Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Irish teenager Conor Grant heads to Oulton Park determined to turn strong pace into results after a frustrating 2026 GB4 opener.

Grant targets Oulton Park breakthrough after a frustration 2026 GB4 opening weekend at Silverstone

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Irish teenager Conor Grant heads to Oulton Park determined to transform promising pace into stronger results after a frustrating opening weekend of the GB4 Championship season at Silverstone. The 18-year-old showed encouraging speed throughout pre-season testing and established himself as one of the leading rookie contenders despite entering the championship with limited single-seater experience. However,…

Ben Hanley heads to Le Mans 2026 with United Autosports aiming for a third podium finish in the LMP2 Pro/Am class.

Ben Hanley targets third Le Mans podium with United Autosports

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Ben Hanley will head into the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with confidence and momentum as the European Le Mans Series championship leader prepares for another assault on endurance racing’s greatest stage. The British driver will represent United Autosports in the #222 LMP2 Pro/Am entry alongside Oliver Jarvis and Daniel Schneider. The trio reunites…

Inter Europol Competition reveals a unique Art Car inspired by Polish Impressionism for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Inter Europol Competition unveils striking Art Car for Le Mans 2026

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Inter Europol Competition has revealed a remarkable Art Car concept for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, blending endurance racing with Polish artistic heritage in one of the most ambitious visual projects seen in modern motorsport. The Polish team will field the specially designed #43 LMP2 entry at this year’s race with Kuba Śmiechowski,…

Iron Lynx reveals three striking Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 liveries for Le Mans 2026 as Team Qatar joins the Silver Arrows campaign.

Mercedes-AMG and Iron Lynx celebrae heritage with special Le Mans liveries for 2026

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Iron Lynx has unveiled three distinctive Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 liveries for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, continuing the revival of the legendary Silver Arrows identity at endurance racing’s most prestigious event. The Italian outfit will once again field three entries in the iconic French race, which forms Round 3 of the FIA World Endurance…

Leo Robinson on his move to endurance racing and his pride in representing Algeria and leaving a lasting legacy in motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | Leo Robinson on representing Algeria and success in motorsport

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As Leo Robinson continues to make waves in the motorsport world as a representative of Algeria, it’s clear that his journey is taking a unique trajectory—one that diverges from the typical path many young drivers follow in pursuit of Formula 1. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Robinson opens up about the appeal of…

Thierry Vermeulen discusses DTM growth, Ferrari Evo struggles, tyre concerns and his hopes for a strong 2026 home race at Zandvoort.

“I always love going to Zandvoort”: Vermeulen targets strong DTM performance after frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours

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Thierry Vermeulen arrives at Zandvoort determined to reset his season after a frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours and a challenging start to the 2026 DTM campaign. The Dutch driver faces his home round with cautious optimism as he and his team continue to unlock the potential of Ferrari’s new Evo package. At the same time, Vermeulen…

DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

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The 2026 DTM season continues this weekend as the championship travels to Circuit Zandvoort for its second round of the year. After opening the campaign at the Red Bull Ring, the field now moves from the Austrian hills to the Dutch North Sea coast for races three and four of the 16-race season. Zandvoort gives…

Christian Mansell and Maximilian Götz deliver a perfect Spa weekend for Team Motopark as Fach Auto Tech sweeps Pro-Am and Am in the GT Open 500.

2026 International GT Open | Round 2 – Spa-Francorchamps | Mansell and Götz dominate GT Open 500 to take championship lead

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The 2026 International GT Open season continued at Spa-Francorchamps with the first endurance race of the year, and the GT Open 500 delivered a decisive shift in the championship picture. After a competitive Portimão opener, Round 2 placed strategy, consistency, and adaptability at the forefront, with changing track conditions shaping the rhythm of the weekend….

Honda factory driver Kaku Ohta joins Proton Competition for his 2026 Le Mans debut after securing a late LMP2 opportunity with Seven x Seven Racing.

Honda star Kaku Ohta secures surprise 2026 Le Mans drive with Proton Competition

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Factory Honda driver Kaku Ohta will make his long-awaited debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans after securing a late deal to join Proton Competition’s LMP2 programme for next month’s endurance classic. The Japanese star will race Proton’s #9 Oreca 07 Gibson alongside Jonas Ried and Harry King during the iconic French event on…

Dollahite Racing overcomes a major Sebring crash with an overnight rebuild before charging to a remarkable second-place finish in 2026 GTWC America.

Dollahite Racing defies the odds to secure 2026 GTWC America Sebring podium after overnight rebuild

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Dollahite Racing arrived at Sebring for Round 3 for the 2026 GTWC America carrying strong momentum and confidence in its Ford Mustang GT3 package. However, the team’s ambitions suffered a devastating blow within minutes of the opening practice session on Friday morning. A brake line failure sent the Mustang hard into the wall at Turn…