Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Alex Kattoulas aims for stronger 2026 GB3 Championship results at Spa after a consistent but challenging opening weekend at Silverstone.

Kattoulas targets stronger GB3 results in Spa after solid 2026 start in Silverstone

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Fortec Motorsports driver Alex Kattoulas opened his 2026 GB3 Championship campaign with a steady and consistent performance at Silverstone. The Japanese-Greek racer secured two top-10 finishes and positioned himself inside the championship’s top 10 after the opening round. Kattoulas qualified 15th and 14th for the first two races of the weekend. Despite starting further down…

Tuukka Taponen aims to recover from a difficult Melbourne round as the MP Motorsport driver targets a strong 2026 F3 Monte Carlo weekend.

Taponen targets strong Monte Carlo response after difficult 2026 Melbourne F3 opener

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Tuukka Taponen heads into the next phase of the 2026 FIA F3 season determined to bounce back from a disappointing opening round in Melbourne. The MP Motorsport driver endured a difficult start to the campaign after qualifying 14th at Albert Park and missing out on points in both races. Although the Finnish driver gained positions…

Jacky Ickx drives the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar at Paul Ricard in an emotional moment linking Le Mans history and future.

Jacky Ickx and the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar unite Le Mans history with the Future

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Few names carry greater weight at the 24 Hours of Le Mans than Jacky Ickx. The Belgian racing icon claimed six victories at the legendary endurance event and shaped some of the race’s most memorable moments. Yet, instead of looking back, Ickx recently focused firmly on the future as he climbed into the Genesis GMR-001…

Josh McLean claimed his maiden GB4 Championship victory at Oulton Park, making two excellent starts in a restarted Race 3 to beat Dayton Coulthard.

2026 | GB4 | Oulton Park | Race 3 | McLean makes double getaway count to claim maiden GB4 win

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Josh McLean delivered a composed and decisive drive in the final GB4 Championship race of the 2026 weekend at Oulton Park, taking his maiden victory for Pace Performance. The Briton made the best start from the front row on two occasions, passing pole-sitter Dayton Coulthard each time after the race was restarted. After an early…

Alex O’Grady claimed his first victory of the 2026 GB4 Championship season at Oulton Park, converting pole position into a controlled Race 2 win for KMR Sport.

2026 | GB4 | Oulton Park | Race 2 | O’Grady controls restart to claim first win of season

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Alex O’Grady delivered a composed drive in the second GB4 Championship race of the weekend at Oulton Park, taking his first victory of the 2026 season for KMR Sport. The Irishman made a strong start from pole, managed an early safety car restart cleanly and pulled away from championship leader Fred Green in the closing…

Del Grosso reflects on European racing, Ginetta lessons, and GB4 preparation, highlighting development, discipline, and resilience.

Racing up the ladder | “I just love pushing myself to the limit” — How Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso approaches his development in European competition

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Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso continues to build a clear and structured path through the junior motorsport ranks, combining on-track progression with a strong emphasis on physical and mental development. Having already experienced the intensity of European competition and the demands of transitioning into car racing, he approaches each step with a focus on long-term improvement…

ABT builds 2026 DTM momentum at Zandvoort as Engstler and Mapelli score points with Lamborghini after strong Race 2 progress.

ABT encouraged by 2026 Zandvoort breakthrough as Engstler and Mapelli score double points in DTM

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Red Bull Team ABT left the 2026 Zandvoort DTM weekend with a clear step forward with the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Following a difficult opening round at the Red Bull Ring, the team moved into regular points contention and established itself as the stronger Lamborghini outfit across the Dutch weekend. Luca Engstler led the charge with…

Engel retakes 2026 DTM standings lead after Zandvoort as Winward Racing moves ahead and Mercedes-AMG stays on top.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Standings after Round 2

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The 2026 DTM standings shifted significantly after Round 2 at Zandvoort, as Maro Engel returned to the top of the Drivers’ Championship while Winward Racing moved into the lead of the Teams’ standings. After the opening round at the Red Bull Ring, Engel led the Drivers’ Championship on 44 points, with Lucas Auer second on…

Wheldon takes 2026 FREC standings lead after Zandvoort double as MP Motorsport extends its Teams’ Championship advantage.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Standings after Round 2

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Sebastian Wheldon heads the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) Drivers’ Standings after a standout second round at Zandvoort, where two victories moved the MP Motorsport driver to the top of the championship on 82 points. Wheldon entered the weekend fourth in the standings after Spielberg, but a dominant home round for MP Motorsport transformed…

Wheldon reflects on second FREC Zandvoort win as Nakamura-Berta, Francot and Olivieri take positives from Race 2.

Wheldon confident after second 2026 FREC Zandvoort win as Nakamura-Berta and Francot take positives from Race 2

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Sebastian Wheldon completed a standout weekend at Zandvoort with victory in Race 2 of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), giving MP Motorsport another home win after a chaotic race featuring a red flag, multiple Safety Cars and a final-lap shootout. After winning Race 1 from pole, Wheldon once again showed strong pace…