Bottas gets Cadillac seat fit ahead of 2026 F1 return
Valtteri Bottas has completed his first day as a Cadillac Formula 1 driver, ahead of his return to the world championship in 2026.A veteran of 246 grand prix starts and 67 podium finishes, Bottas signed with the new Cadillac team for F1’s new era in 2026 after spending this yearContinue Reading
New Mercedes front wing offers first look at F1 2026
During the post-season test at the Yas Marina Circuit, Formula 1 teams are given nine hours to gather data about Pirelli’s 2026 tyres.The test is carried out using mule cars – ground-effect machinery modified to mimic 2026’s lower downforce levels. All teams run with reduced wing levels (comparable to Monza)Continue Reading
Marko set to leave Red Bull early ahead of 2026 F1 season
Helmut Marko is set for retirement as Red Bull’s motorsport advisor in Formula 1, despite an initial contract for 2026.Immediately after the title decider at the Yas Marina Circuit, uncertainty over Helmut Marko’s future at Red Bull began to trickle through the paddock. When asked, the Austrian stated that discussionsContinue Reading
Doohan becomes last-minute addition to Super Formula’s Suzuka test
Ex-Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan, Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu have all been added to the line-up for this week’s post-season Super Formula test at Suzuka.Series organiser JRP released a final entry list for the test on Tuesday, confirming the identity of all 36 drivers that will participate in theContinue Reading
Who is driving at the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi post-season test?
The 2025 Formula 1 competitive season may be over, but track activity is not: all 20 cars will be in action in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.Each team will have one mule car driven by one or both race drivers, featuring Pirelli’s new range of rubber for the 2026 season, withContinue Reading
Norris to race with #1 in F1 2026
Newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has announced he will race with the number one on his McLaren car in the 2026 campaign.The 26-year-old claimed a maiden title on Sunday by finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, meaning he ended Max Verstappen’s run of four, consecutiveContinue Reading
Frankie Muniz reveals 2026 racing plans, expanding beyond NASCAR
Frankie Muniz, who recently turned 40, will continue to compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series, again driving the No. 33 Ford for Team Reaume.Muniz revealed the news in a special announcement in New York City, which included some racing plans outside of NASCAR as well. Muniz will also compete full-time inContinue Reading
Lavar Scott secures full-time ride with Alpha Prime Racing
On Monday, Alpha Prime Racing confirmed that they have signed Lavar Scott for the full 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series schedule, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet.“Don’t know what to say or type,” Scott posted on social media. “Just thank you to everyone involved. Had a dream andContinue Reading
Red Bull explains why Verstappen didn’t pit straight after Piastri in Abu Dhabi GP
Laurent Mekies has applauded McLaren’s strategy for Formula 1’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which left his Red Bull team with a tough decision to make for Max Verstappen.After qualifying third, Oscar Piastri was given hard tyres for the opening stint of the race, unlike Verstappen’s and Lando Norris’ mediums.Continue Reading
Porsche 963 completely absent as WEC publishes entry list for 2026
The World Endurance Championship has released a 35-car entry list for the 2026 season, confirming that Porsche will have no presence in the Hypercar class.The German manufacturer will not battle for outright glory in the 2026 WEC following the withdrawal of its Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team and its customerContinue Reading