Jack Doohan has secured his return to competitive motorsport after Nielsen Racing announced the Australian will contest the European Le Mans Series in 2026.
The 23-year-old’s F1 career stalled dramatically last season when Alpine released him after just six rounds, with Franco Colapinto promoted to replace him
READ MORE: Jack Doohan lands new race seat after Haas F1 switch
Max Verstappen ‘replacement’ named as F1 future uncertain
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has named the driver who looks most likely to replace Max Verstappen as the grid’s benchmark competitor when he opts to walk away from the sport.
Verstappen has endured a miserable start to the new campaign as Red Bull compete off the front-running order.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen ‘replacement’ named as F1 future uncertain
Max Verstappen sends clear message: ‘You don’t need to feel sorry for me’
Max Verstappen insists people need not “feel sorry” for him amid his tortured start to the F1 season, with the four-time drivers’ champion yet to finish inside the top five.
Three rounds into the campaign, the Dutchman finds himself languishing in ninth in the standings, unfamiliar territory for him.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen sends clear message: ‘You don’t need to feel sorry for me’
Lando Norris rues ‘unfortunate’ Oscar Piastri situation
Lando Norris has admitted McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri was “unfortunate” not to win the Japanese Grand Prix last Sunday.
The Australian soared into the lead of the race on the opening lap following a strong launch off the lead and held onto the top position until the pit stop phase of the race.
READ MORE: Lando Norris rues ‘unfortunate’ Oscar Piastri situation
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Max Verstappen scolded over F1 criticism: ‘It’s getting boring’
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has brushed off Max Verstappen’s criticism of the new F1 cars, insisting his complaints are getting “boring”.
Verstappen has been vocal in his disappointment with the new cars, which heavily rely on energy management and deployment to overtake a rival.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen scolded over F1 criticism: ‘It’s getting boring’
Striking new F1 track begins to take shape with bizarre corner
Fresh images have been shared of the Qiddiya Speed Park Track as construction continues on the track poised to join the calendar from 2028.
Plans for the circuit were unveiled two years ago, forming part of the megaproject funded by the Saudi Arabian government.
READ MORE: Striking new F1 track begins to take shape with bizarre corner
