Rafael Vaessen reflects on his early karting experiences, time away from racing, and the return that reignited his career.
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Racing up the ladder | “It felt so natural” — Rafael Vaessen on his journey back to racing

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….

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Wittmann discusses BMW teamwork, healthy competition, DTM’s fine margins and why consistency remains crucial in a title fight.
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Exclusive: Marco Wittmann on healthy competition at BMW, DTM’s fine margins and the importance of consistency

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…

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Juan Manuel Correa discusses representing Ecuador, motorsport in Latin America, IndyCar’s opportunity, and inspiring young drivers.
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Exclusive: Correa on representing Ecuador and IndyCar’s untapped opportunity in Latin America

Juan Manuel Correa’s career carries significance beyond his own results. As an Ecuadorian-American driver competing internationally, he represents a region that has produced passionate motorsport fans but relatively few drivers at the highest levels of global racing. Latin America has long followed Formula 1 closely, while several countries across the region have built strong racing…

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Dan Ticktum and CUPRA KIRO looks on during qualifying, ahead of the Formula E Monaco E-Prix,
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Exclusive: Ticktum opens up about the road to Formula E, being unfiltered, and tough years in racing

Ahead of the Formula E 2026 Monaco E-Prix weekend, Pit Debrief had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Ticktum for an exclusive interview. Ticktum is an intriguing character, more outspoken and passionate than some are used to seeing in racing drivers. With his talent, determination, and character, the Brit brings more than just good racing…

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Luka Sammalisto reflects on karting, Formula 4 growth, key lessons, racing idols, and his ambition to fight for the title.
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Racing up the ladder | From Finnish karting to Italian F4: Luka Sammalisto on growth, ambition and racing idols

Luka Sammalisto’s journey through motorsport has developed through persistence, adaptation, and a clear sense of ambition. From his earliest years in karting to his progression into Italian Formula 4, Sammalisto has built his career around learning from setbacks, seizing opportunities, and continuing to refine the foundations that shaped him. After beginning in karting at a…

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Juan Manuel Correa discusses LMP2, endurance racing, IMSA growth and why the category offers young drivers a viable path.
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Exclusive: Correa on LMP2, IMSA and the appeal of endurance racing

Juan Manuel Correa’s career has largely been shaped by single-seaters, but endurance racing has become an important part of his wider motorsport journey. Through LMP2 programmes in the European Le Mans Series, FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA SportsCar Championship, Correa has experienced a very different racing environment. After testing Prema Powerteam’s LMP2 car…

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Invicta Racing's Rafael Câmara during his first F1 Test with Ferrari.
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Exclusive: Câmara reflects on “very special” first F1 test with Ferrari

Ahead of the 2026 F2 Monaco GP, Invicta Racing’s Rafael Câmara spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief about his unforgettable F1 test with Ferrari at the Hungaroring. Between the Miami and Montreal rounds, the Brazilian got behind the wheel of Ferrari’s 2025 challenger, the SF-25, alongside fellow Ferrari Driver Academy member Dino Beganovic. For the reigning…

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Exclusive: Varrone on his unconventional road from Le Mans winner to Formula 2 rookie

Nicolás Varrone’s route to Formula 2 has not followed the traditional junior single-seater ladder. The Argentine joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 Formula 2 season after building much of his reputation in sports cars. Before making the move, he had already won the LMGTE Am class at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans,…

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Thierry Vermeulen outlines development, goals and long-term ambitions for success ahead of the 2026 DTM season.
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Exclusive: Vermeulen targets consistency, growth and DTM success ahead of 2026 season

As Thierry Vermeulen continues to establish himself within the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), his focus has naturally shifted from adaptation to refinement and success. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, the Emil Frey Racing driver reflected not only on his recent development, but also on the areas he believes will prove decisive as he continues to…

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HRT driver Arjun Maini shares insights on the value of preparation, teamwork, recovery and mindset in DTM and GT racing.
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Exclusive: Maini on preparation, mindset and performance in DTM

Arjun Maini approaches the 2026 season of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) with a refined and structured methodology. As a Ford factory driver for Haupt Racing Team (HRT), he competes in an environment where marginal gains define results. Consequently, preparation, communication, and mental resilience now sit at the core of his performance philosophy, shaping how…

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