Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Pepe Martí reflects on his first Formula E podium after climbing from 15th on the grid during a dramatic 2026 Monaco E-Prix.

“Formula E is all about a bit of luck”: Martí reflects on maiden Formula E podium at 2026 Monaco E-Prix

Karishma Persad4 hours ago18 minutes ago05 mins

2026 Monaco E-Prix Race 1 delivered another chaotic and unpredictable contest as Pepe Martí stormed from 15th on the grid to secure the first podium of his Formula E career. Although Martí initially crossed the line in fourth position, a late penalty for Dan Ticktum elevated the Spaniard onto the podium following a dramatic finish…

Porsche leads Mercedes-AMG by 10 points as Ferrari rises to third after Sebring in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Manufacturers fight.

Porsche hold narrow lead in 2026 GTWC Manufacturers battle as Mercedes-AMG keeps pressure on

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS Global Manufacturers Championship may still sit in its early stages, but the fight already carries serious consequences. After 14 of 46 races across America, Asia, Australia and Europe, Porsche leads the way on 392 points, yet Mercedes-AMG sits only 10 points behind. That narrow margin tells…

Jordyn Martin makes a strong 2026 GB4 debut at Silverstone, showcasing pace, learning, and ambition in her first British motorsport season.

Martin aiming “to keep improving” after early signs of competitiveness at 2026 GB4 Silverstone opener

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

Jordyn Martin, Fortec Motorsports’ promising 15-year-old American, launched her 2026 GB4 Championship campaign at Silverstone with an impressive debut. Competing in her first British motorsport weekend, she quickly proved herself competitive in the midfield. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new championship and racing overseas, Martin displayed both skill and consistency while learning the…

Josh McLean recovers from tough Qualifying at Silverstone, showing pace and resilience in GB4 with a strong 2026 opening weekend points haul.

McLean reflects on GB4 learning and progress after 2026 Silverstone opener

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

Pace Performance’s Josh McLean demonstrated both resilience and pace during the opening round of the 2026 GB4 Championship at Silverstone. After a challenging Qualifying session, the British driver battled through the field across all three races, signalling that he has the tools to be a strong contender this season. Recovery drives define Silverstone weekend McLean…

Akkodis ASP Team has unveiled two striking Lexus RC F LMGT3 liveries as it targets a breakthrough result at 2026 Le Mans.

Akkodis ASP Team reveals bold Lexus liveries for 2026 Le Mans challenge

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

Akkodis ASP Team has revealed two eye-catching one-off liveries for next month’s 2026 WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans as the French squad prepares for another assault on the legendary endurance race. The team will field a pair of Lexus RC F LMGT3 entries at La Sarthe during the 2026 edition of the FIA World…

Garage 59 recovered from Imola heartbreak to secure a historic LMGT3 victory at Spa with McLaren in the FIA WEC.

Garage 59 bounces back with historic WEC LMGT3 win at Spa-Francorchamps

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago07 mins

Garage 59 transformed disappointment into triumph at Spa-Francorchamps as the British squad secured a memorable LMGT3 victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). After suffering late heartbreak on its series debut at Imola, the team responded in emphatic fashion during the second round of the 2026 campaign. The team had looked destined for…

Maro Engel and Lucas Auer lead the GT World Challenge (GTWC) with skill, teamwork, and consistency in the Mann-Filter Mercedes-AMG.

Auer and Engel reflect on the consistency and chemistry driving their GTWC success

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago06 mins

In under three seasons, Maro Engel and Lucas Auer have established themselves as one of the most effective pairings on the GT World Challenge (GTWC) grid. Their collaboration began in 2024 at Winward Racing, where the two friends immediately demonstrated their compatibility on track. Competing in the iconic Mann-Filter ‘Mamba’ livery, the Mercedes-AMG factory drivers…

Luca Engstler claimed 2026 Nürburgring 24h pole as Lamborghini locked out the front row in Top Qualifying 3.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 3 | Lamborghini locks out front row with Engstler on pole

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Luca Engstler claimed pole position for the 2026 Nürburgring 24h after a superb final lap in Top Qualifying 3, giving the #84 Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 the prime starting spot for the race. Engstler produced an 8:11.123 to beat Marco Mapelli in the #130 Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3…

The battle among the lower classes got underway at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 with 112 entries vying to secure their class positions.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 3 | Class battles settled as grid takes shape

Karishma Persad2 days ago1 day ago04 mins

Qualifying 3 shifted the focus away from the Top Qualifying battle and gave the rest of the 2026 Nürburgring 24h field one final opportunity to improve their starting positions. With the Top 12 already set for Top Qualifying 3, the fastest pole contenders sat out this session. That separation gave the lower-class and non-Top Qualifying…

Yelloly topped a disrupted Top Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring 24h as Verstappen advanced after Engel’s crash.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 2 | Yelloly tops disrupted Top Qualifying 2 as Verstappen advances

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago05 mins

Top Qualifying 2 added another layer of pressure to the 2026 24h Nürburgring qualifying battle, as the 20 cars that progressed from Top Qualifying 1 returned to the Nordschleife to fight for places in the final shootout. At this stage, preparation no longer mattered. Instead, every team needed a clean lap, clear traffic, and enough…