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Kate Brittan Kate Brittan

Can Aston Martin fight back?

Aston Martin are in the middle of 2 mega updates led by the iconic Adrian Newey and engine partner Honda. Can Aston Martin fight back following these upgrades or has their story already been written for the 2026 season.

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Natalia Sladkova Natalia Sladkova

Valentino Rossi: Hypercar Dreams and Misano Recap

Seven-time World Champion and BMW factory driver Valentino Rossi spoke openly about his future during the GT World Challenge Europe weekend in Misano. Speaking to a small group of journalists, he confirmed that his dream of racing at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Hypercar is unlikely to become reality next season. Rossi also reflected on testing the BMW M Hybrid V8 and explained why Misano remains such a special circuit for him.

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Session Reviews, Formula 1 Aj Dyson Session Reviews, Formula 1 Aj Dyson

Spa-Francorchamps: Antonelli Sweeps Practice as Disastrous Hamilton Shunt Leaves Ferrari in Ruins

Drama in the Ardennes! Andrea Kimi Antonelli has firmly established himself as the man to beat after completing a dominant clean sweep of practice, topping FP3 with a brilliant 1:45.990. But the hunting pack is closer than ever, with Lando Norris and Max Verstappen finishing just over a tenth behind in an incredibly tight P2 and P3. 

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Session Reviews, Formula 1 Aj Dyson Session Reviews, Formula 1 Aj Dyson

Spa-Francorchamps: Antonelli Strikes Back as Disastrous Gasly Shunt Spills Blood in the Ardennes

Normal service has been forcefully resumed in the Ardennes! After a quiet morning, championship leader Kimi Antonelli struck back in dominant fashion, storming to P1 in FP2 with a blistering 1:45.944. But he won't be sleeping easily, with McLaren's Lando Norris waking up to claim P2 just under two-tenths back, and morning pacesetter Max Verstappen settling for P3.

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Session Reviews, Formula 1 Aj Dyson Session Reviews, Formula 1 Aj Dyson

Spa-Francorchamps: Verstappen Defies the Upgrade Curse as Ferrari Threatens the Kingdom

Formula 1 is back at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, and the opening practice hour did not disappoint. Despite running an older-specification rear wing due to recent team crashes, Max Verstappen defied the odds to storm to the top of the timesheets, marking a massive statement of intent for Red Bull.

With engine penalties looming for grid frontrunners and McLaren playing a heavily masked long-run game, the Belgian Grand Prix weekend is officially poised on a knife-edge!

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Natalia Sladkova Natalia Sladkova

Pirelli secures their future

Pirelli tyres will remain part of Formula 1 through the 2028 season. The FIA has exercised the option in its contract, extending the partnership by another year.

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Becca Wilcock-Mead Becca Wilcock-Mead

Silverstone Grid Set: Mercedes and Ferrari Lock Out Top Four in Dramatic Shootout

In a breathtaking battle for the British Grand Prix pole position, championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli completed a flawless "Super Saturday" at Silverstone. Fresh off his victory in the morning Sprint race, the Mercedes prodigy unleashed a blistering final lap to snatch pole position away from the Scuderia Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and home hero Lewis Hamilton. With George Russell securing fourth to complete an exclusive Mercedes and Ferrari lockout of the front two rows, a packed Silverstone crowd was treated to a spectacular, high-stakes tactical shootout that sets the stage for an explosive Sunday race.

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World Endurance Championship (WEC), News Natalia Sladkova World Endurance Championship (WEC), News Natalia Sladkova

The Return Home: WEC’s Return to Silverstone

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is set for a major change starting in the 2027 season. Organisers have confirmed an expansion of the calendar to nine race weekends and the return of a legendary circuit. After an eight-year absence, the iconic British circuit of Silverstone will return to the championship.

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News, PheonIQ We Racing Becca Wilcock-Mead News, PheonIQ We Racing Becca Wilcock-Mead

PheonIQ We Racing: Karting Team Joins RTA in Official Partnership

Rising Talent Academy are thrilled to announce their latest partnership with none other than karting and endurance racing team PheonIQ We Racing. The partnership was announced on June 10th, with both organisations agreeing to come together officially to develop talent and create opportunities within motorsport. By working together, they aim to support aspiring drivers, grow the community, and deliver exciting projects both on and off the track.

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Session Reviews Ruby Tattersall Session Reviews Ruby Tattersall

Red Redemption: Lewis Snaps Mercedes Streak

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya bore witness to a tactical masterpiece as a high-degradation, three-stop strategy thriller completely flipped the 2026 championship dynamic on its head. Facing down a relentlessly fast Mercedes squad on an absolute mission to extend their dominant win streak, Hamilton and Ferrari threw caution to the wind with a bold tire gamble that transformed the final stint into a breathless, high-speed chase.

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