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Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot made a remarkable impression in his F3 debut at the 2026 Australian GP, demonstrating both skill and composure in a challenging weekend. The Brazilian driver faced adversity from the outset, with a brake issue in Qualifying leaving him down in 19th place. Despite this, he steadily progressed through the field in…
Tigani Motorsport will once again field James and Theo Koundouris in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS, with the veteran brothers competing in the Am Cup aboard their Mercedes-AMG GT3. Both drivers bring decades of experience to the grid, making them among the most seasoned competitors in Australian motorsport. Since their…
This June will mark 100 years since Peugeot first raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a landmark the French manufacturer is celebrating with renewed determination. After decades of endurance racing, Peugeot is aiming to turn promising performances into victories with its 9X8 Hypercar in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The team…
After clinching podium finishes and gaining significant recognition during an impressive run in F1 Academy, Aurelia Nobels willmake the leap to the competitive GB3 Championship for the 2026 season with Hillspeed. Her transition into GB3 marks the next stage in a rapidly advancing career that began at the age of 10 in Brazilian karting. Nobels’…
Carlos Sainz had a weekend to forget at the 2026 F1 Australian GP as his Williams car let him down on numerous occasions. He crossed the line in P15 in the end. He did not take part in qualifying due to an ERS issue. Starting on the back row — although he was basically 19th…
Ferrari squad Kondo Racing with Rinaldi will make its second consecutive appearance at the ADAC 24H Nürburgring in 2026, fielding a Yokohama-shod #45 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo in SP9 Pro. The Japanese team returns to the Nordschleife with renewed determination after last year’s promising but ultimately disappointing outing. The team’s 2026 line-up features factory Ferrari…
Alex Albon crossed the finish line in P12 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, beating his teammate Carlos Sainz by three positions, but both missed out on points. The Williams driver had qualified P15, and had gained two positions before the race start after local driver Oscar Piastri crashed his McLaren and did not reach…
Speaking to print media after the race, Laurent Mekies reflected on Isack Hadjar’s difficult end to a promising weekend at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, after a battery charge issue on the formation lap compromised the rookie’s start. The Red Bull driver had shown strong pace from the very beginning in Melbourne and qualified third,…
Led by Andrea Stella, two-time defending F1 Constructors’ World Champions McLaren had a tough start to 2026 at the Australian GP in Melbourne. Lando Norris finished a distant P5, while home hero Oscar Piastri crashed on a sighting lap to the grid. Coming into the season, the Italian engineer felt McLaren would be a step…
Team Principals James Vowles and Andrea Stella commented on the Mercedes power unit performance following the 2026 F1 Australian GP. In 2026, Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains are being utilised by four teams: Mercedes, McLaren, Williams, and Alpine. While many expected to see the Mercedes-powered teams have an advantage over the rest of the field, only…
