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Nicolás Varrone explains his move from endurance racing to F2 in 2026 while maintaining selected sportscar outings.
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“It’s a whole different sport in a way” — Varrone on transitioning from endurance to F2 for 2026

Karishma Persad06 mins

After establishing himself as a strong competitor in endurance racing, Nicolás Varrone prepares for a return to single-seater competition in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship with van Amersfoort Racing. The Argentine, who claimed the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGTE Am title and class victory at Le Mans, now joins Van Amersfoort Racing for…

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Emerson Fittipaldi Jr explains his decision to skip F3 and step up from Eurocup-3 to F2 with AIX Racing for 2026.
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“We couldn’t say no to it”: Fittipaldi Jr on his leap from Eurocup-3 to F2 with AIX Racing in 2026

Shania Wallage04 mins

Emerson Fittipaldi Jr is preparing for one of the most ambitious rookie campaigns on the 2026 FIA Formula 2 (F2) grid, making the direct jump from Eurocup-3 to compete with AIX Racing. While most drivers follow the traditional path through FIA Formula 3 before reaching Formula 2, Fittipaldi Jr has chosen to fast-track his progression…

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Invicta Racing's Rafael Câmara on track during 2026 F2 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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Exclusive: Invicta Racing’s James Robinson on bridging the technical gap between F2 and F1 in the modern era

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Invicta Racing’s Team Principal James Robinson spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief about the technological advancements in the sport and how they’ve become a vital part of a drivers’ development as they progress through the motorsport ladder. Over the past two years, the team has established itself as the benchmark in Formula 2, guiding Gabriel Bortoleto…

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ART Grand Prix's Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak during 2026 F2 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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Inthraphuvasak aims to carry momentum into 2026 F2 season with ART Grand Prix following “very positive” pre-season test

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

ART Grand Prix’s Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak steps up to F2 in 2026 following a statistically stronger Formula 3 campaign after a challenging rookie season. The Thai driver secured three wins and finished 7th in the Drivers’ Standings, with his Monza Feature Race victory propelling him into the top ten. Heading into his rookie season with the…

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Maciej Gładysz targets steady progress and calm adaptation as he prepares for his 2026 F3 debut with ART Grand Prix.
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Gładysz embraces rookie learning curve ahead of 2026 F3 debut with ART Grand Prix

Karishma Persad04 mins

Maciej Gładysz prepares to step onto the FIA Formula 3 stage in 2026 with ART Grand Prix, embracing both the challenge and opportunity of his rookie campaign. The Polish driver, born in Tarnów, arrives after a strong rise through Spanish F4 and Eurocup-3, where he claimed victories and consistently fought at the front. Now, as…

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Kush Maini is looking to target consistency in his fourth FIA F2 season, where he has made the switch in 2026 with ART Grand Prix.
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Maini confident ART Grand Prix move can deliver consistency in 2026 F2 season

Shania Wallage04 mins

As he embarks on his fourth season in Formula 2 (F2), Kush Maini finds himself with a fourth different team, but this time, the Indian driver believes he has found the environment he needs to finally deliver a complete championship campaign in 2026 with ART Grand Prix. He joins the team after a rollercoaster three-year…

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Invicta Racing's Rafael Câmara during 2026 F2 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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Invicta Racing aim to defend both Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in 2026 F2 season

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Invicta Racing head into the 2026 F2 season as the benchmark team after securing both Drivers’ and Teams’ titles over the past two years. Joining PREMA Racing on the list of teams to secure both titles consecutively, attention has now shifted to the squad that has guided back-to-back drivers to the crown and established itself…

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While Racing Bulls don't have separate development drivers, they have appointed Yuki Tsunoda and Ayumu Iwasa as their reserve drivers for the 2026 F1 season
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A complete overview of all the 2026 reserve and development drivers for every F1 team

Senjuti Jash020 mins

With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season.  As 22 drivers line up on…

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Tsolov and Dürksen assess arrival of Indycar star Herta and return of endurance star Varrone to F2 ahead of competitive 2026 season.
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Tsolov and Dürksen “excited” to welcome Herta and Varrone to the 2026 F2 grid

Karishma Persad06 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 2 season will see Colton Herta and Nicolás ‘Nico’ Varrone join the likes of Nikola Tsolov and Joshua Dürksen on the competitive F2 grid, bringing proven winning experience from two very different corners of motorsport. Herta arrives after eight seasons in IndyCar, where he became the youngest race winner in series…

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