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TGRSA builds momentum in 2026 season
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (1039+ words) AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale CAPE TOWN - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) continued its strong start to the 2026 season with a competitive showing at Red Star Raceway this past weekend, where Round…...
Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (497+ words) AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale PARIS - Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations introduced this season which led to doubts over Max Verstappen continuing in…...
Beyond Game Day | From Mthatha to Formula 1
2+ week, 2+ day ago (459+ words) e NCA Personal Loans: Another way AVBOB supports its members Five years of "Nominate to Educate" | 2026 AVBOB Road To Literacy nominations are open Unwrap the gift of sharing with AVBOB Member Rewards Beyond Game Day | From Mthatha to Formula 1 A…...
Piastri says Japan second place 'as good as a win' for Mc Laren
3+ week, 3+ day ago (367+ words) PARIS - Oscar Piastri said finishing second at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix was "as good as a win" for Mc Laren after a disastrous start to the season for the Australian and his world champion team-mate Lando Norris. In what was…...
Rising star Antonelli says Chinese GP triumph 'starting point' for F1 success
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (299+ words) BOLOGNA - Kimi Antonelli said that he is eyeing further Formula One success after the teenage Italian announced himself on the world stage with victory in the Chinese Grand Prix. The 19-year-old won his maiden GP from pole position on Sunday…...
Abdool and Scott set the benchmark as 2026 GR Cup season opens at Killarney
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (639+ words) CAPE TOWN - The 2026 GR Cup season got off to an emphatic start at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town this weekend, as the opening round of the championship delivered thrilling racing across all three categories during the National Extreme Festival....
Mercedes set gold standard at Australian GP but new F1 rules 'suck"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (524+ words) MELBOURNE - George Russell claimed victory at the Australian Grand Prix to open the season with a bang as Mercedes showed they are clear early pacesetters under sweeping new regulations. Mercedes came into the Melbourne race as the pre-season favourites and…...
A rough guide to F1 rule changes for 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (508+ words) PARIS - The 2026 Formula One season has been flagged up as revolutionary because of the sweeping changes to chassis and power unit regulations, designed to create more overtaking opportunities and improve the sport's eco-sustainability. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has already…...
Middle East tensions disrupt global sport travel, tournaments
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (124+ words) STELLENBOSCH - The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global travel, and sport is feeling the impact. With airspaces closed, flights have been grounded, leaving athletes stranded. For today's sportsmen and women, crisscrossing the globe is no…...
'Proving the boys wrong': Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (542+ words) Teenage racer Zoe Florescu Potolea says it's nice to "prove the boys wrong" as she celebrates being named on Tuesday among five new drivers picked for a programme to develop elite female F1 talent. The mission of the More Than Equal…...