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Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 teams have tested at the Red Bull Ring over the last two days.
Campos Racing had two F2 cars out, and F4 racer Niccolo Maccagnani's family team ran him in an old chassis.
Rodin Motorsport fielded its 2026 FIA F3 line-up, with Campos and Hitech GP also running F3 cars.
Campos Racing had two F2 cars out, and F4 racer Niccolo Maccagnani's family team ran him in an old chassis.
Rodin Motorsport fielded its 2026 FIA F3 line-up, with Campos and Hitech GP also running F3 cars.
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 teams have tested at the Red Bull Ring over the last two days.
Campos Racing had two F2 cars out, and F4 racer Niccolo Maccagnani's family team ran him in an old chassis.
Rodin Motorsport fielded its 2026 FIA F3 line-up, with Campos and Hitech GP also running F3 cars.
Campos Racing had two F2 cars out, and F4 racer Niccolo Maccagnani's family team ran him in an old chassis.
Rodin Motorsport fielded its 2026 FIA F3 line-up, with Campos and Hitech GP also running F3 cars.
Pesl finished third, meaning Drummond reduced his points lead.
He had picked it up by topping qualifying, then won two heats and beat Drummond and Filippo Sala (a non-starter in the final) in pre-final A. Kinnmark, pre-final B runner-up to Bottaro, was the next highest scorer.
He had picked it up by topping qualifying, then won two heats and beat Drummond and Filippo Sala (a non-starter in the final) in pre-final A. Kinnmark, pre-final B runner-up to Bottaro, was the next highest scorer.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pesl finished third, meaning Drummond reduced his points lead.
He had picked it up by topping qualifying, then won two heats and beat Drummond and Filippo Sala (a non-starter in the final) in pre-final A. Kinnmark, pre-final B runner-up to Bottaro, was the next highest scorer.
He had picked it up by topping qualifying, then won two heats and beat Drummond and Filippo Sala (a non-starter in the final) in pre-final A. Kinnmark, pre-final B runner-up to Bottaro, was the next highest scorer.
Jindrich Pesl had pole for the OK final, and behind Zac Drummond and Davide Bottaro clashed disputing second on lap one.
Oliver Kinnmark later passed both, but a failed attack on Pesl set up Drummond to take second. He then hassled Pesl, half-spinning him as he made his winning pass on lap eight.
Oliver Kinnmark later passed both, but a failed attack on Pesl set up Drummond to take second. He then hassled Pesl, half-spinning him as he made his winning pass on lap eight.
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Jindrich Pesl had pole for the OK final, and behind Zac Drummond and Davide Bottaro clashed disputing second on lap one.
Oliver Kinnmark later passed both, but a failed attack on Pesl set up Drummond to take second. He then hassled Pesl, half-spinning him as he made his winning pass on lap eight.
Oliver Kinnmark later passed both, but a failed attack on Pesl set up Drummond to take second. He then hassled Pesl, half-spinning him as he made his winning pass on lap eight.
It was a near-perfect weekend for Arias, who missed out on pole to Daniel Miron Lorente by 0.134s but won his three heats and pre-final A to take the points lead from Noah Baglin, whose bad qualifying led to him only seeing the podium once and coming 15th in the final.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
It was a near-perfect weekend for Arias, who missed out on pole to Daniel Miron Lorente by 0.134s but won his three heats and pre-final A to take the points lead from Noah Baglin, whose bad qualifying led to him only seeing the podium once and coming 15th in the final.
Bosco Arias comfortably won the WSK Final Cup's OK Junior final at Cremona.
Oskari Walle's slow start dropped him from second to fifth. He took third from Will Green on lap six, then passed Leonardo Gorski on the last lap but Gorski got back ahead in the seven-kart fight for second.
Oskari Walle's slow start dropped him from second to fifth. He took third from Will Green on lap six, then passed Leonardo Gorski on the last lap but Gorski got back ahead in the seven-kart fight for second.
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Bosco Arias comfortably won the WSK Final Cup's OK Junior final at Cremona.
Oskari Walle's slow start dropped him from second to fifth. He took third from Will Green on lap six, then passed Leonardo Gorski on the last lap but Gorski got back ahead in the seven-kart fight for second.
Oskari Walle's slow start dropped him from second to fifth. He took third from Will Green on lap six, then passed Leonardo Gorski on the last lap but Gorski got back ahead in the seven-kart fight for second.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Franco Colapinto will spend year two of his multi-year Alpine contract racing in #F1.
He joined as a reserve driver, was handed a race seat for five rounds then on a race-by-race basis before securing it to season-end. Reserve driver Paul Aron was his rival for the seat in 2026.
He joined as a reserve driver, was handed a race seat for five rounds then on a race-by-race basis before securing it to season-end. Reserve driver Paul Aron was his rival for the seat in 2026.
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Franco Colapinto will spend year two of his multi-year Alpine contract racing in #F1.
He joined as a reserve driver, was handed a race seat for five rounds then on a race-by-race basis before securing it to season-end. Reserve driver Paul Aron was his rival for the seat in 2026.
He joined as a reserve driver, was handed a race seat for five rounds then on a race-by-race basis before securing it to season-end. Reserve driver Paul Aron was his rival for the seat in 2026.
🇭🇰🇮🇪🇲🇴 Hong Kong's Super Formula team KCMG is to partner with the Irish-owned Pinnacle Motorsport for the latter's entry into the #MacauGP again.
The combination made the podium in 2024, as Noel Leon finished third, and Irish singer Enya will feature in the team's name once more.
The combination made the podium in 2024, as Noel Leon finished third, and Irish singer Enya will feature in the team's name once more.
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🇭🇰🇮🇪🇲🇴 Hong Kong's Super Formula team KCMG is to partner with the Irish-owned Pinnacle Motorsport for the latter's entry into the #MacauGP again.
The combination made the podium in 2024, as Noel Leon finished third, and Irish singer Enya will feature in the team's name once more.
The combination made the podium in 2024, as Noel Leon finished third, and Irish singer Enya will feature in the team's name once more.
Juste Mulder passed Daniel Miron for the lead early in the X30 Junior final and made a 1.4s gap before Miron closed back in. He reclaimed first on lap 11, and on the last lap Dan Allemann hit both. Many Nuvolin then spun Miron at the final corner and was penalised, so Max Endacott won.
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Juste Mulder passed Daniel Miron for the lead early in the X30 Junior final and made a 1.4s gap before Miron closed back in. He reclaimed first on lap 11, and on the last lap Dan Allemann hit both. Many Nuvolin then spun Miron at the final corner and was penalised, so Max Endacott won.
A penalty given due to a clash while disputing the lead with Freddie Lloyd cost Danny Carenini X30 Snr victory at the IAME Warriors Final.
Aaron Garcia started second, ran wide, fell to 11th then was faster than Carenini as he climbed up to second and fended off Zac Drummond at the finish to win.
Aaron Garcia started second, ran wide, fell to 11th then was faster than Carenini as he climbed up to second and fended off Zac Drummond at the finish to win.
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A penalty given due to a clash while disputing the lead with Freddie Lloyd cost Danny Carenini X30 Snr victory at the IAME Warriors Final.
Aaron Garcia started second, ran wide, fell to 11th then was faster than Carenini as he climbed up to second and fended off Zac Drummond at the finish to win.
Aaron Garcia started second, ran wide, fell to 11th then was faster than Carenini as he climbed up to second and fended off Zac Drummond at the finish to win.
There were also Formula 2 cars testing, and IndyCar star Colton Herta prepared for his 2026 series switch with Hitech GP by racking up wet running with BOSS GP team MM International Motorsport.
#F2's own teams were in action too. Campos had two cars out while Prema and Trident each ran one.
#F2's own teams were in action too. Campos had two cars out while Prema and Trident each ran one.
November 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
There were also Formula 2 cars testing, and IndyCar star Colton Herta prepared for his 2026 series switch with Hitech GP by racking up wet running with BOSS GP team MM International Motorsport.
#F2's own teams were in action too. Campos had two cars out while Prema and Trident each ran one.
#F2's own teams were in action too. Campos had two cars out while Prema and Trident each ran one.
FIA Formula 3 teams have tested at Monza over the last two days.
Rodin Motorsport had its full 2026 line-up, Trident ran Matteo De Palo and Freddie Slater, Ernesto Rivera and Fionn McLaughlin tested for Campos Racing and Hiyu Yamakoshi drove for Van Amersfoort Racing.
Rodin Motorsport had its full 2026 line-up, Trident ran Matteo De Palo and Freddie Slater, Ernesto Rivera and Fionn McLaughlin tested for Campos Racing and Hiyu Yamakoshi drove for Van Amersfoort Racing.
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
FIA Formula 3 teams have tested at Monza over the last two days.
Rodin Motorsport had its full 2026 line-up, Trident ran Matteo De Palo and Freddie Slater, Ernesto Rivera and Fionn McLaughlin tested for Campos Racing and Hiyu Yamakoshi drove for Van Amersfoort Racing.
Rodin Motorsport had its full 2026 line-up, Trident ran Matteo De Palo and Freddie Slater, Ernesto Rivera and Fionn McLaughlin tested for Campos Racing and Hiyu Yamakoshi drove for Van Amersfoort Racing.
Round four of Indian F4's season was due to run on a new street circuit in Goan city Vasco da Gama this weekend, but local opposition contributed to the track's inaugural event being postponed.
Indian F4 has decided to swap the event out for a third visit to Kari Motor Speedway on November 15/16.
Indian F4 has decided to swap the event out for a third visit to Kari Motor Speedway on November 15/16.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Round four of Indian F4's season was due to run on a new street circuit in Goan city Vasco da Gama this weekend, but local opposition contributed to the track's inaugural event being postponed.
Indian F4 has decided to swap the event out for a third visit to Kari Motor Speedway on November 15/16.
Indian F4 has decided to swap the event out for a third visit to Kari Motor Speedway on November 15/16.
There was drama up front in OK-J. Dean Hoogendoorn clashed with Prema team-mate Noah Baglin, and later lost pre-final B victory and second in the final to penalties.
Final poleman Ilie Tristan Crisan missed the start then rose from 34th to 15th, as Baglin won after fighting Bosco Arias initially.
Final poleman Ilie Tristan Crisan missed the start then rose from 34th to 15th, as Baglin won after fighting Bosco Arias initially.
October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
There was drama up front in OK-J. Dean Hoogendoorn clashed with Prema team-mate Noah Baglin, and later lost pre-final B victory and second in the final to penalties.
Final poleman Ilie Tristan Crisan missed the start then rose from 34th to 15th, as Baglin won after fighting Bosco Arias initially.
Final poleman Ilie Tristan Crisan missed the start then rose from 34th to 15th, as Baglin won after fighting Bosco Arias initially.
WSK's Final Cup began last weekend.
Jindrich Pesl and Manuel Scognamiglio starred on OK karts, winning three and two heats each, and in the pre-finals Scognamiglio won but Pesl was fifth in his. Pesl led the whole final as Scognamiglio absorbed Lev Krutogolov's pressure late on to be runner-up.
Jindrich Pesl and Manuel Scognamiglio starred on OK karts, winning three and two heats each, and in the pre-finals Scognamiglio won but Pesl was fifth in his. Pesl led the whole final as Scognamiglio absorbed Lev Krutogolov's pressure late on to be runner-up.
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
WSK's Final Cup began last weekend.
Jindrich Pesl and Manuel Scognamiglio starred on OK karts, winning three and two heats each, and in the pre-finals Scognamiglio won but Pesl was fifth in his. Pesl led the whole final as Scognamiglio absorbed Lev Krutogolov's pressure late on to be runner-up.
Jindrich Pesl and Manuel Scognamiglio starred on OK karts, winning three and two heats each, and in the pre-finals Scognamiglio won but Pesl was fifth in his. Pesl led the whole final as Scognamiglio absorbed Lev Krutogolov's pressure late on to be runner-up.
Mateo Rivals led Teo Policand early in the X30 Jr final as Archie Owen's forceful moves kept him in the fight. Dan Allemann, from seventh, deftly got up to second then chased down and passed the leader.
Rivals led again with a lap to go, and locked wheels through the last lap with Allemann who won.
Rivals led again with a lap to go, and locked wheels through the last lap with Allemann who won.
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Mateo Rivals led Teo Policand early in the X30 Jr final as Archie Owen's forceful moves kept him in the fight. Dan Allemann, from seventh, deftly got up to second then chased down and passed the leader.
Rivals led again with a lap to go, and locked wheels through the last lap with Allemann who won.
Rivals led again with a lap to go, and locked wheels through the last lap with Allemann who won.
Poleman Harrison Mackie's lap one error put Freddie Lloyd and Clovis Nougueyrede up front in last Sunday's IAME Eurocup X30 Senior final.
After regaining the lead, Lloyd defended the last laps but celebrated early so cut across to ensure victory.
Privateer Bertram Sachse rose from 28th to fourth.
After regaining the lead, Lloyd defended the last laps but celebrated early so cut across to ensure victory.
Privateer Bertram Sachse rose from 28th to fourth.
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Poleman Harrison Mackie's lap one error put Freddie Lloyd and Clovis Nougueyrede up front in last Sunday's IAME Eurocup X30 Senior final.
After regaining the lead, Lloyd defended the last laps but celebrated early so cut across to ensure victory.
Privateer Bertram Sachse rose from 28th to fourth.
After regaining the lead, Lloyd defended the last laps but celebrated early so cut across to ensure victory.
Privateer Bertram Sachse rose from 28th to fourth.
Super Formula title contender Ayumu Iwasa will drive for Racing Bulls in FP1 at the #MexicoGP.
The 24-year-old had two practice call-ups in 2024, then was signed as test driver. He targets promotion to a race seat in 2026, having also driven in #F1 practice with Red Bull Racing.
The 24-year-old had two practice call-ups in 2024, then was signed as test driver. He targets promotion to a race seat in 2026, having also driven in #F1 practice with Red Bull Racing.
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Under 0.1s split Spanish F4's top five in testing at Valencia.
Juan Cota set a 1m34.129s in session one, edging Ean Eyckmans by 0.061s and Thomas Strauven by 0.086s. Rene Lammers led session two with a 1m34.139s, 0.066s ahead of Jan Przyrowski, and Eyckmans topped session three by 0.051s.
Juan Cota set a 1m34.129s in session one, edging Ean Eyckmans by 0.061s and Thomas Strauven by 0.086s. Rene Lammers led session two with a 1m34.139s, 0.066s ahead of Jan Przyrowski, and Eyckmans topped session three by 0.051s.
October 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Under 0.1s split Spanish F4's top five in testing at Valencia.
Juan Cota set a 1m34.129s in session one, edging Ean Eyckmans by 0.061s and Thomas Strauven by 0.086s. Rene Lammers led session two with a 1m34.139s, 0.066s ahead of Jan Przyrowski, and Eyckmans topped session three by 0.051s.
Juan Cota set a 1m34.129s in session one, edging Ean Eyckmans by 0.061s and Thomas Strauven by 0.086s. Rene Lammers led session two with a 1m34.139s, 0.066s ahead of Jan Przyrowski, and Eyckmans topped session three by 0.051s.
Alex Ninovic topped GB3's pre-event test day at Monza.
In session one he set a 1m43.573s to edge Noah Lisle by 0.064s and Kabir Anurag by 0.208s.
Nine of the 22 drivers improved in session two, and a 1m43.726s put Ninovic on top by 0.164s over Anurag. A second split the combined top 15.
In session one he set a 1m43.573s to edge Noah Lisle by 0.064s and Kabir Anurag by 0.208s.
Nine of the 22 drivers improved in session two, and a 1m43.726s put Ninovic on top by 0.164s over Anurag. A second split the combined top 15.
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Alex Ninovic topped GB3's pre-event test day at Monza.
In session one he set a 1m43.573s to edge Noah Lisle by 0.064s and Kabir Anurag by 0.208s.
Nine of the 22 drivers improved in session two, and a 1m43.726s put Ninovic on top by 0.164s over Anurag. A second split the combined top 15.
In session one he set a 1m43.573s to edge Noah Lisle by 0.064s and Kabir Anurag by 0.208s.
Nine of the 22 drivers improved in session two, and a 1m43.726s put Ninovic on top by 0.164s over Anurag. A second split the combined top 15.
Gioele Girardello was OK-N Junior's benchmark. He led qualifying, won four heats, was third in a very wet fifth, won superheat A and set the pace in clear air up front in the final.
On lap two the door was left open for Michele Orlando to take second, which he kept as a trio disputed third thereon.
On lap two the door was left open for Michele Orlando to take second, which he kept as a trio disputed third thereon.
October 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Gioele Girardello was OK-N Junior's benchmark. He led qualifying, won four heats, was third in a very wet fifth, won superheat A and set the pace in clear air up front in the final.
On lap two the door was left open for Michele Orlando to take second, which he kept as a trio disputed third thereon.
On lap two the door was left open for Michele Orlando to take second, which he kept as a trio disputed third thereon.
Manuel Scognamiglio dominated the FIA World Cup for OK-N karts, taking pole, winning four of his five heats and superheat A, then finishing 8.2s clear in the final.
Danny Carenini charged from 16th to second on old tyres, and Nicolas Fuca was third after a bold late defence against William Marshall
Danny Carenini charged from 16th to second on old tyres, and Nicolas Fuca was third after a bold late defence against William Marshall
October 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Manuel Scognamiglio dominated the FIA World Cup for OK-N karts, taking pole, winning four of his five heats and superheat A, then finishing 8.2s clear in the final.
Danny Carenini charged from 16th to second on old tyres, and Nicolas Fuca was third after a bold late defence against William Marshall
Danny Carenini charged from 16th to second on old tyres, and Nicolas Fuca was third after a bold late defence against William Marshall
It was very wet in @britishf4.bsky.social practice at Brands Hatch today, the first official running on the full Grand Prix layout this year.
Dries Van Langendonck topped FP1, then set a 1m35.801s to lead Fionn McLaughlin by 0.29s and Rowan Campbell-Pilling by 0.428s in FP2 as six drivers improved.
Dries Van Langendonck topped FP1, then set a 1m35.801s to lead Fionn McLaughlin by 0.29s and Rowan Campbell-Pilling by 0.428s in FP2 as six drivers improved.
October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It was very wet in @britishf4.bsky.social practice at Brands Hatch today, the first official running on the full Grand Prix layout this year.
Dries Van Langendonck topped FP1, then set a 1m35.801s to lead Fionn McLaughlin by 0.29s and Rowan Campbell-Pilling by 0.428s in FP2 as six drivers improved.
Dries Van Langendonck topped FP1, then set a 1m35.801s to lead Fionn McLaughlin by 0.29s and Rowan Campbell-Pilling by 0.428s in FP2 as six drivers improved.
0.56 seconds split the whole 20-car field in @britishf4.bsky.social testing on Brands Hatch's short Indy layout.
Dries Van Langendonck set a 44.894s to top session one by 0.129s, the same margin which covered session two's top nine as Henry Joslyn lowered the pace and all but Guy Albag improved.
Dries Van Langendonck set a 44.894s to top session one by 0.129s, the same margin which covered session two's top nine as Henry Joslyn lowered the pace and all but Guy Albag improved.
October 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
0.56 seconds split the whole 20-car field in @britishf4.bsky.social testing on Brands Hatch's short Indy layout.
Dries Van Langendonck set a 44.894s to top session one by 0.129s, the same margin which covered session two's top nine as Henry Joslyn lowered the pace and all but Guy Albag improved.
Dries Van Langendonck set a 44.894s to top session one by 0.129s, the same margin which covered session two's top nine as Henry Joslyn lowered the pace and all but Guy Albag improved.