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F1 – Antonelli quickest ahead of Russell as Mercedes set Austrian FP1 pace

June 26, 2026 RNW Staff

Kimi Antonelli went quickest in the opening practice session for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix weekend, leading a Mercedes one-two at the Red Bull Ring. The championship leader posted a best lap of 1:07.796 on Soft compound tyres, finishing 0.040s clear of team-mate George Russell as Mercedes established the early benchmark in […]

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F1 – 2026 Austrian Grand Prix – Friday Press Conference Transcript

June 26, 2026 RNW Staff

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Dario MARRAFUSCHI (Pirelli), Laurent MEKIES (Red Bull), James VOWLES (Williams) Q: Laurent, can we start with you please? FP1 was a bit stop-start for you guys, given the aero upgrades that you’re running here. What did you actually get to learn?Laurent MEKIES: It was not the ideal start, I’m not going to lie. We had an engine […]

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F1 – Antonelli leads McLaren pair in second practice in Austria

June 26, 2026 RNW Staff

Kimi Antonelli completed a Friday sweep at the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, setting the pace in Free Practice 2 at the Red Bull Ring ahead of McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The Mercedes driver’s best lap of 1:07.014 put him 0.237s clear of Piastri, with Norris a further 0.088s back […]

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Neuville leads after demanding Friday at EKO Acropolis Rally Greece

June 26, 2026 RNW Staff

The Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team driver ended Friday 9.7 seconds ahead of Sébastien Ogier, with team-mate Adrien Fourmaux third following an eventful day in which he led the rally before losing time to a puncture. The longest day of the rally, covering 129.22 competitive kilometres across six gravel stages north of Loutraki, featured […]

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JCB completes successful week of testing ahead of FIA-officiated hydrogen land speed record attempt

June 25, 2026 RNW Staff

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 JCB has successfully completed a series of operational tests in the United Kingdom ahead of this summer’s hydrogen-powered land speed record attempt, set to be officiated by the FIA on the legendary […]

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Historic heroes set for Flanders showdown at Ardeca Ypres Historic Rally

June 25, 2026 RNW Staff

The FIA European Historic Rally Championship returns to Belgium this weekend (25-27 June) for the Ardeca Ypres Historic Rally, one of the most iconic asphalt events on the calendar and a counting round for both the Pre-1992 and Pre-2000 championships. The legendary Flanders roads will provide a demanding challenge for crews as the championship enters […]

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F1 – 2026 Austrian Grand Prix – Thursday Press Conference Transcript

June 25, 2026 RNW Staff

PART ONE – Isack HADJAR (Red Bull), Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren), Pierre GASLY (Alpine) Q: Pierre, you’ve got your P3 trophy from Monaco. How sweet does that feel?Pierre GASLY: Yeah, very happy. Q: Anything more you want to add? Just tell us how you got it.PG: Looks good in my home. It looks good in the cabinet. No, obviously, you know, happy to […]

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F1 – 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Schedule of Press Conferences

June 24, 2026 RNW Staff

DATE TIME DRIVER / TEAM MEMBER Thursday, 25 June 1430hrs 1500hrs Pierre Gasly (Alpine)Oscar Piastri (McLaren)Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)Sergio Pérez (Cadillac)George Russell (Mercedes) Friday, 26 June 1530hrs Dario Marrafuschi (Pirelli)Laurent Mekies (Red Bull)James Vowles (Williams) Saturday, 27 June Post-Qualifying Top three fastest drivers Sunday, 28 June Post-Race First three finishing drivers

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F1 – 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Preview

June 24, 2026 RNW Staff

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Building a stronger future for FIA Championships with updated regulations approved by the World Motor Sport Council

June 23, 2026 RNW Staff

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, announces that the World Motor Sport Council has held its mid-2026 meeting during the FIA Conference in Macau today, 23 June. The global FIA community is gathered for a week of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, bringing best governance practices to Member Clubs and approving key regulations amid a landmark […]

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2026 FIA World Rally Championship – Acropolis Rally Greece– Event Preview

June 23, 2026 RNW Staff

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FREC: Olivieri secures maiden pole at Monza

June 21, 2026 RNW Staff

The Rookie category contender recorded a 1m45.102s around the 5.793-kilometre Italian Grand Prix venue to top Qualifying 2 Group A and secure pole position for his team, R-ace GP, at his home event. Seventeen-year-old Olivieri, who lined up on pole position for the inaugural FIA F4 World Cup in Macau last November, is the fifth […]

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FREC: Olivieri wins at home, Wheldon takes points lead

June 21, 2026 RNW Staff

Driving for R-ace GP, the 17-year-old Italian pole-sitter led from start to finish in ambient temperatures of 35 degrees centigrade to become FIA FREC’s seventh different winner. American Wheldon took second for MP Motorsport while Japan’s Yuki Sano (R-ace GP) snatched the final podium spot from Rodin Motorsport’s Brazilian driver Gabriel Gomez on the run […]

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FREC: Monza magic for new leader Nakamura-Berta

June 20, 2026 RNW Staff

Starting from pole position, Nakamura-Berta headed R-ace GP’s Italian Rookie category winner Emanuele Olivieri with Colombia’s Salim Hanna completing the podium for the Italy-based Prema squad. The result was Nakamura-Berta’s second win of the season after the British driver finished first in the inaugural FIA FREC race at Austria’s Red Bull Ring in April. UAE’s Rashid […]

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Dennis Secures Second Victory of the Season in Sanya

June 20, 2026 RNW Staff

The Andretti pair steered through a Red Flag and two Full Course Yellows having led away from the front row of the grid to work together and dictate early on. Deploying ATTACK MODE later proved to be the way to go as they stamped their authority on the race through the first third and then, […]

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FREC: Al Dhaheri charges through for Monza glory

June 20, 2026 RNW Staff

In another action-packed contest that highlighted the close nature of FIA FREC, the value of the push-to-pass Race Mode system and the design of the second-generation Formula Regional Tatuus T 326 – developed by the Italian constructor in partnership with the FIA to encourage closer racing – UAE’s Al Dhaheri produced a fine drive to […]

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FIA Concludes Productive Rally US Candidate Event

June 19, 2026 RNW Staff

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today announced the conclusion of the seven-day Rally US candidate event, marking an important step in the process for the FIA World Rally Championship’s (WRC) potential return to the United States for the first […]

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FREC: Nakamura-Berta to the four at Monza

June 19, 2026 RNW Staff

Driving a Pirelli-equipped second-generation Formula Regional Tatuus T 326 for Prema Racing, Nakamura-Berta recorded a best time of 1m45.376s around the 5.793-kilometre Italian Grand Prix venue for his fourth pole of the inaugural FIA FREC season. In ambient temperatures of 35 degrees centigrade and a track temperature of 54 degrees centigrade, the Briton topped the […]

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ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Returns to Sanya for the Opening Round of an Asian Triple-Header

June 18, 2026 RNW Staff

Located at the southernmost tip of China’s Hainan Island, Sanya is not only renowned for its tropical charm of coconut groves and ocean breezes, but also for integrating a challenging street circuit into its urban fabric, creating a unique racing stage for the Formula E teams that blends natural beauty with high-speed competition. The Sanya […]

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Impressive 54-car field set to tackle next weekend’s Pordenone-based Italian Baja

June 18, 2026 RNW Staff

Of those, 14 are entered in the Ultimate category, four in Challenger, nine in SSV and three in Stock. With no former winners present in the field, the Italian Baja will have a new crew on the top step of the podium. Dania Akeel and Sébastien Delaunay had a disappointing outing at the last round in […]

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