Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Rafael Villagómez is the first driver from Mexico to compete in the new era of F2 (established 2019)

Exclusive: “Obviously, I’m very proud to carry the flag” — Rafael Villagómez on representing Mexico in F2 and fan support

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins mins

Rafael Villagómez has steadily built his name across Europe’s single-seater ladder, combining quiet determination with a deep sense of national pride. From a single karting lap at age four to competing at the pinnacle of junior motorsport, the FIA Formula 2 Championship, his path has been one of persistence and patience. Now racing in F2…

Freddie Slater of Prema Racing takes pole position at Monza in Qualifying 2 of FRECA 2025 Round 10

“Very happy to still take pole”: Slater leads Qualifying 2, De Palo responds for FRECA’s century race in Monza

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

Prema’s Freddie Slater and Trident’s Matteo De Palo set the stage in Qualifying 2 for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season. As the championship reaches its 100th race, the two standout drivers will share the front row at Monza — a fitting finale for a year defined…

Freddie Slater takes 2025 FRECA Drivers' Championship after win in Race 1 of the Round 10 Monza weekend; with Prema Racing Team

Slater crowned 2025 FRECA champion, Gowda secures rookie honours after chaotic Race 1 in Monza

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins mins

Monza once again delivered a race worthy of its “Temple of Speed” reputation as Freddie Slater secured the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) title with a composed and intelligent performance. The Briton entered Race 1 with a mathematical chance of sealing the title early and made it happen through patience, strategy, and…

Evan Giltaie takes pole in Qualifying 1 in 2025 FRRECA Round 10 at Monza

Giltaire grabs Monza pole; Slater sets Group A benchmark in 2025 FRECA Round 10 Qualifying 1

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

The battle for the 2025 FRECA title intensified under the cold skies of Monza, as Qualifying 1 produced a thrilling fight for pole position. Following a strong showing in Friday’s Collective Tests—where Pedro Clerot went fastest in the first session and Evan Giltaire topped the second—the grid looked finely balanced heading into Saturday’s session. With…

Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing commences GB3 testing at Snetterton with Jason Pribyl, driving 2026 GB3/GB4 expansion and rapid growth.

Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing begins GB3 testing programme at Snetterton ahead of 2026 debut

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

The newly formed Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing has taken a significant step forward in its preparations for the 2026 GB3 Championship, completing its first testing sessions at Snetterton this week. At the wheel was GB4 podium finisher Jason Pribyl, who drove the team’s Tatuus MSV GB3-025 car across two productive days. The American driver was…

From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars

A new era for Formula Regional: The Tatuus T-326 ushers in the next generation of racing

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins mins

From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars. Unveiled at the Temple of Speed in Monza, the new single-seater signals a strategic step for both Tatuus Racing and the championship’s organiser, ACI. Moreover, it arrives…

F1 Academy announces that it will renew and expand its partnership with the global karting series Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA).

F1 Academy expands support for COTFA with new UAE and British initiatives

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins mins

F1 Academy announces a major expansion of its partnership with the global karting series Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA), extending its Discover Your Drive programme to support up to twenty-seven young female drivers in 2026. As part of this initiative, the governing team positions the move as a strategic investment in the foundation years…

2025 FRECA Round 10 Monza, Collective Test 2 topped by Evan Giltaire

FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Collective Test 2 | Giltaire on top on Friday afternoon

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago02 mins mins

French driver Evan Giltare delivered a commanding performance in the second 2025 FRECA Collective Test at Monza. The ART Grand Prix driver topped the timesheets with a 1:43.653, mastering the fully dry “Temple of Speed” and confirming his strong recent form. Fresh from his podium at Hockenheim, Giltare’s pace reinforced his status as one of…

Pedro Clerot, Van Amersfoort Racing, 2025 FRECA Round 10, Monza, Collective Test, P1 in Test 1

FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Collective Test 1 | Clerot sets the pace on damp Friday morning

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago02 mins mins

Brazilian driver Pedro Clerot of Van Amersfoort Racing topped the first 2025 FRECA Round 10 Collective Test at Monza in damp conditions. Moreover, he set the morning benchmark with a 1:47.682 at the “Temple of Speed”. Consequently, the time established the early reference for teams adapting to the slick-but-greasy track. Leaders and lap times However,…

Ivan Domingues, 2025 Barcelona F3 Round, Sprint Race, Van Amersfoort Racing

F3 2025 | Season Review | Ivan Domingues

Karishma Persad1 month ago4 weeks ago05 mins mins

Nineteen-year-old Portuguese driver Ivan Domingues embarked on his rookie FIA Formula 3 campaign in 2025 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Entering one of the most competitive junior single-seater categories in the world, Domingues faced a steep learning curve but gradually showed glimpses of genuine pace and composure. Although his season was largely defined by inconsistency…