Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Euroformula Open 2026 begins at Portimão with a renewed Motopark–BVM rivalry, strong international grids, and rising junior talent.

Euroformula Open launches 2026 season with Motopark-BVM rivalry to feature at Portimão

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

The Euroformula Open Championship launches its 2026 season at the Autódromo do Algarve, where drivers face a demanding 4.653-kilometre layout overlooking the Atlantic. As a result, teams enter a track that immediately tests both precision and endurance. This season marks the 26th running of the GT Sport single-seater formula, the 13th under the Euroformula Open…

Divy Nandan joins 2026 Euroformula Open with BVM Racing, aiming for a full season after rising through India’s racing ranks.

Divy Nandan targets full Euroformula Open campaign with BVM Racing

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

Divy Nandan has taken a significant step in his career by joining the 2026 Euroformula Open Championship with BVM Racing. Competing at Portimão in the Dallara #4, he aims to secure a full-season campaign in the competitive European series. In doing so, Nandan becomes only the fourth Indian driver to compete in Euroformula, following Ameya…

Mexican driver Jesse Carrasquedo joins 2026 Euroformula Open with Team Motopark, aiming to build on a fast-rising junior career.

Jesse Carrasquedo joins Team Motopark for 2026 Euroformula Open campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

Jesse Carrasquedo enters the 2026 Euroformula Open Championship with Team Motopark, marking an important step in his rapidly developing career. At just 18 years old, he becomes the fourth Mexican driver on the grid and strengthens an already diverse line-up within the German squad. Speaking about the opportunity, Carrasquedo said: “It’s good to be in…

New Nürburgring 24H rules introduce F1-style qualifying, enhanced safety tech, and a full 150-car grid for 2026.

New Qualifying format and full grid as innovation meets tradition at 24H Nürburgring in 2026

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

In 2026, change remains central to the philosophy of the ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring. Since its debut in 1970, organisers at ADAC Nordrhein have consistently refined the regulations to reflect technological progress while improving safety and operational efficiency. As a result, the race continues to thrive in its 54th edition. Interest has surged once again,…

High-stakes 2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers deliver drama, data, and fierce GT3 battles ahead of the iconic 24-hour endurance race.

2026 ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Qualifiers ignite the road to the 24-Hour showdown

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers mark the decisive dress rehearsal before one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. Drivers and teams now gather for the first true test of strength, with 11 hours of racing action recreating the intensity of the legendary 24-hour contest. Across two races and two top qualifying sessions, teams push their…

Sean Gelael will debut in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia at Mandalika, racing a Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo in front of his home crowd.

Sean Gelael to make GTWC Asia debut at Mandalika

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Experienced sportscar and GT driver Sean Gelael will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS debut on home soil at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit on May 2-3, 2026. The 29-year-old Indonesian is making a one-off appearance in a Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo run by the Garage 75 squad, which has secured the…

Chicago Performance & Tuning will skip COTA round, focusing on returning stronger at Road America after strong Sonoma GTWC America debut.

Chicago Performance & Tuning Co. to skip COTA Round in 2026 GTWC America

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

As reported by Sportscar 365, Chicago Performance & Tuning Co. will miss next weekend’s second round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) due to not securing a customer for the event. The team made its season debut last month at Sonoma Raceway with the…

FIA and ACO announce that Balance of Performance (BoP) data will no longer be made public in WEC starting in 2026, aiming to reduce speculation.

WEC to keep BoP data confidential for 2026

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

As reported by Motorsport.com, starting in 2026, the FIA and ACO will no longer publish the Balance of Performance (BoP) tables for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This decision was revealed during a media briefing at Imola, ahead of the season-opening 6 Hours of Imola. The change is…

Complete guide to 2026 FIA WEC: classes, teams, race format, points, tyres and calendar, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago018 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…

Lily-May Watkins charts her journey from karting to GB4, sharing insight on mindset, challenges, and women in motorsport today.

Racing up the ladder | “This is what I want to do for life” — Lily-May Watkins on discovering motorsport and her journey to GB4

Karishma Persad1 week ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Lily-May Watkins’ motorsport journey stands out for its immediacy and direction. While many drivers take years to define their ambitions, Watkins identified hers almost instantly and has pursued it with consistent focus ever since. From her first experience in karting at Rye House in 2019 to her current journey in GB4, Watkins has shown both…