Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Rafael Villagómez, Van Amersfoort Racing, F2 2025, P3 in Barcelona Sprint

Exclusive: “I knew we had the speed, but we started from the back” — Rafael Villagómez on his podium finish in the 2025 F2 Barcelona Sprint Race

Karishma Persad6 days ago3 weeks ago07 mins mins

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has long stood as one of Formula 2’s toughest proving grounds. Known for its high degradation, long corners, and demanding layout, it exposes every weakness in car setup and driver rhythm. For Rafael Villagómez, the 2025 Barcelona F2 round represented a weekend of contrasts — a slow beginning followed by an…

Leon Wilson graduates to GB3 with Arden Motorsport in 2026, confident after a successful GB4 season and early testing in the new car.

Leon Wilson eyes strong 2026 GB3 season with Arden Motorsport after stellar 2025 GB4 campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins mins

Arden Motorsport graduate Leon Wilson is ready to take the next step in his racing career, moving up from GB4 to GB3 in 2026. The 17-year-old British driver has been part of the Banbury-based team since his car racing debut in 2024, rising through the Arden Young Racing Driver Academy and impressing with his pace…

Verstappen dominates 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP race to claim victory, with Norris and Russell limping across the finish line to complete podium.

F1 | Race | Las Vegas GP | Verstappen dominates a night of clashes and comebacks

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago012 mins mins

The 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP delivered a chaotic, strategy-heavy race in which Max Verstappen seized early control and never let go, despite multiple incidents and VSC interruptions that repeatedly reshuffled the field. Norris initially challenged but later faded with issues, while Russell battled steering problems yet held onto the podium. Behind them, Piastri recovered…

Ollerenshaw reflects on the Hillspeed GB3 breakthrough, four different race winners and rising momentum heading into a competitive 2026.

Hillspeed boss, Richard Ollerenshaw reflects on team’s 2025 GB3 breakthrough: Four winners and big ambitions for 2026

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins mins

Hillspeed has long been synonymous with British single-seater racing, but 2025 represented a significant turning point for the Derbyshire-based squad. After years of operating as a respected but often underestimated contender, the team surged into the spotlight in GB3’s new Tatuus MSV GB3-025 era, delivering victories with four different drivers and finishing a remarkable fourth…

Pin and Weug fight for the title as Chambers storms to pole in the final F1 Academy Qualifying session of 2025 at the Las Vegas Street Circuit.

F1 Academy | Qualifying | Las Vegas GP | Chambers snatches final pole of the 2025 season

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

The final Qualifying session of the 2025 F1 Academy season opened at the Las Vegas Street Circuit with eighteen drivers fighting for pole position, yet the spotlight rested squarely on title contenders Doriane Pin and Maya Weug. Pin, supported by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and leading the championship with 151 points for PREMA Racing,…

High Court rejects attempts to block case by Felipe Massa, allowing his 2008 F1 conspiracy claim over the Singapore GP crash to proceed.

Massa wins key High Court ruling as 2008 F1 Singapore GP conspiracy claim moves forward

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins mins

The long-running controversy surrounding the 2008 Formula One season took a turn today, as the High Court refused attempts by Formula One Management (FOM), Bernie Ecclestone and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to block Felipe Massa’s claim from moving forward. As a result, the case brought by Massa—focused on allegations that key figures in…

Mattia Colnaghi joins MP Motorsport and Red Bull for the 2026 FIA F3 season after F4 and Eurocup-3 title triumphs.

Colnaghi on 2026 F3 move with MP Motorsport: “I feel like I have the opportunity of a lifetime”

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins mins

Mattia Colnaghi will continue his impressive rise through the ranks with MP Motorsport, stepping up to FIA Formula 3 in 2026 after back-to-back championship victories in the team’s colours. The 17-year-old Italian has enjoyed a meteoric start to his career, claiming the 2024 Spanish F4 title and following it with the 2025 Eurocup-3 crown. Remaining…

Sam Bird joins Nissan Formula E Team as Reserve and Development Driver for Season 12

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Nissan Formula E Team has officially confirmed that highly experienced Formula E race-winner Sam Bird will take on the role of reserve and development driver for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The announcement, marks a significant addition to the team’s structure as it prepares for the final season of the GEN3 Evo…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 19: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during previews ahead of the F1 GP of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Verstappen targets competitive 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP weekend after São Paulo podium

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins mins

Max Verstappen heads into the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP carrying both the confidence of his exceptional São Paulo drive — a charge from the pit lane to the podium — and the weight of a season that has never fully bent to his will. The Las Vegas Strip Circuit, dazzling under its neon glow,…

Doriane Pin Announced as Junior and 2025 F1 Academy Driver

“It depends on the final result” — Doriane Pin on future after 2025 F1 Academy Championship

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins mins

As the 2025 F1 Academy season reaches its decisive stages, French driver Doriane Pin finds herself at a significant crossroads in her career. With strong performances already behind her and the prospect of securing the championship still in sight, the 21-year-old is considering where her long-term path may lead. For many drivers, the dream of…