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Sepang to make F1 return after 9 year absence
The Sepang International Circuit will appear on this season’s Formula 1 calendar, filling the gap left by Bahrain’s cancelled event. As Bahrain is believed to be still footing the bill; it’ll still be titled the Bahrain Grand Prix, in a unique quirk. F1’s last visit to the circuit was in 2017 and the event saw Romain Grosjean have a scary practice crash when a drain cover came loose, FP1 outings for Charles Leclerc and Sean Gelael, a debut for a young Pierre Gasly in place of
Alex Johnston
6 days ago2 min read


Denny versus Joey: class acts on and off the track.
BY DAVID TAYLOR It’s fair to say that over the years, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin have butted heads on multiple occasions, but this weekend the two most experienced drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series showed tremendous respect on and off the track. Heading back to North Wilkesboro for the first cup points race in 30 years, Joey Logano didn’t have much to celebrate after a slow start to his 2026 season. The three time champion entered the weekend having seen his teammate Ryan B
David Taylor
Jul 242 min read


What does Leclerc’s Silverstone triumph mean for the rest of the season?
Despite the anti-climactic safety car finish, it is quite possible that Silverstone’s British Grand Prix was the best race of the 2026 season so far. With special guest Brian May in attendance at the Ferrari pit garage, Charles Leclerc piloted his own red special to a first victory of the season. Lewis Hamilton almost made it a Ferrari 1-2 but ultimately fell short to George Russell’s Mercedes after a late pit stop error by the Ferrari team under safety car cost him a secon
David Taylor
Jul 174 min read


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
Jul 38 min read

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