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Jules Bianchi's father, Philippe Bianchi, has confirmed that the late Formula 1 driver's kart has been found after he shared that nine karts had been stolen from his home last week.
"It is with great joy that I confirm that Jules' kart has been found. A huge relief for our entire family," he posted on Facebook.
"A huge thank you to everyone who shared on social networks, to the media who ...Keep reading

While the headline changes in the power unit regulations for the new Formula 1 era in 2026 centre around the mix of power between internal combustion and electrical deployment, the way the FIA measures, controls, and interprets the fuel that reaches the engine through the flow meter is shifting too.
The dual verification system required a profound evolution, given the move to 100% sustainable ...Keep reading

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is back, at least for one race at the national level of NASCAR.
Stewart, who is now 54 years old but still actively racing, will pilot the 'free agent' truck for Kaulig Racing and Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. 'Smoke' hasn't started a NASCAR race since retiring from the Cup Series at ...Keep reading

Cadillac, Formula 1's newest team, will appear at Barcelona's pre-season shakedown sporting a monochrome livery.
Cadillac is joining F1 as an 11th expansion team in 2026, fielding cars for returning F1 veterans and race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
The Graeme Lowdon-led team, which operates out of bases in Silverstone and the US, has revealed its first-ever F1 livery - a ...Keep reading

McLaren has named former Peugeot driver Mikkel Jensen as the first signing for its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme for 2027.
The Dane will race for McLaren United Autosports in the WEC next year, while also playing a "significant" role in the development of the as-yet-unnamed LMDh prototype that will succeed the McLaren F1 GTR in the top echelon of sportscar racing.
Jensen ...Keep reading

Honda claims Yuki Tsunoda remains one of its drivers, but his job as a Red Bull-Ford reserve driver in Formula 1 might be a hindrance.
A product of the Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP) since his single-seater debut in 2016, Tsunoda rapidly rose through the junior formulae. He won the 2018 Japanese F4 championship and spent just two years in Europe prior to his Formula 1 debut in 2021 – one ...Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad will become the fourth-youngest driver in F1 history when he debuts for Racing Bulls at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, aged 18 years and seven months old. But who currently makes the top 10 in the sport’s all-time list, and what happened after their respective debut weekends? F1.com has the answers…

PUMA has announced Rachel Robertson, who took part in the all-female racing series round in Las Vegas in 2025, as its full-time F1 Academy driver for 2026.
Robertson began competitive karting in 2022 and went on to compete in the British Kart Championships within a year of starting. The Scottish driver was selected at the end of 2024 to drive with Radical Racing Rebels in the 2025 Radical Cup ...Keep reading

Topps has offered a first look at a one-of-one Lewis Hamilton "Diamond Anniversary" card that has a genuine diamond embedded within it as part of the Dynasty Diamond Relics run.
This comes as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion readies himself for the new 2026 regulations - a mental reset for the driver who had a troubling first year at Ferrari after moving from Mercedes. Finishing the ...Keep reading

Elfyn Evans says lessons have been learned and areas for improvement identified to become world rally champion after the agony of losing the title by four points to Sebastien Ogier last year.
The Toyota driver heads into the 2026 season as a five-time title runner-up and the most successful driver of the current WRC crop yet to secure a world title. Last year, Evans came the closest he’s been ...Keep reading

Eryk Goczal claimed a shock win for Toyota customer Energylandia in Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally, as Nani Roma surged from fourth place to assume the overall lead.
The 410km test from Wadi ad-Dawasir to Bisha turned Dakar on its head, with overnight leader Nasser Al-Attiyah and several key contenders losing significant time due to navigation issues.
Early on, reigning World Rally-Raid ...Keep reading

Alpine have announced that they are parting ways with Jack Doohan ahead of the 2026 season, ending a whirlwind experience for the Australian at the team.

Isack Hadjar has opened up about how he has managed to bounce back from difficult moments in his racing career, including the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, which he said felt like his world was collapsing.
The French-Algerian driver started his rookie Formula 1 season on a sour note when he crashed during the formation lap of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. He had just five days to turn ...Keep reading

McLaren boss Zak Brown has vowed that his squad's errors from the 2025 Formula 1 season will only make it stronger in years to come.
The British outfit dominated large spells of last year while rivals faltered, and wrapped up its second consecutive constructors' title by September's Singapore Grand Prix.
But McLaren made much harder work of securing its first drivers’ championship since ...Keep reading

Alpine release Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan before the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Alpine release Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan before the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Alpine release Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan before the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Alpine release Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan before the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Jack Doohan is leaving the Alpine Formula 1 team for the 2026 season.
A product of the Alpine Academy since his Formula 2 years, Doohan graduated to its F1 line-up at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, getting a head start ahead of his maiden campaign in 2025.
But by then, Alpine signed a number of reserve drivers, including Franco Colapinto. Doohan struggled – he outqualified Pierre Gasly ...Keep reading

More Than Equal has named five drivers to join its development programme alongside its current trio Ivonn Simeonova, Lana Flack and Skye Parker.
Alexia Danielsson, Amelia Wyszomirska, Gianna Pascoal, Julia Angelard and Zoe Florescu-Potolea have joined the programme aimed at developing elite female racing drivers after a talent search and assessment.
More Than Equal, founded by Karel Komarek ...Keep reading