Karishma Persad

Rafael Vaessen reflects on his early karting experiences, time away from racing, and the return that reignited his career.
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Racing up the Ladder | “It felt so natural” — Rafael Vaessen on his journey back to racing

For Rafael Vaessen, the road back to racing has been as important as the road into it. While many junior drivers build their careers through a continuous climb from karting to cars, Vaessen’s journey has taken a different shape. His introduction to motorsport came early, through family, but his relationship with racing changed over time….

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Toyota and TF Sport lead the 2026 WEC standings after crucial class victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in dramatic Round 3.
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2026 WEC standings after Round 3 (24 Hours of Le Mans)

The 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans transformed the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) standings as the double-points race rewarded Toyota and TF Sport with commanding championship gains. Toyota claimed its sixth overall Le Mans victory after the No. 7 Hypercar defeated BMW by only 10.913 seconds. The sister No. 8 Toyota completed the podium,…

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Car Collection revises its 2026 Spa line-up as Reinhold Krahn joins the defending Pro-Am winners for his GTWC Europe debut at Spa.
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Car Collection Motorsport reshuffles 2026 24 Hours of Spa driver line-up

Car Collection Motorsport has revised its driver line-up for the 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, with Reinhold Krahn joining the defending Pro-Am Cup-winning team for his first appearance at the Belgian endurance classic. The Canadian will share the No. 8 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo with Porsche-contracted driver Joel Sturm, Spa regular Niccolo Shiro…

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FIA adopts a team-led model and expands the 2026 F4 World Cup in Macau to 24 cars, bringing top global junior teams together.
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FIA introduces team-led entry model for 2026 F4 World Cup in Macau

The FIA has introduced a new entry model for the second FIA F4 World Cup, which will take place during the 73rd Macau Grand Prix from 19–22 November 2026. Under the revised system, leading teams from FIA-certified national Formula 4 championships will operate the entries. The FIA will also expand the grid from 20 to…

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Entries open for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau as a new Silver Cup gives emerging GT3 drivers a global racing stage.
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2026 FIA GT World Cup entries open as Macau launches new Silver Cup

The FIA has opened registrations for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup, which will bring leading GT3 drivers and manufacturers back to the Guia Circuit in Macau from 19–22 November. This year’s event will also introduce a new Silver Cup, giving emerging drivers dedicated recognition while they compete alongside established Gold and Platinum-rated professionals. Teams…

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2026 GTWC Australia standings after Queensland: Leitch and Pires lead Pro-Am, Targett tops Academy, and Tigani leads the teams title.
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2026 GTWC Australia | Standings after Queensland Raceway (Round 3)

Brendon Leitch and Sergio Pires have taken the lead of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS Pro-Am standings following Round 3 at Queensland Raceway. The Geyer Valmont Racing by Tigani Motorsport pairing collected a third-place finish in Race 1 before securing their second victory of the season in Race 2. They…

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GTWC America standings after Road Atlanta: JMF leads Pro, GMG tops Pro-Am, AF Corse dominates Am, and Mercedes-AMG leads overall.
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2026 GTWC America: Standings after Round 4 (Road Atlanta)

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season reached its fourth round at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, where mixed conditions, tyre strategy and further mechanical setbacks reshaped several championship battles. JMF Motorsports continues to lead the Pro standings through Michai Stephens and Mikael Grenier. However, AF Corse USA has closed significantly after…

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Brando Badoer celebrates two points finishes in Barcelona as Rodin Motorsport builds momentum before the next 2026 F3 round in Spielberg.
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Badoer takes Barcelona positives as 2026 F3 campaign gathers pace

Brando Badoer left Barcelona with renewed confidence after securing two top-10 finishes during Round 3 of the 2026 F3 season. The Rodin Motorsport driver followed his Monte Carlo Feature Race victory with another productive weekend. He collected points in both races at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and finished fourth in Sunday’s Feature Race. As a…

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Josh McLean targets more 2026 GB4 success at Donington after claiming his first podium and victory in over seven years at Oulton Park.
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McLean aims to carry breakthrough 2026 GB4 Oulton Park form into Donington Park

Pace Performance’s Josh McLean secured a breakthrough 2026 GB4 victory at Oulton Park, bringing an end to a lengthy wait for silverware and confirming the progress he has made since returning to full-time competition. The 21-year-old Brit resumed a full racing programme last season and has continued with Pace Performance for a second GB4 campaign….

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Luke Hilton targets a 2026 GB4 breakthrough at Donington after showing strong pace through challenging Silverstone and Oulton rounds.
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Hilton targets Donington breakthrough after showing strong GB4 pace in 2026

Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver Luke Hilton has endured a turbulent start to his second GB4 campaign, combining front-running speed with penalties, incidents and missed opportunities. The British driver demonstrated his potential immediately at Silverstone, where he set the fastest time in both Qualifying sessions. However, a yellow-flag infringement removed both pole positions and sent…

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