Haas’s new VF-26 completes first laps at Fiorano, and more · RaceFans | Motorsport

Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Mouse_Nightshirt, Taimur, Dylan Lopez, Danny Brennan and Lalit Palaparthy! On this day in motorsport Former Ferrari driver Luca Badoer is 55 today Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free  read more www.racefans.net

Andretti announce Dennis Hauger for Miami Rookie Free Practice session

Dennis Hauger will join forces with Andretti for the upcoming Formula E Rookie Free Practice session, set to take place on 30 January, ahead of the Miami E-Prix. Hauger’s participation in the session will mark the second time that the Norwegian driver has driven the GEN3 Evo, having gained his first experience of Formula E machinery at the 2024 Berlin…

Inside Antonio Felix da Costa’s massive luxury vanity van suite at 24 Hours of Daytona | Formula – E News

Antonio Felix da Costa shows off his luxury vanity van suite at Daytona (Image credit: Instagram) With a week still to go before the Miami E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa chose to compete in the iconic 24 Hours of Daytona. The race is part of the World Endurance Championship calendar. The Portuguese driver shared a video…

Miami Rookie Free Practice: Complete list of rookies participating in FP0 at Miami E-Prix | Formula – E News

Miami Rookie Free Practice participants (Image credit: Formula E) All teams have now confirmed their drivers for the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice, scheduled to take place ahead of the Miami E-Prix next weekend. Before the full-time drivers hit the track for the official practice session on January 30, selected rookies will get the opportunity to drive the GEN3 Evo…

Envision Racing name Zak O’Sullivan for Rookie Free Practice session

British racing driver Zak O’Sullivan will take part in the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice session, representing Envision Racing. O’Sullivan joined the team in 2025 as their Simulator Driver, and has been behind-the-scenes, supporting drivers Sébastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson.  NEWS: Rookie Free Practice session set for Miami E-Prix weekend This will be his third opportunity to get behind the…

Why is F1 testing in January and why is nobody there? First Barcelona test explained | Motorsport

Laurence EdmondsonJan 24, 2026, 07:09 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 A Formula 1 test in January, in the middle of winter, behind closed doors and with no media or fans in sight? Even by F1’s occasionally unique standards, it feels a little strange. But as cars quietly roll out at Barcelona this…

What have we here? · RaceFans | Motorsport

Something caught Max Verstappen’s eye while he and new team mate Isack Hadjar were examining Red Bull’s latest livery for the upcoming season. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments below. A selection of the best will feature in a future edition of the RaceFans Round-up. Advert | Become…

Hugh Barter announced by Lola Yamaha ABT for Rookie Free Practice

Australian-Japanese driver, Hugh Barter, will take part in the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice session with Lola Yamaha ABT. This will be Barter’s third time behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo, having previously taken part in the Berlin Rookie Test in 2023 and 2025.  NEWS: Rookie Free Practice session set for Miami E-Prix weekend Since his early career in…

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick enter NASCAR HOF | Motorsport

Jan 23, 2026, 09:34 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For most of his career, Kurt Busch had a tough-guy persona on and off the racetrack. But Busch, 47, showed a softer side during his NASCAR Hall of Fame acceptance speech Friday night, as he paused to honor his former Roush Racing teammate Greg Biffle, who died in a plane crash…

Dennis Hauger to Drive for Andretti in Miami Formula E Rookie Session

Written by Maahika Banerjee Andretti has announced its driver selection for the FP0 session ahead of the Miami E-Prix, with Norwegian driver Dennis Hauger set to drive. This marks a positive step forward in Hauger’s growing relationship with the team following his 2025 INDY NXT Championship success with the American outfit. This will mark Hauger’s second outing in GEN3 Evo…

McLaren awarded £8m in damages over Palou contract breach, and more · RaceFans | Motorsport

Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Social media and links McLaren Racing secures $12m-plus award in Alex Palou trial (McLaren) ‘In addition to the damages award, McLaren Racing will be seeking interest and reimbursement of its legal expenses at a further hearing. As the judgment records, Alex Palou had the backing of Chip Ganassi Racing in attempting to…

Nissan announce Pulling and Minì for Rookie Free Practice session

The Miami Rookie Free Practice session, due to take place on January 30, will mark the fourth Formula E outing for Nissan simulator driver, Abbi Pulling, and FIA Formula 2 racer, Gabriele Minì.  NEWS: Rookie Free Practice session set for Miami E-Prix weekend As per Formula E rules, every team is allowed to run two cars in the session, with…

Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Minì to drive for Nissan in Miami Rookie Free Practice

Nissan Formula E have announced that they will be running two drivers for the Miami FP0 session, becoming the only team to do so. They will be represented by their rookie and simulator driver, Abbi Pulling, as well as Formula Two racer Gabriele Minì. Nissan will be the only team running two drivers. Image credit: Nissan Formula E Team Abbi…

Jaguar TCS Racing hands Alessandro Giusti Miami Rookie Free Practice opportunity | Formula – E News

Alessandro Giusti to take part in Miami Rookie Free Practice (Image credit: Jaguar) After several Formula E teams announced their selections for the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice, Jaguar TCS Racing has completed the list by roping in Formula 3 racer Alessandro Giusti to drive its GEN3 Evo car at the event. The former French F4 Championship winner currently competes…

Nissan doubles down with Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Mini at Miami Rookie Free Practice | Formula – E News

Gabriele Mini and Abbi Pulling to take part in Miami Rookie Free Practice. (Image credit: Instagram) Nissan has officially announced its participants for the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice. It is the only team to field two drivers during the session, with Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Mini set to drive the GEN3 Evo cars. Pulling serves as Nissan’s simulator driver,…

Ferrari launch new-look gloss car for Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc’s F1 2026 season | Motorsport

Laurence EdmondsonJan 23, 2026, 08:59 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Ferrari has revealed the car it hopes will propel it to the front of the Formula 1 grid in 2026 and end its championship drought in a new era of regulations. The SF-26 carries the hopes of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc…

Watch Alpine’s 2026 F1 season launch event · RaceFans | Motorsport

Alpine’s launch event for the 2026 F1 season will begin at 11:30 GMT. You can watch the live stream above. The team is expected to reveal the livery of its new car. The A526 ran at Silverstone on Wednesday in what appeared to be last year’s livery. Alpine has switched to Mercedes power units this year following Renault’s decision to…

Jaguar Racing announce Alessandro Giusti for Miami Rookie Free Practice

Formula Three racer Alessandro Giusti has been announced as Jaguar Racing’s entry for the Miami Rookie FP0 session on January 30th. Giusti has previously tested Formula E machinery in 2025 at the Berlin Rookie Test for Lola Yamaha ABT. Giusti will be joining Jaguar Racing for FP0. Image credit: Jaguar TCS Racing The French driver will be competing in his…

Lola Yamaha ABT fields Hugh Barter, Andretti selects Dennis Hauger for Miami Rookie Free Practice | Formula – E News

Dennis Hauger and Hugh Barter to take part in Miami Rookie Free Practice (Image credit: Formula E) Several Formula E teams have announced their participants for the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice on January 30. Among the latest entrants are Lola Yamaha ABT test driver Hugh Barter, who will drive for the team in Miami, along with 2021 Formula 3…

Envision Racing name Zak O’Sullivan for Miami Rookie Free Practice

British racing driver Zak O’Sullivan has been named as Envision Racing’s entry ahead of the Miami Rookie Free Practice session. O’Sullivan currently serves as the team’s Simulator Driver. O’Sullivan is Envision Racing’s Simulator Driver. Image credit: Formula E Previously, the 20-year-old driver has raced in a number of European single-seater series, including the GB3 Championship which he won in 2021….

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