Category: Other News
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The Paddock Spotlight: Women in Motorsport – February Edition
Global motorsport proceeded to wake up further from its winter slumber over the past month. As a result, we got to witness some excellent racing action across a variety of categories, as well as many stand out performances. Last month saw a multitude of women hit the ground running with their opening gambits for 2026.…
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Everything you need to know for 2026 IndyCar Season
IndyCar returns after a six-month gap, with new tracks and drivers. Here is everything you need to know for the upcoming 2026 season.
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The Paddock Spotlight: Women in Motorsport – January Edition
Formula 1 and many of the other famous motorsport series were not turning wheels in anger in the opening month of the year. But there were still plenty of series that were. Amongst these were the infamous and legendary Dakar, the Asian Le Mans Series and a host of regional single seater and off-road categories.…
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A Career In Motorsports: Why Funding Matters More Than Lap Times
Toto Wolff once remarked after the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that “the stopwatch never lies.” Yet while lap times may reveal raw speed, they don’t tell the full story of what it takes to build — and sustain — a career in motorsports. Anyone who has followed racing for long enough, or even…
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F1 News Roundup 13th December – Marko exit, FIA continuity and the 2026 framework
Formula 1 is in the off-season, but the paddock is not resting. This week delivered real movement: power structures locked in, driver identities shifted, and the 2026 era tightened its grip. Here is what mattered and what it means. Helmut Marko exits: Red Bull’s identity reset begins Red Bull does not do quiet endings. Helmut…
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Bianca Bustamante – Year in Review
Fresh out of her maiden season in GB3, 2025 has been Bianca Bustamante’s most challenging year to date. But with those difficulties have come moments of resilience, growth and a renewed desire to succeed. The Paddock Chronicle got the chance to talk with Bianca about the complexities of this year and take a look back…
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F1 News Roundup 16th November – FIA election storm, Ferrari pressure and Audi’s 2030 title plan
The engines are quiet, but the politics, programmes and 2026 projects are flat-out. From an FIA election that barely qualifies as an election, to Ferrari’s chairman firing public shots and Audi sketching out its title timeline, the week after Brazil has been anything but downtime. FIA Elections: One Candidate and a South American dead end…
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F1 News Roundup 2nd November – Lawson probe, Câmara to F2, Crawford to Aston
From Lawson’s near-miss review to Câmara’s F2 promotion and Weug’s Bahrain sweep, the sport’s next chapter is forming fast. Off track, Malone’s transition frames Liberty’s long game. Lawson–marshals near-miss: investigation widens During the early laps of the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, Lawson exited the pits after repairing front-wing damage and encountered a harrowing scene…
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F1 News Roundup 12th September – Permit Drama, Engine Exodus & F1 Academy Future
From Monza’s fallout to fresh moves shaping Formula 1’s future, this week delivered headlines with both immediate impact and long-term implications. Max Verstappen is set for a surprise Nürburgring debut, Ferrari faces a major engine department shake-up, and South Africa edges closer to hosting an F1 race again, plus sponsorship deals, rookie showcases, and looming…
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The Super Licence Conundrum: Colton Herta’s Switch to F2 and Cadillac F1
Cadillac F1 has officially named Colton Herta as their F1 test driver for the 2026 season, and team CEO Dan Towriss also let slip that the 25-year-old will make the jump to Formula 2. As a nine-time IndyCar winner, Herta will now look to take on new challenges in the hopes of gaining the Super…