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Franco Colapinto completes first free practices at Japanese GP
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Argentine driver Franco Colapinto participated in the first two free practice sessions for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. The sessions began Thursday at 23:30 Argentina time, with the second following at 3:00 Friday, available on Disney+ and Fox Sports. Alpine rolled out winglet improvements on his car for the weekend.
Indonesia will host the FIA Rallycross World Cup 2026 for the first time at Sirkuit E-Prix Ancol in Jakarta on December 5-6, 2026. The event marks the FIA's expansion into Southeast Asia with a mixed asphalt and dirt track.
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PUMA has partnered with Los Angeles designer Doni Nahmias for a new collection blending West Coast street culture with motorsport heritage. The lineup features updated Speedcat sneakers in three colorways and complementary apparel. Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc fronts the campaign.
Organizers have announced the dates for the 18th edition of the Africa Eco Race, a rally-raid event across North Africa. The race will run from January 24 to February 6, 2027, starting in Tangier, Morocco, and finishing in Dakar, Senegal. Entries open on March 15.
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Mick Schumacher suffered a bitter debut in the IndyCar series with an early rear-end crash in St. Petersburg. The 26-year-old exited innocently in the first lap after colliding with Santino Ferrucci's car. His team confirmed no injuries were found.
The Audi Formula 1 team has named 28-year-old Swiss driver Ralph Boschung as its development driver, despite his recent retirement announcement. Boschung joins British driver Freddie Slater in the newly launched Driver Development Programme. The programme, directed by former F1 driver Allan McNish, aims to nurture young talent for Audi's future in the sport.
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Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing finished second at the Jeddah E-Prix, helping the team rise to second in the Formula E Team Championship standings. This podium result marks a strong performance in Round 4 of the season.
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