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Luka Sammalisto reflects on racing identity, Finnish pride, Formula 1 hopes and how he wants people to remember him.

Racing up the ladder | Luka Sammalisto reflects on racing identity, Finnish pride and the legacy he hopes to build

Karishma Persad13 hours ago3 weeks ago08 mins

As Luka Sammalisto continues to develop through Formula 4, he is also shaping the identity that will define him beyond racing results. Motorsport demands speed, discipline and resilience, but it also reveals how young drivers handle pressure, competition and relationships within the paddock. For Sammalisto, that identity has evolved since his early years in karting….

Rafael Vaessen discusses working with Evans GP, testing at Sepang, and using UAE4 to strengthen his development.

Racing up the Ladder | “Everyone is working towards the same goal” — Rafael Vaessen on his relationship with Evans GP

Karishma Persad6 days ago2 weeks ago06 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, development in cars depends not only on pace, but also on access, experience, and the right environment around him. After discussing the role of Andrea Todisco and AT Performance in his transition from karting to cars, Vaessen also highlighted the importance of Evans GP in supporting his progression. For a driver based…

Emmilio Del Grosso on identity, heritage, and using motorsport success to inspire Venezuela and expand access for future drivers worldwide.

Racing up the ladder | “It means everything to me” — Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso on heritage, identity and representing Venezuela at the highest level

Karishma Persad7 days ago2 weeks ago06 mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso reflected on the personal dimensions of his motorsport journey, exploring how identity, heritage, and ambition intersect in shaping his career. While his on-track performance remains central to his development, Del Grosso’s perspective extends well beyond results. Representing both Italy and Venezuela, he carries a…

Shane Chandaria highlights family sacrifices and national pride, showing how support fuels his rise in F4.

Racing up the ladder | Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria on his ambition and legacy as he chases F1 dream

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

For Shane Chandaria, the pathway through junior single-seater racing naturally leads towards one ultimate objective. Like many drivers at this stage of their careers, 2025 Indian F4 Chandaria views F1 not just as a dream, but as the benchmark that defines success at the highest level of the sport. However, what sets Chandaria apart is…

Rafael Vaessen reflects on his Macau breakthrough, working with Andrea Todisco and AT Performance, and adapting to the demands of cars.

Racing up the ladder | “The small details are crucial” — Rafael Vaessen on Macau, AT Performance, and adapting to cars

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago013 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, the move from karting to cars has been shaped by opportunity, preparation, and attention to detail. After returning to racing and rebuilding momentum in karting, Vaessen reached a key turning point with his first overseas race in Macau. That weekend helped him and those around him reassess what might be possible. It…

Lucas di Grassi reflects on betting his career on Formula E, its growth, retirement and why his work in motorsport is far from over now.

Exclusive: Di Grassi looks back on the belief that shaped his Formula E career

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Before Formula E had a race, a calendar, or a reputation, it had an idea. For Lucas di Grassi, that idea arrived before the championship even had its name. The Brazilian has become one of the defining figures in Formula E history. He was the first driver to commit to the series, helped develop the…

Enzo Fittipaldi celebrates his victory at the Mid-Ohio GP in Indy NXT.

Exclusive: Enzo Fittipaldi talks through his journey from “nightmare” F2 crash to Indy NXT glory

Nicolas Lopes2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

For those watching on the outside, HMD Motorsports’ Enzo Fittipaldi’s clean sweep of the 2026 Mid-Ohio round in Indy NXT might look impressive enough, as the ultra-competitive feeder series for IndyCar has a grid stacked of talent. But what that success doesn’t tell immediately is just how much pain the Brazilian went through before reaching…

Arjun Maini reflects on his first 2026 DTM podium with Ford, a chaotic Norisring Race 1, and why bold moves require full commitment.

Exclusive: Maini says HRT Ford is “getting stronger” after breakthrough podium at Race 1 of 2026 Norisring

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Arjun Maini believes his first podium of the 2026 DTM season confirms Ford’s growing strength after he finished third in an eventful Race 1 at the Norisring. The HRT Ford driver started third and finished third, but his route to the podium proved far from straightforward. Nicki Thiim converted pole into victory, Maro Engel finished…

Finn Wiebelhaus discusses DTM competitiveness, consistency and career ambitions as he chases success in GT Racing.

Exclusive: “Consistency is key” — Wiebelhaus on what defines winners as he targets success in DTM and beyond

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Finn Wiebelhaus continues to navigate the early stages of his DTM and GT racing career while striving for success in one of the most competitive environments in world motorsport. The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) demands precision, adaptability and consistency, with drivers often separated by the smallest of margins across a race weekend. In an exclusive…

Exclusive: “Being fast is not enough” — Kelvin van der Linde on DTM’s fine margins

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Kelvin van der Linde’s 2026 DTM season has already demonstrated why outright speed does not always guarantee a strong result in one of motorsport’s most closely contested championships. As the 2026 DTM season reaches the fourth of its eight rounds at the Norisring, the Schubert Motorsport driver has experienced both ends of the competitive order….