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The evolution of attitudes towards female drivers in the F1 Academy of 2026

Susie Wolff, director of the F1 Academy, has highlighted a notable change in society's attitude towards women in motorsport, just as the competition prepares to start its fourth season. This all-female motorsport series has...

THE RMCET GETS UNDERWAY IN CREMONA!

The countdown is over as the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy prepares to launch its new season at the Cremona Circuit, where 256 drivers are currently entered for the opening event scheduled from...
Williams, F1, Luke Browning, Williams Academy

Williams names Browning reserve; lists F1 academy line-up of ’26

Luke Browning named reserve by Williams for 2026 F1 season, as the team lists its academy drivers and their racing programmes. Having joined Williams Drive Academy Programme in 2023, Browning has made steady steps to...

NEW WINTER CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN CAMPILLOS

Campillos, Spain Saturday January 10, 2026 Prefinals and Finals marked the closing day of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup at KartCenter Campillos. After the difficult weather conditions of the previous days, the sun returned,...
Philippe Bianchi, Jules Bianchi, F1, Kart

Bianchi updates about recovery of Jules’ stolen kart

Philippe Bianchi shared a good news about getting back Jules’ go-kart that was stolen a week ago, but added that there are still items to find. A week after Philippe Bianchi informed on social media...

The International Karting season by WSK kicks off in La Conca 

The season starts on January 21 - 25 with the opener of the WSK Super Master Series, which will be proceeded by the Collective Test on January 16-17-18. Maglie (ITA), 12.01.2026 WSK Promotion is gearing up...
Antonio Pizzonia, F1, Jail

Pizzonia spends time in jail on assault charges, notes his reasons

Former F1 racer Antonio Pizzonia spent time in jail on assault charges during kart race weekend, as he feels on hindsight he would have reacted differently. American tabloid TMZ reported first about Pizzonia spending time...
FIA, FIA Gala, 2025, BTS

Video: FIA shares BTS from 2025 Prize Gala in Uzbekistan

The FIA has shared behind the scenes from 2025 Prize Gala held in Uzbekistan, as they highlight the preparation and what goes around. Step inside the FIA Awards 2025 with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at...

WINTER CUP MOVES INTO QUALIFYING PHASE AT CAMPILLOS

Campillos, Spain Wednesday January 7, 2026 The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup has officially taken shape at KartCenter Campillos, with 135 drivers successfully verified for the opening event of the new season. The Senior MAX category...

QUALIFYING AND FIRST HEATS DONE IN CAMPILLOS

Campillos, Spain Thursday January 8, 2026 The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup continued today at KartCenter Campillos with the completion of the Qualifying Practices and the first Qualifying Heats, providing the first clear competitive indications...
Jules Bianchi, Kart

Bianchi’s father raise plea over stolen JB17 karts

Jules Binachi's father Philippe has raised a plea on social media after thieves stole karts belonging to the family, including Jules' last kart. He wrote: "Dear friends, I am addressing tonight to my karting family....
Toyota, WRC, Jake Hughes, Mahindra

Toyota shows new livery for 2026 WRC; Hughes joins Mahindra

Toyota has presented a new livery for 2026 FIA WRC season, as Jake Hughes joins Mahindra in Formula E as reserve. Toyota has moved to a red, white and black colour scheme of its corporate...
Mercedes, Mike Wilson, F1, Karting

Mercedes junior programme consultant Mike Wilson passes away

Mercedes has informed that its junior programme consultant Mike Wilson has passed away, as Peugeot confirms crews for 2026 WEC season. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Wilson, one of the most...
FIA, Enzo Ferrari, F1, WEC, WRC, F2, F3, Formula E, FIA Prize Gala

Ferrari among winners in FIA Prize Gala for 2025 in Tashkent

The FIA had its Prize Gala for 2025 season in Tashkent where champions and co-champions were rewarded, as Enzo Ferrari got recognition as well. The 2025 motor sport season has concluded with a stunning FIA...
FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President

Sulayem re-elected as FIA President for second term

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been officially named the FIA President for the second term from 2025 after he was elected unopposed in WMSC in Tashkent. Having taken up the mantle from Jean Todt in December...
McLaren, F1, F3, Toyota, WRC

McLaren hires de Palo in academy; Solberg has Toyota WRC drive

McLaren hires Matteo De Palo in F1 driver development programme with drops named, as Toyota firms Oliver Solberg for full-time WRC drive. McLaren Racing today announced that Matteo De Palo has joined the McLaren Driver...
Jaguar, Ian James, Formula E, Ford, Hypercar

Jaguar hires James as team boss; Ford to build Hypercar in-house

Jaguar Racing ropes in Ian James as its Formula E team boss from 2026 onward, as Ford notes of in-house Hypercar build plus news from FIA and F3 teams. James, who will also be Managing...

FR Exclusive: Christian Costoya Joins McLaren’s Driver Development Programme

As formularapida.net sources has known, Galician karting talent Christian Costoya, reigning European champion, is set to become the newest addition to the McLaren Driver Development Programme. At just 15 years old, Costoya will join...
Red Bull, F1, Helmut Marko

Red Bull adds two youngsters in F1 junior team after Portugal trial

Red Bull has added two new juniors in its Junior Team in their F1 system after trial run in Portugal under the watchful eyes of Dr. Helmut Marko. Two new driving talents in Chiara Battig...
Ferrari, FDA, F1, Alba Larsen, Niccolo Maccagnani

Ferrari takes Maccagnani and Larsen in F1 academy for 2026

Ferrari has added Niccolo Maccagnani and Alba Larsen in their F1 driver academy programme from 2026 onward. The Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy is pleased to announce the arrival of two more youngsters in the Scuderia...
Steve Nielsen, Alpine, F1, FIA, Tim Mayer

Alpine names Nielsen as MD; Mayer announces FIA President step

Alpine has named Steve Nielsen as its Managing Director amid other hires in F1 team, as Tim Mayer announces FIA President candidature. BWT Alpine Formula One Team is pleased to announce that Steve Nielsen will...
Aston Martin, F1, Mari Boya

Aston Martin starts F1 driver academy, Boya is first to join

Aston Martin has started its F1 driver academy taking in Mari Boya as its first young driver, as it has inked deal with DPK Racing as well. The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team today...
F1, FIA, Appendix

FIA revises fines under Appendix B as it adds sporting penalties

The FIA has revised the penalties and fines under International Sporting Code’s Appendix B after consultation with F1 and WRC drivers. After the Appendix B carried hefty penalties for drivers competing in FIA-run championships, there...
FIA, Malcolm Wilson

FIA nominates Wilson as Deputy President after Reid’s departure

The FIA has put forward the name of Malcolm Wilson to replace Robert Reid in the post of Deputy President, with elections to take place in June. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global...
Sebastian Vettel, Race 4 Women

Vettel holds second Race 4 Women event in Jeddah

Sebastian Vettel holds another round of 'Race 4 Women' event in Jeddah ahead of F1 Saudi Arabian GP, as several take part. After his first run with Race 4 Women in 2021 when Vettel was...
FIA, Robert Reid

FIA deputy president Robert Reid steps down from role

The problems for FIA has deepen after deputy president Robert Reid announced his resignation citing diluting principles due to ongoing governance. The list of personnel leaving the FIA has increased to add another person. But...
Dino Beganovic, F1, Ferrari

Beganovic gets FP1 drive with Ferrari in F1 Bahrain GP

Ferrari has kicked-off the rookie run for F1 2025 with academy driver Dino Beganovic named to drive the SF-25 during FP1 of Bahrain GP. Having graduated to F2 with Hitech GP, Beganovic will get his...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 The winners of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 in Viterbo are: Perico (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Palacio (OK-NJ), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Van Langendock (OK virtual...
Mercedes, F1

Mercedes lists 12 F1 academy juniors for 2025 season

Mercedes has listed 12 racers in its F1 junior line-up for 2025 season, as seven new drivers join the fray alongside the existing five. Mercedes has expanded its F1 junior line-up for 2025 season as...

RMC WINTER SERIES, CREMONA – HIGHLIGHTS

RMC WINTER SERIES, CREMONA - HIGHLIGHTS Maglie, Italy February 19th, 2025 Oliver Spencer (KR Sport), Kristian Sejersen (RS Competition), Macauley Bishop (Dan Holland Racing), Jakub Bezel (Kraft Motorsport), and Nicolas Picot won’t forget their race at Cremona...