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Alba Larsen joins Ferrari for 2026 F1 Academy Season
By Teagan Crump Alba Larsen will be teaming up with the Scuderia for her second F1 Academy campaign, switching from Tommy Hilfiger. 📸: F1 Academy During her rookie year, Larsen managed seven top-five finishes and claimed seventh in the drivers standings. Her best result of the year was P4, which she got twice- in Shanghai Race 2, and Las Vegas Race 2. Over the winter break, the Danish driver will be participating in the F4 UAE Championship, and will also be returning to her
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Rodin Motorsport joins British GT Grid for 2026
By Teagan Crump A team synonymous with junior single-seater racing, Rodin Motorsport, has announced that they will be joining forces with Ferrari and competing in British GT in the 2026 season. 📸: British GT Rodin Motorsport are already a familiar name in many paddocks, having achieved success in GB3, FIA F2, FIA F3, F1 Academy and F4. The team was previously known as Carlin and Rodin Carlin before becoming Rodin Motorsport in 2024. The car that the team will be competing wi
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Things we saw in the end of season F1 test
The racing season may be over, but the Formula 1 circus is never over. Here’s a handful of things we’ve seen to watch out for in 2026 as the teams took to the circuit in Abu Dhabi once more today. Lando’s new helmet design 📸 Lando Norris ran a new gold and black design in testing, in celebration of his Championship title. Teams trial new ‘26 front wing 📸 A glimpse at a ‘26 style ‘active aero’ front wing on the Mercedes. Hirakawa has an off 📸 Test and reserve Haas driver, R
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Maini switches to ART Grand Prix for Formula Two 2026
By Teagan Crump For his fourth FIA Formula Two season Alpine Academy driver, Kush Maini is switching to ART Grand Prix. 📸: F1 Across his ten-year car racing career, Maini has raced in several disciplines such as FIA F4, FIA F3 and WEC Prototype cars. Since joining Formula 2 in 2023, Maini has had varying success. However, he has won two races, and claimed a further five podiums. In a statement, Maini said: “I’m very happy to be joining such an historic team like ART Grand Pr
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