Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Henry Mercier explains race mindset, Qualifying pressure, consistency, and simulator use in his approach to F4 ahead of 2026 campaign.

Racing up the ladder: Henry Mercier on his motorsport journey defined by growth, mindset and momentum

Karishma Persad11 hours ago2 days ago010 mins

Henry Mercier’s motorsport journey continues to stand out for its pace, clarity, and intent. While many drivers spend years gradually progressing through karting, Mercier compressed that development into a short but highly formative period. His motorsport journey reflects not only natural ability, but also a strong mindset and an environment that enabled Mercier to grow…

Finn Wiebelhaus previews his rookie 2026 DTM season with HRT, focusing on teamwork, development and adapting to elite racing.

Exclusive: “I think it’s going to be a fun season for sure” – Wiebelhaus looking ahead to 2026 DTM debut campaign with HRT

Karishma Persad23 hours ago23 hours ago07 mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Finn Wiebelhaus outlined his mindset ahead of the 2026 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) season as he prepares to step up with Haupt Racing Team (HRT). The reigning ADAC GT Masters champion now enters one of the most competitive GT championships in the world, where precision, adaptability, and consistency…

Sepang opener thrills as Absolute, Porsche and Origine share wins across dramatic 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia races and sessions.

2026 GTWC Asia | Sepang | Porsche and Absolute Racing shine in season opener

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago06 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion at Sepang, where pace, precision and strategy combined to produce a gripping double-header. Climax Racing set the early benchmark in practice through Li Lichao and Elias Seppanen, before Absolute Racing asserted qualifying dominance with Akash Nandy and Bastian Buus securing…

Marcus Sæter leads final FREC pre-season test at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as teams complete preparations for the 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg Pre-Season Testing | Red Bull Ring Test wraps up FREC preparations ahead of 2026 opener

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) brought its pre-season programme to a close with two productive test days at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg over the Easter weekend. Following earlier running at the Hockenheimring and Circuit Paul Ricard, teams completed the final phase of preparation ahead of the season opener later this…

Evagoras Papasavvas joins Crosslink Motorsports for 2026 FRAC, aiming for strong results as the season begins at NOLA.

Evagoras Papasavvas targets strong 2026 FRAC debut with Crosslink Motorsports

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Evagoras Papasavvas will compete in the 2026 Formula Regional Americas (FRAC) Championship with Crosslink Motorsports, marking a significant step forward in his open-wheel career. Following success in the INDY NXT by Firestone programme, he now prepares to tackle a full season across North America. Moreover, the campaign will span eight race weekends at leading circuits,…

Momentum Motorsports unveils its 2026 line-up, with Anthony Autiello defending his FRAC Masters title and Luca Day stepping up to F4 U.S.

Anthony Autiello targets title defence and Momentum Motorsport expands 2026 FRAC and F4 U.S. programmes

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Momentum Motorsports has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Americas (FRAC) and Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) seasons. The team combines returning experience with emerging talent as it aims to build on recent success. Furthermore, the announcement highlights Momentum Motorsports’ continued commitment to developing drivers across the junior single-seater ladder….

Kiwi Motorsport launches its 2026 FRAC season at NOLA with Cooper Shipman and rookie Harbir Dass in a strong two-car line-up.

Cooper Shipman returns as Harbir Dass steps up for Kiwi Motorsport in 2026 FRAC

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Kiwi Motorsport is ready to launch its 2026 Formula Regional Americas (FRAC) campaign this weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park. The team arrives with confidence, fielding a two-car line-up that combines proven success with rising talent. As a result, expectations are high for a competitive start to the season. Moreover, Kiwi Motorsport continues to expand its…

Mattia Colnaghi reflects on a mixed 2026 Melbourne F3 debut, highlighting strong Qualifying pace and key lessons for improvement.

Colnaghi reflects on mixed 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne but eyes progress

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

The opening 2026 F3 weekend in Melbourne delivered a blend of promise and frustration for debutant Mattia Colnaghi, who secured only a single point despite showing strong underlying pace. Driving for MP Motorsport, the Argentine demonstrated his potential in Qualifying but struggled to convert that speed into significant race results. Nevertheless, the experience marked an…

Mercedes-AMG leads GTWC Manufacturers standings after Sonoma, with Ferrari, Audi and Porsche close behind early in 2026.

Mercedes-AMG takes early control of 2026 GTWC Global Manufacturers standings

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Only a handful of rounds have taken place in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Global Manufacturers Championship, yet the fight between leading brands is already beginning to intensify, as following the American season opener at Sonoma Raceway, Mercedes-AMG has surged into an early lead. The reigning champions sit atop the standings with 111 points,…

Tom Sargent leads SRO GT Academy after Sonoma, dominating performance metrics in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America 2026 opener.

Sargent shines as SRO GT Academy makes North American debut at GTWC America in Sonoma

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

After a long wait, the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season roared into life at Sonoma Raceway with the first three-hour race of the calendar. While championship points were on the line, there was also a major incentive: a fully funded Silver Cup seat at the 2027 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of…