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Five Eurocup-3 drivers stand out after 2026 Paul Ricard, with Egozi leading as Al Azhari and rookies make early statements.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 Eurocup-3 opener at Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad18 hours ago18 hours ago08 mins

The 2026 Eurocup-3 season opened at Circuit Paul Ricard with a weekend that immediately suggested a closely contested championship battle. Across testing, qualifying and three races, the field produced tight margins, multiple winners and several standout performances from both experienced drivers and rookies. James Egozi left France as the early championship leader after delivering the…

F2: The winners and losers of the 2026 Canadian GP

Yi Xing Lim2 days ago2 days ago08 mins

The 2026 F2 Canadian GP delivered another action-packed weekend as the championship made its first-ever visit to Montreal. The third round of the season also marked the final stop before drivers return to familiar venues, beginning with Monaco next week. On Friday, Trident’s Laurens van Hoepen stormed to his first F2 pole position after a…

F1 Academy: The winners and losers of the 2026 Canadian GP

Antonina Jaromin3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

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…

Five 2026 FREC drivers to watch after Spielberg, with Francot, Al Dhaheri, Nakamura-Berta, Wheldon and Ninovic starring.

Five early FREC title contenders after the 2026 Red Bull Ring opener

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

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…

Following the 2026 F3 Australian GP Round, five drivers displayed excellent confidence and racecraft, making them ones to watch this year.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne

Shania Wallage2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

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 starts with pressure for Lamborghini, Baert and Feller after a revealing Red Bull Ring opening weekend

Five drivers under pressure after the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

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…

The importance of Qualifying in F3

Valeria Penachi3 weeks ago1 month ago06 mins

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…

Campos Racing's Nikola Tsolov during the 2026 F2 Miami GP.

F2: The winners and losers of the 2026 Miami GP

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

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…

Five DTM drivers stand out after Red Bull Ring, with Engel leading as Auer, Wittmann, Preining and van der Linde chase.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 DTM opener at the Red Bull Ring

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

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…

Should F2 and F3 introduce season limits for drivers?

Antonina Jaromin4 weeks ago1 month ago06 mins

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…