Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed its driver line-up for 2026, continuing its long-standing support of emerging motorsport talent. Through the TGR Driver Challenge Program (TGR-DC), the organisation aims to provide drivers with the tools and opportunities to excel in the most competitive racing series around the world. The programme will see a diverse group…
Fionn McLaughlin will continue his ascent through the junior single-seater ladder as he steps up to FIA F3 with Hitech TGR for 2026. After securing the British F4 title in 2025, the Irish driver extends his long-standing relationship with the Silverstone-based outfit, carrying forward the momentum of a highly successful debut season and the backing…
Gerrard Xie made the move to Europe in 2023 before eventually stepping up to FIA F3 this season. The Chinese driver’s best result of the season came in the Hungarian GP Sprint, where he finished tenth—his sole points finish of the year. Back in June, Xie spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief as he reflected on…
Michael Shin will return full-time to the FIA F3 grid in 2026 with Hitech TGR. Having previously competed in F3 in 2023 with PHM Racing by Charouz and in the GB3 Championship with Hitech Pulse-Eight, Shin brings valuable experience and familiarity with the team. He enters the new season focused on applying the lessons learned…
Luke Browning has received the Dallara Overtake of the Year Award for the 2025 F2 season. This was awarded to him due to his display in wet conditions over the Silverstone F2 round. Drivers of likes of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Leonardo Fornaroli were recipients in 2024. During the 2025 F2 British GP Feature Race,…
Hitech TGR have confirmed Ritomo Miyata will race for the team in 2026, marking his third consecutive campaign in F2. His return follows a solid season featuring one podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps and 26 championship points. He finished 16th in the standings. However, Hitech’s retention decision reflects confidence in his potential and development trajectory. An…
Beganovic delivered a controlled and efficient drive to P4 in the Abu Dhabi F2 Sprint Race at Yas Marina. Starting from seventh, the Hitech Pulse-Eight driver gained ground early and maintained a competitive pace throughout the 23-lap race. With Beganovic qualifying P4 for Sunday’s Feature Race, he approaches the finale with a realistic chance of…
The 2025 F2 Sprint Race at the Abu Dhabi GP injected fresh tension into Formula 2’s season-ending weekend. Although the Drivers’ Championship had already reached its conclusion in Qatar, the Sprint still carried immense significance. Crucially, the Teams’ Championship battle intensified dramatically. As the field now prepares for the decisive Feature Race, the championship landscape…
Irish rising star Fionn McLaughlin, fresh off a dominant 2025 season in British F4, will race in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) in New Zealand with his new team, Hitech. This early-season campaign will serve as a key prelude to his FIA Formula 3 debut in 2026, where he will join the…
The final Qualifying session of the 2025 FIA F2 season, at the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP, delivered relentless tension, dramatic swings in pace and numerous track-limit setbacks. In warm and windy conditions, the field fought through deleted laps, late improvements and heavy traffic, as Roman Staněk ultimately emerged on top in a fiercely contested battle…
