Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Henry Mercier discusses American identity, support systems, and future goals in motorsport beyond F4.

Racing up the ladder | Henry Mercier reflects on American representation and his long-term ambitions beyond F4

Karishma Persad10 hours ago1 week ago08 mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Henry Mercier offered an in-depth perspective on the broader dimensions of his motorsport journey, moving beyond performance metrics to explore identity, representation, and long-term ambition. As an American competing within a traditionally European-dominated development pathway, Mercier occupies a distinctive position in British F4 and wider junior single-seater racing—one…

Francot leads FREC standings after Spielberg as Qualifying pace and race drama shape a fiercely competitive 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Standings after Round 1

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Reno Francot heads the Drivers’ Standings after an action-packed opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship in Spielberg. He scored 43 points, narrowly edging Rashid Al Dhaheri on 38. Francot built his lead through consistency and composure, particularly in Race 3 where he controlled multiple Safety Car restarts to secure victory. Meanwhile, Al…

Linus Lundqvist joins 2026 Eurocup-3 opener at Le Castellet with Double R Racing, marking a new chapter in racing career.

Linus Lundqvist joins Double R Racing for 2026 Eurocup-3 opener

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Linus Lundqvist will line up on the grid this weekend as he joins the Eurocup-3 season opener at Le Castellet with Double R Racing. The move signals a return to European single-seater competition for the 27-year-old, who seeks to rebuild momentum after an eventful spell in American open-wheel racing. Moreover, Lundqvist’s return to the team…

Nico Müller joins Inter Europol Competition for Le Mans, completing a strong LMP2 line-up aiming for victory in the 2026 edition of the 24-hour classic.

Nico Müller joins Inter Europol Competition for 2026 Le Mans LMP2 challenge

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As reported by Sportscar365, Nico Müller will complete Inter Europol Competition’s second driver line-up for the 2026 edition 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team has confirmed. The Swiss driver will partner Bijoy Garg and Reshad de Gerus in the No. 343 Oreca 07 Gibson as they prepare for the highlight of the FIA World…

Louis Deletraz joins Hertz Team JOTA for 2026 Spa WEC round, replacing Alex Lynn as Cadillac restores three-driver line-ups.

Louis Delétraz steps in for Alex Lynn at 2026 Spa WEC round with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA

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As reported by Sportscar365, Louis Delétraz will join the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA line-up for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Spa, stepping in for Alex Lynn. The British driver continues to recover from neck treatment, which has ruled him out of the Belgian event scheduled for 9 May. As a…

Jesse Krohn returns to GTWC Asia with Team KRC BMW as 2026 Mandalika entry list reveals key driver changes and absences.

Jesse Krohn rejoins GTWC Asia grid with Team KRC BMW ahead of 2026 Mandalika round

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Jesse Krohn will return to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS competition this weekend, as he joins Team KRC BMW for the Mandalika round in Indonesia. Organisers confirmed the Finnish driver as part of a 22-car entry list published on Monday, marking his first appearance in the series since 2023. Krohn…

Gentil leads 2026 Brazilian F4 after a dramatic Interlagos opener with three winners, standout drives, and intense racing battles.

2026 | Brazilian F4 | Interlagos (Round 1) | Summary | Interlagos opener delivers drama as Gentil takes early Championship lead

Karishma Persad2 days ago19 hours ago05 mins

Bernardo Gentil emerged as the early leader of the 2026 Brazilian F4 Championship after a dramatic opening round at Interlagos. Across three highly competitive races, Pietro Mesquita and Celo Hahn also claimed victories, while Gentil combined speed and consistency to secure the championship advantage. Meanwhile, Pedro Lins delivered remarkable recovery drives, and several incidents added…

Manthey Racing confirms Estre, Preining and Güven for 2026 Nürburgring 24 as it targets a record-extending eighth victory.

Manthey targets 2026 Nürburgring 24 glory with proven Porsche trio

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Manthey Racing has confirmed a formidable driver line-up for the 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, as it aims to convert recent near-misses into outright victory. With two consecutive runner-up finishes in the event, the team now returns with a clear objective. As a result, expectations remain high heading into the iconic endurance race,…

Kobe Pauwels’ journey from rallycross to GT racing continues as he targets success in GTWC Sprint with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing.

Pauwels eyes breakthrough GTWC season with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing after unconventional journey from rallycross

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago08 mins

As the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup prepares to open at Brands Hatch, most drivers on the grid share a familiar background shaped by karting and traditional circuit racing. However, Kobe Pauwels stands apart, having followed a far less conventional route into the world of GT competition, and now, the 2026 GTWC Europe Championship. While his…

JMF leads early at COTA, but penalties and strategy hand Wright Motorsports a dramatic 2026 GTWC America overall victory

2026 GTWC America | COTA | JMF dominates early but Wright Motorsports seizes COTA victory

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago011 mins

After a dominant weekend at Sonoma by JMF Motorsports, the second round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS delivered a compelling and ever-evolving contest at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), where momentum shifted repeatedly across Practice, Qualifying, and the race itself. Initially, JMF Motorsports established itself as the benchmark, leading…