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Skoda’s 125th Anniversary Adds Real Fabia Rally2 Upgrades; Road Fabia Still Lacks an RS
motorsport1 day ago

Skoda’s 125th Anniversary Adds Real Fabia Rally2 Upgrades; Road Fabia Still Lacks an RS

Skoda marks 125 years with a genuine upgrade package for the Fabia RS Rally2—including rear polycarbonate windows, crossmember covers, CV joint sleeves, light engine wiring, a central panel update and six magnesium OZ rims—standard on all 2026 customer Rally2s, plus a commemorative plaque and special livery. The road Fabia, by contrast, remains without an RS, existing as the Fabia 130 with a 1.5L turbo producing 175 hp and mild aero tweaks.

Mercedes Edge Day 4 in Barcelona as Russell Leads F1 Pre-Season
motorsport27 days ago

Mercedes Edge Day 4 in Barcelona as Russell Leads F1 Pre-Season

Mercedes dominated Day 4 of the 2026 Barcelona pre-season test, with George Russell fastest in 1:16.445 after taking the W17 for a long run (77 laps). Teammate Kimi Antonelli was 1:17.081 in the morning, while Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton led the 1:18s group for Ferrari as they logged about 174 laps combined. Oscar Piastri’s McLaren ran 48 laps before a fuel-system issue cut afternoon running, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll completed four exploratory laps. Across three days Mercedes have racked up 499 laps.

Porsche Surges to Daytona 24 Hours Lead Amid Start-Line Chaos
motorsport1 month ago

Porsche Surges to Daytona 24 Hours Lead Amid Start-Line Chaos

The 64th Daytona 24 Hours opened in chaotic fashion with a Turn 1 multi-car LMP2 crash triggering a full-course yellow and the #28 RS1 Porsche GTD retirement. The #7 Porsche Penske, driven by Felipe Nasr, charged into the lead as green flag racing resumed, with Nasr top in GTP ahead of pole-sitting #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing and the sister #6 Porsche in the early class standings.

Red Bull Unveils the RB17 Hypercar and Final Design, Highlighting V10 Power and Newey’s Continued Involvement
motorsport1 month ago

Red Bull Unveils the RB17 Hypercar and Final Design, Highlighting V10 Power and Newey’s Continued Involvement

Max Verstappen expressed gratitude towards Christian Horner for his support, highlighting their ongoing communication. Red Bull revealed the final design of their hypercar, the RB17, influenced by Adrian Newey before his move to Aston Martin. Williams praised Carlos Sainz for his analytical skills, while Mercedes explained their decision to revert a suspension upgrade. Oscar Piastri discussed his composed racing persona, emphasizing the balance between emotion and calmness.

Racing Bulls' 2025 Highlights and 2026 Outlook
motorsport2 months ago

Racing Bulls' 2025 Highlights and 2026 Outlook

Racing Bulls improved their standings in 2025, with standout moments including Isack Hadjar's first podium and strong qualifying performances, despite setbacks like a difficult Silverstone weekend. Hadjar's promising rookie season and head-to-head stats against teammates highlight his potential, setting the stage for further team development and driver changes in 2026.