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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…
Starting Round 1 of the new season on a high, Broc Feeney climbs to the top of the 2026 Supercars standings after some dominant displays at the Sydney 500. Under the lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, the Repco Supercars Championship returned with record crowd at the Sydney 500. Broc Feeney and Tickford Racing have solidified…
American racer Payton Westcott will launch her rookie campaign in the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese Grand Prix on 13–15 March, carrying a bold new look inspired by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team challenger. Her car mirrors the PETRONAS green flow line that defines the 2026 Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE. A dynamic…
PREMA Racing has confirmed that Sebastian Wheldon will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), stepping up from Formula 4 to the newly revamped category. The 17-year-old American progresses after an impressive rise through the junior single-seater ranks and continues his development with the Italian powerhouse squad. Stephen Mitas, Team Principal &…
Ferrari has officially launched its 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), unveiling the factory Ferrari 499P Hypercars with which it will defend its world titles. The Italian manufacturer enters the new season as the reigning champion after a dominant 2025 campaign. However, drivers and team management have emphasised that maintaining that success…
With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season. As 22 drivers line up on…
After gaining valuable mileage in Formula 2 and heading into his second FIA Formula 3 campaign, James Wharton believes F3 in 2026 could be the toughest season yet, but one he feels more prepared than ever for with PREMA Racing. With a strengthened grid, a return to familiar surroundings, and a clear focus on consistency,…
With the F1 2026 testing done and dusted, here’s a compilation of lap count of both the Bahrain tests, along with combination of both Bahrain and Barcelona shakedown. With lap times not hugely important in pre-season F1 tests, the lap count helps to understand where everyone stands, especially in terms of reliability which is key…
Rodin Motorsport Team Manager Sam Waple says their Formula 3 line up is entering the 2026 season stronger than they were at the end of 2025, following an intensive winter programme and a productive F3 pre-season test in Barcelona. The Farnham-based outfit completed 559 laps across three days in Spain, with all three drivers, Pedro…
Optimum Motorsport will embark on its most ambitious GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS programme to date in 2026. The British squad will field two cars in the Endurance Cup and, crucially, will add a Sprint Cup entry for the first time, thereby contesting the full 10-round championship. As a result, the McLaren outfit…
