Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Haase led day one of the 2026 Spa 24 Hours Prologue for Eastalent Audi, with Picariello close behind for Boutsen VDS Porsche.

2026 | 24 Hours of Spa | Prologue | Day 1 | Haase sets the pace for Audi as Porsche closes in during the afternoon

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Christopher Haase topped the opening day of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa Prologue after setting the fastest time during Tuesday morning’s session at Spa-Francorchamps. The 2017 Spa winner delivered a 2m16.535s in the #84 Eastalent Racing Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, which kept him ahead across eight hours of running. Although several rivals…

Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa reveals 70 GT3 cars, 10 manufacturers, a new Superpole format and major names chasing victory in 2026.

70-car GT3 field sets up fierce 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa battle as new Qualifying format announced

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The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will bring one of the strongest GT3 fields of the season to the Ardennes, with 70 cars, 10 manufacturers and five classes confirmed for the 78th edition of the race. The event will take place from 24-28 June and will again sit at the centre of the global…

McLaren advances its MCL-HY test programme with Imola next, endurance runs planned and continued development ahead of 2027 WEC debut.

McLaren maps out full-year MCL-HY test programme ahead of 2027 WEC debut

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As reported by Sportscar365, McLaren will move its MCL-HY project into a more demanding phase as it prepares for the car’s first full test at Imola later this month and ahead of its 2027 WEC debut. The British manufacturer completed a two-day rollout at Varano on 4-5 May and now plans an extensive on-track development…

Francot leads the 2026 FIA FREC into Zandvoort after a dramatic Austrian opener featuring three winners and rising stars.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Preview | Fracot leads the charge into Round 2

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The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) travels to Zandvoort this weekend for the second round of the 2026 campaign following an action-packed season opener at the Red Bull Ring. Reno Francot arrives at his home circuit full of confidence after securing his maiden championship victory in Austria. The CL Motorsport driver also collected a…

2026 F3 grid heads to Spielberg for two-day in-season test

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FIA Formula 3 resumes its 2026 campaign this week with a crucial in-season test at Austria’s Red Bull Ring. Teams and drivers will gather in Spielberg for two important days of running on 20-21 May as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 Monte Carlo F3 round. Importantly, the event marks the first time the grid…

Oscar Targett strengthened his SRO GT Academy lead at The Bend as the title fight intensified in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia.

Targett tightens grip on SRO GT Academy standings at The Bend

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The 2026 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season resumed in spectacular fashion at The Bend earlier this month, with fans witnessing fierce battles across every class. While the Pro-Am and Trophy categories delivered plenty of drama, the spotlight also fell on the rapidly developing SRO GT Academy contest. As the championship’s emerging stars…

Henry Mercier explains race mindset, qualifying pressure, consistency, and simulator use in his approach to F4 ahead of 2026 campaign.

Racing up the ladder | Henry Mercier outlines his approach to race weekends and maintaining consistency in F4

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In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead of his 2026 British F4 campaign, Henry Mercier offered detailed insight into the mental and physical approach required to navigate the demands of modern single-seater racing. As competition intensifies across junior categories, drivers must manage not only performance on track but also the psychological challenges that come…

Kanato Le says mental improvement is key after a difficult Melbourne weekend as he prepares for Monaco and the busy 2026 F3 season ahead.

Le eager to reset in Monaco after difficult 2026 F3 Melbourne opener

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Kanato Le says he must improve mentally if he wants to fight consistently at the front of the 2026 FIA F3 Championship after enduring a challenging opening weekend in Melbourne. Although ART Grand Prix demonstrated strong pace throughout the season opener, Le struggled to match the performances of his teammates at Albert Park. While Maciej…

Patricio Gonzalez secured his strongest GB3 weekend at 2026 Silverstone opener and now targets a maiden podium challenge at Spa.

Gonzalez builds confidence after career-best GB3 weekend at 2026 Silverstone opener

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Patricio Gonzalez began the 2026 GB3 Championship season with a major step forward at Silverstone, producing his strongest overall weekend since joining the category last year. The VRD Racing driver delivered a series of competitive performances across qualifying and the races, underlining the progress he has made during the off-season. Gonzalez twice qualified inside the…

AO by TF reveals its new ‘Rockie the Pegasus’ Le Mans livery and confirms James Allen in updated 2026 LMP2 Pro-Am line-up.

AO by TF reveals ‘Rockie the Pegasus’ livery ahead of 2026 Le Mans return as Allen replaces Delétraz

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AO by TF will head to next month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans with a striking new identity as the reigning LMP2 Pro-Am winner prepares to defend its class crown. The team has unveiled a fresh livery for its Oreca 07 Gibson, introducing ‘Rockie the Pegasus’ as part of a new partnership with Mobil 1….