Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Pradel, El Feghali and Strauven top Day 2 at Portimão as Eurocup-3 testing remains close across all three sessions.

2026 | Eurocup-3 | Portimão | Official Collective Test | Day 2 | Pradel, El Feghali and Strauven share the spoils

Karishma Persad12 hours ago12 hours ago06 mins

The 2026 Eurocup-3 Official Collective Test at Portimão continued with another competitive day of running, as three different drivers led the three Day 2 sessions. Gianmarco Pradel set the fastest time of the day in Session 1 for MP Motorsport, before Chistopher El Feghali returned Drivex to the top in Session 2. Thomas Strauven then…

Era Motorsport will debut its Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo at Paul Ricard as the team seeks its first points of the 2026 24H Series season.

Era Motorsport looks to turn around 2026 24H Series season with Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo at 12H Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad12 hours ago12 hours ago04 mins

Era Motorsport will take an important step forward this weekend when it debuts its new Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo at the 2026 24H Series Michelin 12H Paul Ricard. The Indianapolis-based team arrives at the third round of the Michelin 24H Series eager to reverse its fortunes after a difficult start to the campaign. Having already…

Esteban Masson joins Toyota's Hypercar line-up for Le Mans Test Day, while BMW adds Marco Wittmann and Philipp Eng.

Toyota adds Masson for 2026 Le Mans Test Day

Karishma Persad12 hours ago12 hours ago04 mins

As described by Sportscar365, Toyota has expanded its driver roster for this weekend’s official 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day by adding French racer Esteban Masson to its Hypercar programme. The move provides Masson with another opportunity to gain valuable mileage in the Toyota GR010 Hybrid ahead of endurance racing’s biggest event. The provisional…

WRT reveals a special Paradine-inspired livery for its No. 32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Team WRT reveals fresh look for No. 32 ahead of 2026 Le Mans

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Team WRT has unveiled a distinctive new look for its No. 32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Belgian squad revealed the special design on Wednesday, combining elements of the car’s established race colours with fresh visual themes inspired by FIA World Endurance Championship driver Darren Leung’s…

Laurens van Hoepen discusses the unique F2 challenge of 2026, where Qualifying precision and race patience will prove crucial ahead of the 2026 weekend.

Van Hoepen ready for “special” Monaco challenge as F2 begins 2026 European stint

Karishma Persad13 hours ago13 hours ago03 mins

Laurens van Hoepen arrives in Monaco excited for one of the most demanding weekends on the 2026 F2 calendar. Monte Carlo leaves drivers with almost no margin for error. The walls sit close, the track stays narrow, and every lap demands a careful balance between commitment and control. For the TRIDENT driver, however, that challenge…

FIA F3 heads to Monaco for Round 2 as split qualifying, Soft tyres and limited overtaking shape a crucial 2026 weekend.

F3 | 2026 Monaco GP | Preview | Qualifying precision in sharp focus as F3 returns

Karishma Persad13 hours ago11 hours ago08 mins

FIA Formula 3 returns this week as the paddock heads to Monte Carlo for Round 2 of the 2026 season. After the opening round in Melbourne, Monaco now kicks off a busy summer period for the 2026 F3 championship. The Principality offers one of the toughest challenges on the calendar, with narrow streets, close barriers…

2026 FIA F3 Monaco Qualifying groups are set as drivers face split sessions, track evolution and major pressure in Monaco Round 2.

2026 Monaco Qualifying groups set as F3 prepares for decisive Friday shootout

Karishma Persad13 hours ago13 hours ago05 mins

FIA Formula 3 has finalised the Qualifying groups for Round 2 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, setting up one of the most important sessions of the 2026 F3 weekend. Monaco always places huge emphasis on Qualifying, but F3’s split-session format adds another layer of pressure. During Wednesday’s Drivers’ Briefing, a ballot decided the running order for…

Toyota will run its liquid hydrogen TR LH2 Racing Prototype at Le Mans, showcasing hydrogen combustion technology at La Sarthe.

TR LH2 Racing Prototype to make public track debut at Le Mans

Karishma Persad13 hours ago11 hours ago04 mins

Toyota will bring its liquid hydrogen-fuelled TR LH2 Racing Prototype to the Circuit de la Sarthe next week, as the Japanese manufacturer continues to develop hydrogen technology through motorsport. The prototype will complete its first public runs ahead of the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place from 10-14 June….

Maciej Gładysz discusses mental growth, Melbourne lessons and his first Monaco challenge as the 2026 F3 season resumes.

Gładysz hoping to “built the momentum step by step” as the 2026 F3 season resumes in Monaco

Karishma Persad15 hours ago22 hours ago08 mins

The 2026 F3 season resumes in Monaco after a lengthy gap following the opening round in Melbourne, giving drivers their first opportunity in several weeks to measure their progress against the competition. For ART Grand Prix rookie Maciej Gładysz, the break arrived at a useful moment, allowing him to reflect on an encouraging start to…

Abbi Pulling makes GB3 history at Spa 2026 with pole and victory as she reflects on pressure, progress and her breakthrough weekend.

“It has been a long time coming”: Pulling reflects on breakthrough 2026 GB3 win in Spa

Karishma Persad16 hours ago11 hours ago012 mins

Abbi Pulling delivered a defining 2026 weekend at Spa-Francorchamps as she became the first woman to claim a GB3 pole position and the first woman to win a race in the championship. The Rodin Motorsport driver converted pole into a lights-to-flag victory, controlling the start, managing a safety car restart, and resisting late pressure from…