Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Lily-May Watkins charts her journey from karting to GB4, sharing insight on mindset, challenges, and women in motorsport today.

Racing up the ladder | “This is what I want to do for life” — Lily-May Watkins on discovering motorsport and her journey to GB4

Karishma Persad7 hours ago2 days ago07 mins

Lily-May Watkins’ motorsport journey stands out for its immediacy and direction. While many drivers take years to define their ambitions, Watkins identified hers almost instantly and has pursued it with consistent focus ever since. From her first experience in karting at Rye House in 2019 to her current journey in GB4, Watkins has shown both…

Racing up the ladder | “You just have to keep on going” — Leo Robinson and the lessons learned from his early motorsport journey

Karishma Persad1 day ago4 days ago05 mins

Leo Robinson, a young British-Algerian racing driver, has been making waves in the motorsport world with his remarkable progression from karting to car racing. Known for his resilience and adaptability, Leo has already garnered attention at multiple levels of competition, including Formula 4 and sports car racing. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Robinson…

Twins Cash and Roman Felber reveal how rivalry, teamwork and discipline shape their rapid rise through F4 and their wider motorsport journey.

Racing up the ladder | Joint paths, one goal: How Cash and Roman Felber balance rivalry and progress in motorsport

Karishma Persad2 days ago4 days ago015 mins

In modern junior motorsport, progression rarely follows a straight line. Drivers typically spend years refining their craft, building experience category by category, before reaching the highly competitive world of Formula 4. However, Cash and Roman Felber, both set to race in the 2026 British F4 championship, have approached their motorsport journey differently. Their rise has…

FIA WEC 2026 season begins at Imola, with Ferrari, Toyota and Porsche set for intense Hypercar battle.

Imola awaits as FIA WEC 2026 season roars into life

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship begins at the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a circuit steeped in history and renowned for its demanding, old-school character. Built in 1953, the track has long been associated with endurance racing and now hosts the European curtain-raiser for the championship. Its 4.909km anti-clockwise layout presents a…

Brad Benavides brings experience and ambition to FIA F3 with AIX Racing, aiming for consistent front-running results in 2026.

“It’s more than a dream” — Benavides harnesses experience to drive F3 ambition in 2026 campaign

Karishma Persad3 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Brad Benavides approaches the 2026 campaign in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with a perspective shaped by both setbacks and success. Now continuing with AIX Racing for a full season, Benavides arrives with clear ambition and the most experience on the 2026 F3 grid. The 2024 Euroformula Open champion has taken anything but a conventional…

Comtoyou Racing wins dramatic 2026 GTWC Europe opener at Paul Ricard, leading standings as Garage 59 and Rutronik top classes.

2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe (GTWC) season began in spectacular fashion at Circuit Paul Ricard, delivering not only a dramatic race but also an early shake-up in the championship standings. With the opening round doubling as the first Endurance Cup event, the overall standings mirror the Endurance Cup classification after Round 1. 2026 GTWC…

CieloVision becomes title sponsor of GT World Texas at COTA, enhancing fan experience with cutting-edge technology.

CieloVision named title sponsor for GT World Texas at COTA

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

CieloVision has expanded its role within SRO Motorsports America by becoming the official title sponsor of the upcoming GT World Texas event at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Supported by Samsung, the event will carry the official name CieloVision GT World Texas powered by Samsung. This development marks a significant milestone in the growing collaboration…

International GT Open 2026 begins at Portimão with 29 cars, eight brands and fierce competition across all classes.

International GT Open returns with strong grid for 2026 season opener

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

The 2026 season of the International GT Open is set to begin next weekend at the iconic Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. As tradition dictates, the challenging Portuguese circuit will host the opening round on 18–19 April, offering drivers a demanding 4.684-kilometre layout defined by elevation changes and technical complexity. Following a landmark 20th anniversary season,…

Cooper Shipman leads FR Americas (FRAC) after Round 1 at NOLA, with close battles across drivers’ and teams’ standings.

2026 | FRAC | Standings after Round 1 NOLA

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) has opened with a fiercely competitive championship picture following Round 1 at NOLA Motorsports Park. After a weekend defined by three different race winners, multiple incidents, and shifting post-race penalties, Cooper Shipman leads the drivers’ standings with 58 points. Crucially, Shipman’s advantage comes from consistency rather than dominance…

FR Americas (FRAC) 2026 season begins with dramatic NOLA weekend as Papasavvas, Golan and Shipman share victories.

2026 | FRAC | Round 1 NOLA | Papasavvas, Golan and Shipman share victory in action-packed opening weekend

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago08 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) season roared into life at NOLA Motorsports Park, delivering a dramatic and unpredictable opening weekend. Across three races, multiple contenders emerged, while incidents, penalties and standout performances shaped an early championship narrative. From the outset, the field demonstrated remarkable competitiveness. Notably, less than half a second covered the…