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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026, covering European rounds of FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons.
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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026 European F2 and F3 rounds

Karishma Persad04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Idra Group for the 2026 season. The agreement will once again cover the European rounds of both the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 championships, building on a successful collaboration established the previous year. This renewed alliance reinforces a relationship that connects high-level motorsport…

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James Robinson, CEO and Team Principal, Invicta Racing, F2
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Exclusive: “Determination, will and drive”: How James Robinson navigated F1, built Pace Six Four, and leads Invicta Racing in F2

Karishma Persad08 mins

James Robinson’s journey to becoming CEO and Team Principal of Invicta Racing’s Formula 2 team is a rare example of how commercial expertise, strategic thinking and unwavering persistence can lead to leadership roles traditionally dominated by engineers. As the leader of Invicta Racing in F2, James Robinson has demonstrated how a career built on adaptability,…

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Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak during the 2026 F2 Australian GP.
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From university to sim racing: Inthraphuvasak on life away from F2 in 2026

Yi Xing Lim04 mins

Besides racing for ART Grand Prix in 2026, Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak opened up about life outside of the F2 paddock. Sitting 5th in the Drivers’ Standings with 13 points heading into the third round, the Thai driver spoke to F2 about how his university studies have kept him busy during time away from racing. Inthraphuvasak said:…

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Ollie Bearman and Haas F1 at Suzuka Circuit prior to Japanese GP
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Bearman speaks on the difference in schedule demand between F2 and F1

Doris Ivandic04 mins

Ollie Bearman spoke about the difference in the demand for time in F1 compared with the feeder series in an interview for Up To Speed after the Suzuka weekend. Specifically, the Brit explained how much time is allocated to media duties and how that time increases significantly in the jump from F2 to F1. As…

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In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far.
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Exclusive: Correa on moving from F2 to Indy NXT, IndyCar ambitions, and a more human paddock in the US

James O'Connor08 mins

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far. A new journey begins after leaving Formula 2 and Europe Following an eight-year journey that started…

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Rafael Villagómez targets a stronger 2026 F2 season, highlighting adaptability, mental strength, and teamwork with Van Amersfoort Racing.
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“Every weekend you learn something”: Villagómez on building momentum with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad07 mins

Rafael Villagómez enters the 2026 F2 season with a clear mission: to capitalise on the breakthroughs he achieved in 2025. Last year, his performance peaked during the second half of the campaign, giving both himself and Van Amersfoort Racing tangible evidence of what he is capable of when preparation, pace, and strategy align. The 21-year-old…

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Sebastián Montoya PREMA Racing F2 2026 car on track during Formula 2 session
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From car balance to adaptation: Montoya explains his approach for 2026 F2 season with PREMA Racing

Camilla Bianca Trentin06 mins

Sebastián Montoya returns to the 2026 FIA F2 Championship with PREMA Racing and a clear objective in mind: fighting at the front and building towards a title challenge. The Colombian driver continues to refine his approach behind the wheel, with a strong emphasis on car balance, adaptability and race execution. Chasing the perfect balance in…

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Revised FIA F2 2026 calendar adds Miami and Canadian GP.
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F2 replaces cancelled Middle East rounds with Miami and Canadian GP on 2026 calendar

Yi Xing Lim04 mins

Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds, F2 has announced that the replacements will take place at the 2026 Miami and Canadian GP. The season kicked off in Melbourne from March 6th to 8th. However, the cancellation of two back-to-back rounds—originally scheduled as the second and third events on the calendar—created a…

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Invicta Racing's Joshua Dürksen during the 2026 F2 Australian GP round.
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“I definitely see a big difference”: Dürksen reflects on F2 progress, racecraft and new Mercedes F1 role

Yi Xing Lim05 mins

Invicta Racing’s Joshua Dürksen enters his third F2 campaign in 2026 more motivated than ever to maximise his opportunity with the championship-winning team, setting high expectations for himself. After winning the opening Sprint Race of the 2026 F2 season, the Paraguayan went on to finish 10th in Sunday’s Feature Race, walking away from the weekend…

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