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Racers Edge Motorsports is now under the ownership of brothers Jim and Nick Pattin, following the sale of the Florida-based team from longtime owner Jon Mirachi.
Jim, Nick Pattin Take Over Ownership of Racers Edge
Brothers Jim, Nick Pattin take over team ownership from Jon Mirachi following his retirement...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Racers Edge Motorsports is now under the ownership of brothers Jim and Nick Pattin, following the sale of the Florida-based team from longtime owner Jon Mirachi.
Cost reduction and affordability have been key points to off-season developments in Mustang Cup USA according to its newly appointed series director Sean Sermini and USAC Vice President Jack Hoaglin.
Sermini: Affordability Key to Second Year of Mustang Cup
Operational costs reduced by around 30 percent for Mustang Cup USA according to USAC VP...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Cost reduction and affordability have been key points to off-season developments in Mustang Cup USA according to its newly appointed series director Sean Sermini and USAC Vice President Jack Hoaglin.
Nicki Thiim will become the first factory Aston Martin driver to contest the DTM at the wheel of a Vantage GT3 Evo when he tackles the series this year as part of a two-car Comtoyou Racing lineup.
Thiim to Race Aston in DTM for First Time
Factory Aston Martin driver moves across from racing a Lamborghini in the series to join Comtoyou Racing...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Nicki Thiim will become the first factory Aston Martin driver to contest the DTM at the wheel of a Vantage GT3 Evo when he tackles the series this year as part of a two-car Comtoyou Racing lineup.
Alpine has conducted its first test of the year with its updated A424 as it gears up for its third season with the car in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Alpine Completes Portimao Test With 2026-Spec A424
New signing Victor Martins turns first laps since 2024 Bahrain rookie test in incident-free two days of running...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Alpine has conducted its first test of the year with its updated A424 as it gears up for its third season with the car in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
A final entry list has been issued for next week’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, featuring a total of 35 cars in what represents the largest field assembled for the Intercontinental GT Challenge season opener since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Final 35-Car Bathurst 12H Entry List Revealed
Largest grid since 2020 race confirmed with ten brands represented in GT3...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
A final entry list has been issued for next week’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, featuring a total of 35 cars in what represents the largest field assembled for the Intercontinental GT Challenge season opener since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nissan has confirmed that the Kondo Racing GT500 team will switch from Yokohama to Bridgestone tires for the upcoming SUPER GT season.
Nissan Confirms Kondo Racing Bridgestone Tire Switch
Iori Kimura added to Kondo Racing GT300 lineup; Daiki Sasaki named Nissan GT500 reserve...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Nissan has confirmed that the Kondo Racing GT500 team will switch from Yokohama to Bridgestone tires for the upcoming SUPER GT season.
Volante Rosso Motorsport has confirmed a new partnership with McLaren to campaign a 720S GT3 Evo in Australia, starting with next week’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour.
Volante Rosso Confirms McLaren Deal, Names Bathurst Drivers
Aussie young guns Rylan Gray, Bayley Hall, Marcos Flack to race new Volante Rosso McLaren 720S GT3 Evo...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Volante Rosso Motorsport has confirmed a new partnership with McLaren to campaign a 720S GT3 Evo in Australia, starting with next week’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour.
Dorian Boccolacci will make his Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour debut next week as part of the lineup for the High Class Racing Porsche team.
Boccolacci Joins High Class Porsche Lineup for Bathurst
Porsche-contracted Dorian Boccolacci set for Bathurst 12H debut together with Anders Fjordbach, Kerong Li...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Dorian Boccolacci will make his Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour debut next week as part of the lineup for the High Class Racing Porsche team.
Porsche Motorsport North America is venturing in the world of virtual racing starting this year with the newly-announced Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America.
Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America Launched
New sim racing series mirroring real-world Porsche Carrera Cup North America launches...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Porsche Motorsport North America is venturing in the world of virtual racing starting this year with the newly-announced Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America.
Reigning European Le Mans Series champions Esteban Masson and Oliver Gray will defend their title this season after being unveiled as part of Panis Racing’s lineup.
Masson, Gray to Defend LMP2 Title with Panis
Reigning champions Masson, Gray to continue with rebranded Panis squad this year...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Reigning European Le Mans Series champions Esteban Masson and Oliver Gray will defend their title this season after being unveiled as part of Panis Racing’s lineup.
Advance Motorsports will make its Pirelli GT4 America debut this year, with the Chicago area-based team fielding a McLaren Artura GT4 for Austin Jurs.
Advance to Make Series Debut With McLaren Artura GT4
Austin Jurs first confirmed driver in team's new McLaren Artura GT4...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Advance Motorsports will make its Pirelli GT4 America debut this year, with the Chicago area-based team fielding a McLaren Artura GT4 for Austin Jurs.
SUPER GT looks set to axe the double sprint race format used in last year’s fourth round of the season at Fuji Speedway for the upcoming season.
Summer Fuji Round Set to Drop Sprint Format
Round 4 at Fuji Speedway set to be held as regular 300km race after 2025 sprint format experiment...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
SUPER GT looks set to axe the double sprint race format used in last year’s fourth round of the season at Fuji Speedway for the upcoming season.
Duqueine Team has revealed that it is entering into a partnership with successful single-seater squad R-ace GP in the European Le Mans Series this year.
Duqueine Joins Forces with R-ace GP in LMP2
ELMS stalwart partners up with successful single-seater squad for this season...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Duqueine Team has revealed that it is entering into a partnership with successful single-seater squad R-ace GP in the European Le Mans Series this year.
McLaren Automotive is plotting a “global platform” for its single-make Trophy series according to its new motorsport boss Giorgio Sanna, who confirmed plans to expand into the Asia-Pacific market.
Sanna: McLaren Plotting “Global Platform” for Trophy Series
New McLaren Automotive motorsport boss planning expansion of McLaren Trophy series...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
McLaren Automotive is plotting a “global platform” for its single-make Trophy series according to its new motorsport boss Giorgio Sanna, who confirmed plans to expand into the Asia-Pacific market.
Recently signed BMW factory driver Jordan Pepper will join Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts in Team WRT’s No. 32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup races, it has been revealed.
Pepper Joins Van der Linde, Weerts in No. 32 WRT BMW
Team WRT locks in lineup for leading BMW M4 GT3 EVO in Sprint Cup title defense...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Recently signed BMW factory driver Jordan Pepper will join Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts in Team WRT’s No. 32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup races, it has been revealed.
As another application period for the IMSA Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship closes this week, four of its previous recipients have made waves as they build their careers deeper within IMSA’s paddock.
IMSA 3D Scholarship Recipients Developing Strong Careers
Conwright, Crone, Hays. Neto entrenching themselves as part of IMSA paddock...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
As another application period for the IMSA Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship closes this week, four of its previous recipients have made waves as they build their careers deeper within IMSA’s paddock.
Porsche’s planned Carrera World Cup has been canceled, with the German manufacturer citing “economic and geopolitical challenges” that led to an insufficient number of entries.
Porsche Carrera World Cup Canceled
Porsche pulls plug on planned second edition of Carrera Cup World Cup...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Porsche’s planned Carrera World Cup has been canceled, with the German manufacturer citing “economic and geopolitical challenges” that led to an insufficient number of entries.
Mike Rockenfeller said he’s hoping to give his “best input” into Ford’s LMDh car, with the German set to lead development of the Oreca-chassied prototype.
Rockenfeller Aiming to Give “Best Input” to Ford LMDh Effort
Rockenfeller on return to top-level prototype competition, development of Ford LMDh car...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Mike Rockenfeller said he’s hoping to give his “best input” into Ford’s LMDh car, with the German set to lead development of the Oreca-chassied prototype.
IMSA President John Doonan said he’s still hopeful of a common set of top-class technical regulations for 2030 but admitted “we’ve got a lot of work to do” with the “devil in the details.”
Doonan Remains Upbeat on “Vision” for 2030 Common Regs
IMSA President John Doonan:
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February 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM
IMSA President John Doonan said he’s still hopeful of a common set of top-class technical regulations for 2030 but admitted “we’ve got a lot of work to do” with the “devil in the details.”
PONOS Racing has entered into a new partnership with United Autosports to run its Asian Le Mans Series program, which began in last weekend’s 4 Hours of Dubai.
PONOS Racing Enters Into United Autosports LMP2 Tie-Up
Japanese entrant entrusts running of No. 45 Oreca 07 Gibson to United Autosports for UAE rounds...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
PONOS Racing has entered into a new partnership with United Autosports to run its Asian Le Mans Series program, which began in last weekend’s 4 Hours of Dubai.
Genesis Magma Racing has expanded its Trajectory Program to include two Korean drivers as it gears up for its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship season.
Genesis Adds Korean Drivers to Trajectory Program
Michael Shin, Kyuho Lee gain Genesis backing as Trajectory Program scope expands beyond sports car racing...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Genesis Magma Racing has expanded its Trajectory Program to include two Korean drivers as it gears up for its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship season.
The No. 47 Cetilar Racing Oreca 07 Gibson has lost its podium finish in Sunday’s 4 Hours of Dubai following a refueling infringement found in post-race technical scrutineering.
Cetilar Oreca Loses Podium After Refueling Infringement
The No. 47 Cetilar Racing Oreca 07 Gibson has lost its podium finish in Sunday’s 4 Hours of Dubai following a refueling infringement found in post-race technical scrutineering. A refueling test on the...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The No. 47 Cetilar Racing Oreca 07 Gibson has lost its podium finish in Sunday’s 4 Hours of Dubai following a refueling infringement found in post-race technical scrutineering.
George Kurtz, Malthe Jakobsen and Louis Deletraz took back-to-back victories in the second of two Asian Le Mans Series races in Dubai, leading a 1-2 for Algarve Pro Racing in the process.
CrowdStrike by APR Takes Back-to-Back Dubai Wins
CrowdStrike by APR continues dream start to 2026 with Dubai weekend sweep...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
George Kurtz, Malthe Jakobsen and Louis Deletraz took back-to-back victories in the second of two Asian Le Mans Series races in Dubai, leading a 1-2 for Algarve Pro Racing in the process.
Multiple cars, including the fourth-place finishing LMP2 car and two of the three podium finishers in GT, have received post-race penalties from Saturday’s 4 Hours of Dubai.
Multiple Cars Handed Post-Race Infractions in Dubai Race 1
More than a dozen post-race penalties issued following Race 1 of Dubai weekend for Asian Le Mans Series...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Multiple cars, including the fourth-place finishing LMP2 car and two of the three podium finishers in GT, have received post-race penalties from Saturday’s 4 Hours of Dubai.
CrowdStrike Racing by APR took victory in the third round of the Asian Le Mans Series in Dubai, just a week after winning the LMP2 category of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
CrowdStrike by APR Wins Saturday Dubai Race
Jakobsen, Deletraz, Kurtz take victory in Dubai in final minutes after late-race safety car...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:29 PM
CrowdStrike Racing by APR took victory in the third round of the Asian Le Mans Series in Dubai, just a week after winning the LMP2 category of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.