Valtteri Bottas has opened up about his inability to get to grips with the MAC-26 so far and Cadillac’s correlation issues in the 2026 F1 season
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Bottas reckons “there’s still a long way to go” in 2026 F1 season before he finds his feet at Cadillac

Valtteri Bottas has opened up about his inability to get to grips with the MAC-26 so far, Cadillac’s correlation issues in 2026, and his growing appreciation for how the big F1 teams run their operations in the sport.  After staying on the sidelines as a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2025 following his Sauber exit,…

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Henry Mercier explains race mindset, qualifying pressure, consistency, and simulator use in his approach to F4 ahead of 2026 campaign.
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Racing up the ladder | Henry Mercier outlines his approach to race weekends and maintaining consistency in F4

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead of his 2026 British F4 campaign, Henry Mercier offered detailed insight into the mental and physical approach required to navigate the demands of modern single-seater racing. As competition intensifies across junior categories, drivers must manage not only performance on track but also the psychological challenges that come…

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Sauber F1 Driver Gabriel Bortoleto
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Bortoleto details the growing importance of Simulator work and how it’s helped him prepare for F1 weekends.

Ahead of the Singapore GP, Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto spoke about the impact of sim racing and simulator training in modern-day F1, and how it helped him prepare for unknown racetracks. Over recent years, technology has made considerable advancements in giving sim racers a realistic feel for the cars and the tracks. Since F1 has…

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Scuderia Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton getting into his car on Saturday at the F1 Azerbaijan GP, following statements regarding the 2026 regulations car from simulator
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Hamilton remains hesitant after simulator work with Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car

With the new regulation changes for 2026, Lewis Hamilton shared some insights into the simulator work that goes into Ferrari’s preparation for the next season. While the current season is not over yet, most teams switched their focus to the 2026 developments. The Scuderia experienced plenty of ups and downs in 2025. Currently, it holds…

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Van Amersfoort Racing drivers celebrate success in Barcelona. They identified adequate simulator preparation as key to their F3 success.
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Exclusive: Van Amersfoort Racing drivers on the crucial role of simulator work in modern F3 racing

Although Trident’s Rafael Câmara currently leads the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship by 26 points, the title fight remains far from over. With half of the season still to run, every driver remains mathematically in contention. Sixteen drivers have climbed the podium so far, six of whom have claimed race wins—a testament to the…

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