Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

BMW claimed its first FIA WEC Hypercar victory at Spa as Sheldon van der Linde led a historic Team WRT 1-2 finish.

BMW secures historic WEC Hypercar breakthrough with dominant Spa 1-2 finish

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

BMW finally secured its long-awaited breakthrough victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category after producing a superb strategic performance during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite starting only tenth and 11th on the grid, the two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes transformed their fortunes through aggressive strategy calls, exceptional race pace,…

Sir Mark Cavendish will start the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, joining a prestigious list of global sporting icons.

Sir Mark Cavendish chosen as official starter for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has confirmed that cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish will serve as the official starter for the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in road racing history, will wave the French flag to begin the iconic…

Alex O’Grady impressed at the 2026 GB4 opener at Silverstone and now targets more success with KMR Sport at Oulton Park.

O’Grady reflects on GB4 improvement after 2026 Silverstone weekend

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Alex O’Grady opened his 2026 GB4 Championship campaign with a confident and competitive performance at Silverstone, continuing the clear progress he has made over the last 12 months. The KMR Sport driver currently sits fourth in the early championship standings after securing a podium finish and consistently running near the front throughout the opening weekend….

Kyuho Lee impressed on his 2026 GB3 debut at Silverstone and now targets more success with Elite Motorsport at Spa.

Lee encouraged by strong start to 2026 GB3 campaign with Elite Motorsport

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Kyuho Lee made an impressive start to his GB3 Championship career during the season opener at Silverstone, immediately establishing himself as a competitive presence at the front of the field. The Elite Motorsport driver adapted quickly to the demands of the series and delivered consistent performances across all three races. The Korean contender qualified inside…

Guide to every 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours class, from SP9 GT3 contenders to Cup, BMW, TCR and alternative-fuel entries.

Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026: class-by-class guide to the full field

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago017 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours brings together one of motorsport’s most varied grids. This year, the race mixes GT3 heavyweights, GT4 challengers, one-make Porsche and BMW classes, modified production cars, experimental machines and alternative-fuel projects on the same 25.378km Nordschleife layout. The class guide identifies more than 20 categories, while the participant list groups each…

Fresh from BMW’s first WEC Hypercar win in 27 years at Spa, Sheldon van der Linde targets victory at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Exclusive: Sheldon van der Linde targets elusive Nürburgring victory after landmark WEC win at Spa

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Sheldon van der Linde arrives at the Nürburgring 24 Hours carrying significant momentum after helping BMW secure a landmark victory at the 2026 6 Hours of Spa alongside Robin Frijns and René Rast. The triumph marked BMW’s first FIA World Endurance Championship win in the Hypercar category in 27 years. The result further strengthened van…

Evagoras Papasavvas heads to Road America second in 2026 FRAC standings after victory at NOLA, aiming to build momentum.

Papasavvas targets Road America momentum in 2026 FRAC Round 2

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago4 days ago03 mins

Evagoras Papasavvas will enter the second round of the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship with confidence, pace, and clear ambition. After opening his campaign with a standout performance at NOLA Motorsports Park, the Crosslink Motorsports driver now turns his attention to Road America, one of the most respected and demanding circuits in North American motorsport….

Del Grosso discusses managing pressure, sacrifice, and focus, offering insight into the realities of life in modern junior motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | “I want to reach the absolute max that I can” — Del Grosso on identity, ambitions and legacy in motorsport

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago6 days ago07 mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso offered a thoughtful and introspective perspective on the deeper ambitions shaping his motorsport journey as he aims to build his own legacy within the sport. While his career continues to develop on track through the junior ranks, his reflections reveal a driver equally focused…

2026 Euroformula Open heads to Spa with Yeh leading, Drivex joining the grid and a fierce 14-car field ready for Ardennes action today.

2026 Euroformula Open heads to Spa as Yeh leads a growing 14-car field

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

After a lively 2026 season-opener at the Algarve, Euroformula Open now turns its attention to one of the most respected venues in world motorsport: Spa-Francorchamps. The 7.004-km circuit in the Ardennes gives young drivers a complete examination. Its fast corners, steep elevation changes and unpredictable weather demand courage, precision and maturity. Therefore, this weekend offers…

Manthey Racing unveils a special Grello Porsche livery for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, marking team and design anniversaries.

Manthey unveils historic Grello Porsche tribute for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

As reported by Sportscar 365, Manthey Racing has unveiled a special version of its famous “Grello” Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo ahead of this weekend’s Nürburgring 24, as the team celebrates two major milestones. The German squad will mark its 30th anniversary this year, while its iconic yellow-green Grello livery also reaches its tenth year….