Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Del Grosso reflects on European racing, Ginetta lessons, and GB4 preparation, highlighting development, discipline, and resilience.

Racing up the ladder | “I just love pushing myself to the limit” — How Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso approaches his development in European competition

Karishma Persad7 hours ago1 week ago07 mins

Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso continues to build a clear and structured path through the junior motorsport ranks, combining on-track progression with a strong emphasis on physical and mental development. Having already experienced the intensity of European competition and the demands of transitioning into car racing, he approaches each step with a focus on long-term improvement…

ABT builds 2026 DTM momentum at Zandvoort as Engstler and Mapelli score points with Lamborghini after strong Race 2 progress.

ABT encouraged by 2026 Zandvoort breakthrough as Engstler and Mapelli score double points in DTM

Karishma Persad13 hours ago13 hours ago05 mins

Red Bull Team ABT left the 2026 Zandvoort DTM weekend with a clear step forward with the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Following a difficult opening round at the Red Bull Ring, the team moved into regular points contention and established itself as the stronger Lamborghini outfit across the Dutch weekend. Luca Engstler led the charge with…

Engel retakes 2026 DTM standings lead after Zandvoort as Winward Racing moves ahead and Mercedes-AMG stays on top.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Standings after Round 2

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The 2026 DTM standings shifted significantly after Round 2 at Zandvoort, as Maro Engel returned to the top of the Drivers’ Championship while Winward Racing moved into the lead of the Teams’ standings. After the opening round at the Red Bull Ring, Engel led the Drivers’ Championship on 44 points, with Lucas Auer second on…

Wheldon takes 2026 FREC standings lead after Zandvoort double as MP Motorsport extends its Teams’ Championship advantage.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Standings after Round 2

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Sebastian Wheldon heads the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) Drivers’ Standings after a standout second round at Zandvoort, where two victories moved the MP Motorsport driver to the top of the championship on 82 points. Wheldon entered the weekend fourth in the standings after Spielberg, but a dominant home round for MP Motorsport transformed…

Wheldon reflects on second FREC Zandvoort win as Nakamura-Berta, Francot and Olivieri take positives from Race 2.

Wheldon confident after second 2026 FREC Zandvoort win as Nakamura-Berta and Francot take positives from Race 2

Karishma Persad14 hours ago14 hours ago07 mins

Sebastian Wheldon completed a standout weekend at Zandvoort with victory in Race 2 of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), giving MP Motorsport another home win after a chaotic race featuring a red flag, multiple Safety Cars and a final-lap shootout. After winning Race 1 from pole, Wheldon once again showed strong pace…

Palmowski extends F1 Academy lead after Canadian GP Feature Race as Campos Racing strengthens 2026 Teams’ Championship advantage.

2026 F1 Academy standings after the Feature Race at the Canadian GP

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The 2026 F1 Academy standings took another major turn after the Feature Race at the Canadian GP weekend, as Alisha Palmowski claimed her second victory of the Montreal weekend and strengthened her hold on the Drivers’ Championship. The Campos Racing driver dominated in wet conditions, leading from lights to flag and winning by almost 11…

Minì extends F2 Championship lead after chaotic Canadian GP Feature Race as MP Motorsport moves ahead in Teams’ standings.

2026 F2 Championship standings after the Canadian GP Feature Race

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The 2026 F22 Championship took another major swing after a chaotic Canadian GP Feature Race, as Gabriele Minì extended his lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship while MP Motorsport moved ahead in the Teams’ standings. Martinius Stenshorne claimed his first F2 victory in Montréal, leading home teammate Alex Dunne for a Rodin Motorsport…

2026 FREC Zandvoort Race 2: Sebastian Wheldon wins after late Safety Car drama, beating Nakamura-Berta as Francot takes third.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Race 2 | Wheldon beats Nakamura-Berta in frantic race to claim second home victory for MP Motorsport

Karishma Persad1 day ago15 hours ago05 mins

Sebastian Wheldon of MP Motorsport delivered a composed drive through a chaotic race to claim victory in Race 2 of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) at Zandvoort, beating pole-sitter Kean Nakamura-Berta of PREMA Racing after a late Safety Car set up a dramatic final-lap dash to the flag. Nakamura-Berta had started from…

Noel León wins a chaotic Canadian GP Sprint Race as Gabriele Minì takes the 2026 F2 Championship lead ahead of Sunday’s Feature Race.

2026 F2 Championship standings after the Canadian GP Sprint Race

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago06 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship took another major turn after a chaotic Sprint Race at the Canadian GP, as Noel León claimed victory for Campos Racing while Gabriele Minì moved into the lead of the F2 Drivers’ Championship standings. Minì entered the Montréal weekend level with Rafael Câmara and just one point behind Nikola…

View the 2026 F1 Academy standings after the Canadian GP Reverse Grid Race as Paatz claims her maiden win and Palmowski keeps the championship lead.

2026 F1 Academy standings after the Reverse Grid Race at the Canadian GP

Karishma Persad1 day ago15 hours ago05 mins

The F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race at the 2026 Canadian GP shook up the standings as it delivered chaos, penalties, and a maiden winner as Mathilda Paatz inherited victory after Rafaela Ferreira was penalised for a false start. Although Alisha Palmowski endured a difficult second race of the day, the Campos Racing driver remains in…