Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

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

Karishma Persad2 hours ago2 hours ago04 mins

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

Karishma Persad14 hours ago14 hours ago02 mins

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

Karishma Persad15 hours ago15 hours ago03 mins

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

Karishma Persad15 hours ago15 hours ago02 mins

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

Karishma Persad16 hours ago16 hours ago03 mins

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…

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

Karishma Persad17 hours ago17 hours ago04 mins

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 Persad18 hours ago18 hours 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 Persad20 hours ago18 hours 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…

Turner Motorsport earns first Pro podium at COTA as Foley and Rothberg secure P2, signalling strong progress in GTWC America.

Turner Motorsport breaks through with first GTWC America Pro podium at COTA

Karishma Persad21 hours ago21 hours ago03 mins

Turner Motorsport celebrated a milestone moment at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), as Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg secured their first podium finish of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America season. Moreover, the result marked their first top-three finish since stepping up to the highly competitive Pro class. Consequently, the performance underlined the duo’s…

Robinson on his rise through the motorsport ranks—from karting to Formula 4 and prototypes—showcasing resilience, adaptability, and determination.

Racing up the ladder | Leo Robinson on adapting to racing across multiple motorsport disciplines

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 week ago07 mins

Leo Robinson has quickly ascended the ranks of motorsport, from his early karting days to his newest chapter in the Le Mans Cup. Known for his resilience, adaptability, and laser focus on self-improvement, Robinson has overcome significant challenges in his career. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, he reflected on the key moments of…