Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Garage 59 recovered from Imola heartbreak to secure a historic LMGT3 victory at Spa with McLaren in the FIA WEC.

Garage 59 bounces back with historic WEC LMGT3 win at Spa-Francorchamps

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago07 mins

Garage 59 transformed disappointment into triumph at Spa-Francorchamps as the British squad secured a memorable LMGT3 victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). After suffering late heartbreak on its series debut at Imola, the team responded in emphatic fashion during the second round of the 2026 campaign. The team had looked destined for…

Maro Engel and Lucas Auer lead the GT World Challenge (GTWC) with skill, teamwork, and consistency in the Mann-Filter Mercedes-AMG.

Auer and Engel reflect on the consistency and chemistry driving their GTWC success

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago06 mins

In under three seasons, Maro Engel and Lucas Auer have established themselves as one of the most effective pairings on the GT World Challenge (GTWC) grid. Their collaboration began in 2024 at Winward Racing, where the two friends immediately demonstrated their compatibility on track. Competing in the iconic Mann-Filter ‘Mamba’ livery, the Mercedes-AMG factory drivers…

Luca Engstler claimed 2026 Nürburgring 24h pole as Lamborghini locked out the front row in Top Qualifying 3.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 3 | Lamborghini locks out front row with Engstler on pole

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

Luca Engstler claimed pole position for the 2026 Nürburgring 24h after a superb final lap in Top Qualifying 3, giving the #84 Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 the prime starting spot for the race. Engstler produced an 8:11.123 to beat Marco Mapelli in the #130 Red Bull Team ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3…

The battle among the lower classes got underway at the 24h Nürburgring 2026 with 112 entries vying to secure their class positions.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Qualifying 3 | Class battles settled as grid takes shape

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

Qualifying 3 shifted the focus away from the Top Qualifying battle and gave the rest of the 2026 Nürburgring 24h field one final opportunity to improve their starting positions. With the Top 12 already set for Top Qualifying 3, the fastest pole contenders sat out this session. That separation gave the lower-class and non-Top Qualifying…

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

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 2 | Yelloly tops disrupted Top Qualifying 2 as Verstappen advances

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

Top Qualifying 2 added another layer of pressure to the 2026 24h Nürburgring qualifying battle, as the 20 cars that progressed from Top Qualifying 1 returned to the Nordschleife to fight for places in the final shootout. At this stage, preparation no longer mattered. Instead, every team needed a clean lap, clear traffic, and enough…

Mattia Drudi topped 2026 Nürburgring 24h Top Qualifying 1 as changing conditions shaped a tense Nordschleife session.

2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours | Top Qualifying 1 | Drudi leads Aston Martin charge as 20 drivers progress to Top Qualifying 2

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago08 mins

Mattia Drudi set the pace in Top Qualifying 1 for the 2026 Nürburgring 24h, putting the #34 natural elements by Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO at the top of the timesheets. Drudi produced an 8:12.135 around the Nordschleife to lead the session and give Aston Martin a strong start to the event’s…

Enzo Hallman discusses Ferrari inspiration, F1 ambitions, influences, and how he wants to be remembered in motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | Enzo Hallman on his influences, ambitions and future legacy in motorsport

Karishma Persad6 days ago3 weeks ago07 mins

As Enzo Hallman’s progression through the junior single-seater ranks continues, the focus inevitably expands beyond immediate performance and race results. In motorsport, where both opportunity and timing can define a career, a driver’s inspirations can play a crucial role in shaping not only their approach to competition but also their understanding of what success looks…

Taito Kato believes ART Grand Prix can fight near the front after an encouraging F3 start to the 2026 season in Melbourne.

Kato confident ahead of Monaco after encouraging performance in 2026 F3 Melbourne opener with ART

Karishma Persad6 days ago1 week ago04 mins

Taito Kato believes both he and ART Grand Prix possess the pace required to compete regularly at the front of the FIA F3 Championship following an encouraging start to the 2026 campaign. The Japanese rookie immediately impressed during the opening round in Melbourne, where he qualified seventh before converting that strong position into a podium…

Juan Manuel Correa reflects on perseverance, motivation, recovery, mindset, life beyond racing and the advice he would give his younger self.

Exclusive: Correa reflects on resiliance, recovery and the mindset that has shaped his racing journey

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s career has demanded more than speed. Across his rise through karting, junior single-seaters, recovery, and return to professional racing, he has needed focus, resilience and an ability to keep moving through difficult periods. That perseverance has become one of the defining themes of his journey. Correa has faced physical, emotional and professional…

A guide to how Qualifying works at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, from Thursday track time to Friday’s decisive pole shootout.

Nürburgring 24 Hours Qualifying explained: From night running to the pole shootout

Karishma Persad1 week ago6 days ago09 mins

The Nürburgring 24 Hours uses a qualifying format made up of standard timed Qualifying sessions, race eligibility requirements, Pre-Qualification, and a separate Top Qualifying process for selected front-running classes. The format reflects the structure of the event. The race is held on the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit and Nordschleife layout, with a large multi-class…