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Goodyear FIA ETRC Le Mans raceday two round-up: Champion Kiss doubles up in style as Smith shines

September 28, 2026 RNW Staff

Despite wrapping up the coveted crown in yesterday’s opening race, Kiss continued his pursuit of Goodyear FIA ETRC glory during the final day of the 24 Heures Camions weekend at the famous French venue. He set a stunning lap of 2m03.820s around the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti in second qualifying this morning to bank pole position […]

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ETRC: Goodyear FIA ETRC aces all set to light up Le Mans

September 26, 2026 RNW Staff

Part of the ever-popular 24 Heures Camions event, which also features races for the British and national championships, thousands of fans will watch the Goodyear FIA ETRC stars fight for on-track supremacy and vital points with Norbert Kiss in touching distance of becoming European champion for a record-extending eighth time. But while Hungarian hero Kiss […]

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WEC: Alpine on pole at Fuji after rain leads to qualifying cancellation

September 26, 2026 RNW Staff

Heavy rain swept across Fuji Speedway ahead of the scheduled start of the LMGT3 qualifying session, which began on time but was red-flagged after François Heriau went off in his #21 VISTA AF Corse Ferrari. The decision was then taken to cancel the remaining qualifying sessions due to the forecast of heavier rain and fog […]

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F1 – Russell holds off Verstappen to win dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Red Bull claim double podium

September 26, 2026 RNW Staff

George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season with a hard-fought win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by just 0.196 seconds after a late-race battle around the Baku City Circuit. The Mercedes driver converted pole position into victory despite two closely linked Safety Car […]

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F1 – 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Post-Race Press Conference Transcript

September 26, 2026 RNW Staff

DRIVERS 1 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes)2 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing)3 – Isack HADJAR (Red Bull Racing) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Timo Glock) Q: George, we see that big smile back on your face. That tells it all. I mean, it looked like an easy Saturday drive through Baku, but it got really spicy at the end. […]

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Goodyear FIA ETRC Le Mans raceday one round-up: Great eighth for Kiss, Rodrigues roars to victory

September 26, 2026 RNW Staff

Needing 15 points from Race 1 to bank Goodyear FIA ETRC title glory, Kiss put top honours beyond doubt by finishing in a fine first place ahead of Jochen Hahn and Steffi Halm. Bradley Smith hit back from a frustrating recent run of results to claim Chrome honours in Race 1, while John Newell rebounded […]

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F1 – Verstappen tops final practice for Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Antonelli

September 25, 2026 RNW Staff

Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 for the 2026 FIA Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix, denying George Russell a clean sweep of the practice sessions at the Baku City Circuit The Red Bull driver posted a 1:43.922 in the closing stages of the hour-long session to finish 0.099s clear of Russell, […]

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F1 – Russell dominates Baku qualifying as Antonelli crashes out in Q1

September 25, 2026 RNW Staff

George Russell claimed his fifth pole position of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship with a commanding performance in Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.837s. What initially looked like a four-team battle between Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull ultimately became a one-man show in Q3, as Russell […]

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F1 – 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Post – Qualifying Press Conference Transcript

September 25, 2026 RNW Staff

DRIVERS 1 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes) 2 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) 3 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren) PARC FERMÉ INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Alex Brundle) Q: George Russell, an absolutely thrilling lap. A gap of eight tenths of a second. Mr Saturday returns on Friday. That was a pretty special one, wasn’t it? George RUSSELL: Yeah, it’s been a while. It’s been […]

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F1 – Russell tops FP1 in Baku ahead of Verstappen as hydraulic issue sidelines Antonelli

September 24, 2026 RNW Staff

George Russell set the pace in a disrupted opening Free Practice session for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver edging Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 0.4s around the Baku City Circuit. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli had earlier set the benchmark but saw his session cut short when […]

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F1 – Russell continues to set the pace in Baku as Antonelli recovers but Lindblad brings out red flags

September 24, 2026 RNW Staff

George Russell completed a Friday clean sweep at the Baku City Circuit as he set the pace in Free Practice 2 for the 2026 FIA Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in a session disrupted by a red flag for Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad. Russell’s best lap of 1:43.347s put […]

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F1 – 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Thursday Press Conference Transcript

September 24, 2026 RNW Staff

Mattia BINOTTO (Audi), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas), Laurent MEKIES (Red Bull Racing) Q: Laurent, if we could perhaps start with you and Isack Hadjar, who’s had a very good week. Not only is he back in the cockpit here in Baku, he has also got a new contract for 2027 as well. Let’s talk about the […]

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FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup Set for Inaugural Battle in Kazakhstan

September 24, 2026 RNW Staff

Created as the FIA’s first regional drifting competition, the new cup represents an important step in the development of the discipline across Central Asia and will bring together competitors from multiple countries for three days of action. The event has been designed to support the growth of drifting in the region while providing competitors with […]

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F1 – 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Wednesday Press Conference Transcript

September 23, 2026 RNW Staff

PART ONE – Isack HADJAR (Red Bull Racing), Charles LECLERC (Ferrari), Alex ALBON (Williams) Q: Isack, if we could start with you. It’s great to have you back with us. You’re back racing this weekend. You have a new contract in your back pocket for 2027 as well. Today must feel like a very […]

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WEC: Sights set on the summit at Fuji

September 22, 2026 RNW Staff

The 4.563-kilometre, 16-turn Fuji Speedway layout – beloved by drivers and fans alike – may be the second-shortest lap on the FIA World Endurance Championship calendar, but its 1.475km main straight is one of the longest in the world, enabling drivers to reach eye-watering speeds in excess of 330kph. The iconic Japanese circuit has featured […]

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F1 – 2026 Azerbaijan GP Schedule of Press Conferences

September 22, 2026 RNW Staff

DATE TIME DRIVER / TEAM MEMBER Wednesday, 23 September 1330hrs 1400hrs Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)Alex Albon (Williams) Sergio Pérez (Cadillac)Oscar Piastri (McLaren)George Russell (Mercedes) Thursday, 24 September 1430hrs Mattia Binotto (Audi)Ayao Komatsu (Haas)Laurent Mekies (Red Bull) Friday, 25 September Post-Qualifying Top three fastest drivers Saturday, 26 September Post-Race First three finishing drivers

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F1 – 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview

September 22, 2026 RNW Staff

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Massive 104-car field for penultimate W2RC round in Morocco

September 21, 2026 RNW Staff

The 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) has already visited Saudi Arabia, Portugal and Argentina this season and the popular round in North Africa precedes the year’s finale at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in late November. Frenchman Sébastien Loeb and his navigator Edouard Boulanger head into the penultimate round attempting to defend a slender three-point […]

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Ferreira and Palmeiro romp to comfortable victory in Portugal’s Baja TT Gin Reguengos de Monsarez-Mourão

September 21, 2026 RNW Staff

Fresh from toppling a quality field in last weekend’s Baja Spain Aragón, the SVR Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux Evo duo moved up from third place after the opening stage on Friday and won the two longer selective sections on Saturday to give them a commanding lead to take into the final short stage on Sunday. […]

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Formula 1 Commission Meeting 21.09.26 – Media Statement

September 21, 2026 RNW Staff

The following is an overview of the key discussion points: 2026 Regulatory changes Minor changes to the 2026 Sporting and Financial Regulations were agreed. 2027 Regulatory changes In line with the refinements to the Power Unit regulations to be introduced in 2027 on fuel flow, a reduction in the total race distance from 305km to 290km […]

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