Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Enzo Trulli targets a home ELMS podium at Imola as he adapts to LMP2 and chases the 2026 championship with Algarve Pro Racing in Italy.

Trulli targets home ELMS podium as 2026 title fight reaches Imola

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Enzo Trulli will target a home podium when the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) visits Imola, as the Italian continues his impressive transition from single-seaters to LMP2 machinery. Trulli previously won the F4 UAE championship and claimed two Euroformula victories before moving into endurance racing. He has since contested eight LMP2 races and secured four…

Luke Hilton wins Omologato One to Watch Award at Donington Park after scoring 64 points across the first two GB4 races of Round 3.

Hilton ends Green’s Omologato award streak after breakthrough GB4 weekend at Donington Park

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

Luke Hilton became the second recipient of the 2026 Omologato One to Watch Award after producing his strongest GB4 weekend to date at Donington Park. The Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver accumulated 64 points across the opening two races, securing the award ahead of Douglas Motorsport’s Dayton Coulthard. Hilton’s total came from his maiden GB4…

Rui-Heng Yeh leads 2026 Euroformula Open into Hungary as Carrasquedo and Herrera aim to build on strong Misano form at the Hungaroring.

Yeh faces renewed Euroformula challenge at the Hungaroring

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago06 mins

The 2026 Euroformula Open season resumes at the Hungaroring this weekend, with championship leader Rui-Heng Yeh facing an increasingly competitive group of challengers. Yeh built a commanding advantage during the opening rounds at Portimão and Spa-Francorchamps. However, Jesse Carrasquedo and Javier Herrera changed the competitive picture at Misano, where they shared all three victories and…

Luke Hilton and Demitri Nolan join the 2026 George Russell Pole Position Cup after taking their first GB4 poles at Donington Park.

Hilton and Nolan join 2026 George Russell Pole Position Cup contest at Donington Park

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

Luke Hilton and Demitri Nolan became the latest drivers to enter the 2026 George Russell Pole Position Cup standings after claiming their first GB4 pole positions at Donington Park. Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver Hilton secured pole for the opening contest, while Hillspeed’s Nolan earned the leading grid position for Race 2. The pair each…

Yelloly and Delétraz return to ELMS action at Imola as several driver changes reshape the 47-car entry across three classes.

Yelloly rejoins Inter Europol as Delétraz returns with AO by TF for 2026 ELMS round at Imola

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

Nick Yelloly and Louis Delétraz will return to the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at Imola this weekend after missing the previous round at Paul Ricard because of an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship clash. The pair are among several changes across the 47-car entry, with further adjustments confirmed in the LMP3 and LMGT3 categories. Yelloly…

Alex O’Grady leads the 2026 GB4 standings after Donington Park, ahead of Fred Green and Enzo Hallman following a dramatic Round 3.

2026 | GB4 | Standings after Round 3 at Donington Park

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Alex O’Grady has taken the lead of the 2026 GB4 Drivers’ Championship standings following a dramatic third round at Donington Park. The KMR Sport driver leaves the circuit with 184 points, moving 11 clear of previous leader Fred Green. Enzo Hallman remains firmly involved in third on 168 points, meaning only 16 points separate the…

HAAS RT will debut the BMW M4 GT3 EVO at the Michelin 12H Nürburgring, launching a bold chapter in its GT3 programme in July 2026.

HAAS RT switches to BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of 12H Nürburgring

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

HAAS RT will begin a new chapter in its GT3 programme when it debuts the BMW M4 GT3 EVO at the 2026 Michelin 12H Nürburgring from 3–5 July. The Belgian team will move on from the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II as it pursues fresh performance opportunities and a new technical partnership with BMW…

Kento Omiya sweeps FRJC Round 3 at Motegi, while Ryota Horachi draws level with Yuzuki Miura at the top of the standings for 2026.

2026 | FRJC | Round 3 | Motegi | Omiya sweeps weekend as Horachi ties Miura for points lead

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago08 mins

Kento Omiya swept both races as Ponos Racing controlled Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship (FRJC) at Mobility Resort Motegi. The weekend was disrupted before qualifying could begin. With Typhoons 7 and 8 approaching, both Saturday morning sessions were cancelled and Friday’s opening practice times were used to form the grids. Omiya…

Rafael Vaessen discusses the unseen training, discipline, and race-weekend details behind his development in cars.

Racing up the ladder | “The racing is only like 10% of the work” — Rafael Vaessen on the unseen demands of motorsport

Karishma Persad3 days ago4 days ago020 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, building a career in motorsport means far more than turning up at the circuit and delivering on race day. While fans often see results, timing screens, and on-track battles, much of a young driver’s development happens away from public view. Physical training, simulator work, preparation, discipline, and communication all form part of…

Mikaël Grenier joins GetSpeed for the 12H Nürburgring as Mercedes-AMG targets a home win while defending its European Series lead.

Grenier bolsters GetSpeed title push for inaugural 12H Nürburgring

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

Mercedes-AMG factory driver Mikaël Grenier will strengthen GetSpeed Team PCX Racing’s championship challenge at this weekend’s inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring. The No. 28 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO enters the penultimate Michelin 24H SERIES European Series round with a six-point advantage over HOFOR Racing in the overall GT3 standings. Meanwhile, a 30-car field will tackle the Nürburgring…