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خلاصہ: Who is Alexandra Saint Mleux? Model, influencer, charity founder, and Charles Leclerc's fiancéeAlexandra Saint Mleux and Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc announced their engagement on 2 November 2025.After rumours of the pair's relationship in early 2023, the couple made their first public appearance at Wimbledon the same year. Since then, Saint Mleux has become a regular member of the F1 paddock along with the couple's fan-favourite long-haired dachshund, Leo.Alexandra ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Prema "evaluating different solutions" to secure IndyCar future amid financial woesPrema Racing boss Rene Rosin says the Italian outfit is “evaluating different solutions” to remain on the IndyCar grid in 2026 amid speculation regarding its future in the series.The European junior single-seater racing giant made its IndyCar debut this year with a pair of Chevrolet-powered cars for Callum Ilott and Robert Shwartzman, and made headlines when rookie Shwartzman grabbed pole ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Why a switch to slower, smaller cars is reinvigorating the Macau Grand PrixIt’s hard to imagine a much better showcase for the Macau Grand Prix in the event’s brave new Formula Regional era than the conclusion to last Sunday’s main race.A stunning double overtake on the run down to Lisboa allowed Theo Nael to beat his team-mate Mari Boya to become only the second winner of the FIA Formula Regional World Cup, which debuted last year in less than auspicious ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Best F1 teams will react and develop quickly to 2026 rules, says Mattia BinottoAudi boss Mattia Binotto believes the Formula 1 team able to calibrate its simulation tools and develop its car quickest will enjoy the biggest success in the first year of the 2026 regulations overhaul.F1 is preparing for a new era from next year, with both the power unit and chassis rules changing drastically this winter.On the engine side there will be more emphasis on electrical ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Alex Marquez makes his debut on factory Ducati MotoGP bike at GresiniGresini star Alex Marquez is making his debut on the factory-spec Ducati GP26 in the Valencia test, as he begins his preparations for the 2026 season.After finishing runner-up in the championship behind elder brother Marc Marquez this year, the Spaniard will get to race the newest version of the Desmosedici, while remaining at his current team, Gresini Racing.With Marc Marquez still ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Racing Bulls unveils holographic F1 livery for Las VegasThe Racing Bulls Formula 1 team has presented a one-off 'holographic' livery for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix in collaboration with title partner Cash App.The holographic livery adds iridescent colours to the usually white nose, sidepod and engine cover of the VCARB 02 driven by Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson. The design is the team’s fourth and final one-off livery of the 2025 ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: MotoGP Valencia test: Raul Fernandez leads Aprilia 1-2 as year endsRaul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi made it a 1-2 for Aprilia in MotoGP’s post-season Valencia test, as the Noale-based marque carried on its form from Sunday’s final round.After Aprilia dominated last weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix, with Bezzecchi winning from Fernandez, the Italian manufacturer was again out front in the official one-day test, only with the order reversed between its ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Francesco Bagnaia “happy” again after testing new Ducati MotoGP bike in ValenciaFrancesco Bagnaia ended the Valencia MotoGP test “happy” with all the parts he tested on his factory Ducati MotoGP bike, despite his outing being curtailed by a late crash.After enduring what he described as “maybe the worst” year of his premier class career, Bagnaia kicked off his 2026 campaign with his first run on the new GP26.Read Also:MotoGPMotoGP Valencia test ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Zak Brown blames "Drive to Survive" fame for changing Christian HornerMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown claimed that Netflix's Drive to Survive changed former Red Bull team principal and CEO Christian Horner. Brown and Horner have famously butted heads, which was often captured on the hit docuseries, but their relationship hasn't always been that way. "I’ve known Christian for 30-plus years. We used to get on," Brown told The Telegraph. "His results are ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Alex Marquez explains rapid drop from second to sixth in Valencia MotoGP finaleAlex Marquez says excessive rear tyre degradation and vibrations cost him a chance at the podium in MotoGP’s Valencia Grand Prix, though he admits he’s still unsure what caused these issues.Lining up on the front row of the grid for Sunday’s season finale, Marquez made a solid start to slot into second place behind race leader Marco Bezzecchi. However, his pace began to drop off as early ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Aston Martin ‘outperformed its expectations’ in first season with Valkyrie hypercarAston Martin “overachieved” and beat its own expectations in its maiden season in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class, believes factory driver Tom Gamble.The British manufacturer debuted the Valkyrie LMH in 2025, running parallel programmes in the WEC and the IMSA SportsCar Championship with The Heart of Racing team.After a tough first outing in the WEC season opener in ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental strength is vital in motorsportA robust and resilient mental game is equally as important to an athlete as the necessary physical skills to be successful in sport.Managing emotions and maintaining focus can be just as valuable when searching for the tenths of seconds required to conquer elite level motorsport. But also when situations are not going to plan, demonstrating mental dexterity can provide an edge to unlock ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Why Pirelli's downforce simulations don’t tell the full story of F1’s 2026 pecking orderWith three race weekends to go under the current regulations, the focus of Formula 1 teams has long since shifted to 2026. The performance of all power units remains a major question mark, and the same applies to the chassis side.Although the initial response from technical directors – just as in 2022 – was that the rules were quite restrictive, Adrian Newey has said that upon closer ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Everything Mercedes’ past F1 failures taught it ahead of 2026 resetWhenever the rules change in Formula 1, the competitive order also faces disruption. Inevitably, one or two teams land nearer the right balance of compromises, or find clever solutions others have missed.Given the scope of the changes coming next season, nerves are jangling up and down the grid: the combination of new engines and chassis has added to the level of difficulty.In the previous ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more

خلاصہ: Several NASCAR teams announce new alliances for 2026 seasonOn Monday, both Jeremy Clements Racing and Viking Motorsports announced new technical alliances as they prepare for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity Series) season.These are single-car teams that are looking for a step up in performance next season. Jeremy Clements, the driver and owner of the No. 51 Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet, has formed a technical alliance with ...Keep readingSource InformationPublisher: Motorsport.comOriginal Source: Read more