McLaren has announced it will end its participation in Formula E at the end of the current season. It is seeking a buyer for its team.
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McLaren finally confirms it will enter the World Endurance Championship in 2027
WEC
Posted onMcLaren will join the World Endurance Championship in 2027, becoming the 11th different manufacturer in its Hypercar class.
Lawson: Tsunoda ‘had his time – I beat him in the junior series’
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson says he has proved he’s a better driver than Yuki Tsunoda and denied Red Bull made a mistake by promoting him instead of his 2024 team mate.
Rally drivers escalate swearing row with FIA by refusing to answer questions
Formula 1
Posted onRally drivers, who joined their F1 counterparts in protesting the FIA’s clampdown on swearing, are refusing to answer questions from the media this weekend.
F3 driver’s penalty cancelled after FIA asks stewards to review decision
Formula 3
Posted onThe FIA has taken the unusual step of petitioning its stewards to review a decision taken during a support race at Australian Grand Prix.
Six Formula 2 drivers handed double 10-place penalties for teams’ testing violations
Formula 2
Posted onSix Formula 2 drivers have incurred 10-place grid drops for both races in this weekend’s season-opening round in Melbourne.
Formula 2 driver announces shock exit 10 days before new season starts
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 2 driver Christian Mansell has stunned the paddock by announcing he will pause his racing career on the eve of the new season.
How to watch the IndyCar and WEC season-openers this weekend
Formula 1
Posted onIt’s race week! The WEC season begins on Friday and IndyCar returns on Sunday. Here’s when and where to watch the action.
“No doubt” Herta is quick enough for Formula 1 – Ericsson
Formula 1
Posted onColton Herta’s IndyCar team mate Marcus Ericsson says the 24-year-old is undoubtedly quick enough to compete in Formula 1.
Ford’s return to boost top Le Mans and WEC classes to 10 manufacturers
World Endurance Championship
Posted onThe World Endurance Championship is set to boast an enviable roster of manufacturers in 2027 after Ford announced it will return to the series’ top class.
“Formula 2 The Glory Years, 1967-84” reviewed
Review
Posted onThis vast volume covering 18 years of Formula 2’s greatest generation doesn’t quite live up to the expectations it sets.
Bortoleto clinches F2 title as Hadjar stalls and Duerksen wins finale
Formula 2
Posted onGabriel Bortoleto was crowned 2024 Formula 2 champion as title rival Isack Hadjar’s hopes disappeared after stalling at the start.
Weug finally claims first victory in frantic F1 Academy season finale
F1 Academy
Posted onFerrari-supported driver Maya Weug scored her first single-seater win in the final race of the F1 Academy season in Yas Marina.
Aron hit with double penalty for team’s illegal DRS modification, Hadjar gains a point
Formula 2
Posted onThe stewards have disqualified Paul Aron from today’s sprint race and ordered him to start the feature race from the pits after his DRS failed an inspection.
Pulling claims ninth win of season after another mistake by Chambers
F1 Academy
Posted onAbbi Pulling added race win number nine to her season after capitalising on a mistake from early race leader Chloe Chambers.
Marti wins sprint race as Bortoleto extends points lead ahead of finale
Formula 2
Posted onGabriel Bortoleto took a crucial advantage in his championship challenge by finishing second to sprint race winner Pepe Marti at Yas Marina.
Champion Pulling takes eighth win after Chambers throws away lead
F1 Academy
Posted onAbbi Pulling took her eighth win of the F1 Academy season in race one at Yas Marina after Chloe Chambers spun out of the lead.
Martins beats title rivals Bortoleto, Aron and Hadjar to Yas Marina pole
Formula 2
Posted onVictor Martins secured pole position for Sunday’s championship deciding feature race at Yas Marina, beating all three title contenders.
F1 Academy’s extra Yas Marina race technically reopens title fight
F1 Academy
Posted onF1 Academy’s decision to reinstate the race it was forced to cancel last weekend means Abbi Pulling is no longer guaranteed the title.
Bortoleto’s lead down to half a point as penalty hands win to Aron in Losail
Formula 2
Posted onPaul Aron finally secured his first Formula 2 victory after Gabriel Bortoleto lost victory with a penalty in a dramatic Losail feature race.