Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

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 Persad6 days ago6 days 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 Persad6 days ago6 days 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…

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 Persad6 days ago2 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 Persad7 days ago7 days 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 Persad7 days ago7 days 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….

Augusto Farfus joins Darren Leung for a full 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup Bronze campaign with Paradine Competition in BMW machinery.

Augusto Farfus joins Darren Leung for full 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title bid

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago04 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Augusto Farfus will strengthen Paradine Competition’s 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup programme after agreeing to partner Darren Leung for the full Bronze class season. The BMW factory driver will share the No. 991 Paradine Competition BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Leung across the four-event Sprint…

Kiwi Motorsport heads to Road America aiming to extend its strong 2026 form across FR Americas (FRAC), F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC.

Kiwi Motorsport targets more success across FRAC and F4 U.S. at Road America

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Kiwi Motorsport will return to action this weekend at Road America as the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC), Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship and Ligier Junior Formula Championship continue in Wisconsin. The Elkhart Lake venue offers one of the toughest tests of the season. As the longest circuit on the 2026 calendar,…

Elite Motorsport loses Silverstone teams’ points after a GB4 testing breach, changing the early 2026 championship standings.

2026 GB4 Teams’ Standings revised after Elite Motorsport disqualification

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

GB4 Championship officials have issued a major Championship Stewards Decision following the Silverstone race weekend, with Elite Motorsport losing all teams’ championship points from the opening event. The decision follows an investigation into a breach of Appendix 6 of the GB4 Sporting and Technical Regulations. Officials found that Elite Motorsport had breached the championship’s testing…

Jason Smyth targets a first GB4 victory at Oulton Park after a strong Silverstone opener put him third in the 2026 standings.

Smyth eyes Oulton Park breakthrough after early 2026 GB4 podium in Silverstone

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Jason Smyth heads to Oulton Park with confidence, momentum and a clear target after an impressive start to his 2026 GB4 Championship campaign in Silverstone. The Douglas Motorsport driver sits third in the drivers’ standings after the Silverstone season opener, where he claimed fifth, third and fourth across the three races. Those results gave him…

Andretti Motorsport is set to discontinue its partnership with Porsche Motorsport at the end of the 2025/2026 Formula E season.

Andretti Formula E and Porsche Motorsport to end partnership at the end of 2025/2026 season

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Andretti Formula E and Porsche Motorsport will conclude their successful Formula E partnership at the end of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, bringing one of the series’ most productive alliances to a close. The announcement arrives ahead of the 2026 Monaco E-Prix and signals the end of the collaboration just before…