Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Juan Manuel Correa reflects on perseverance, motivation, recovery, mindset, life beyond racing and the advice he would give his younger self.

Exclusive: Correa reflects on resiliance, recovery and the mindset that has shaped his racing journey

Karishma Persad4 hours ago17 hours ago09 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s career has demanded more than speed. Across his rise through karting, junior single-seaters, recovery, and return to professional racing, he has needed focus, resilience and an ability to keep moving through difficult periods. That perseverance has become one of the defining themes of his journey. Correa has faced physical, emotional and professional…

1. Arjun Maini shares his Hypercar ambitions and hopes to inspire Indian racers to careers in GT and endurance racing.

Exclusive: Maini on ambition, legacy and inspiring the next generation of Indian GT talent

Karishma Persad7 hours ago7 hours ago04 mins

As one of the few Indian drivers competing at the highest levels of international motorsport, Ford factory driver Arjun Maini, currently competing in the 2026 DTM and GTWC Europe championships with Haupt Racing Team (HRT), continues to carve out a meaningful presence in endurance and GT racing. His rise has not only been defined by…

Max Verstappen headlines a record SP9 grid as IGTC contenders tackle the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours in Germany.

Verstappen, record GT3 grid and IGTC stakes headline the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad9 hours ago12 hours ago06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring arrives with rare global attention. Max Verstappen brings Formula 1 star power to the Nordschleife, while the Intercontinental GT Challenge adds championship weight to an already fierce GT3 contest. As a result, the race promises one of the most anticipated editions in recent memory. Verstappen turns the spotlight towards…

IGTC opener Bathurst 12 Hour expands to four days in 2027 as organisers lock in February dates and extend Meguiar’s partnership.

Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour secures February 2027 IGTC date and event expansion

Karishma Persad12 hours ago12 hours ago04 mins

The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will return in 2027 with a significantly expanded format, as organisers confirm a four-day IGTC schedule for Australia’s premier GT endurance race. The event will run from Thursday 11 February to Sunday 14 February at Mount Panorama. Organisers confirmed the new dates following the success of this year’s move to…

Full 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours timetable revealed as teams prepare for qualifying battles and the Green Hell endurance race.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours: full event schedule and weekend breakdown

Karishma Persad13 hours ago3 hours ago03 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours returns from 14 to 17 May, bringing one of motorsport’s toughest endurance races back to the legendary Nordschleife. Once again, teams face a demanding blend of speed, strategy, traffic management, and survival across a full day and night of competition. With Max Verstappen among the headline entrants, the weekend carries…

BMW claimed its first FIA WEC Hypercar victory at Spa as Sheldon van der Linde led a historic Team WRT 1-2 finish.

BMW secures historic WEC Hypercar breakthrough with dominant Spa 1-2 finish

Karishma Persad14 hours ago14 hours ago06 mins

BMW finally secured its long-awaited breakthrough victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category after producing a superb strategic performance during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite starting only tenth and 11th on the grid, the two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes transformed their fortunes through aggressive strategy calls, exceptional race pace,…

Sir Mark Cavendish will start the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, joining a prestigious list of global sporting icons.

Sir Mark Cavendish chosen as official starter for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Karishma Persad16 hours ago16 hours ago03 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has confirmed that cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish will serve as the official starter for the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in road racing history, will wave the French flag to begin the iconic…

Alex O’Grady impressed at the 2026 GB4 opener at Silverstone and now targets more success with KMR Sport at Oulton Park.

O’Grady reflects on GB4 improvement after 2026 Silverstone weekend

Karishma Persad17 hours ago17 hours ago05 mins

Alex O’Grady opened his 2026 GB4 Championship campaign with a confident and competitive performance at Silverstone, continuing the clear progress he has made over the last 12 months. The KMR Sport driver currently sits fourth in the early championship standings after securing a podium finish and consistently running near the front throughout the opening weekend….

Kyuho Lee impressed on his 2026 GB3 debut at Silverstone and now targets more success with Elite Motorsport at Spa.

Lee encouraged by strong start to 2026 GB3 campaign with Elite Motorsport

Karishma Persad17 hours ago17 hours ago05 mins

Kyuho Lee made an impressive start to his GB3 Championship career during the season opener at Silverstone, immediately establishing himself as a competitive presence at the front of the field. The Elite Motorsport driver adapted quickly to the demands of the series and delivered consistent performances across all three races. The Korean contender qualified inside…

Guide to every 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours class, from SP9 GT3 contenders to Cup, BMW, TCR and alternative-fuel entries.

Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026: class-by-class guide to the full field

Karishma Persad17 hours ago13 hours ago017 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours brings together one of motorsport’s most varied grids. This year, the race mixes GT3 heavyweights, GT4 challengers, one-make Porsche and BMW classes, modified production cars, experimental machines and alternative-fuel projects on the same 25.378km Nordschleife layout. The class guide identifies more than 20 categories, while the participant list groups each…