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Colton Herta will face “a tough challenge” in F2, says Christian Lundgaard

Lundgaard, former Formula 2 driver and now an IndyCar front-runner, has nothing but well wishes for Herta’s move to the European racing scene, but anticipates a rough path ahead for him.

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Why a 2026 switch to F2 is Herta’s ‘last shot at reaching F1’

With the support of Cadillac, IndyCar star Colton Herta will make a shock move to F2 in 2026 as part of his effort to achieve a lifelong goal: racing in F1

Autosport

Colton Herta on 2026 F2 move: ‘This is my last shot at reaching F1’

Herta is making a shock move to F2 in 2026, with Cadillac’s support, as he pursues his longtime F1 dream – here’s the rationale behind it

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The gamble of a lifetime: What is at stake with Colton Herta’s F1 quest

Herta is leaving IndyCar behind for the opportunity to race in F1, and there is a lot more riding on this move than one driver’s choice of career path

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Colton Herta to make shock IndyCar-to-F2 switch

Herta will switch to F1’s feeder series in 2026, ahead of a potential promotion to Cadillac in the world championship

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Herta to make shock IndyCar-to-F2 switch

Colton Herta will switch to F1’s feeder series in 2026, ahead of a potential promotion to Cadillac in the world championship

Autosport

Oscar Piastri to sit out F1 Italian GP FP1

Piastri will temporarily vacate his cockpit at Monza, with McLaren junior Dunne taking part in the opening free practice session

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How Stefan Bellof could have been Germany's "Schumacher miracle" 10 years early

Stefan Bellof lost his life in a sportscar race at Spa 40 years ago today. GARY WATKINS analyses his reputation and asks whether he would have reached the top in Formula 1

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Remembering Stefan Bellof, 40 years on

Stefan Bellof lost his life in a sportscar race at Spa 40 years ago today. GARY WATKINS analyses his reputation and asks whether he would have reached the top in Formula 1

Autosport

Why Super Formula could be on the edge of an independents resurgence

Manufacturer-backed teams have controlled Super Formula in recent years, but after an announcement that new independent team Delightworks Racing is preparing to expand into the series, the balance of power could soon be restored

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Why there is hope for a Super Formula independents resurgence

In recent years the independent teams and drivers on the Super Formula grid have dwindled, while manufacturer backers Toyota and Honda have controlled the shape of the line-ups. But following an announcement of a new independent team in Delightworks Racing, it provides fresh impetus which should restore the balance

Autosport

How Oscar Piastri’s junior titles prepared him for F1’s 2025 championship battle

Before fighting for the F1 title against team-mate Lando Norris, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri picked up crowns in junior categories including F2 and F3

Motorsport

Why new 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

Autosport

How 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

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"Moneyball" Fornaroli would be "deal of the century" for an F1 team

Invicta Formula 2 team boss James Robinson is surprised that Fornaroli is yet to sign with an F1 outfit

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"Mind-blowing" that "Moneyball" Leonardo Fornaroli isn't linked to an F1 seat - Invicta

Invicta F2 team boss James Robinson reckons Fornaroli would be 'the deal of the century' for an F1 team

Autosport

The F2 title favourite who seeks consistency over wins

Reigning F3 champion Leonardo Fornaroli leads the Formula 2 title race 10 rounds into the 2025 season, with four to go. Let’s get to know the 20-year-old, who’s part of a promising new generation for Italy

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Leo Fornaroli, F2’s title favourite who seeks consistency over wins

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Bortoleto on his F1 career path, Alonso's guidance and Verstappen friendship

Formula 1 drivers tend to look forward, with a laser focus on what they can do better to cement the place on the grid they have worked towards for so long.

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Gabriel Bortoleto on his road to F1 and the champions who helped him get there

Formula 1 drivers tend to look forward, with a laser focus on what they can do better to cement the place on the grid they have worked towards for so long.

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Nico Hulkenberg: ‘F1 podium talk was cold coffee – but I’m not done yet’

EXCLUSIVE: After 239 F1 races, Hulkenberg secured a glorious first podium at Silverstone last time out. Now, the 37-year-old has his sights set on more success with Audi in 2026 and beyond. Kieran Jackson meets the impressively understated German driver

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Get to know McLaren’s rising F2 star Alex Dunne

Life has come at Alex Dunne pretty fast. Just 12 months on from being taken into McLaren's young driver programme, halfway through a largely anonymous F3 campaign, the 19-year-old Irishman is fighting for the F2 title and made his grand prix weekend debut with the reigning world champion team in Austria. He impressed…

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“The goal is Formula 1” - meet McLaren’s rising F2 star Alex Dunne

The Independent UK

What you need to know about Irish driver set to make McLaren debut

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Alex Dunne to make F1 practice debut with McLaren at Austrian GP

Formula 2 championship leader Alex Dunne will make his Formula 1 free practice debut with McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix, taking Lando Norris' seat for Friday's FP1 session.

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