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The 43rd Coppa del Chianti hillclimb has begun in the Siena region, with 120 competitors taking to the 8 km Strada Regionale 122 Chiantigiana course. Drivers completed two reconnaissance runs on the mountain road to gather data for setup and strategy ahead of the main race, scheduled for Sunday, 20 September.

Przemysław Bieńkowski and Mateusz Lisowski secured the individual championship in Poland's 2026 Endurance Championship with victory in the season finale at Tor Poznań. The pair's win marked their third triumph of the season and ended a two-race winning streak by their title rivals. Bieńkowski started from pole position and initially held the lead against championship contender Filip Sterczewski, but the Ligier LMP3 driver moved ahead on the second lap and began to build an advantage of a full lap before handing over to Maciej Marcinkiewicz at the first pit stop. Both Sterczewski and Bieńkowski pitted during a safety car period triggered by a collision involving Konrad Miler, whose prototype ended up in the gravel. A faster driver change by the PTT team allowed Lisowski to rejoin on the lead lap, and he capitalised on another safety car deployment early in the second hour following an accident involving Jacek Zielonka in an LMP3. When racing resumed, Lisowski trailed Marcinkiewicz by just 18 seconds. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 driver steadily closed the gap through consistent lap times and overtook Marcinkiewicz with 19 minutes remaining, holding the lead to the chequered flag. Fabian Dybionka and Igor Klaja finished third overall and claimed the 992 Cup class title. Further class victories went to Jerzy Kufel and Rafał Rulski (up to 3.5 litres), Przemysław Silski and Zbigniew Kaźmierczak (up to 2 litres), Szymon Nowak and Michał Całek (325i Cup), Tomasz Urbański and Damian Lempart (BULL RUSH Super S Cup), Jan Kurowski and Tomasz Strozik (RN2), and Maksym and Michał Guranowscy (R-Sport Cup). Marek Zmysłowski and Michał Ratajczyk won the GT4 class in an Audi R8 LMS.

Sandro Zeller delivered a commanding performance in the TopJet F.2000 sprint race at Misano Adriatico, the second round of the season at the circuit named after Marco Simoncelli. The Swiss driver set a relentless pace from the opening laps, controlling the race throughout and underlining his early-season form with a decisive victory.

The 53rd Cronoscalata della Castellana in Orvieto will take place from 25–27 September, counting towards both the northern and southern Italian Mountain Speed Championships. Entry registrations are tracking strong numbers and will close on Monday, 21 September.

Sim racing hardware manufacturer MOZA is reportedly planning PlayStation 5 versions of its R5S Pro and R16S Ultra racing wheels, with a target launch window in late 2026. Neither pricing nor a confirmed release date has been disclosed at this stage.

The opening race of the final round of the Polish Touring Car Championships at Poznań circuit saw seven drivers handed penalties, the majority stemming from violations of neutralisation procedures during a safety car period. Przemysław Bieńkowski and Piotr Wira battled for victory in the combined GT3 race after Tomasz Dyszkiewicz, who led early in his Ligier LMP3, was overtaken by the two GT3 drivers. The decisive moment came when Artur Pazewski crashed his Porsche 911 on the main straight, triggering a full-course yellow. Both Bieńkowski and Wira failed to slow immediately when yellow flags were displayed, each receiving 25-second penalties. Bieńkowski's additional delay in rejoining allowed Wira to take the lead, but the Mercedes-AMG driver recovered to claim victory on the final lap. Dyszkiewicz also incurred a penalty, losing the prototype class win to Jacek Zielonka in a Radical SR3. In the 992 Cup class, Maciej Bernacik secured a commanding victory ahead of Filip Zagórski and Amuno Pelette. Maciej Jaglarz finished fourth on track but was demoted by penalty, promoting Tomasz Lach and Piotr Podoba. Rafał Lizun and Pazewski also received penalties; Pazewski's came for causing a collision with Igor Klaja at the third corner. Other class winners included Paweł Kiepura (Porsche Cayman) in GT4 over Marek Zmysłowski (Audi R8 LMS); Piotr Koczuk (BMW M3 E46) in the 3.5-litre class, winning by 3.5 seconds from Paweł Gwidon Wydrzyński (Honda Civic); Zbigniew Łazarz (BMW E82) in the two-litre class despite a false-start penalty; and Maciej Zawadzki (Honda Civic) in the 1.6-litre category. Antoni Makuch topped the National 6 division, while Jakub Święch won RN2.

Sebastian Asch secured pole position in the Golden Era class ahead of the 1000km Nürburgring endurance race. The result marks a strong qualifying performance in the classic car category at the Eifel circuit. The Golden Era class attracts period-correct sports cars and represents a popular category within European club endurance racing. The 1000km Nürburgring is a fixture of the German grassroots motorsport calendar and draws competitors from across the continent.

The TopJet F.2000 championship has reached its critical stage with the sixth and penultimate round taking place at the Marco Simoncelli circuit in Misano Adriatico. The event forms part of the ACI Racing Weekend and is organised and promoted by Piero Longhi. With the season entering its final stretch, the round at Misano will set the stage for the championship decider, which is expected to draw a significant field of competitors to the Romagna venue.

Mirko Torsellini, a driver from Siena, concluded the 2026 Italian Super Hillclimb Championship in third place overall after finishing fourth at the 71st Coppa Nissena in Sicily. The result capped a season in which Torsellini established himself as a consistent frontrunner in the national series, competing in a Norma M20 FC 3000cc machine on Pirelli tyres, prepared by Faggioli Racing Team. On the 5,450-metre Sicilian circuit, Torsellini demonstrated his pace in his first outing at the venue, posting a competitive time of 2'03.61 in the race run—just 0.17 seconds behind third-placed Samuele Cassibba. The driver proved quick from the qualifying session onwards, adapting well to the unfamiliar track. Adverse weather conditions led to the cancellation of the second race run, leaving Torsellini with mixed feelings about the weekend. "The balance is positive, though there's a touch of regret because there was still room to improve," he said. "I'm convinced I could have lowered my time further in Race 2 and given myself every chance." Reflecting on the season, Torsellini noted that his third-place finish exceeded his initial expectations. "At the start of the year, the goal was to grow race by race and be competitive, but honestly I didn't expect to reach this level of performance or to fight consistently for top positions," he explained. Looking ahead, Torsellini indicated that significant developments for the 2027 season are under consideration, with hints potentially emerging at the Alghero–Scala Piccada hillclimb in Sardinia.

Polyphony Digital is offering two exclusive Stealth Model variants to players of Gran Turismo 7 who watch the GT World Series. The promotion grants access to a Ford GT and an SF23 in their special stealth liveries. Viewers tuning into the GT World Series broadcast can unlock both vehicles by meeting the specified viewing requirements tied to the esports competition.

Adrian Rzeźnik and Kamil Kozdroń have taken a commanding lead at the 70th Rally Wisła, the final round of the Polish Rally Championship (KIQ RSMP). The pair won all six special stages on Friday's opening leg, finishing with a 34.4-second advantage over championship rivals Jarosław and Marcin Szeja. Third place went to Łukasz Byśkiniewicz and Łukasz Jastrzębski, who trail the leaders by one minute. Rzeźnik and Kozdroń entered the event holding just a one-point lead in the championship standings. They extended their advantage decisively through the day's two loops, which comprised stages at Województwo Śląskie–Goleszów (8.10 km), Skolnity Kubalonka (12.84 km), and ORLEN VITAY Wisła (4 km), totalling 49.88 km of competitive distance. Evening darkness added difficulty on the narrow, undulating forest roads. The Szeja brothers' challenge was hampered when they suffered a puncture on the opening loop's final stage, forcing them to limp to the finish on the rim and lose 18.4 seconds to the leaders. Rzeźnik reported adopting a measured approach on the second loop, reducing risk in the most demanding sections while maintaining precision and pace. He completed the six stages in 31:50.0 with a combined time advantage that puts him within reach of the title. In the Rally3 class, Michał Chorbiński and Adam Chrzanowski (Renault Clio Rally3) won all six stages in their category, building a 1:02.9-second buffer over Marcin Górny and Mateusz Martynek (Ford Fiesta Rally3). In the 2WD category, Piotr Wincencik and Maksymilian Staniszewski (Renault Clio) lead by just 2.6 seconds from Kamil Kawalec and Sebastian Krzyżowski (Peugeot 208 Rally4), with the field tightly bunched. Saturday's final leg will feature seven more stages totalling 63.06 km, including two passes of the ORLEN VITAY Partecznik stage, which will serve as the bonus-point Power Stage. Victory in the round will secure the Polish championship for Rzeźnik and Kozdroń regardless of Power Stage results, though the title will only be confirmed after Saturday's stages are completed.

Dutch sim racing hardware manufacturer Heusinkveld has announced its second steering wheel design, the One SC, engineered specifically for compatibility with the Simucube 3 direct-drive base. The wheel weighs just over 1 kg, positioning it as a lightweight option within the company's product range. The One SC joins Heusinkveld's existing wheel offerings as the brand continues to expand its sim racing peripheral lineup.