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Kean Nakamura-Berta joins PREMA for 2026 FREC season after dominant junior success and strong early 2026 form.

PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Kean Nakamura-Berta will continue with the team into 2026, stepping up to the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This announcement marks a logical and well-earned progression following a sustained period of success in the junior categories. Furthermore, Nakamura-Berta enters this new chapter with increasing recognition across the motorsport paddock,…

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

A complete overview of all the 2026 reserve and development drivers for every F1 team

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago020 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…

Luke Browning had a stellar maiden F2 season in 2025

F2 2025 | Season Review | Luke Browning

Doris Ivandic2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

2025 marked Luke Browning’s first and only full season in Formula 2. The rookie had an outstanding season, where he was in the Championship fight early on. The Brit finished his season fourth in the Drivers’ Standings with 162 points. Before his season in Formula 2, Browning began his journey in car racing, moving from…

Lia Block during the 2025 F1 Academy season.

2025 F1 Academy Season Review: Lia Block

Yi Xing Lim2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

19 year-old Lia Block entered the 2025 F1 Academy season determined to improve on her rookie campaign, with Williams Racing backing her for the second consecutive year. The American, widely known as the daughter of legendary rally driver Ken Block, followed in her father’s footsteps before making the switch to single-seaters — her rookie season…

Alessandro Giusti for MP Motorsport. 2025 F3 Season

Giusti targets the title entering 2026 F3 season

Shermaine Wong3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Alessandro Giusti is gearing up for his second season in F3 with MP Motorsport. Now with one year of experience in the series under his belt, Giusti has his eyes set on the 2026 F3 Drivers’ Championship title. An impressive rookie campaign The Frenchman completed his debut F3 season in 2025, finishing 10th in the…

Kean Nakamura-Berta joins Williams Driver Academy ahead of 2026 season.

Williams Driver Academy signs reigning Italian F4 and E4 Champion, Kean Nakamura-Berta

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Williams Driver Academy have confirmed the signing of 18 year-old Kean Nakamura-Berta ahead of the 2026 season. The Japanese-Slovakian driver arrives off the back of a highly successful year in single-seaters, having finished 3rd in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) and claimed titles in both Italian F4 and the E4 Championship. He joins…

Luke Browning has received the Dallara Overtake of the Year Award for his 2025 F2 season. This was earned due to the round in Silverstone.

Luke Browning receives the Dallara Overtake of the Year Award for F2 in 2025

Olivia Pursehouse4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

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,…

Formula 2's Luke Browning on his future goals, and his drive to F1

Browning: “I’ve not hit my ceiling yet”, as he strives to meet his motorsports goals

Olivia Pursehouse5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

In what is only his first full season on the Formula 2 grid, Luke Browning is fighting for the Championship. Sitting in fourth in the Driver’s Standings at current, with 162 points. Despite being right in the battle, Browning believes he is yet to reach his full potential. He reflected on this in a post-race…

Luke Browning reflects on his rookie F2 season, discussing adaptation, standout drives, setbacks, and the fine margins that shaped the 2025 title fight.

Hitech TGR’s Browning reflects on competitive 2025 F2 rookie season ahead of Abu Dhabi finale: “We got bloody close at times and I think I’m very proud of that”

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

Hitech TGR’s Luke Browning’s 2025 rookie season in FIA F2 has unfolded as a year of rapid development, close competition and moments of standout performance. The step into the championship is widely regarded as one of the most demanding transitions in junior motorsport, yet Browning established himself early as a consistent front-runner. Now, as the…

Giusti reflects on 2025, embraces stability with MP Motorsport and Williams, and sets his sights on a determined 2026 F3 title campaign.

Experience, stability and ambition: MP Motorsport’s Giusti outlines his blueprint for F3 success in 2026 with support from Williams

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Although MP Motorsport and Williams Driver Academy driver, Alessandro Giusti ended the 2025 F3 season tenth in the standings, the Frenchman arrives into 2026 with a sharper mindset and a more defined sense of what is required to fight at the front. His rookie year often showed glimpses of speed and resilience, yet inconsistency in…