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History made as FIA FREC begins with two exciting races

April 25, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Starting from pole position, the British Prema Racing driver headed UAE’S early leader Rashid Al-Dhaheri (R-ace GP) over the line as American Sebastian Wheldon completed the podium for MP Motorsport having run second for a time. To underline the highly competitive nature of the championship – which utilises the Formula 1-inspired second-generation Formula Regional Tatuus […]

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Ogier leads Solberg by 3.8 seconds into final day of Rally Islas Canarias

April 25, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Ogier began the day with an 8.9-second advantage after leading throughout Friday’s opening leg, but Solberg steadily reduced the gap across Saturday’s six stages. The Swede won both passes of the 28.90km Moya – Gáldar test to ensure the battle for victory remains finely balanced ahead of Sunday’s deciding four stages. Elfyn Evans holds third […]

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Formula 1 returns to Türkiye’s Istanbul Park from 2027 as part of new five-year agreement

April 24, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The Turkish Grand Prix was last staged in 2020 and 2021 when Sir Lewis Hamilton secured his seventh Drivers’ Championship in 2020 – equalling Michael Schumacher’s all-time record. Istanbul Park first joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2005 and quickly earned a reputation as one of the championship’s most technically demanding tracks. The 5.33-kilometre layout […]

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Nakamura-Berta fastest first in FIA FREC qualifying

April 24, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Driving a second-generation Tatuus T-326 for Prema Racing, the British driver clocked a best time of 1m25.765s to secure top spot for Race 1. Nakamura-Berta was one of 15 drivers assigned to Group A, the first group to take to the 4.326-kilometre Red Bull Ring. In warm and sunny conditions, he went 0.262s quicker than […]

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Ogier leads Toyota top-five lockout after commanding Friday in Canarias

April 24, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The nine-time FIA World Rally Champion won four of the day’s five full-length special stages to build an 8.9-second overnight lead over team-mate Oliver Solberg. Sami Pajari completed the provisional podium, a further 7.0 seconds behind, with Elfyn Evans just 0.5 seconds further back in fourth. Championship leader Takamoto Katsuta completed the top five, 29.7 […]

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Miami Grand Prix Free Practice 1 extended to 90 mins

April 23, 2026 RNW Staff 0

As a result, the session will now run from 12:00 to 13:30 local time. All other track sessions planned before FP1 will also move forward by 30 minutes. This decision has been taken in recognition of the gap since the last Grand Prix, the recently announced regulatory and technical adjustments, and the fact that as […]

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RFEDA and RMC Motorsport Set to Develop New 2027 Rally1 Car for the WRC’s Next Era

April 23, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today announced that FIA member club the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (RFEDA) and RMC Motorsport will partner to develop a 2027 Rally1 car for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), becoming the second […]

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All-new FIA Formula Regional European Championship is go

April 22, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Taking over from the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FIA FREC) enjoys the full support of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide. Organised and promoted by FIA Member Club Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI), the […]

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2026 FIA World Rally Championship – Rally Islas Canarias– FIA Event Preview

April 21, 2026 RNW Staff 0

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ERC – Home hero Suárez shines with first European win

April 20, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Kicking off the 74th ERC season with his maiden triumph in the series, Suárez won 43rd Andalusia Rally – Sierra Morena – Córdoba World Heritage Site by 20.1sec as Iván Ares edged a thrilling battle for second place. Driving a Michelin-equipped Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 for the Spanish Recalvi Team, Friday’s Qualifying Stage winner moved […]

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Refinements to the 2026 FIA Formula 1 regulations agreed by all stakeholders

April 20, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The final proposals presented during today’s meeting were the result of a series of consultations over the past few weeks between the FIA, technical representatives and extensive input from F1 drivers. Discussions around potential adjustments were based on data gathered from the first three events of the 2026 season. The 2026 regulations were developed and agreed in close partnership with the FIA, teams, OEMs, Power Unit Manufacturers, and FOM. Changes to the regulations were […]

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WEC: Ferrari on pole at Imola as Giovinazzi tops scintillating shootout

April 18, 2026 RNW Staff 0

As it bids to get its title defence off to a winning start on home soil, Ferrari topped four of the five testing and practice sessions around the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, but when it came to qualifying for tomorrow’s FIA World Endurance Championship curtain-raising contest, the Prancing Horse’s rivals turned up the […]

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ERC – Rocketman Suárez on top in Spain

April 18, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The Michelin-equipped Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 driver, nicknamed Cohete – the Spanish word for rocket – moved in front after winning Saturday’s opening test and remained ahead of the pack throughout the day. In ambient temperatures exceeding 30 degrees centigrade, Suárez was fastest on four of the day’s six stages and leads the 43rd Andalusia […]

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FIA European Rally Championship commits to Advanced Sustainable Fuel delivered by ETS

April 17, 2026 RNW Staff 0

A division of Haltermann Carless Group, a German-British specialist fuels manufacturer, ETS Racing Fuels will supply its Renewablaze O2 R100, an advanced, drop-in racing fuel derived from bioethanol, to all ERC1 competitors. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 60 per cent, while enhancing engine performance without the need for any technical adjustment, the use of […]

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It’s showtime in the ERC!

April 17, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Fifty-three crews representing 20 nations will be in the mix for glory when the 74th FIA European Rally Championship season begins in Spain this week. Starting with 43rd Andalusia Rally – Sierra Morena – Córdoba World Heritage Site from 17-19 April, the world’s oldest international rally series also includes stops in Sweden, Italy, Poland, Czech […]

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Imola primed for epic FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener

April 14, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The season is set to kick off at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, celebrated for its ‘old-school’ nature. The 4.909km anticlockwise layout sees Hypercar drivers hit top speeds approaching 315km/h, change gear 42 times per tour and travel with a fully open throttle for two-thirds of the lap. Its bumpy surface and combination […]

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JACOB CLAIMS INAUGURAL EHRC GRAVEL VICTORY IN FAFE

April 12, 2026 RNW Staff 0

Christophe Jacob delivered a commanding performance to secure his first-ever FIA European Historic Rally Championship victory on gravel at Historic Rally Fafe, heading a memorable Ford Escort lockout of the top three podium positions. Co-driven by Isabelle Regnier, the Belgian driver guided his Ford Escort RS 1800 to a controlled victory, finishing 19.2 seconds clear […]

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FIA World Rally Championship – Croatia Rally – FIA Event Review

April 12, 2026 RNW Staff 0

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Neuville leads Croatia Rally after demanding Saturday reshapes the fight for victory

April 11, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team driver began the day 13.7sec behind rally leader Sami Pajari, but ended it with an advantage of 1min 14.5sec over Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Takamoto Katsuta. Pajari, who had led the rally since Friday morning, dropped to third after stopping to change a wheel on the second pass through […]

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Pajari leads Croatia Rally after demanding Friday as Evans and Solberg retire

April 10, 2026 RNW Staff 0

The Toyota GAZOO Racing driver ended the day 13.7sec ahead of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s Thierry Neuville, with team-mate Takamoto Katsuta a further 0.9sec behind in third. However, the margins told only part of the story on a day marked by incidents, punctures and evolving grip levels on roads appearing on the FIA […]

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