Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Thierry Vermeulen discusses DTM growth, Ferrari Evo struggles, tyre concerns and his hopes for a strong 2026 home race at Zandvoort.

“I always love going to Zandvoort”: Vermeulen targets strong DTM performance after frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours

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Thierry Vermeulen arrives at Zandvoort determined to reset his season after a frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours and a challenging start to the 2026 DTM campaign. The Dutch driver faces his home round with cautious optimism as he and his team continue to unlock the potential of Ferrari’s new Evo package. At the same time, Vermeulen…

DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

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The 2026 DTM season continues this weekend as the championship travels to Circuit Zandvoort for its second round of the year. After opening the campaign at the Red Bull Ring, the field now moves from the Austrian hills to the Dutch North Sea coast for races three and four of the 16-race season. Zandvoort gives…

Christian Mansell and Maximilian Götz deliver a perfect Spa weekend for Team Motopark as Fach Auto Tech sweeps Pro-Am and Am in the GT Open 500.

2026 International GT Open | Round 2 – Spa-Francorchamps | Mansell and Götz dominate GT Open 500 to take championship lead

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The 2026 International GT Open season continued at Spa-Francorchamps with the first endurance race of the year, and the GT Open 500 delivered a decisive shift in the championship picture. After a competitive Portimão opener, Round 2 placed strategy, consistency, and adaptability at the forefront, with changing track conditions shaping the rhythm of the weekend….

Honda factory driver Kaku Ohta joins Proton Competition for his 2026 Le Mans debut after securing a late LMP2 opportunity with Seven x Seven Racing.

Honda star Kaku Ohta secures surprise 2026 Le Mans drive with Proton Competition

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Factory Honda driver Kaku Ohta will make his long-awaited debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans after securing a late deal to join Proton Competition’s LMP2 programme for next month’s endurance classic. The Japanese star will race Proton’s #9 Oreca 07 Gibson alongside Jonas Ried and Harry King during the iconic French event on…

Dollahite Racing overcomes a major Sebring crash with an overnight rebuild before charging to a remarkable second-place finish in 2026 GTWC America.

Dollahite Racing defies the odds to secure 2026 GTWC America Sebring podium after overnight rebuild

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Dollahite Racing arrived at Sebring for Round 3 for the 2026 GTWC America carrying strong momentum and confidence in its Ford Mustang GT3 package. However, the team’s ambitions suffered a devastating blow within minutes of the opening practice session on Friday morning. A brake line failure sent the Mustang hard into the wall at Turn…

Genesis Magma Racing secures its first FIA WEC points at Spa after an aggressive strategy and determined defence earned P8.

Genesis Magma Racing reflects on historic first WEC points after bold Spa strategy pays off

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Genesis Magma Racing celebrated a landmark moment in its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) journey after securing its first points finish during the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Korean manufacturer overcame technical setbacks, strategic pressure and fierce late-race battles to finish eighth in only its second appearance in the Hypercar category. After both GMR-001…

2026 GTWC Europe standings after Brands Hatch as Winward Racing leads overall and Sprint Cup battles reshape the title fight.

2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 2 at Brands Hatch

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The 2026 GTWC Europe season continued at Brands Hatch with the opening Sprint Cup event of the campaign, adding a new layer to the overall championship picture. After the Endurance Cup opener at Circuit Paul Ricard set the early tone, Brands Hatch brought two fast-paced Sprint races that reshuffled the combined standings and gave several…

Güven tops Day 2 of Spa 24 Prologue for Porsche, but Haase keeps the fastest overall time for Eastalent Racing Audi.

2026 | 24 Hours of Spa | Prologue | Day 2 | Güven tops rain-affected second day as Haase keeps overall Prologue benchmark

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Ayhancan Güven set the fastest time on the second day of the 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa Prologue after leading Wednesday afternoon’s session at Spa-Francorchamps. The Turkish driver delivered a 2m16.953s in the #22 Schumacher CLRT Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO, putting Porsche back on top during the final five hours of running. However,…

Ugo Ugochukwu topped Day 1 of 2026 FIA F3 testing at Spielberg, while Noah Strømsted led a strong afternoon for TRIDENT.

2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Spielberg | Day 1 | Ugochukwu edges Strømsted on competitive opening day

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Ugo Ugochukwu ended Day 1 of the 2026 FIA F3 in-season testing in Spielberg fastest overall after a late improvement in the morning session for Campos Racing. The American driver produced a 1:20.368 to secure the quickest time of the day, despite a strong response from Noah Strømsted in the afternoon. The TRIDENT driver topped…

GB4 heads to Oulton Park with a record 29-car grid as Fred Green leads the standings into Round 2 of 2026.

2026 | GB4 | Oulton Park | Preview | Record modern grid heads to Cheshire

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The 2026 GB4 Championship continues at Oulton Park this weekend, where a packed 29-car field will tackle one of the UK’s most challenging and picturesque circuits. The huge entry marks the largest contemporary slicks-and-wings grid to compete on Oulton Park’s full international layout since the British Formula 3 season opener back in 2007. Following an…