Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

2026 International GT Open heads to Misano with close title fights across Pro, Pro-Am and Am as 29 cars prepare for Round 3.

Misano set for heated 2026 International GT Open championship fights across Pro, Pro-Am and Am

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The 2026 International GT Open heads to Misano this weekend with attention split between a historic new venue and several increasingly close championship battles. The third round of the 2026 season marks the series’ first visit to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. However, while the new location brings added anticipation, the competitive focus remains…

Target Racing returns to GT Open at Misano with Huilin Han driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 in the Am class at the series’ new venue.

Target Racing returns to International GT Open at Misano with Ferrari 296 GT3

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Target Racing will return to the International GT Open at Misano this weekend, adding another entry to the grid as the championship prepares for its first visit to the Italian circuit. The third round of the 2026 season already carries added significance because Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli appears on the GT Open calendar for…

International GT Open heads to Misano for the first time as the Adriatic venue becomes the 22nd circuit in series history.

International GT Open heads to Misano for historic first visit

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The 2026 International GT Open season will enter new territory this weekend as the championship visits Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the first time in its history. The third round of the campaign marks a significant milestone for the series. After 21 previous editions, Misano becomes the 22nd different circuit to host an International…

Five Eurocup-3 drivers stand out after 2026 Paul Ricard, with Egozi leading as Al Azhari and rookies make early statements.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 Eurocup-3 opener at Paul Ricard

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The 2026 Eurocup-3 season opened at Circuit Paul Ricard with a weekend that immediately suggested a closely contested championship battle. Across testing, qualifying and three races, the field produced tight margins, multiple winners and several standout performances from both experienced drivers and rookies. James Egozi left France as the early championship leader after delivering the…

Eurocup-3 2026 heads to Portimão for Round 2 as James Egozi leads the standings after a strong Paul Ricard opener.

2026 | Eurocup-3 | Portimão | Preview | Egozi leads title fight into Algarve rollercoaster

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The 2026 Eurocup-3 season continues this weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, as the championship heads to Portimão for the second round of the campaign. After a competitive opening weekend at Paul Ricard, the field now faces one of the most spectacular and demanding circuits in European motorsport. The Portuguese venue’s elevation changes, blind…

Rashid Al Dhaheri takes the 2026 FREC standings lead after Spa-Francorchamps as MP Motorsport keeps a narrow Teams’ Championship advantage.

2026 | FREC | Spa-Francorchamps | Standings after Round 3

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Rashid Al Dhaheri has taken the lead of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) Drivers’ Standings after a consistent Spa-Francorchamps weekend moved the R-ace GP driver to the top on 94 points. Al Dhaheri arrived at Spa still chasing Sebastian Wheldon in the standings, but he left Belgium one point ahead after scoring…

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Genesis Magma Racing reveals striking Le Mans livery ahead of maiden appearance

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Genesis Magma Racing will arrive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a striking new look as the brand prepares for the biggest challenge of its debut FIA World Endurance Championship campaign. The premium division of Hyundai entered the WEC’s top category this season, marking Genesis’ first step into motorsport. Although the programme remains…

2026 GTWC Europe standings after Monza as Winward leads overall and Endurance Cup battles shift across all classes after chaos.

2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 3 at Monza

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The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe (GTWC) powered by AWS season continued at Monza with the second Endurance Cup round of the campaign, adding another dramatic twist to the overall championship picture. After Brands Hatch opened the Sprint Cup season, the championship returned to long-distance racing at the Temple of Speed, where a chaotic three-hour…

Lorcan Hanafin joins TF Sport’s JMR-backed Corvette for Le Mans 2026 as JMR also updates its Spa 24H and Suzuka plans.

Lorcan Hanafin joins TF Sport Corvette line-up for 2026 Le Mans; Jordan Love to to feature at 24 Hours of Spa

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Lorcan Hanafin will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans after securing a late opportunity with TF Sport’s Johor Motorsports JMR-backed Corvette entry. The Silver-rated British driver will join Prince Jefri Ibrahim and Ben Green in the No. 2 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R for the LMGT3 class. Hanafin replaces Malaysian driver Afiq Ikhwan Yazid,…

Kelvin van der Linde apologises after causing a late Monza pile-up that dropped Team WRT to 30th in GTWC Europe.

Van der Linde apologises for friggering heavy GTWC Europe crash at Monza; Team WRT penalised

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Kelvin van der Linde has apologised for triggering a heavy multi-car crash during the closing stages of last weekend’s GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup round at Monza. The reigning GTWC Europe champion triggered the incident on the approach to Turn 1 after a Safety Car restart. His BMW M4 GT3…