Why Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull’s best chance to win in F1 2026
A problem with the internal combustion engine cost Max Verstappen a good starting position for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The four-time world champion readily acknowledged that he probably could not have matched George Russell’s pole time, but given the large gap behind him, a place on the front row would have been a […]
WEC cancels Fuji 6 Hours qualifying amid treacherous weather
The World Endurance Championship has cancelled qualifying for the Fuji 6 Hours after torrential rain hit the track on Saturday afternoon. While the final practice session of the weekend took place in wet conditions without any drama, a fresh bout of rain just before qualifying severely limited the visibility on the circuit. The opening session for […]
Stoffel Vandoorne to leave Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar team after Fuji
Peugeot has announced that Stoffel Vandoorne will leave its Hypercar squad in the World Endurance Championship at the end of this weekend’s Fuji 6 Hours. The former Formula 1 driver was already set to depart the outfit at the end of the season to focus on his expected Formula E programme with Jaguar, but his exit has […]
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Toyota introduces reliability updates to WEC hypercar following Austin heartbreak
Following its late-race drama at the Austin, Toyota has reworked parts of the hydraulic system and the software code for its Le Mans-winning TR010 Hybrid ahead of the 6 Hours of Fuji. The #7 Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries was leading the World Endurance Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans when a […]
Verstappen reveals why Red Bull’s engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed
After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem threw a spanner in the works. Initially, it appeared to be related to deployment issues and therefore problems on the electrical side of the power unit, but speaking […]
Ford Racing keeps IMSA GTD Pro line-up unchanged for 2027
Ford Racing will retains its existing GTD Pro program for the 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, locking in its driver line-up, team structure, and Mustang GT3 hardware. The decision follows a breakout 2026 campaign where both factory entries captured victories. Ford’s two-car GTD Pro line-up remains fully intact for next year. Dennis Olsen and Ben Barker […]