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With Isack Hadjar still in recovery, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Red Bull and Racing Bulls, respectively, at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP
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Hadjar to miss 2026 F1 Spanish GP as well; Red Bull and Racing Bulls line-ups remain unchanged with Lawson and Tsunoda

Senjuti Jash04 mins

With Isack Hadjar still recovering from his injury, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda will continue to drive for Red Bull and Racing Bulls, respectively, during the 2026 F1 Spanish GP weekend. The Milton Keynes outfit announced on August 19 that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury during the summer break, thereby ruling him out of…

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F3 drivers praise the Madring's character and challenge after two days of testing ahead of the championship's 2026 Madrid finale.
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“One of the most difficult tracks I’ve ever driven”: 2026 F3 drivers give Madring verdict after challenging two days of testing

Karishma Persad08 mins

The 2026 F3 drivers have given the new Madring an overwhelmingly positive first verdict after completing two days of in-season testing at the circuit ahead of its competitive debut. Across the test, the 5.4km Madrid venue provided a demanding combination of high-speed commitment, close barriers, elevation changes and technical sections. With nobody holding previous racing…

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Ugo Ugochukwu sets the fastest time of F3’s Madring test on Day 2, while championship rival Freddie Slater tops the afternoon.
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2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Madrid | Ugochukwu tops final day at the Madring

Karishma Persad06 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu ended the two-day 2026 F3 in-season test at the Madring in Madrid with the fastest time overall, leading the second morning session for Campos Racing with a 1:49.034. The American finished 0.193s ahead of Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi in the faster qualifying-focused morning running, while Enzo Deligny completed the top three. Championship…

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Freddie Slater praises the Madring after topping Day 1 of F3 testing, as TRIDENT builds knowledge ahead of the season finale.
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Slater praises “incredible” Madring after topping opening day of F3 testing

Karishma Persad05 mins

Freddie Slater praised the new Madring circuit after topping the opening day of F3 in-season testing for TRIDENT in Madrid. The championship leader set a 1:50.343 during Monday afternoon’s running to finish fastest overall, having already shown competitive pace throughout the opening day. The test also gave Slater and TRIDENT their first opportunity to collect…

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F3 heads to Madring for a two-day in-season test as all 30 drivers prepare for the new circuit and the final two rounds of 2026.
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2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Madrid | Preview | F3 heads to new Madring circuit for crucial two-day in-season test

Karishma Persad05 mins

FIA Formula 3 returns to action following its summer break with a two-day in-season F3 test at the brand-new Madring circuit in Madrid on 24–25 August. All 30 drivers will receive their first opportunity to experience the 5.416-kilometre venue, which will host the final round of the 2026 F3 season in September. The test gives…

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FIA F3 adds a two-day MADRING test and expands its 2026 Madrid finale with two qualifying sessions and two Feature Races in Spain.
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FIA F3 adds MADRING Test and expanded Madrid finale in 2026

Karishma Persad06 mins

The FIA F3 Championship will hold a two-day official in-season test at MADRING on 24 and 25 August before returning to the new circuit for an expanded conclusion to its 2026 campaign. The championship will use the test to help teams and drivers prepare for the unfamiliar venue. Meanwhile, the circuit’s organisers will assess MADRING’s…

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Williams’ Carlos Sainz drove around the brand new Madring at his hometown in Madrid, Spain, as F1 returns to the city in September 2026 for the GP.
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Sainz’ first laps around the Madring ahead of first race at the F1 2026 Gran Premio de España

Chiara Perin08 mins

Williams’ Carlos Sainz drove around the brand new Madring at his hometown in Madrid, Spain, as F1 returns to the city in September 2026 for the GP. The Spaniard took journalist Lawrence Baretto for a hot lap, completing the first drive around the brand new circuit. Sainz proudly talked about the construction and preparations for…

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Atlassian Williams Racing driver, Carlos Sainz, took the streets of Madrid in his FW45, to test out the new track.
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Carlos Sainz makes history at Madrid’s new F1 Spanish GP circuit

Chiara Martin02 mins

Spanish driver Carlos Sainz has made history by becoming the first Formula 1 driver to experience the new Madrid circuit that will host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026, replacing the long-standing Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. An emotional homecoming for Carlos Sainz in Madrid This past weekend marked a milestone for both Madrid and F1, as…

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