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McLaren qualified behind both Mercedes ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint race. Norris and Piastri speak on updates and challenges.

Norris and Piastri optimistic after McLaren upgrades show progress at 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Viveka Sainani4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

McLaren’s difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season appears to be fading into the background. Following the team’s first major upgrade package introduced in Miami, attention has shifted toward whether McLaren can finally challenge Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. Both drivers remained cautious about their prospects despite an encouraging Sprint Qualifying performance….

Sebastian Wheldon tops FREC Friday Practice at Zandvoort, as Francisco Macedo leads FP2 before Qualifying and Race 1.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 & 2 | Wheldon leads Friday running as Macedo tops FP2

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest across Friday’s two Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort as the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend began in earnest at the Dutch venue. The MP Motorsport driver, who had already ended Thursday’s Collective Tests fastest overall, carried that pace into Free Practice 1. His 1:30.114 in the morning remained…

Both Red Bull drivers struggled heavily with bouncing and ride issues around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the 2026 F1 Sprint Qualifying.

Verstappen and Hadjar frustrated by Red Bull bouncing struggles in 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying

Shania Wallage4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Oracle Red Bull Racing were left searching for answers after a difficult Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both struggling with the RB22’s behaviour over the bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve surface. Verstappen ultimately qualified seventh for Saturday’s Sprint, narrowly ahead of teammate Hadjar in eighth, as…

Franciszek Cegielski impressed during 2026 GB4 testing at Oulton Park, ending Friday sixth fastest and leading the rookie field.

Cegielski continues strong 2026 GB4 form at Oulton Park with top-six pace

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Franciszek Cegielski continued his impressive start to the Oulton Park weekend by ending the second day of 2026 GB4 Championship testing sixth fastest overall for Fortec Motorsport. The 16-year-old rookie also emerged as the quickest newcomer across Friday’s running, finishing more than six tenths of a second ahead of his nearest rookie rival in 11th…

Hamilton and Leclerc finished P5 and P6 in the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying session, with mixed feelings about their SF-26's.

Hamilton encouraged by Ferrari progress as Leclerc battles brake issues in 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying

Shania Wallage4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc reflected on a mixed Sprint Qualifying for Scuderia Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, after the pair secured P5 and P6 respectively at the end of Friday’s session in Montreal. While Lewis Hamilton took encouragement from what he described as Ferrari’s strongest qualifying performance in some time, Charles Leclerc…

Mercedes' George Russell took pole position for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP sprint race, with teammate Kimi Antonelli starting second.

Mercedes look to convert 1-2 start for 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint

Lenny Sundahl4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Mercedes continued their impressive form on Friday in locking out the front row in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. George Russell will start from pole, rounding the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 1:12.965. Teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start second, lapping just 0.068 behind Russell. The British veteran, currently 20 points…

Archie Bullard impressed during 2026 GB4 testing at Oulton Park, showing major progress and closing the gap to the frontrunners ahead of competitive action.

Bullard targets strong 2026 GB4 weekend after impressive Oulton Park progress

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Fox Motorsport driver Archie Bullard delivered another encouraging step forward during 2026 GB4 Championship testing at Oulton Park, as the rookie continued to adapt quickly to life in single-seaters. The 19-year-old enjoyed his most competitive showing of the season so far across the two-day test, consistently running closer to the front of the field. Moreover,…

Alex O'Grady topped the 2026 GB4 timesheets on Friday at Oulton Park.

2026 | GB4 | Oulton Park | Testing Day 2 | O’Grady fastest in Friday testing at Oulton Park

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Alex O’Grady put KMR Sport on top as 2026 GB4 testing continued at Oulton Park on Friday. The Irishman led both of the day’s 30-minute sessions, with his benchmark 1:35.243 coming in the opening run around the 2.692-mile International circuit. That effort placed O’Grady 0.224s clear of Hillspeed’s Enzo Hallman on the combined timesheets. Thomas…

2026 GTWC Europe heads to Monza with 57 GT3 cars, title battles and a packed weekend of racing action.

2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Monza | Preview | The Temple of Speed awaits as the title battle intensifies

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS heads to Autodromo Nazionale Monza next weekend for one of the biggest events on the calendar. A massive 57-car Endurance Cup grid representing 10 manufacturers will tackle the famous three-hour race at the Temple of Speed from 29-31 May. Meanwhile, support categories will push the…

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia moves its 2026 June round from Shanghai to Ningbo following scheduling complications in China.

Ningbo replaces Shanghai on 2026 GTWC Asia calendar

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS will return to Ningbo International Circuit next month after organisers confirmed a late venue switch for the championship’s Chinese round. Originally, the series planned to stage Rounds 5 and 6 at Shanghai International Circuit on June 3-5. However, administrative complications linked to China’s nationwide College…