Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Gentil leads 2026 Brazilian F4 after a dramatic Interlagos opener with three winners, standout drives, and intense racing battles.

2026 | Brazilian F4 | Interlagos (Round 1) | Summary | Interlagos opener delivers drama as Gentil takes early Championship lead

Karishma Persad4 days ago3 days ago05 mins

Bernardo Gentil emerged as the early leader of the 2026 Brazilian F4 Championship after a dramatic opening round at Interlagos. Across three highly competitive races, Pietro Mesquita and Celo Hahn also claimed victories, while Gentil combined speed and consistency to secure the championship advantage. Meanwhile, Pedro Lins delivered remarkable recovery drives, and several incidents added…

Manthey Racing confirms Estre, Preining and Güven for 2026 Nürburgring 24 as it targets a record-extending eighth victory.

Manthey targets 2026 Nürburgring 24 glory with proven Porsche trio

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago04 mins

Manthey Racing has confirmed a formidable driver line-up for the 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, as it aims to convert recent near-misses into outright victory. With two consecutive runner-up finishes in the event, the team now returns with a clear objective. As a result, expectations remain high heading into the iconic endurance race,…

Kobe Pauwels’ journey from rallycross to GT racing continues as he targets success in GTWC Sprint with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing.

Pauwels eyes breakthrough GTWC season with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing after unconventional journey from rallycross

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago08 mins

As the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup prepares to open at Brands Hatch, most drivers on the grid share a familiar background shaped by karting and traditional circuit racing. However, Kobe Pauwels stands apart, having followed a far less conventional route into the world of GT competition, and now, the 2026 GTWC Europe Championship. While his…

JMF leads early at COTA, but penalties and strategy hand Wright Motorsports a dramatic 2026 GTWC America overall victory

2026 GTWC America | COTA | JMF dominates early but Wright Motorsports seizes COTA victory

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago011 mins

After a dominant weekend at Sonoma by JMF Motorsports, the second round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS delivered a compelling and ever-evolving contest at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), where momentum shifted repeatedly across Practice, Qualifying, and the race itself. Initially, JMF Motorsports established itself as the benchmark, leading…

Turner Motorsport earns first Pro podium at COTA as Foley and Rothberg secure P2, signalling strong progress in GTWC America.

Turner Motorsport breaks through with first GTWC America Pro podium at COTA

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago03 mins

Turner Motorsport celebrated a milestone moment at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), as Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg secured their first podium finish of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America season. Moreover, the result marked their first top-three finish since stepping up to the highly competitive Pro class. Consequently, the performance underlined the duo’s…

JMF Motorsports secure second Pro-class win at COTA despite penalties as 2026 GTWC America title fight intensifies.

JMF Motorsports dominates Pro Class at COTA but miss overall GTWC America victory

Karishma Persad4 days ago2 days ago05 mins

JMF Motorsports continued their flawless start to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season with a second consecutive Pro-class victory at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). However, while the No. 34 Mercedes-AMG GT3 once again set the benchmark, a combination of penalties and race drama denied the team an overall win…

Robinson on his rise through the motorsport ranks—from karting to Formula 4 and prototypes—showcasing resilience, adaptability, and determination.

Racing up the ladder | Leo Robinson on adapting to racing across multiple motorsport disciplines

Karishma Persad5 days ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Leo Robinson has quickly ascended the ranks of motorsport, from his early karting days to his newest chapter in the Le Mans Cup. Known for his resilience, adaptability, and laser focus on self-improvement, Robinson has overcome significant challenges in his career. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, he reflected on the key moments of…

Kelvin van der Linde targets another GT World Challenge Europe title after a dominant 2025 season with BMW and Team WRT.

Van der Linde remains driven for success in 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Karishma Persad5 days ago1 week ago06 mins

Kelvin van der Linde enters the 2026 of GTWC Europe powered by AWS with a clear objective: defend his position at the top. After clinching both the Sprint Cup and overall titles alongside Charles Weerts, he now faces the challenge of maintaining that success in an increasingly competitive field. Furthermore, expectations have risen significantly following…

DTM 2026 begins with drama at Red Bull Ring as Engel leads standings after chaotic races, strategy battles and shifting results.

DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Standings after Round 1

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

The 2026 DTM season began in dramatic fashion at the Red Bull Ring, as a disrupted build-up, evolving conditions and strategic complexity combined to produce an unpredictable opening round. Across qualifying and two action-packed races, teams and drivers faced constant challenges, while the early championship picture already began to take shape. A chaotic yet defining…

Bedrin leads 2026 GB3 standings after Silverstone opener as VRD tops teams, with Rodin, Hitech and Xcel close in tight fight.

2026 | GB3 | Standings after Round 1 at Silverstone

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

The 2026 GB3 Championship has burst into life at Silverstone, delivering a weekend defined by fine margins, dramatic races and standout performances. From the very first laps of testing, the competitive tone became clear, with multiple drivers and teams separated by less than a second. Although Deagen Fairclough initially set the pace in Thursday testing,…