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George Russell completed a Mercedes front row lockout ahead in sprint race qualifying in Canada. Lando Norris claimed third with his teammate and Hamilton rounding out the top five. SQ1 Once again it was the young Italian, Antonelli flying to the top of the timesheets early on. A 1.14.010 early on saw him climb ahead…
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British GT returned to Northamptonshire on Sunday 26 April for its blue-riband 3-hour Silverstone 500, the event marks 20 years since the circuit’s first GT3 race. Among the 29-car grid was a familiar name. Fresh from victories at Daytona and Imola, BMW Factory driver Dan Harper arrived chasing a third Silverstone 500 victory. Early Career…
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Bringing a new chassis onto the world stage is never easy. Teething problems are inevitable, solving them quickly is critical. How a team adapts to a new car separates the good from the great. In 2024, the World Endurance Championship (WEC) introduced LMGT3 to replace LMGTE. With GT3 racing’s explosive growth, increased manufacturer support was…
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Motorsport fans often wax lyrically about “the golden age” of each discipline. 1960s Formula One, Super Touring or Group B spring to mind. However, Sports Car racing is currently in a golden age. International manufacturers fill the grid with others on the way. The newest team, Genesis Magma Racing, are set to make their World…
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With the 2026 season just days away, Ferrari will be looking at this season as potentially their biggest chance of securing their first drivers championship since 2007. The Scuderia boasts a formidable line-up with seven-time world-champion Lewis Hamilton and 8-time race winner Charles Leclerc. The pair, led by team boss Fred Vasseur, will feel they…
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The British Touring Car Championships newest team on the block Plato Racing have acquired five time race winner Dan Rowbottom to pilot their Mercedes-AMG A35 this season. Rowbottom moves from one of the premier seats in the championship to lead the all new Plato Racing squad managed by the two time BTCC champion Jason Plato. …
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Aston Martin continues to struggle in Bahrain pre-season testing with their issues continuing into Day 2. Tension surrounding the car’s performance has appeared to boil over for some as the team faces an uphill battle to recover lost ground. Technical troubles amid a new era 2026 was seen as the year in which Aston Martin…
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Pierre Gasly’s running was cut short by a technical issue that triggered a red flag, compounding Alpine’s frustrating start to pre-season testing. Another Interruption Hampers Alpine’s Running Alpine’s programme at the Bahrain International Circuit suffered another blow on the second day of testing when Pierre Gasly slowed dramatically on approach to Turn 1. The Frenchman…
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After an impressive opening day of Pre season testing, Red Bull and Isack Hadjar lost crucial track time due to a hydraulic leak. The team to beat? Max Verstappen was in the car for the full day on Wednesday. First out on the track, the Dutchman’s pace immediately caught the eye of the other teams.…
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Aston Martin’s AMR26 has been the talk of the grid since the news broke that legendary Adrian Newey is joining the team. Yet the Bahrain test has shone a light on issues that may hinder the team’s progress in the early part of 2026. A new era begins for the legends of the sport After…
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James Vowels admitted to the media in Bahrain that “the mood has lifted” following a mighty opening day at Bahrain testing. Nightmare start Following a promising 2025 season, optimism was high for the Grove based team. Heading into 2026 ahead of another big regulation overall, the team viewed it as an opportunity to gain momentum…
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Haas made a significant statement on the opening day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain. The American outfit tallied 115 laps to finish with the fifth-highest team mileage. The VF-26 showed immediate reliability, establishing a strong baseline for the sport’s new technical era. Ocon’s Efforts While most teams divided running time between two drivers, Esteban…
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Reigning World Champion Lando Norris continued his 2025 momentum by topping the timesheets on the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Carrying the number one on his MCL40, Norris clocked a 1:34.669 in the final hour. The Brit narrowly edged out his primary title rival, Max Verstappen, by 0.129 seconds. Shared Duties McLaren opted…
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Lando Norris topped the opening day of F1 Pre-season testing, leading home Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in an educational opening day of testing for the teams. Morning session It was Max Verstappen who took to the track first for the morning session in Bahrain. The Dutchman’s RB22, sporting the aero rakes, was followed out…
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Audi’s F1 debut gathered pace in Bahrain as the team unveiled a refined aerodynamic package, though a brief mechanical stoppage for Nico Hulkenberg provided an early reliability scare. Red Flags and Rapid Responses The biggest talking point of the afternoon was a brief but significant reliability scare for the German team. Nico Hulkenberg triggered a…
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Franco Colapinto has caused an early red flag on the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing. The team were slow to take to the track and when they did the Argentine’s Alpine stopped early on with a mechanical issue. It comes after Alpine reportedly experienced issues in the Barcelona shakedown, stopping on the first…
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Max Verstappen eased to victory under the lights of Las Vegas to close to within twelve points of Oscar Piastri in the championship. Lando Norris recovered to second after a poor start, extending his lead in the championship with just two rounds to go. Another strong performance for George Russell saw the Mercedes driver round…
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Ex-Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has seen his £64 million claim concerning his 2008 title approved to go to trial. Massa claims that he is the rightful winner of Lewis Hamilton’s first world title in 2008. The Brazilian dramatically missed out on the title by 1 point in the final race in Brazil. The enquiry is…
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With just three rounds remaining, Formula 1 heads to the streets of Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the championship battle nears its climax. Lando Norris will be seeking to extend his lead at the front and leave Vegas with the possibility of securing his first championship next time out in Qatar.…