Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

The RAC Tourist Trophy will go to the 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone winners when FIA WEC returns to Britain after an eight-year absence.

RAC Tourist Trophy to crown winners of 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone

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The Royal Automobile Club will award the historic Tourist Trophy to the winners of the 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone, adding further significance to the FIA World Endurance Championship’s return to Britain. Silverstone will rejoin the FIA WEC calendar after last hosting the championship in 2019. The Northamptonshire circuit previously staged a round every year…

Aurelia Nobels aims for stronger GB3 results at the Hungaroring after showing speed, consistency and aggressive racecraft in 2026.

Nobels targets Hungaroring progress after promising start to 2026 GB3 campaign

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Aurelia Nobels will aim to convert her encouraging speed into stronger results when the 2026 GB3 Championship visits the Hungaroring for its third round. The Hillspeed driver has completed two race weekends since stepping up from F1 Academy and F4-level competition. Although the results have not reflected her expectations, Nobels has challenged the midfield in…

Rafael Vaessen discusses mental resilience, learning to reset after setbacks, and the family support that keeps him grounded.

Racing up the ladder | “Learn how to reset and go forward” — Rafael Vaessen on resilience in racing

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For Rafael Vaessen, some of the most important lessons in motorsport have come from the racing weekends that did not go to plan. While karting often gives young drivers their first experience of racecraft, pressure, and competition, it also teaches them how quickly momentum can change. A strong start to a weekend can disappear through…

Tommaso Mosca put AF Corse on top in Tuesday testing at Spa, while Charles Dawson led the Bronze Test before the 2026 24H of Spa.

2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa | Paid Test & Bronze Test | Mosca leads Tuesday testing for AF Corse

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Tommaso Mosca set the pace for AF Corse during Tuesday’s Paid Test at Spa-Francorchamps, as preparations for the 2026 CrowdStrike 24H of Spa entered their final phase. The Italian recorded a 2m18.002s in the #51 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO, beating Maxime Martin’s #17 Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed entry by just 0.091 seconds. Dennis Marschall matched Martin’s…

Shane Chandaria highlights family sacrifices and national pride, showing how support fuels his rise in F4.

Racing up the ladder | F4 driver Shane Chandaria on family support and national pride

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For Shane Chandaria, success in motorsport extends far beyond individual performance. Behind every race weekend, every test session, and every result lies a network of support that makes his career possible. In a sport defined by high costs, constant travel, and intense pressure, that foundation has proven essential—not only for progression but also for resilience….

2026 Italian F4 Round 3: Sammalisto swept Monza as US Racing won all four races and seized control of both title fights once more.

2026 Italian F4 | Round 3: Monza | Sammalisto extends winning streak to six

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The 2026 Italian F4 Championship continued at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, where the third round of the season delivered a record 49-car grid, close Qualifying margins, repeated Safety Car interruptions, post-race penalties and another major shift at the top of the championship. After taking control of the Teams’ Championship at Vallelunga, US Racing strengthened its…

Guillaume Bouzar extends his 2026 French F4 lead at Spa as Thibaut Ramaekers and Yuval Rosen take victories in a dramatic third round.

2026 | French F4 | Spa-Francorchamps | Summary | Bouzar extends lead as Ramaekers and Rosen take wins

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The third round of the 2026 FIA-certified French F4 Championship delivered a demanding weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, where high temperatures, Safety Car interruptions and closely matched racing tested the FFSA Academy field. Three different drivers won the three races, while several penalties reshaped the final classifications. Guillaume Bouzar emerged as the weekend’s strongest points scorer. The…

Théophile Naël reflects on his Barcelona breakthrough, Qualifying pace and growing confidence before F3 Round 4 in Spielberg.

“I’m feeling super confident”: Naël builds momentum in 2026 F3 title fight

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Théophile Naël has established himself as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 title after combining exceptional Qualifying speed with increasingly assured F3 race performances. The Campos Racing driver has claimed pole position at each of the opening three rounds, repeatedly responding when his rivals have attempted to displace him on…

Evagoras Papasavvas leads Brady Golan by 17.5 points after IMS, while Crosslink holds a seven-point 2026 FRAC teams lead.

2026 | FRAC | Standings after Round 4 IMS

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Evagoras Papasavvas retained the lead of the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) after Round 4 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), but Brady Golan’s dominant weekend brought the title fight much closer. Golan claimed pole position and won all three races for Toney Driver Development, reducing Papasavvas’s advantage from 31 points after Mid-Ohio to 17.5….

Brady Golan takes pole and sweeps all three 2026 FRAC races at Indianapolis as Papasavvas, Shipman and Hauanio complete the podiums.

2026 | FRAC | Round 4 IMS | Golan completes three-race sweep

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Brady Golan completed a perfect 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship FRAC) weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) by claiming pole position and winning all three races for Toney Driver Development. Golan controlled Race 1 from the front before using well-timed restarts to overcome Evagoras Papasavvas in both Sunday contests. The results increased his season total…