AIX Racing rookie Emerson Fittipaldi on the track for F2 pre-season testing
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AIX Racing build momentum in testing ahead of the 2026 F2 season opener in Melbourne

AIX Racing enjoyed a strong start to their 2026 campaign, with Cian Shields topping the afternoon session on the third day of F2 pre-season testing. Rookie driver Emerson Fittipaldi Jr also impressed, finishing third on the timing sheets in the same session. Despite pre-season testing times not always being representative of where one will sit…

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Rafael Villagómez heads into the 2026 F2 season confident and motivated, stating that winning is the clear objective.
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Villagómez carries confidence into 2026 after promising end to 2025 F2 campaign

Rafael Villagómez enters the new FIA Formula 2 Championship season carrying the momentum of a strong finish to the previous campaign. After showing measurable progress towards the end of 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing, Villagómez approaches the opening round of the 2026 F2 season in Melbourne with increased confidence and a clearly defined competitive focus….

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Szafnauer Lands at Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner.
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Otmar Szafnauer joins Van Amersfoort Racing as new CEO and Managing Partner

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…

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MP Motorsport's Oliver Goethe during 2026 F2 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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MP Motorsport eyeing positive start to 2026 F2 season after promising pre-season test

MP Motorsport’s F2 pre-season testing in Barcelona has the Dutch outfit in an encouraging position ahead of the season opener in Melbourne. In 2025, the team finished 5th in the Teams’ Standings with 207 points, while Richard Verschoor secured 3rd in the Drivers’ Standings. Oliver Goethe returns to the F2 grid and team with renewed…

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ART Grand Prix's Kush Maini during 2026 F2 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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ART Grand Prix “ready” for F2 season opener following “positive” pre-season test in Barcelona

ART Grand Prix heads into the opening round of the 2026 F2 season with a positive mindset following a successful pre-season test in Barcelona. Behind the wheel, the team’s drivers — Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak and Kush Maini — completed their testing programmes and were encouraged by the signs of competitiveness over the three-day session. Reflecting on…

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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

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

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

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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