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The 2026 F1 Academy Canadian GP delivered dominant wins, breakthrough performances, and costly mistakes. With Montreal one of the venues on the 2026 calendar to host a three-race format, quick recoveries and the ability to manage chaos proved crucial to success. While some drivers were quick to adapt, others struggled. Winner of the 2026 F1…
The opening round of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) at Spielberg delivered everything expected from one of junior single-seater racing’s most competitive grids. Across Collective Testing, Qualifying and three chaotic races, several drivers immediately established themselves as early contenders. Reno Francot left the Red Bull Ring as the championship leader, while Rashid…
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship Melbourne GP Round at the Albert Park Circuit marked the first opportunity for the new grid to properly measure themselves against the competition heading into the season. Among the teams fighting towards the front, Van Amersfoort Racing and Campos Racing emerged from the opening round with strong points…
The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with several drivers making strong early statements. However, the opening weekend also exposed a number of pressure points. While Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, BMW and parts of the midfield showed competitive promise, others left Spielberg with more questions than answers. The clearest concern came from Lamborghini. The…
F3 Qualifying does not always receive the attention it deserves. For most viewers, the Sprint and Feature Races are where the spectacle lies—overtakes, safety cars, and tyre battles dominate the highlights. However, the drivers and the data point to a different reality. For them, Friday’s Qualifying session is often the most decisive phase of the…
The 2026 F2 Miami GP marked a milestone weekend for the championship and its drivers as it made its North American debut at the Miami International Autodrome. The second round of the 2026 F2 season delivered an exciting return to action, as drivers and teams hit the track after a two-month break. With the added…
The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with a weekend that offered early direction without delivering firm conclusions. Across Free Practice, Qualifying and Races 1 and 2, the 2026 DTM drivers produced a mixed competitive picture shaped by pace, strategy, Balance of Performance changes, tyre management, and execution under pressure. Mercedes-AMG emerged…
Every driver entering the FIA Junior Ladder is chasing Formula 1 and other top-level series, yet the pathway meant to lead them there is becoming increasingly limited. The ladder begins with Formula 4, before moving up to Formula 3, Formula 2, and ultimately Formula 1. Each of these categories filters and develops talent, but tight…
The new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 car was outperformed by its own predecessor on the same weekend, on the same circuit. That in itself shows that persisting with it could wreck Lamborghini’s customer programme, two of DTM’s biggest teams, and the level of competition within the championship. The most damning verdict on Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3…
With an unexpected gap in the 2026 F1 season, it’s a good moment to reflect on the most impressive teams in the opening stages of the campaign. One is the team everyone is chasing, while the other two highlighted here are, somewhat surprisingly, the top of the midfield. Through three races they have taken big…
