Production Car WRC competitor, Xavier Pons will make his debut with the OMV backed Kronos Racing squad next weekend, when he drives a Citroen Xsara WRC on the Acropolis Rally.
The Spaniard though will not only have to get use to the Xsara, but he will also have a new co-driver, in the shape of Carlos del Barrio, as former partner, Oriol Julia will be partnering Citroen Junior WRC driver, Daniel Sordo.
George Russell won the sprint race in Montreal after tangling with team mate and championship rival Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
McLaren’s race ultimately unraveled after starting both drivers on intermediates for the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell beat Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren’s Lando Norris to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort.
Formula 1 drivers praised the 2026 chassis rules but restated their criticism of the power unit regulations after a lively Canadian Grand Prix.
Laurent Mekies has reiterated his belief that Gianpiero Lambiase is set to become a McLaren team principal, standing firm on comments that continue to be rejected by the Woking-based outfit. The post Mekies doubles down on Lambiase McLaren claim appeared first on ApexF1.com.
Antonelli’s stunning 2026 season continued in Montreal as the teenager secured a fourth win of the season.
Racing Bulls has been stung 30,000 euros ($49,000 AUD) by the FIA for what it said was an inexcusable issue during Practice 1 at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The post FIA slaps Racing Bulls with $49,000 fine over ‘serious matter’ appeared first on ApexF1.com.
The drivers and teams report back after a busy Friday from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell has been summoned to the stewards over an alleged “unsafe act”, while Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg also face investigation.