Karishma Persad

Shane Chandaria reflects on his move to F4, adapting to cars, costs, and competition while building resilience and maturity.
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Racing up the ladder | “There’s a lot in it”— Shane Chandaria on preparation and his approach to the race weekend

Karishma Persad06 mins

For Shane Chandaria, race weekends represent only the visible peak of a much longer and more demanding process. While fans often focus on qualifying sessions and race results, the reality involves months of preparation, detailed planning, and constant refinement. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Chandaria discussed his preparation for and approach to an…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta secures historic first FREC pole at Red Bull Ring, leading a tightly contested 2026 Spielberg Qualifying session.
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Qualifying 1 | Nakamura-Berta claims pole; Al Dhaheri tops Group B to start on front row

Karishma Persad03 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta made history in Spielberg by securing the first-ever pole position in the 2026 FIA FREC championship. The PREMA Racing driver topped both Qualifying groups with a decisive lap of 1:25.765. Meanwhile, Rashid Al Dhaheri ensured a front-row start after leading Group B, setting up an exciting opening race. 2026 FREC: Spielberg Qualifying 1:…

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Rodin Motorsport's Alex Ninovic topped the timesheets in Collective Test 1 at the 2026 FREC opener in Spielberg.
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Collective Test | Ninovic tops the timesheets as close margins define opening session

Karishma Persad03 mins

Alex Ninovic made an immediate statement as he topped Friday morning’s 50-minute collective test in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Rodin Motorsport driver delivered a decisive lap of 1:25.590, which he set with just under seven minutes remaining. As a result, he edged ahead in a fiercely competitive session and established…

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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026, covering European rounds of FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons.
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PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026 European F2 and F3 rounds

Karishma Persad04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Idra Group for the 2026 season. The agreement will once again cover the European rounds of both the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 championships, building on a successful collaboration established the previous year. This renewed alliance reinforces a relationship that connects high-level motorsport…

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Louis Sharp nears full fitness after 2026 Melbourne crash and penalty, focusing on recovery and preparation for his F3 return.
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Sharp focused on recovery and reset following incident at 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne

Karishma Persad06 mins

PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp experienced a difficult opening to his 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign during the season opener in Melbourne. During the Sprint Racing at the Albert Park Circuit, Sharp collided with teammate James Wharton as both drivers contested position in the early stages of the race. This ultimately resulted in the retirement…

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Alpine secures fourth at 2026 Imola WEC opener, showing pace, strategy and clear progress ahead of Spa and Le Mans.
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Fourth place and forward momentum: Alpine builds confidence in 2026 with strong WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad06 mins

Alpine began its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with renewed confidence and tangible progress at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. After completing more than 1,850 kilometres during pre-event testing, the team arrived well-prepared and immediately demonstrated its pace. That preparation translated into performance, as Charles Milesi placed the #35 Alpine A424 at…

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Brazilian F4 2026 guide: full calendar, format, points system and detailed analysis of teams and drivers.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Brazilian F4 Championship

Karishma Persad06 mins

Brazilian F4 returns for its fifth season in 2026, once again opening at Interlagos—the same venue that hosted last year’s finale. The championship continues to serve as Brazil’s top entry-level single-seater category, while also maintaining its role as a support series for Stock Car Brazil and the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend. With a stable…

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Fred Green leads GB4 Silverstone testing ahead of 2026 season opener, with O’Grady and Hallman close behind in tight field.
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2026 | GB4 | Silverstone | Testing Day 1 | Fred Green leads the field on opening day

Karishma Persad03 mins

Elite Motorsport’s Fred Green set the benchmark on the opening day of 2026 GB4 testing at Silverstone, as drivers prepared for this weekend’s season opener at the Grand Prix circuit. The McLaren-affiliated Brit recorded a 2m01.239s lap to top the combined times, finishing just over a tenth of a second clear of the field. As…

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Charlie Myers joins Arden Motorsport for GB4 Silverstone debut, completing the record 29-car grid for the 2026 season opener.
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Charlie Myers to make GB4 debut with Arden Motorsport at 2026 season opener in Silverstone

Karishma Persad03 mins

Arden Motorsport has confirmed that karting graduate Charlie Myers will join the team for this weekend’s 2026 GB4 Championship season opener at Silverstone. As a result, the announcement completes the record-breaking 29-car grid for the opening round. Importantly, Myers will make his car-racing debut at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, marking a significant milestone in…

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