Pit Debrief

Pierre Gasly says Alpine’s F1 2026 preparations reveal major uncertainty over energy management and power unit deployment under the new regulations.

Gasly sees energy management as key challenge for F1 2026

Valeria Penachi2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly discussed the complexities facing drivers during F1 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain. The Alpine driver addressed energy management challenges under the new regulations. His preparations highlighted significant unknowns about how racing will unfold with different power unit manufacturers. Alpine and the rest of the grid worked through understanding modern hybrid power unit deployment…

F1 2026: Team/chassis name, drivers, numbers, officials & more

Darshan Chokhani2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

With the start of 2026 F1 season not far off, we have compiled a full list of team/chassis name along with drivers, car numbers, officials and more. With the Barcelona shakedown done along with the two pre-season tests in Bahrain, things have moved to the serious part where the first race of 2026 F1 season…

Franco Colapinto shares his thoughts on Alpine's performance for the 2026 F1 season after the final day of Bahrain pre-season testing.

Colapinto discusses Alpine F1’s chances for 2026 at Bahrain pre-season Testing

Imogen Hayhurst2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

During a Press Conference on the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Franco Colapinto has shared his thoughts on Alpine’s performance for the 2026 campaign. The young Argentine also discussed how much more prepared he feels this season after getting to take part in pre-season testing. Colapinto on whether the switch to Mercedes-Benz…

A 62-car grid has been confirmed for the 2026 WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans, with fierce battles expected across Hypercar, LMGT3 and LMP2.

Entry list revealed for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans as 62 cars prepare for battle

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago05 mins

The official entry list for the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been unveiled, confirming a formidable 62-car field for the iconic endurance race scheduled for 10–14 June 2026 as part of the WEC season. The evolution of a historic race As the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship…

Alpine unveils its upgraded A424 Hypercar for the 2026 FIA WEC season after breakthrough success including victory at Fuji.

Alpine reveals upgraded A424 for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Alpine Endurance Team has revealed the updated prototypes it will campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026, signalling the French manufacturer’s intent to build on the strongest season in the A424 programme’s history. The unveiling took place during a pre-season presentation in Paris, the home of the Alpine brand. With…

Alpine F1, team managed by Steve Nielsen, race car on track in 2026

Nielsen discusses Alpine F1’s 2026 potential and journey

Lucrezia Costa2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Alpine Sporting Director Steve Nielsen is looking back and forward at the same time after the opening half of 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing. In fact, the recently hired Formula 1 expert is handling a rather multifaceted situation while entering his first full season with the French team. A completely new era for Alpine F1 Following…

Nicola Lacorte highlights DAMS progress and lessons from endurance racing in IMSA before his second FIA F3 season in 2026.

Lacorte sees “big progression” as DAMS builds momentum for 2026 F3 campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Nicola Lacorte enters his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship determined to translate winter progress into on-track results with DAMS Lucas Oil. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 18-year-old Italian believes both he and the team have taken decisive steps forward. With experience across junior single-seaters and endurance racing, Lacorte approaches the new…

2026 F1 start procedure could prove difficult

Why F1 has a start procedure “recipe for disaster” in hands for 2026 — and McLaren’s demands for a fix

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

F1 could be heading for a “recipe for disaster” if it doesn’t make any changes around the race start procedures in 2026 – that’s the view from McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after the first Bahrain testing session, as he believes the all-new power units for the season are too complicated to get up and running…

Alpine confirms WEC exit after 2026, ending its Hypercar programme as Renault refocuses strategy amid market challenges.

Alpine confirms WEC exit as Hypercar programme set to end

Karishma Persad2 months ago4 weeks ago04 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has officially announced it will shut down its Hypercar programme at the end of the current season, confirming widespread speculation about its future in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The decision brings an end to Alpine’s endurance racing journey, which began in 2013 and evolved into a full-fledged factory…

2026 F1 livery launch overview

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

With the start of the season in Melbourne quickly approaching, the teams are revealing their 2026 challengers in quick succession. Missed one? Fear not, we have listed the 2026 F1 cars in a neat little livery launch overview below. Red Bull Racing RB22 Red Bull Racing was the first team to reveal their 2026 challenger….