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Engel led a Mercedes-AMG one-two in DTM Free Practice 2 at the Lausitzring, beating Auer by just 0.002s in extreme heat
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Free Practice 2 | Maro Engel leads Mercedes-AMG one-two

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Maro Engel set the fastest time in DTM Free Practice 2 at the Lausitzring, narrowly beating fellow Mercedes-AMG driver Lucas Auer by just 0.002s. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, Engel topped the session with a 1:20.408 for Landgraf Motorsport. Auer completed a Mercedes-AMG one-two, underlining the manufacturer’s strong pace in the hot conditions. Arjun…

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Oliver Bearman, F1, Haas, Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Photo Credit: Haas F1 Team

Bearman foresees difficult weekends for Haas after F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP DNF

Darshan Chokhani03 mins

Ollie Bearman foresees difficult weekends for Haas in the upcoming races due to lack of downforce, after power related DNF from 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. After the high in Australia and China, it has been a struggle for Haas’ Bearman in the following races, with just one points results in the last five races. To…

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Sebastian Wheldon topped 2026 FREC Free Practice at Monza, beating Alex Ninovic by 0.010s before a late red flag ended Friday running.
Photo Credit: FIA Formula Regional European Championship & ACI Sport

2026 | FREC | Monza | Free Practice | Wheldon tops Free Practice by 0.010s over Ninovic

Karishma Persad03 mins

Sebastian Wheldon set the pace in Friday morning’s Free Practice session at Monza, narrowly beating Alex Ninovic as the fourth round of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued. The MP Motorsport driver recorded a best lap of 1:45.469, improving by more than a tenth of a second on the benchmark established by…

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Maini led DTM Free Practice 1 at the Lausitzring ahead of Auer and Bortolotti, with the entire field separated by just over one second.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Free Practice 1 | Maini tops tightly contested session

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Free Practice 1 at the Lausitzring marked the start of the third race weekend of the 2026 DTM season, as the field returned to Germany following an unpredictable round at Zandvoort. The Dutch circuit delivered two very different races, with changing conditions, incidents and strategic decisions once again highlighting how closely matched the championship field…

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ACO President Pierre Fillon says a hydrogen Garage 56 entry could race at Le Mans before H2 Hypercars debut in 2030.
Photo Credit: FIA World Endurance Championship

ACO keeps Garage 56 hydrogen entry option open before 2030

Karishma Persad05 mins

ACO President Pierre Fillon has left the door open for a hydrogen-powered Garage 56 entry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before the H2 Hypercar regulations arrive in 2030, as reported by Sportscar365. The ACO announced its updated hydrogen roadmap during its annual Le Mans press conference. Under the plan, hydrogen-powered cars will compete…

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Invicta Team Principal James Robinson reflects on Câmara’s maiden F2 win in Barcelona, the winning strategy and Dürksen’s tough weekend.
Photo Credit: Formula 2

Robinson relieved as Câmara converts Invicta Racing’s pace into maiden F2 win in Barcelona

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Invicta Racing Team Principal James Robinson described relief as the overriding emotion after Rafael Câmara claimed his maiden F2 victory in Barcelona. The Brazilian rookie started the Feature Race from pole for the second consecutive weekend, having also secured the top grid position in Monaco. This time, he converted that qualifying pace into victory and…

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Edoardo Mortara topped FP1 at the 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix, setting a new lap record as Mahindra led a competitive session.
Photo Credit: Formula E } Joe Portlock

Formula E | Sanya E-Prix | FP1 | Mortara sets the pace as Mahindra shines in opening session

Karishma Persad04 mins

The 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix weekend began in challenging conditions as drivers tackled a windy and humid circuit during the opening free practice session. Despite an interruption caused by a red flag, teams completed valuable running and gathered crucial data ahead of qualifying and the race. In the end, Mahindra Racing‘s Edoardo Mortara emerged…

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Sebastien Buemi ahead of Formula E Sanya E-Prix FP1
photo credits Envision Racing

2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix | FP1 results

Lucrezia Costa02 mins

The 2026 Formula E season overtakes its halfway point, as drivers get ready to take on FP1 in Sanya. Following the Monaco E-Prix double header, Mitch Evans leads the standings from reigning champion Rowland and veteran Mortara. It’s only the second race ever at https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/1071920/preview-formula-e-heads-back-to-sanya-for-round-11the Chinese town, with Jean-Eric Vergne taking up the top spot…

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