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Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have discussed Alpine's performance during F1 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the 2026 Australian GP
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Gasly and Colapinto discuss how prepared Alpine are for the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

As F1 ushers in its biggest regulation changes in decades, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have shared their thoughts on Alpine’s performance during 2026 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them register 349 laps,…

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Rafael Villagómez heads into the 2026 F2 season confident and motivated, stating that winning is the clear objective.
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Villagómez carries confidence into 2026 after promising end to 2025 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad02 mins

Rafael Villagómez enters the new FIA Formula 2 Championship season carrying the momentum of a strong finish to the previous campaign. After showing measurable progress towards the end of 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing, Villagómez approaches the opening round of the 2026 F2 season in Melbourne with increased confidence and a clearly defined competitive focus….

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Bottas for the Cadillac F1 team at the 2026 Bahrain testing
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Cadillac F1 management excited for historic debut at Australian GP

Eeske Lenz03 mins

In a press release previewing the Melbourne GP, the Cadillac F1 Team detailed its official entry for the 2026 season. Following the formal granting of its entry in early 2025, the team has spent the last year completing debut preparations. This weekend at the Albert Park Circuit marks the first time the American-led project competes…

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Szafnauer Lands at Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner.
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Otmar Szafnauer joins Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner

Chiara Martin02 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…

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Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi targets a strong start to his 2026 F3 rookie season with DAMS Lucas Oil in Melbourne.
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Bhirombhakdi targets competitive start to 2026 F3 rookie season with DAMS

Karishma Persad04 mins

Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi approaches his rookie season in the 2026 FIA F3 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil with optimism and determination. After three years in single-seater racing, the Thai driver now steps up to the next level, eager to establish himself quickly among the strong rookie cohort and seasoned competitors. Bhirombhakdi aiming to be “as competitive…

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The 2026 WEC season opener, the Qatar 1812km, has been postponed, with Imola now set to launch the championship.
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Qatar 1812 km postponed amid regional concerns; Imola set to host 2026 WEC opener

Karishma Persad05 mins

The Qatar 1812km will no longer open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after organisers confirmed that they have postponed the event. Originally scheduled for 26–28 March, the race will now move to a new slot in the second half of the year. Championship officials acted after holding ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders…

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Mercedes F1‘s Toto Wolff expresses support and worry about the current Middle East conflict, while looking at the 2026 Australian GP
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Wolff expresses concern about the Middle East ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Lucrezia Costa05 mins

Mercedes F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff discusses the extremely challenging and worrying current situation unfolding in the Middle East ahead of the Australian GP. The situation is directly affecting the German manufacturer, with several team members having got hindered by the ongoing conflict. Worrying times Ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP racing weekend, Wolff…

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BMW reveals three factory-driver M4 GT3 EVO entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 as ROWE Racing and Schubert Motorsport lead its push.
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BMW unveils strong factory driver lineups for 2026 Nürburgring 24

Karishma Persad04 mins

BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…

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Andretti Global had "a good start to the 2026 season" in St. Pete with two top 10 finishes and a DNF from the newest driver, Will Power.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Chris Jones

Andretti Global on “a good start” to 2026 IndyCar season at St. Pete

Esha Bajwa05 mins

IndyCar team Andretti Global had “a good start to the 2026 season” in St. Pete with two top 10 finishes and a DNF from newest driver, Will Power. Andretti Global ended St. Pete with Kyle Kirkwood finishing P4, Marcus Ericsson starting on the front row in second but finishing the race in P6, and Power…

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