Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Crosslink Motorsports claimed multiple podiums, a Masters win and strong 2026 FRAC points across its six-car line-up during the IMS round.

“Another strong weekend”: Crosslink Motorsports collects multiple 2026 FRAC podiums at IMS

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Crosslink Motorsports delivered another strong FRAC performance at IMS, collecting multiple podiums, a Masters class victory and several valuable points finishes across its six-car line-up. The AJ Foyt Racing Driver Development programme showed competitive pace throughout the three-race weekend, while its drivers also responded well to incidents and changing circumstances. Evagoras Papasavvas led the team’s…

Alex Quinn reflects on his 2026 Le Mans LMP2 Pro/Am victory before targeting another ELMS class win with Nielsen Racing at Imola.

“It really is a dream come true”: Quinn celebrates 2026 Le Mans LMP2 Pro/Am win before Imola return

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Alex Quinn will carry significant momentum into the third round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) after claiming the LMP2 Pro/Am class victory at the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans. Quinn shared the winning CrowdStrike Racing entry with George Kurtz and Laurin Heinrich, completing another major success with the team at the…

IMSA and SRO will jointly test every FIA GT3 model at Daytona in December 2026 to help shape BoP for the 2027 Rolex 24 At Daytona.

IMSA and SRO to collaborate on FIA GT3 BoP test at Daytona

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IMSA and SRO Motorsports Group will collaborate on Balance of Performance (BoP) testing for every FIA GT3 model at Daytona International Speedway in December 2026. Each GT3 manufacturer must supply a car for the dedicated sessions, which will help IMSA establish the BoP for the 2027 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The test will also allow…

The Michelin 12H Nürburgring debuts with 30 cars as the GT3 title fight intensifies in the penultimate 2026 European Series round.

Maiden Michelin 12H Nürburgring awaits finely poised GT3 championship

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The Michelin 24H SERIES European Series heads to Germany from 3–5 July for the inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring, with 30 cars preparing to tackle the Grand Prix Circuit. Round 4 marks the penultimate event of the five-round campaign. Therefore, the two-part 12-hour contest could play a decisive role in the overall GT3 championship and several…

GTWC Europe adds Imola and the Hungaroring to its 2027 calendar, featuring 10 rounds across eight countries from April to October.

Imola replaces Monza as GTWC Europe reveals revised 2027 calendar

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS has revealed a 10-round 2027 calendar featuring the returns of Imola and the Hungaroring. GTWC Europe will stage five Endurance Cup events and five Sprint Cup rounds across eight countries between April and October. Eight venues retain their places from the 2026 schedule, while Imola returns for…

GTWC Australia unveils its provisional 2027 calendar, featuring a Bathurst return and five confirmed Shannons SpeedSeries rounds.

GTWC Australia confirms five 2027 rounds as sixth event remains TBC

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SRO Motorsports Australia has revealed a provisional 2027 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS calendar featuring five confirmed rounds and a highly anticipated return to Mount Panorama. GTWC Australia will once again headline the Shannons SpeedSeries, with Phillip Island, The Bend, Sydney Motorsport Park and Queensland Raceway joining Bathurst on the schedule. However,…

GTWC Asia confirms Suzuka and Chang returns for 2027, adds cost controls and reveals its latest four-round Japan Cup schedule too.

GTWC Asia reveals 2027 calendar and confirms Mandalika return for 2028

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS has confirmed a six-round 2027 calendar featuring returns to Suzuka Circuit and Chang International Circuit. Season 9 will comprise 12 one-hour races across four countries between April and October. However, GTWC Asia will introduce several cost-control measures, including fewer official test sessions and a reduced weekend tyre…

SRO America reveals its seven-round 2027 GTWC America calendar, featuring the Texas 8 Hour, Watkins Glen’s return and an IMS finale.

SRO America reveals provisional 2027 GTWC America calendar with Watkins Glen return

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SRO America has revealed the provisional 2027 GTWC America calendar, featuring seven race weekends across several of North America’s leading circuits. The campaign will begin at Sonoma Raceway in April before GTWC America travels to Circuit of The Americas for the inaugural Texas 8 Hour. The new endurance contest replaces the Indianapolis 8 Hour as…

IGTC adds the Texas 8 Hour at COTA and joins Super GT300 at Suzuka as its revised five-round 2027 calendar runs through September.

IGTC unveils 2027 calendar with new COTA race and revamped Suzuka finale

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Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) has confirmed a revised five-event calendar for 2027, with Circuit of The Americas (COTA) replacing Indianapolis as the championship’s US venue. The new Texas 8 Hour will take place on 7–8 May and will form part of the GT World Challenge America powered by AWS weekend. Meanwhile, the Suzuka 1000km will…

Noah Strømsted topped F3 Practice at Spielberg as TRIDENT made a strong start and targeted its first pole position of the 2026 season.

“I’m feeling confident”: Strømsted sets the pace in Spielberg F3 Practice

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Noah Strømsted made an impressive start to Round 4 of the 2026 F3 season by setting the fastest time in Free Practice at Spielberg. The TRIDENT driver produced a 1:22.410 around the Red Bull Ring to lead the field ahead of Qualifying. More importantly, the performance gave Strømsted and his team an encouraging response following…