Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

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

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago03 mins

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

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago03 mins

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…

Alex O’Grady leads the 2026 GB4 standings after Donington Park, ahead of Fred Green and Enzo Hallman following a dramatic Round 3.

2026 | GB4 | Standings after Round 3 at Donington Park

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago07 mins

Alex O’Grady has taken the lead of the 2026 GB4 Drivers’ Championship standings following a dramatic third round at Donington Park. The KMR Sport driver leaves the circuit with 184 points, moving 11 clear of previous leader Fred Green. Enzo Hallman remains firmly involved in third on 168 points, meaning only 16 points separate the…

HAAS RT will debut the BMW M4 GT3 EVO at the Michelin 12H Nürburgring, launching a bold chapter in its GT3 programme in July 2026.

HAAS RT switches to BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of 12H Nürburgring

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago05 mins

HAAS RT will begin a new chapter in its GT3 programme when it debuts the BMW M4 GT3 EVO at the 2026 Michelin 12H Nürburgring from 3–5 July. The Belgian team will move on from the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II as it pursues fresh performance opportunities and a new technical partnership with BMW…

Kento Omiya sweeps FRJC Round 3 at Motegi, while Ryota Horachi draws level with Yuzuki Miura at the top of the standings for 2026.

2026 | FRJC | Round 3 | Motegi | Omiya sweeps weekend as Horachi ties Miura for points lead

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Kento Omiya swept both races as Ponos Racing controlled Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship (FRJC) at Mobility Resort Motegi. The weekend was disrupted before qualifying could begin. With Typhoons 7 and 8 approaching, both Saturday morning sessions were cancelled and Friday’s opening practice times were used to form the grids. Omiya…

Rafael Vaessen discusses the unseen training, discipline, and race-weekend details behind his development in cars.

Racing up the ladder | “The racing is only like 10% of the work” — Rafael Vaessen on the unseen demands of motorsport

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago020 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, building a career in motorsport means far more than turning up at the circuit and delivering on race day. While fans often see results, timing screens, and on-track battles, much of a young driver’s development happens away from public view. Physical training, simulator work, preparation, discipline, and communication all form part of…

Mikaël Grenier joins GetSpeed for the 12H Nürburgring as Mercedes-AMG targets a home win while defending its European Series lead.

Grenier bolsters GetSpeed title push for inaugural 12H Nürburgring

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Mercedes-AMG factory driver Mikaël Grenier will strengthen GetSpeed Team PCX Racing’s championship challenge at this weekend’s inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring. The No. 28 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO enters the penultimate Michelin 24H SERIES European Series round with a six-point advantage over HOFOR Racing in the overall GT3 standings. Meanwhile, a 30-car field will tackle the Nürburgring…

Nicola Lacorte charged from 17th to ninth in Spielberg, scoring his first 2026 F3 points and building renewed DAMS momentum for Silverstone.

“We’re able to fight”: Lacorte hails first 2026 F3 points after Spielberg comeback

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Nicola Lacorte believes his recovery through the field in the 2026 Spielberg F3 Feature Race demonstrated the potential that he and DAMS Lucas Oil can unlock this season. The Italian started 17th at the Red Bull Ring but combined strong race pace with several decisive overtakes to finish ninth. Consequently, he secured his first points…

Cadillac fields Stevens and Nato as a duo in São Paulo, while driver changes reshape the 35-car FIA WEC entry for Interlagos round

Cadillac trims #12 crew for 2026 WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo as Stevens and Nato target Interlagos repeat

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA will field a two-driver line-up in the #12 Cadillac V-Series.R for next month’s Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, with Will Stevens and Norman Nato set to share the car at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. Neither regular driver Alex Lynn nor his recent substitute Louis Delétraz appears on the provisional…

Toyota leads WEC to São Paulo after Le Mans glory as Cadillac targets a repeat Interlagos win in a truly competitive 35-car field.

Toyota leads 2026 WEC charge into São Paulo as Cadillac targets Interlagos repeat

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) heads overseas for the first time this season, with the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo taking place at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace from 10–12 July. Round four arrives less than a month after a dramatic 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Toyota secured its sixth outright…