Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Shane Chandaria reflects on his move to F4, adapting to cars, costs, and competition while building resilience and maturity.

Racing up the ladder | “It’s completly different”— Shane Chandaria on adapting to F4

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For Shane Chandaria, the transition from karting to Formula 4 (F4) marked a decisive moment in his career. Having already established himself in karting across Kenya and the United Kingdom, stepping into single-seaters introduced a completely new level of complexity. The change extended beyond speed alone; it demanded technical adaptation, mental recalibration, and a deeper…

Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti became the first team to win two GTWC Australia races in 2026 after claiming Race 2 at The Bend.

2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Race 2 | Ojeda and Lucchitti become first repeat winners of 2026

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Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti became the first team to win two GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS races in 2026 after claiming Race 2 at The Bend. Behind the wheel of the Move My Wheels by Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3, Ojeda and Lucchitti delivered impressive stints to complete a lights-to-flag victory in…

BMW leads the 2026 WEC Hypercar standings after Spa one-two, while The Bend Manthey holds LMGT3 advantage despite Garage 59 victory.

2026 WEC standings after Round 2 (Spa-Francorchamps)

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The second round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) reshaped the standings of both title races at Spa-Francorchamps. BMW transformed an aggressive strategy into a landmark Hypercar one-two, while Garage 59 rebounded from Imola disappointment to claim LMGT3 victory. As a result, the championship picture has shifted significantly after Belgium. BMW now leads…

BMW M Team WRT secures a landmark one-two at the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, while Garage 59 McLaren wins LMGT3 after late Ferrari penalty.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Race | BMW seals breakthrough one-two as Garage 59 earns LMGT3 redemption

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BMW M Team WRT claimed a historic one-two victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship race at Spa-Francorchamps, as the No. 20 crew of Robin Frijns, René Rast and Sheldon van der Linde converted a bold strategic call into the Bavarian marque’s maiden overall WEC triumph. Starting only 10th and 11th on the Hypercar…

Sergio Pires secured his first GTWC Australia powered by AWS victory after combining with Brendon Leitch to win Race 1 at The Bend in 2026.

2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Race 1 | Pires and Leitch convert pole into dominant victory

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The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS continued Round 2 at The Bend with a commanding Race 1 performance from Geyer Valmont Racing by Tigani Motorsport. After Pires claimed the ROWE Pole Position Award earlier in the day, he and Leitch controlled the race from start to finish in their Mercedes-AMG GT3…

Thomas Bearman reflects on his rise from karting to F4, highlighting confidence, learning curves and 2026 success with Van Amersfoort Racing.

Racing up the ladder | “I think that everyone will see that I am my own driver” — Thomas Bearman on balancing legacy and identity as he targets success in 2026 F4 campaign

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Thomas Bearman steps into single-seater racing carrying both a famous surname and a desire to establish his own identity. While many immediately associate him with his brother, Ollie, Thomas Bearman is intent on defining his own trajectory, blending technical insight, mental resilience, and natural talent. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead of his…

Tigani Motorsport shines at The Bend as Ojeda and Pires claim 2026 GTWC Australia Rowe Pole Position awards in Qualifying.

2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Qualifying | Tigani Motorsport secures double pole at The Bend

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The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS delivered two tightly contested Qualifying sessions at The Bend, with Tigani Motorsport emerging as the team to beat. Jayden Ojeda put the Move My Wheels by Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 on pole in Qualifying 1, before Sergio Pires completed the double for the New South…

Lexus’ Hadrien David takes LMGT3 pole at Spa, leading Aston Martin and Ford in a tight 2026 WEC Qualifying and Hyperpole session.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying & Hyperpole | LMGT3 | David delivers Lexus pole in LMGT3 at Spa

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Hadrien David claimed LMGT3 pole position for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as the #78 Akkodis ASP Team Lexus RC F produced the fastest lap in Hyperpole. The Frenchman delivered a 2m16.612s to secure the front spot in class ahead of Saturday’s race. David’s performance completed an impressive recovery for Akkodis ASP Team…

Peugeot’s Malthe Jakobsen claims Hypercar pole at Spa, beating Cadillac in a thrilling 2026 WEC Qualifying and Hyperpole shootout.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying & Hyperpole | Hypercar | Jakobsen stuns to claim Peugeot’s maiden WEC pole

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Malthe Jakobsen delivered a sensational Hyperpole lap to put the #94 Peugeot 9X8 on pole position for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Dane produced a 2m00.653s in the closing phase of Friday’s Hypercar shootout, giving Team Peugeot TotalEnergies its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship pole position. The result completed a dramatic turnaround…

Italian F4 2026 guide: full calendar, format, points system and detailed team and driver breakdown.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Italian F4 Championship

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago019 mins

Italian F4 enters 2026 with its biggest grid yet and its reputation as one of the strongest entry-level single-seater championships intact. As the longest-running FIA Formula 4 series, the championship has become a major proving ground for young drivers aiming to progress through the European ladder. The series has already produced several future Formula 1…