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Lando Norris ensured he will avoid joining the roster of world champions who ended their title-defending seasons without winning a grand prix by taking victory in Hungary. This was, of course, Norris’s second win of the season: he also won the sprint race in Miami, but much as when Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his first victory earlier this year, that…

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao leaves Metropolitan Criminal Court after appearing in the Formula-E race case at Nampally in Hyderabad on Friday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Special ACB Court at Nampally on Friday in connection with the Formula-E race case, as formal trial proceedings commenced. Former Municipal Administration Special…

Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of winning the 2016 world championship received a boost 10 years ago today as he won the German Grand Prix. Former points leader Nico Rosberg lost most ground after he was penalised for forcing Max Verstappen wide at the Hockenheimring’s Spitzkehre hairpin. Read RaceFans’ original report here: Hamilton pulls clear after Rosberg collects penalty for Verstappen tangle…

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao leaves Metropolitan Criminal Court after appearing in the Formula E race on July 31, 2026. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao and other accused in the Formula E race case appeared before a Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) as per its directives on Friday (July 31, 2026) which adjourned the…

A new French-language film on the life of Gilles Villeneuve is due to debut in November. “Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend”, starring Remi Goulet as the Ferrari ace, tells the story of his route to Formula 1. More details on the film’s official website: Published by Keith Collantine Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 – when…

The German Grand Prix 20 years ago today marked a major turning point in the championship fight between Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso. Schumacher took a commanding win on home ground while Alonso struggled to fifth place, Renault’s mass dampers having been controversially banned mid-season since the previous race. This was also the final F1 start for another of Schumacher’s…

Nissan has made a major decision regarding its Formula E driver lineup. According to information initially published by The Race and confirmed by GRANDE PRÊMIO, the Japanese manufacturer has notified Norman Nato that he will not hold a race seat with the squad for the 2026/27 season. The primary candidate to replace him is Victor Martins, who is taking part…

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Jean-Éric Vergne and Nick Cassidy will once again represent Citroën Racing Formula E Team in Season 13 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Development of the future GEN4 car continues through an extensive testing program across several European circuits. Upcoming test sessions will focus on further powertrain development ahead of the GEN4’s competitive debut. …

Williams marked Alexander Albon’s 100th start for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend. Albon joined the team in 2022. He has been the team’s top scorer in every season since then, but at the summer break he trails Carlos Sainz Jnr by six points to five. Before joining Williams, Albon started 38 races for Red Bull and…

Jake Dennis, Pascal Wehrlein and Mitch Evans are just a few points apart in the Formula E title race. The 2025-26 Formula E season is set for a dramatic finish. The world championship is still wide open. Fifteen of the scheduled 17 races have been completed, and the battle for the title will now be decided at the London E-Prix…

Brief Posted on 30th July 2026, 14:5330th July 2026, 15:07 | Written by Keith Collantine Haas held its latest event for Testing of Previous Cars at the Fuji circuit owned by its technical partner Toyota. Two of the Japanese manufacturers’ drivers, Shu Tsuboi and Nirei Fuzukumi, took turns driving the car. Sho Tsuboi, Haas, Fuji, 2026 Fans signed the car’s…

Just two points separate Dennis and Evans at the top of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, after a dramatic Tokyo double-header in which they showed their class making up more places than anybody else in Rounds 14 and 15.  Evans saves his weekend Marooned in the mid-pack for the start of Round 14, Evans and his race engineer…

As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues to captivate motorsport fans around the globe, the silly season rumor mill has officially ground to a halt for one of the grid’s powerhouse outfits. Citroën Racing has officially confirmed that the race-winning Nick cassidy and double series champion Jean-Éric Vergne will remain behind the wheel for the team’s upcoming Season…

Today’s news comes off the back of a successful debut season for the French squad, who currently sit fifth in the Teams’ Championship on 166 points. And despite two rounds remaining of the 2025/26 season, preparation is already well underway for the arrival of Formula E’s GEN4 era – the most exciting chapter of the all-electric championship to date. Capable…

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The German automative giant picked up 64 points over the course of the Tokyo double-header, thanks to Dan Ticktum‘s victory on Saturday and a double podium finish for new championship leader Jake Dennis. For Porsche drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller, the weekend was less fruitful, with both drivers leaving the Japanese capital pointless.  HANKOOK DEBRIEF: Five things we learned…

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes fans can’t tell the difference between genuine racing and position changes caused by differences in energy deployment. The new power units introduced this year have caused an increase in passes which arise when drivers deploy energy at different points on the track, creating what some termed “yo-yo racing”. Domenicali has previously rejected criticisms of…

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links Antonelli e Minardi, una causa milionaria: cosa è successo dopo l’ingresso in F1 (Corriere dello Sport – Italian) ‘The claim is reportedly worth many millions, given that the driver is believed to have earned around €12–13 million during his debut season and that his income is expected to…