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Ava Dobson reflects on GB4 experience and looks ahead to maiden F1 Academy season
By Teagan Crump Prioir to the start of the 2026 F1 Academy season, I sat down with Ava Dobson to discuss her upcoimiung season, as well as her previous career highlights. Dobson, who is just 18 years old, is this year's American Express (AMEX) entry in the F1 Academy championship. Previously, the young American has also raced in GB4, American F4 and USF Juniors. 📸: F1 Academy 5When asked about potential challenges ahead of the season, Dobson said: "Some challenges I feel lik
Teagan Crump
22 hours ago8 min read


IndyCar legend Dixon to depart Chip Ganassi Racing
IndyCar’s all time record title winner Scott Dixon is to leave his Chip Ganassi Racing team at the end of the 2026 season. The 45 year old has raced for ‘CGR’ for 25 years but will not explore a new, unconfirmed opportunity. Dixon debuted with CGR in 2003, and has won 6 championships, accompanied by 58 race wins, 143 podiums & 32 pole positions, the cherry on top being his 2008 Indy 500 win. Monikered ‘The Iceman’, the veteran Aussie is known for his calm demeanour and chille
Alex Johnston
2 days ago1 min read


If drivers on the current F1 grid were World Cup teams who would they be?
The World Cup is in full swing and as always, it got us thinking - which drivers suit being a World Cup team? Comparative attributes, quirky traits and other characteristics have led me to coming up with this shortlist of current driver comparisons versus the World Cup. George Russell - England While past glory is impressive and should be remarked on when it’s appropriate, we’re looking at our driver who is currently 3rd in a two horse race, if this was club football he’d be
Alex Johnston
Jun 193 min read


Antonelli converts maiden Monaco pole to maiden Monaco Grand Prix win
Written by Teagan Crump Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden victory in Monaco in a disrupted and retirement-heavy Grand Prix. Seven drivers suffered non-finishes, including two world champions. 📸: BBC Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Monaco Grand Prox pole position and had the perfect race start. He maintained his lead but it was disaster for Max Verstappen who had a power unit failure and was forced to retire on Lap 2. The start was also less than ideal for Ollie Bearman who
Teagan Crump
Jun 72 min read

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