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Pit Debrief goes inside Aston Martin’s AMRTC as Adrian Newey says better days are ahead for the Silverstone-based F1 team.

Exclusive: Inside Aston Martin’s AMRTC as Adrian Newey says better days are ahead for the Silverstone-based F1 team

David Coath11 hours ago11 hours ago06 mins

Pit Debrief returned to Aston Martin’s Racing Technology Campus for a second consecutive year, gaining exclusive access to the team’s Open House event, a private factory tour, Mission Control and Adrian Newey’s latest thoughts ahead of F1’s British Grand Prix. As F1 arrived at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, Aston Martin Aramco once again…

Rafael Vaessen discusses the unseen training, discipline, and race-weekend details behind his development in cars.

Racing up the ladder | “The racing is only like 10% of the work” — Rafael Vaessen on the unseen demands of motorsport

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago020 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, building a career in motorsport means far more than turning up at the circuit and delivering on race day. While fans often see results, timing screens, and on-track battles, much of a young driver’s development happens away from public view. Physical training, simulator work, preparation, discipline, and communication all form part of…

Del Grosso explains how setbacks, recovery, and a strong support system shape his mindset, preparation, and performance in motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | “Without them, you cannot improve” — Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso on the importance of setbacks and the power of a strong support system

Karishma Persad3 days ago4 days ago05 mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso shared candid insights into the challenges he faces as a young racing driver and how he navigates the mental and physical demands of motorsport. Known for his disciplined approach, Del Grosso reflected on the lessons learned from setbacks, the importance of recovery, and the…

Luka Sammalisto reflects on Italian F4, his first single-seater win, and his target to win the championship this season.

Racing up the ladder | Luka Sammalisto reflects on Italian F4, his first single-seater win and title ambitions

Karishma Persad4 days ago5 days ago07 mins

Luka Sammalisto’s Formula 4 journey has already taken him across several competitive environments. Since stepping up from karting, the Finnish driver has raced in F4 UAE, Euro 4, Formula Winter Series and Italian F4, gaining experience across different circuits, formats and technical conditions. Each championship has contributed to his development in a different way. However,…

Exclusive Lochie Hughes Road America | Hughes prepares for a session at Detroit GP

Exclusive: Lochie Hughes on Road America, pressure, and putting the pieces together in Indy NXT

Megan Ricketts1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

Ahead of the 2026 Indy NXT by Firestone doubleheader at Road America, Lochie Hughes was still searching for the weekend that could bring his season together. The speed had been there. The results, by his own admission, had not always reflected it. Hughes entered his second Indy NXT season with Andretti Global as one of…

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

Karishma Persad1 week ago2 weeks ago011 mins

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…

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

Karishma Persad1 week ago2 weeks ago05 mins

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….

Luka Sammalisto reflects on karting lessons, racecraft, focus, and the challenges of stepping up to Formula 4 cars.

Racing up the ladder | Luka Sammalisto discusses karting lessons, Formula 4 challenges, and the demands of single-seaters

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Karting gives young drivers more than their first experience of racing. It builds racecraft, discipline, resilience, and the ability to manage pressure from an early stage. For Luka Sammalisto, those lessons formed a crucial part of his development before he stepped into single-seaters. As he progressed through international karting and then moved into Formula 4,…

Rafael Vaessen reflects on his early karting experiences, time away from racing, and the return that reignited his career.

Racing up the ladder | “It felt so natural” — Rafael Vaessen on his journey back to racing

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago013 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, the road back to racing has been as important as the road into it. While many junior drivers build their careers through a continuous climb from karting to cars, Vaessen’s journey has taken a different shape. His introduction to motorsport came early, through family, but his relationship with racing changed over time….

Wittmann discusses BMW teamwork, healthy competition, DTM’s fine margins and why consistency remains crucial in a title fight.

Exclusive: Marco Wittmann on healthy competition at BMW, DTM’s fine margins and the importance of consistency

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Marco Wittmann headed into the 2026 DTM season with a familiar goal but a new dynamic in the Schubert Motorsport garage following the arrival of a new BMW teammate. The two-time champion remained part of BMW’s factory line-up, while Kelvin van der Linde joined him as an experienced new teammate. The move created a strong…