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Kessel Racing, Century Motorsport and Walkenhorst reveal early 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe plans ahead of the official entry list.
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Kessel Racing, Century Motorsport, Walkenhorst Motorsport and Steller Motorsport reveal early 2026 GTWC Europe plans

Karishma Persad03 mins

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS teams have continued to unveil their 2026 programmes ahead of the official entry list announcement later on Thursday. As anticipation builds, several leading squads have confirmed driver line-ups and class changes across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Kessel Racing targets Bronze Cup defence in 2026 GTWC Europe;…

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Etihad Airways will become an Official Partner of McLaren Racing in both F1 and WEC for 2026 season and beyond
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McLaren announce Etihad Airways as an official partner in F1 and WEC from 2026 season

Senjuti Jash03 mins

McLaren Racing announced on Thursday that Etihad will become an official partner from the 2026 season onwards. This multi-year agreement covers not only the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team but also the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. The national airline of the UAE will support McLaren operationally as they compete across multiple motorsport categories worldwide….

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Fernando Barrichello resets mentally and targets “special stuff” with AIX Racing ahead of the 2026 FIA F3 season.
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Barrichello targets “very special stuff” as AIX Racing 2026 F3 campaign gathers momentum

Karishma Persad09 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 3 season represents a pivotal step in the career of Fernando Barrichello as he prepares for his first full F3 campaign with AIX Racing. After making his debut at the 2025 finale in Monza and completing three post-season tests in Jerez, Barcelona and Imola, the Brazilian now approaches the new year…

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Vector Sport retains Cullen, Fittipaldi and Lomko in its #10 LMP2 entry for the 2026 ELMS and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Vector Sport retains Cullen, Fittipaldi and Lomko for 2026 ELMS campaign

Karishma Persad05 mins

Vector Sport has retained Ryan Cullen, Pietro Fittipaldi and Vladislav Lomko for its #10 Oreca 07-Gibson in the 2026 European Le Mans Series. The British team will run two LMP2 entries this season, with the #10 competing in the Pro category alongside a second car in LMP2 Pro/Am. Cullen, Fittipaldi and Lomko will also continue…

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Miura leads FRJ standings after Suzuka opener as Horachi and Akita close in across drivers, teams and Masters battles.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship (FRJC)

Karishma Persad07 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship (FRJC) is set to begin with renewed momentum and a 16-car grid. Notably, the series welcomes its largest opening-round entry since 2021, signalling clear growth after several lean years. Moreover, the championship continues to strengthen its role within Japan’s single-seater ladder. After a fiercely contested 2025 season, expectations run…

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South African rookie Enzo Rujugiro joins Fox Motorsport for GB4 2026, aiming to build on strong karting success in his debut car racing season.
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Enzo Rujugiro joins Fox Motorsport for GB4 debut in 2026

Karishma Persad03 mins

Fox Motorsport has confirmed South African rookie Enzo Rujugiro as part of its GB4 Championship line-up for 2026. Consequently, the 15-year-old from Johannesburg strengthens the team’s increasingly international roster as it prepares for the upcoming season. Rujugiro will race one of the team’s Tatuus MSV GB4-025 cars across the seven-round campaign, which begins at Silverstone’s…

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Wright Motorsports launches three-car Porsche 911 GT3 R programme for 2026 SRO America season.
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Wright Motorsports expands to three-car Porsche GT3 programme for 2026 SRO America

Karishma Persad05 mins

Wright Motorsports will field an expanded three-car GT3 programme in SRO America for 2026 GTWC America. The team will enter two full-season Pro-Am cars in GTWC America. Furthermore, they will enter one car in GT America Powered by AWS. All three cars will campaign the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992). Through this expansion, Wright embarks…

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Marcus Ericsson
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Ericsson focusing on “being at the front of the field” ahead of 2026 IndyCar season opener in St. Pete

Ana Sorge07 mins

Before the sunshine and speed of St. Pete for the start of the 2026 NTT IndyCar season, Marcus Ericsson sat down with the media including Pit Debrief to discuss his thoughts ahead of the first race of the season. Ericsson is heading into his eighth season, and his third with Andretti Global. As former winner…

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JMF Motorsports returns to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America with PRO and PRO-AM Mercedes-AMG entries for 2026.
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JMF Motorsports expands GTWC America effort with two Mercedes-AMG entries

Karishma Persad03 mins

JMF Motorsports will return to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS in 2026, entering the PRO Class with renewed ambition and a proven driver pairing. Canadian Mercedes-AMG factory driver Mikael Grenier will once again line up alongside long-time JMF team driver Michai Stephens in the No. 34 Mercedes-AMG GT3. Grenier arrives with strong…

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