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DARK SECRETS: Formula motorsport ltd - The Real Truth

Throughout 2026, Motorsport is introducing you to the most promising youngsters on the single-seater scene. Fresh from a record three consecutive victories in Formula 2, Racing Bulls' potential 2027 recruit Nikola Tsolov told us his story at Spa-Francorchamps

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The young drivers fighting for F1’s last remaining seats

F1 is set to retain many of its current drivers into 2026, with fewer rookies expected in the new year. Here are some of the names who could grace the grid over the coming seasons

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What 2026's F1 rookie crop could look like

2026's F1 grid is set to retain many of the same drivers, with a much smaller rookie crop expected. Here are some of the names who could grace the field over the next couple of seasons

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When Nico Rosberg won the inaugural GP2 Series title

On 29-30 September 2005, Nico Rosberg clinched the inaugural GP2 championship in style, taking the series’ first-ever double victory in the season-closing Bahrain round

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The best American drivers on the road to F1, from GP2 to F2

IndyCar star Colton Herta is taking a gamble and moving to Formula 2 next year; let’s look at previous GP2/F2 drivers from the United States

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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

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The Ferrari junior who romped to the F3 title – but didn't expect to dominate

On Sunday, Rafael Camara took the Formula 3 title in emphatic fashion.

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Who is Sauber's new F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto?

After an extended period of mulling over its driving options for Formula 1's 2025 season and beyond, Sauber had found itself in a binary choice between experience and youth. The Swiss outfit, which becomes Audi in 2026, has opted for the latter; Valtteri Bottas will leave the team at the…

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F3 title showdown: Who is in the running for glory?

After nine weekends and 18 races, the curtain is ready to fall on the Formula 3 season at Monza this weekend. Prema has already claimed the teams’ championship, so all the focus is on the drivers’ battle.

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Oliver Bearman: The rise of Britain’s next Formula 1 star

Ollie Bearman really grabbed people’s attention when he won both the German and Italian Formula 4 championships in 2021. The teenager from Chelmsford had already enjoyed a successful karting career and won races in his first car-racing season during the COVID-19 pandemic, but winning the two toughest championships on the…

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How an Alonso protege is shaping up to take F2 by storm

Gabriel Bortoleto had a stunning Formula 3 season in 2023. Stepping up from the Formula Regional European Championship, where he finished sixth in 2022, the Brazilian was a promising prospect, but not deemed as much of a title favourite as the likes of Prema rival and FRECA champion Dino Beganovic…

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The underdog fighting for F2 championship success

Frederik Vesti’s 2023 Formula 2 campaign has had some brilliant highs. Having scored five wins and eight podiums across the year, the 21-year-old Mercedes junior has taken more victories than any other driver, including title rival Theo Pourchaire.

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Zak O’Sullivan: Who is the Williams driver set to make F1 FP1 debut in Abu Dhabi?

Zak O’Sullivan will make his first F1 appearance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix during Free Practice 1 (FP1).

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The Alpine F1 junior who considers top F2 rookie status “average”

Most Formula 2 rookies would be happy to sit fifth in the standings with one round remaining, with one win and nine podiums to their name. But not Victor Martins. The self-effacing, ever-critical Frenchman claims his 2023 has been “average”, despite sitting as the best-performing first-year driver.

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The self-critical Alpine F1 junior who considers top F2 rookie status as “average”

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F3 Monza: Colapinto wins Italian sprint after lap one chaos

The MP Motorsport drivers tussled over the lead, swapping places several times during the 18-lap sprint race, but Williams junior Colapinto had the upper hand.

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The five key stages in Bortoleto's 2023 Formula 3 title charge

Gabriel Bortoleto has been crowned the 2023 Formula 3 champion, sealing the championship on Friday at Monza. The Trident driver dominated throughout, leading from the first race in Bahrain.

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How Formula 2's new car hopes to be accessible to all drivers

The championship says the new car, which will be raced in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons, hopes to be as close to an F1 car as possible in terms of safety, look, systems, performance, sustainability and accessibility.

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How Formula 2 hopes its new 2024 car will be accessible to all drivers

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F2 Silverstone: Martins takes dominant victory despite penalty

The ART rookie and reigning F3 champion started on pole and though he briefly lost the lead to Ayumu Iwasa (DAMS) on lap one, reclaimed the position quickly, though he was later penalised for gaining an advantage off-track.

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The Alonso protege emulating his mentor by stunning F3

Gabriel Bortoleto was yet to turn one year old when his mentor Fernando Alonso won his first world championship with Renault in 2005. But the Brazilian teenager has learned a lot from the Spaniard, having been taken under his wing as part of A14 Management last September.

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F2 Barcelona: Bearman wins feature race in Prema weekend sweep

Bearman bounced back after a tricky weekend last time out in Monaco to take another victory, having secured a clean sweep at the previous round in Baku.

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F2 Baku: Bearman does the double from pole

The Prema driver held the lead off the line and despite briefly dropping behind Theo Pourchaire on lap three, recaptured the front spot on the following tour.

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2023 Formula 2 and F3 drivers: Who is driving for each team?

The 2023 FIA Formula 2 and 3 seasons will kick off in March in Bahrain. But where else are the series racing and who is driving in them?

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