Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Dayton Coulthard wins 2026 GB4 Silverstone finale after Bocquet penalty, in dramatic race with restarts and late battles.

2026 | GB4 | Silverstone | Race 3 | Coulthard capitalises after Bocquet penalised

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Dayton Coulthard delivered a decisive performance to claim victory in the final 2026 GB4 race of the weekend at Silverstone. Although Romuald Bocquet crossed the finish line first, officials penalised him for a jump start, which ultimately reshaped the final classification. As a result, Coulthard inherited the win after a fiercely contested race that featured…

Riley Dickinson embraces home advantage at COTA while focusing on growth, GT3 learning, and long-term success with Kellymoss.

Home comforts and long-term vision with Kellymoss drive Riley Dickinson at COTA

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For Kellymoss driver Riley Dickinson, Circuit of The Americas (COTA) represents far more than a routine stop on the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America calendar. Instead, it offers a rare blend of familiarity and competitive intensity, as the Texan returns to a track located just a short distance from his home in New Braunfels….

Francot wins chaotic 2026 FREC Spielberg finale after four Safety Cars, penalties, and late drama, leading Ninovic and Wheldon home.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 3 | Drama-filled race ends with Franco victory at the Red Bull Ring

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The final race of the opening 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend began under clear skies in Spielberg, with PREMA’s Kean Nakamura-Berta starting from pole. Alongside him, Reno Francot lined up in P2, while Alex Ninovic and Sebastian Wheldon occupied the second row. However, pre-race penalties reshaped the grid. Rashid Al Dhaheri dropped…

Flynn Jackes overcomes multiple engine issues at Silverstone to deliver strong 2026 GB3 recovery drives and targets Race 3 from a front-row start.

Jackes battles engines setbacks on opening 2026 GB3 weekend but eyes Race 3 breakthrough in Silverstone

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Flynn Jackes continued to demonstrate resilience at Silverstone despite a challenging 2026 GB3 Championship weekend marked by repeated technical issues. The Elite Motorsport driver, who entered the season as one of the more experienced competitors on the grid, showed determination to recover from early setbacks and still deliver competitive performances. Although results were disrupted by…

Jin Nakamura climbs from ninth to fourth at Silverstone, showing strong GB3 progress but admitting he missed a podium chance late on.

Nakamura finds confidence in charge through the GB3 field at Silverstone

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Jin Nakamura produced an impressive drive through the field to finish fourth in Race 2 of the 2026 GB3 Championship at Silverstone. Starting from ninth on the grid, the Hitech driver combined decisive overtakes with growing confidence to emerge as one of the race’s most notable performers. Although late-race drama helped shape the final order,…

Lucas Fluxá secures a surprise GB3 Silverstone podium after late-race chaos, crediting patience, tyre management and team progress.

Fluxá capitalises on late chaos to secure surprise GB3 Silverstone podium

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Lucas Fluxá emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of a chaotic conclusion to Race 2 at Silverstone, securing a hard-fought and unexpected GB3 podium. The Xcel Motorsport driver delivered a measured and intelligent performance, positioning himself perfectly to capitalise when incidents unfolded ahead. While others battled intensely in the closing stages, Fluxá remained composed…

Maxim Rehm claims another GB3 podium at Silverstone but admits Rodin Motorsport still needs more pace ahead of the reverse-grid race.

Rehm maintain consistent GB3 form at Silverstone with second podium

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Maxim Rehm maintained his impressive run of form by securing another podium finish during the GB3 Championship weekend at Silverstone. The Rodin Motorsport driver delivered a calm and controlled performance to claim second place, marking his third consecutive podium stretching back to the end of last season. Although the race featured multiple interruptions and changing…

Nikita Bedrin reflects on his second GB3 Silverstone win and confidently targets a reverse-grid victory after another composed drive.

Bedrin eyes GB3 hat-trick after mastering chaos at Silverstone

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Nikita Bedrin reinforced his status as the standout driver of the GB3 Championship weekend at Silverstone by claiming a second consecutive victory. The VRD Racing driver delivered another composed and calculated performance, expertly managing a race that featured multiple interruptions and shifting dynamics. While others struggled to maintain consistency amid Safety Cars and intense midfield…

Bedrin secures second 2026 GB3 win at Silverstone after dramatic race featuring safety cars, clashes and late-race chaos.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Race 2 | Bedrin dominates again amid chaotic race

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Nikita Bedrin delivered another commanding performance to secure his second victory of the GB3 Championship weekend at Silverstone. After winning race one, the VRD Racing driver backed it up with a composed and clinical drive in a race filled with incidents, safety cars and fierce midfield battles. Although Bedrin briefly lost the lead at the…

Jason Smyth reflects on a maiden GB4 podium in Silverstone, tyre struggles, and rapid learning as he targets further progress in 2026.

Smyth balances breakthrough podium at Silverstone with 2026 GB4 learning curve

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Jason Smyth claimed a well-earned podium at Silverstone, continuing a strong start to his 2026 GB4 Championship campaign with Douglas Motorsport. While the result marked a significant milestone, Smyth acknowledged that adapting to new conditions and machinery remained a key challenge throughout the race. Despite the difficulties, he demonstrated resilience and pace to secure a…