Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

Karishma Persad

Matteo Cairoli and Thierry Vermeulen reflect on a mixed 2026 Nürburgring DTM weekend featuring victory, pit-stop trouble and damage.
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Cairoli takes victory and frustration from Nürburgring as Vermeulen endures difficult 2026 DTM weekend

Karishma Persad07 mins

Emil Frey Racing experienced both the highs and lows of DTM competition at the Nürburgring, as Matteo Cairoli delivered the team’s standout performance of the 2026 weekend with his third win of the season, while Thierry Vermeulen faced a more difficult event that included heavy contact on Saturday and a challenging second race. Despite Sunday’s…

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Leon Wilson targets further GB3 progress at Donington after strong Red Bull Ring and Silverstone weekends revived his 2026 campaign.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

Wilson targets continued GB3 progress at Donington after strongest weekends of 2026

Karishma Persad05 mins

Leon Wilson will head to Donington Park encouraged by his strongest run of form so far in the 2026 GB3 Championship, after producing promising performances at both the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone. The Arden Motorsport driver endured a mixed start to his rookie campaign after stepping up from GB4, but his recent results have…

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Mercedes-AMG returns to the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau with three cars for Maro Engel, Adderly Fong and Lucas Auer in November.
Photo Credit: Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

Mercedes-AMG returns to Macau with Engel, Fong and Auer for 2026 FIA GT World Cup

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mercedes-AMG will return to the FIA GT World Cup in Macau this November with a three-car effort split between Craft-Bamboo Racing and event newcomer Tigani Motorsport. The German manufacturer skipped the 2025 edition because concerns surrounding the cost and preparation required for FIA-mandated torque sensors prevented it from committing to the event. However, Mercedes-AMG will…

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Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol and Panis Racing choose the Ligier JS P228 for the new generation of LMP2 competition from 2028.
Photo Credit: ACO | Guénolé Trehorel

Three leading LMP2 teams choose Ligier JS P228 for 2028 regulations

Karishma Persad05 mins

Ligier Automotive has secured three major teams for its next-generation LMP2 programme, with Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition and Panis Racing committing to the new JS P228 from 2028. The French manufacturer will become one of two chassis suppliers when the category introduces its new regulations, with the JS P228 set to compete initially…

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Maro Engel leads Preining by one point after 2026 DTM Round 6 at the Nürburgring, with all standings provisional pending Bortolotti’s appeal.
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Standings after Round 6 (Provisional)

Karishma Persad010 mins

Maro Engel remains at the top of the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship after Round 6 at the Nürburgring, but Thomas Preining has reduced the Mercedes-AMG driver’s provisional advantage to just one point with four races remaining. Preining produced one of the strongest weekends among the title contenders, finishing second behind Matteo Cairoli in Race 1…

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GAZOO Racing New Zealand unveils the Gen 2 GRF-70, which will debut in the 2027 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT).
Photo Credit: GAZOO Racing New Zealand

New GRF-70 ushers in Gen 2 era for CTFROT

Karishma Persad07 mins

GAZOO Racing New Zealand has officially unveiled the GRF-70, the next-generation single-seater that will contest the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) from 2027. Revealed at GAZOO Racing New Zealand’s headquarters at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, the new car uses the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 Tatuus T-326 chassis and an evolution of Toyota’s…

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Maxime Martin reflects on Iron Lynx’s 2026 ELMS progress, the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 EVO and his hopes of fighting for victory at Spa.
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Martin eyes ‘potential win’ on home soil as 2026 ELMS heads to Spa

Karishma Persad05 mins

Maxime Martin believes Team Qatar by Iron Lynx can fight for victory when the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) heads to Spa-Francorchamps, as the Belgian prepares for his home round following the team’s breakthrough podium at Imola. The 40-year-old joined Abdulla Ali Al Khelaifi and Julien Hanses in the No. 62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 EVO…

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Brando Badoer reflects on his improved 2026 F3 campaign, Monaco victory and Rodin’s progress as he targets a strong final two rounds.
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Badoer keeps title-fighter mentality as improved 2026 F3 campaign reaches final rounds

Karishma Persad07 mins

Brando Badoer believes hard work and a stronger foundation with Rodin Motorsport have driven his significant step forward during the 2026 F3 season. With two rounds remaining, the Italian sits fifth in the Drivers’ Championship after claiming four podiums, including his breakthrough Feature Race victory in Monte Carlo. The campaign has marked a clear improvement…

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Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. reflects on its rapid Lamborghini GT3 build, Sonoma debut and ambitions ahead of Road America.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

A thousand small things’: Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. prepares for Road America

Karishma Persad09 mins

Motorsport rarely offers a straightforward route from one level to the next, and Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. has followed a particularly unconventional path into GT World Challenge America. The Chicago-based organisation spent more than two decades building its reputation through club racing, vintage competition and high-performance tuning before gradually expanding into professional motorsport. After…

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Ford begins testing its new Hypercar at Paul Ricard as preparations accelerate for its 2027 FIA WEC and Le Mans campaign.
Photo Credit: FIA World Endurance Championship | Ford

Ford Hypercar begins testing programme at Paul Ricard ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad03 mins

Ford Racing has taken another major step towards its return to the top level of endurance racing, with its new Hypercar beginning its testing programme at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of a 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut. The as-yet-unnamed prototype has now appeared on track for the first time after Ford initially completed…

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