Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Optimum Motorsport dominates 2026 Spa-Francorchamps 12H as strategy, rain and drama shape a thrilling endurance race across all classes.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Spa-Francorchamps | Full Race | Optim Motorsport masters Spa in commanding McLaren victory

Karishma Persad5 hours ago5 hours ago06 mins

Optimum Motorsport produced a near-perfect display to claim victory in the 2026 Michelin 12H Spa at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Salman Owega, Freddie Tomlinson and Harry George combined speed, discipline and smart decision-making to convert pole position into a dominant win in their McLaren 720S GT3 EVO. Right from the outset, the team dictated…

Toyota defeats Ferrari at Imola with bold strategy, as WRT secures LMGT3 win in dramatic 2026 WEC season opener.

Toyota triumphs over Ferrari in strategic masterclass at 2026 WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad6 hours ago6 hours ago04 mins

The six-hour contest at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola began with immense anticipation, following the closest Qualifying session in FIA World Endurance Championship history. In front of a record crowd of 92,175 fans, the race start carried added prestige as it was officially given by Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari immediately thrilled the passionate…

WRT secure dramatic LMGT3 win at Imola, edging Corvette by 0.265s in one of the closest finishes in WEC history.

WRT clinches dramatic 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola LMGT3 victory after close race

Karishma Persad6 hours ago6 hours ago03 mins

Team WRT delivered a stunning performance at Imola, as Anthony McIntosh, Parker Thompson and Dan Harper claimed LMGT3 victory in a close finish at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) opener. They crossed the line just 0.265 seconds ahead of the #33 TF Sport Corvette crew, marking the fifth tightest finish the series has…

Rui-Heng Yeh dominates Euroformula Open Round 1 at Portimão, taking two wins and leading the standings after a strong start.

2026 | Euroformula Open | Portimão | Yeh dominates to set early championship pace

Karishma Persad6 hours ago6 hours ago08 mins

The 2026 Euroformula Open season began in emphatic fashion at Portimão, where Rui-Heng Yeh set the tone for the campaign with authority and composure. From the very first competitive sessions, Team Motopark asserted its strength, placing multiple drivers at the sharp end and signalling its intent to dominate. Initially, Jesse Carrasquedo captured attention by topping…

Toyota beats Ferrari at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola after strategic duel as late LMGT3 drama hands WRT BMW a narrow class victory.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory

Karishma Persad10 hours ago6 hours ago04 mins

Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…

James Robinson, CEO and Team Principal, Invicta Racing, F2

Exclusive: “Determination, will and drive”: How James Robinson navigated F1, built Pace Six Four, and leads Invicta Racing in F2

Karishma Persad14 hours ago2 weeks ago08 mins

James Robinson’s journey to becoming CEO and Team Principal of Invicta Racing’s Formula 2 team is a rare example of how commercial expertise, strategic thinking and unwavering persistence can lead to leadership roles traditionally dominated by engineers. As the leader of Invicta Racing in F2, James Robinson has demonstrated how a career built on adaptability,…

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Euroformula Open

Karishma Persad15 hours ago6 hours ago07 mins

Euroformula Open returns for its 13th season in its current guise, bringing fresh energy, new drivers and subtle changes across the grid. Although the championship traces its roots back 26 years, it continues to evolve, and the 2026 campaign promises another competitive chapter. This season retains the Dallara 324 chassis paired with a TOM’S-prepared Toyota…

GTWC America standings after Sonoma show JMF Motorsports leading, with Porsche dominant in Pro-Am and Ferrari topping Am.

2026 GTWC America: Standings after Round 1 (Sonoma)

Karishma Persad23 hours ago23 hours ago05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion at Sonoma Raceway, where the championship’s new three-hour endurance format immediately delivered strategic complexity and close competition. As a result, the opening round not only produced memorable on-track action but also established the first benchmark in the drivers’ and teams’…

GT World Challenge (GTWC) America heads to Circuit of The Americas (COTA) for round two of 2026, featuring nine manufacturers.

Nine manufacturers set for Texas battle in 2026 GTWC America at COTA

Karishma Persad24 hours ago24 hours ago07 mins

GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS continues its 2026 campaign this weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) for CieloVision GT World Texas powered by Samsung. As the second round of the season, the event also serves as SRO America’s home race, bringing heightened attention and expectation to one of the championship’s most…

Mercedes-AMG leads the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) global standings after four events, with Porsche close behind.

Mercedes-AMG leads early 2026 GTWC global standings after four events across four continents

Karishma Persad24 hours ago24 hours ago03 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS season has opened with a tightly contested and highly competitive first phase across four continental series. Mercedes-AMG currently leads the global standings after early success in Europe and America, but Porsche has quickly emerged as its closest challenger thanks to a dominant showing in Asia. Across…