Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Fred Green inherits both 2026 GB4 Silverstone poles after Luke Hilton and Franciszek Cegielski are disqualified for yellow flag infringements.

Green promoted to double pole at 2026 GB4 Silverstone opener after Hilton disqualified

Karishma Persad7 days ago6 days ago03 mins

Following the conclusion of Qualifying at the Silverstone Circuit, Clerk of the Course decisions have significantly reshaped the 2026 GB4 Championship starting grids. Luke Hilton and Franciszek Cegielski have both been disqualified from the results after being found to have failed to slow sufficiently when passing multiple yellow flag zones during Qualifying. As a result,…

Luke Hilton takes both GB4 poles at Silverstone in tightly contested Qualifying, heading a 29-car grid for the 2026 season opener.

2026 | GB4 | Silverstone | Qualifying | Hilton claims double pole

Karishma Persad7 days ago6 days ago04 mins

Luke Hilton produced a standout performance in GB4 Qualifying at the Silverstone Circuit, securing both pole positions for the opening weekend of the 2026 season. The Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver set the pace in both runs, first posting a 2m00.560s to top the Race 1 grid before improving to 2m00.629s on his second-best effort…

Shane Chandaria reflects on his move to F4, adapting to cars, costs, and competition while building resilience and maturity.

Racing up the ladder | “There’s a lot in it”— Shane Chandaria on preparation and his approach to the race weekend

Karishma Persad7 days ago2 weeks ago06 mins

For Shane Chandaria, race weekends represent only the visible peak of a much longer and more demanding process. While fans often focus on qualifying sessions and race results, the reality involves months of preparation, detailed planning, and constant refinement. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Chandaria discussed his preparation for and approach to an…

Kean Nakamura-Berta secures historic first FREC pole at Red Bull Ring, leading a tightly contested 2026 Spielberg Qualifying session.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Qualifying 1 | Nakamura-Berta claims pole; Al Dhaheri tops Group B to start on front row

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta made history in Spielberg by securing the first-ever pole position in the 2026 FIA FREC championship. The PREMA Racing driver topped both Qualifying groups with a decisive lap of 1:25.765. Meanwhile, Rashid Al Dhaheri ensured a front-row start after leading Group B, setting up an exciting opening race. 2026 FREC: Spielberg Qualifying 1:…

Nikita Bedrin tops final 2026 GB3 test at Silverstone before Round 1, leading a tightly packed field ahead of the opening Qualifying session.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone | Testing Day 2 | Bedrin leads competitive field on final day of testing

Karishma Persad1 week ago7 days ago04 mins

After Deagen Fairclough topped the timesheets on Thursday, Nikita Bedrin delivered a decisive performance in the final 2026 GB3 testing session ahead of Round 1 at the Silverstone Circuit Grand Prix circuit. The VRD Racing driver stopped the clock at 1m49.577s, establishing a clear benchmark in the last meaningful running before competitive action begins. Crucially,…

CieloVision partners with JMF Motorsports to bring spatial intelligence into GT racing, including GTWC America.

CieloVision and JMF Motorsports pioneer data-driven pit performance with GTWC America partnership

Karishma Persad1 week ago4 days ago03 mins

In GT racing, the smallest inefficiencies can quickly define the outcome of a race. Every movement, decision, and second carries weight. Therefore, teams constantly search for tools that can sharpen execution and eliminate wasted time. Against this backdrop, CieloVision has entered the paddock through a new partnership with JMF Motorsports, beginning at Circuit of The…

Alex O’Grady tops both GB4 testing sessions at Silverstone, leading a tightly packed field ahead of the 2026 season opener.

2026 | GB4 | Silverstone | Testing Day 2 | O’Grady dominates with double session sweep

Karishma Persad1 week ago6 days ago04 mins

Alex O’Grady delivered a commanding performance to top both Friday testing sessions at the Silverstone Circuit, ending the final pre-event running in ideal fashion ahead of the 2024 GB4 season opener. Under clear blue skies, the KMR Sport driver established himself as the pace-setter early in the day. He posted a 2m00.549s lap in the…

Rodin Motorsport's Alex Ninovic topped the timesheets in Collective Test 1 at the 2026 FREC opener in Spielberg.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Collective Test | Ninovic tops the timesheets as close margins define opening session

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Alex Ninovic made an immediate statement as he topped Friday morning’s 50-minute collective test in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Rodin Motorsport driver delivered a decisive lap of 1:25.590, which he set with just under seven minutes remaining. As a result, he edged ahead in a fiercely competitive session and established…

PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026, covering European rounds of FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons.

PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026 European F2 and F3 rounds

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Idra Group for the 2026 season. The agreement will once again cover the European rounds of both the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 championships, building on a successful collaboration established the previous year. This renewed alliance reinforces a relationship that connects high-level motorsport…

Louis Sharp nears full fitness after 2026 Melbourne crash and penalty, focusing on recovery and preparation for his F3 return.

Sharp focused on recovery and reset following incident at 2026 F3 opener in Melbourne

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp experienced a difficult opening to his 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) campaign during the season opener in Melbourne. During the Sprint Racing at the Albert Park Circuit, Sharp collided with teammate James Wharton as both drivers contested position in the early stages of the race. This ultimately resulted in the retirement…