Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Crosslink Motorsports heads to Road America with FRAC and F4 U.S. line-ups aiming to build on early 2026 momentum.

Crosslink Motorsports targets 2026 Road America success across FRAC and F4 US

Karishma Persad6 days ago7 hours ago04 mins

Crosslink Motorsports will return to competition this weekend at Road America for the second event of the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) and Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship seasons. The team heads to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, with momentum from the opening round and confidence from its strong history at the circuit. Road…

Max Verstappen headlines a record SP9 grid as IGTC contenders tackle the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours in Germany.

Verstappen, record GT3 grid and IGTC stakes headline the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago06 mins

The 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring arrives with rare global attention. Max Verstappen brings Formula 1 star power to the Nordschleife, while the Intercontinental GT Challenge adds championship weight to an already fierce GT3 contest. As a result, the race promises one of the most anticipated editions in recent memory. Verstappen turns the spotlight towards…

IGTC opener Bathurst 12 Hour expands to four days in 2027 as organisers lock in February dates and extend Meguiar’s partnership.

Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour secures February 2027 IGTC date and event expansion

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will return in 2027 with a significantly expanded format, as organisers confirm a four-day IGTC schedule for Australia’s premier GT endurance race. The event will run from Thursday 11 February to Sunday 14 February at Mount Panorama. Organisers confirmed the new dates following the success of this year’s move to…

Yelloly topped a disrupted Top Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring 24h as Verstappen advanced after Engel’s crash.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours: full event schedule and weekend breakdown

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago03 mins

The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours returns from 14 to 17 May, bringing one of motorsport’s toughest endurance races back to the legendary Nordschleife. Once again, teams face a demanding blend of speed, strategy, traffic management, and survival across a full day and night of competition. With Max Verstappen among the headline entrants, the weekend carries…

BMW claimed its first FIA WEC Hypercar victory at Spa as Sheldon van der Linde led a historic Team WRT 1-2 finish.

BMW secures historic WEC Hypercar breakthrough with dominant Spa 1-2 finish

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago06 mins

BMW finally secured its long-awaited breakthrough victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category after producing a superb strategic performance during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite starting only tenth and 11th on the grid, the two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes transformed their fortunes through aggressive strategy calls, exceptional race pace,…

Sir Mark Cavendish will start the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, joining a prestigious list of global sporting icons.

Sir Mark Cavendish chosen as official starter for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago03 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has confirmed that cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish will serve as the official starter for the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in road racing history, will wave the French flag to begin the iconic…

Alex O’Grady impressed at the 2026 GB4 opener at Silverstone and now targets more success with KMR Sport at Oulton Park.

O’Grady reflects on GB4 improvement after 2026 Silverstone weekend

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

Alex O’Grady opened his 2026 GB4 Championship campaign with a confident and competitive performance at Silverstone, continuing the clear progress he has made over the last 12 months. The KMR Sport driver currently sits fourth in the early championship standings after securing a podium finish and consistently running near the front throughout the opening weekend….

Kyuho Lee impressed on his 2026 GB3 debut at Silverstone and now targets more success with Elite Motorsport at Spa.

Lee encouraged by strong start to 2026 GB3 campaign with Elite Motorsport

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

Kyuho Lee made an impressive start to his GB3 Championship career during the season opener at Silverstone, immediately establishing himself as a competitive presence at the front of the field. The Elite Motorsport driver adapted quickly to the demands of the series and delivered consistent performances across all three races. The Korean contender qualified inside…

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 Persad7 days ago7 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…