Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Marco Wittmann targets Norisring redemption as home support and Schubert continuity drive his strong start to the 2026 DTM season.

“I hope it is me”: Wittmann targets 2026 Norisring victory at home DTM round

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Marco Wittmann will aim to convert strong early-season form and considerable home support into a podium when the DTM visits the Norisring in 2026. The Team Schubert driver enters the weekend fourth in the championship after consistently fighting near the front during the opening three rounds. However, he also returns to the circuit that produced…

Porsche leads the 2026 IGTC after the 24H of Spa, as Maro Engel extends his drivers’ lead and Kerong Li leads the Independent Cup.

2026 | IGTC | Standings after CrowdStrike 24H of Spa (Round 3)

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Porsche has moved to the top of the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) Manufacturers’ standings following Lionspeed GP’s victory at the CrowdStrike 24H of Spa. The German manufacturer now leads Mercedes-AMG by eight points after turning a nine-point deficit into a championship advantage. BMW remains third, while Ferrari has climbed into fourth following its first…

T-Code reclaims its Portimão Race 3 one-two after a successful appeal, reshaping the Spanish F4 drivers’ and teams’ championships.

T-Code’s Portimão one-two restored after Spanish F4 appeal succeeds; 2026 Championship standings adjusted

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T-Code by Amtog has regained its Race 3 one-two finish from the 2026 Spanish F4 Championship round at Portimão after the RFEDA Appeal and Disciplinary Committee upheld the team’s appeal. Nacho Tuñón and Andrej Petrović originally finished first and second on track at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. However, officials imposed post-race drive-through penalties, converted…

International GT Open returns to the Hungaroring with 28 cars as close title fights develop across the Pro, Pro-Am and Am classes.

Emson and Lebbon lead 28-car 2026 International GT Open field to Hungaroring

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The 2026 International GT Open returns to action at the Hungaroring this weekend, with 28 cars set to contest increasingly close championship battles across the Pro, Pro-Am and Am categories. The popular summer round traditionally attracts one of the championship’s largest crowds, while its location near Budapest adds to its appeal for teams, drivers and…

Nico Varrone joins TF Sport’s No. 33 Corvette for the WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo, replacing Nicky Catsburg because of an IMSA clash.

Varrone joins TF Sport for WEC return at São Paulo

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Nico Varrone will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with TF Sport at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, replacing Nicky Catsburg in the No. 33 Corvette Z06 GT3.R. Catsburg will miss the Brazilian event because of a clash with his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship commitments. Therefore, Varrone will share the LMGT3 entry…

Enzo Trulli targets a home ELMS podium at Imola as he adapts to LMP2 and chases the 2026 championship with Algarve Pro Racing in Italy.

Trulli targets home ELMS podium as 2026 title fight reaches Imola

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Enzo Trulli will target a home podium when the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) visits Imola, as the Italian continues his impressive transition from single-seaters to LMP2 machinery. Trulli previously won the F4 UAE championship and claimed two Euroformula victories before moving into endurance racing. He has since contested eight LMP2 races and secured four…

Luke Hilton wins Omologato One to Watch Award at Donington Park after scoring 64 points across the first two GB4 races of Round 3.

Hilton ends Green’s Omologato award streak after breakthrough GB4 weekend at Donington Park

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Luke Hilton became the second recipient of the 2026 Omologato One to Watch Award after producing his strongest GB4 weekend to date at Donington Park. The Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver accumulated 64 points across the opening two races, securing the award ahead of Douglas Motorsport’s Dayton Coulthard. Hilton’s total came from his maiden GB4…

Rui-Heng Yeh leads 2026 Euroformula Open into Hungary as Carrasquedo and Herrera aim to build on strong Misano form at the Hungaroring.

Yeh faces renewed Euroformula challenge at the Hungaroring

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The 2026 Euroformula Open season resumes at the Hungaroring this weekend, with championship leader Rui-Heng Yeh facing an increasingly competitive group of challengers. Yeh built a commanding advantage during the opening rounds at Portimão and Spa-Francorchamps. However, Jesse Carrasquedo and Javier Herrera changed the competitive picture at Misano, where they shared all three victories and…

Luke Hilton and Demitri Nolan join the 2026 George Russell Pole Position Cup after taking their first GB4 poles at Donington Park.

Hilton and Nolan join 2026 George Russell Pole Position Cup contest at Donington Park

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Luke Hilton and Demitri Nolan became the latest drivers to enter the 2026 George Russell Pole Position Cup standings after claiming their first GB4 pole positions at Donington Park. Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver Hilton secured pole for the opening contest, while Hillspeed’s Nolan earned the leading grid position for Race 2. The pair each…

Yelloly and Delétraz return to ELMS action at Imola as several driver changes reshape the 47-car entry across three classes.

Yelloly rejoins Inter Europol as Delétraz returns with AO by TF for 2026 ELMS round at Imola

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Nick Yelloly and Louis Delétraz will return to the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at Imola this weekend after missing the previous round at Paul Ricard because of an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship clash. The pair are among several changes across the 47-car entry, with further adjustments confirmed in the LMP3 and LMGT3 categories. Yelloly…