Motorsport

Doriane Pin, the 2025 F1 Academy champion, completed a test with Mercedes in April 2026 and now views a seat in Formula 1 as a concrete goal rather than a distant dream.

May 07, 2026 Reported by AI

Formula 1 Miami drew stars from fashion, sports, and entertainment to a series of exclusive events surrounding the grand prix. The fifth edition of the race in the city featured brand-sponsored soirées, dinners, and pop-ups that ran throughout the week.

Braian Zárate González, a 25-year-old man, died after being struck by a car that veered off track during the South American Rally in Mina Clavero, Traslasierra, Córdoba. The event was immediately suspended. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) issued a statement expressing solidarity with the family and pledging support for the accident investigation.

April 16, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

Following a 20th-place finish in FP1, Sergio 'Checo' Pérez faced further challenges in FP2 and qualifying for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix with Cadillac, ending practice with minimal laps due to mechanical problems and qualifying 18th.

March 07, 2026 Reported by AI

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto advanced to Q2 in the qualifying for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix but couldn't improve his time and will start from 16th. His Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly finished 14th. George Russell of Mercedes took pole position.