Antonina Jaromin03 mins

Emma Felbermayr’s 2026 F1 Academy campaign got off to an impressive start at the Chinese GP as she claimed a P3 podium in Race 1 and victory in Race 2. After qualifying P3, the Audi driver started Race 1 in P6 and worked her way up to the podium with clean overtakes. In Race 2,…

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On Sunday at the 2026 Grand Prix of Arlington, Kyle Kirkwood produced a masterclass to take his sixth victory in IndyCar.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Paul Hurley

Kirkwood discusses superb Arlington IndyCar win, praises Palou’s racecraft

James O'Connor07 mins

On Sunday at the 2026 Grand Prix of Arlington, Kyle Kirkwood produced a masterclass to take his sixth victory in IndyCar. Five of them have now come on street tracks. It also meant he was the inaugural winner of this race. The winning move by Kyle Kirkwood in the 2026 Arlington IndyCar race Starting P7…

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Enzo Hallman joins Hillspeed for GB4 2026, aiming to build on his race-winning rookie season and challenge for the championship title.
Photo Credit: GB4 Championship

Hillspeed completes 2026 GB4 line-up with Enzo Hallman

Karishma Persad03 mins

Race-winning driver Enzo Hallman has joined Hillspeed for the 2026 GB4 Championship, with his sights firmly set on a title challenge. As a result, Hallman becomes the 26th confirmed driver on the grid, pushing this year’s entry beyond the record levels seen in 2025. Moreover, his arrival completes Hillspeed’s three-car line-up ahead of what promises…

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Kelvin van der Linde explains how Charles Weerts helped him adapt quickly and improve across the 2025 GT season.
Photo Credit: SRO/JEP

Kelvin van der Linde on working with Charles Weerts at BMW in 2025: “He’s made me a very good driver this year”

Karishma Persad03 mins

Adapting to a new manufacturer in GT racing demands precision, patience and the right guidance. For Kelvin van der Linde, the transition to BMW machinery became far smoother thanks to the support of teammate Charles Weerts. Throughout the season, van der Linde relied heavily on Weerts’ experience with the BMW platform. As a result, the…

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CUPRA KIRO confirm Cian Shields to complete their line-up for the 2026 Formula E Madrid Rookie Test alongside Bianca Bustamante
Photo Credit: Kiro Race Co

Cian Shields confirmed to drive Formula E Madrid Rookie Test for CUPRA KIRO

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

CUPRA KIRO confirmed that Cian Shields would join the team for the upcoming FIA Formula E Rookie Test at Circuito del Jarama in Madrid. The test will take place the day after the inaugural Madrid E-Prix and gives emerging drivers the opportunity to experience current Formula E machinery while teams gather valuable running outside of…

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Pulling driving for Nissan ahead of the Formula E Rookie Test session in Madrid
photo credits Formula E | Mark Sutton

Pulling and Martins team up again with Nissan for Formula E Madrid Rookie Test

Lucrezia Costa03 mins

Two familiar faces will return to the Formula E paddock for a new Rookie Test in Madrid with Nissan : Abbi Pulling and Victor Martins. Both of these young talents have already recently tested their worth behind the wheel of an electric challenger. Pulling is back in an official capacity In fact, the young British…

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