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Gibt es zwei Pflicht-Stopps in Katar? (Auto Motor und Sport – German)

‘Pirelli aims to minimise the risk of tire failures in Qatar by imposing a maximum mileage limit for each set of tires on the teams. The number of laps allowed per stint has not yet been determined. However, this measure would definitely mean that every pilot would have to visit the pit box at least twice.’

Verstappen steunt zoon Max in Brazilie en kijkt met gefronste wenkbrauwen naar McLaren: ’Als ik Piastri was, zou ik nu flink van me afbijten’ (De Telegraaf – Dutch)

”I find what’s happening at McLaren quite strange. Surely Piastri hasn’t suddenly forgotten how to drive? If I were him, or his manager, I would definitely put my foot down internally. Because now everyone’s wondering if he can handle the pressure. And that’s not good for your own reputation, Piastri’s in this case.’

AJ Foyt Racing signs Caio Collet to drive in 2026 (Foyt)

‘I was impressed with how he adapted to our car at the recent Mid-Ohio test and I’m very excited to see what he can do in IndyCar. There’s no doubt that he will be a strong contender in the battle for Rookie of the Year’

FREC set to introduce reversed-grid races in 2026 and add new circuit (Formula Scout)

‘Four rounds will feature a third race, which will be the first reversed-grid encounters in championship history. The top 12 from the first qualifying session will be reversed to form the grid, with the aim of helping drivers adjust to the format used further up the ladder in FIA F3.’

Peugeot: Revised Evo joker rules make ‘complete sense’ (Sportscar 365)

‘If we have a BoP (Balance of Performance) formula, it makes complete sense that the BoP is used to balance the cars up to the point where you need an evolution on your car, because the car cannot survive even with the maximum BoP, for instance. That’s what we are pushing for — that when you arrive in this kind of situation, which we have now, that you can do some evolutions on your car.’

Boisson moves to Arrow McLaren to lead damper program (Racer)

‘Boisson spent the last two seasons at Andretti Global, where he was paired with Marcus Ericsson as race engineer before they split last summer and Dave Seyffert stepped into the role. The Frenchman lands at a program which placed a distant second to Chip Ganassi Racing in the 2025 IndyCar Series championship with Pato O’Ward, and along with the addition of Eric Cowdin in September as Arrow McLaren’s new director of engineering, Boisson serves as another high-profile technical recruit to help the program bridge the gap to CGR.’

Button (Instagram)

‘So here she is. In memory of my first ever helmet design incorporating a bit of my current. Back in the day when your helmet designer was your dad!’