Kayleigh Cole exclusively spoke to Pit Debrief on her 2026 endeavours, from GB4 to the potential F1 Academy seat in 2027.
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Exclusive: Kayleigh Cole discusses her GB4 to F1 Academy project

Irish racing driver Kayleigh Cole is setting her sights firmly on the GB4 Championship in 2026, with a clear objective in mind: becoming the top female driver on the grid and earning the elusive sponsored seat in F1 Academy for the 2027 season. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, Cole believes the momentum is shifting in…

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Joshua Dürksen and Eduardo Sánchez discuss how motorsport plays into wider sporting ambitions and long-term investment in sport in Paraguay.
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Exclusive: “So I see a bright future in Paraguay” — Dürksen on the growth of motorsport and a nation making its mark on the global sporting stage

Paraguay’s sporting landscape is changing at remarkable speed. A country historically defined by football and a deep-seated rally tradition is now entering new territory, building momentum across international events, investing in infrastructure, and gaining global visibility through its athletes. At the heart of the emergence of Paraguay in single-seater motorsport stands its first Formula 2…

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Alex O'Grady will continue in F4 next year in the GB4 championship as he looks to join Alex Dunne and Fionn McLaughlin in making F3 and F2.
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Exclusive: Alex O’Grady on representing Ireland in Motorsport, believes Alex Dunne is the country’s greatest ever driver

17-year-old Irish racing driver Alex O’Grady will continue in Formula 4 next year in the GB4 championship as he looks to join Alex Dunne and Fionn McLaughlin in progressing through the ranks. Earlier this month it was announced that the driver from County Galway would stay with the KMR team for the 2026 GB4 season….

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Dürksen explains how Paraguay is tackling motorsport barriers as the nation builds ambition, visibility and a stronger global presence.
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Exclusive: Dürksen on the challenges and ambitions shaping Paraguay’s single-seater motorsport future

As Paraguay accelerates into a new era of sporting ambition, motorsport, embodied by F2 driver Joshua Dürksen, stands as both a symbol of progress and a reminder of the deep-rooted barriers that still challenge the country’s young athletes. Paraguay is hosting global events, investing in infrastructure—including in motorsport—and building new sporting institutions. However, beneath this…

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VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi during 2025 F3 Post-Season Testing.
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Exclusive: Hiyu Yamakoshi discusses career progression, inspirations and representing Japan

Throughout his career, Hiyu Yamakoshi has raced with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) on multiple occasions and enjoyed success. In 2025, he’d raced with the team in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and is set to take the step up to FIA Formula 3 with them in 2026. The Japanese driver has…

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Rafael Villagómez blends simulation, instinct, and passion in F2 with VAR, aiming for F1 while embracing every racing opportunity.
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Exclusive: From the simulator to the track: Rafael Villagómez on his approach to racing in the modern era of F2

Rafael Villagómez, one of Mexico’s rising stars in single-seater racing, continues to develop his craft in the ultra-competitive environment of F2 with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR). Known for its structured approach and focus on driver growth, the Dutch outfit has provided a strong foundation for Villagómez to refine both his technical understanding and his racecraft….

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Hitech TGR's Gerrard Xie during 2025 F3 season
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Exclusive: Gerrard Xie opens up on adapting to racing in Europe and support from Chinese fans

Gerrard Xie made the move to Europe in 2023 before eventually stepping up to FIA F3 this season. The Chinese driver’s best result of the season came in the Hungarian GP Sprint, where he finished tenth—his sole points finish of the year. Back in June, Xie spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief as he reflected on…

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