Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Kalle Rovanperä reflects on tricky wet conditions at Teretonga Park, en route to his first single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT.

Rovanperä reflects on “quite a tricky day” at Teretonga Park after claiming maiden single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Kalle Rovanperä reached an important milestone at Teretonga Park by finishing third in Race 1 of Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). In a weekend dominated by rain, red flags and constant uncertainty, the Hitech TGR driver combined patience and instinct to claim his first podium in single-seater racing….

Jin Nakamura reflects on red-flag qualifying, Turn 1 drama and a hard-earned P2 in a rain-soaked 2026 CTFROT weekend at Teretonga.

Nakamura believes first 2026 CTFROT win “is getting closer and closer” despite lack of pace at Teretonga Park

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

At Teretonga Park, Hitech TGR’s Jin Nakamura emerged from Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with another podium finish but plenty to reflect on. A red-flagged qualifying session, persistent rain and a demanding circuit combined to test both confidence and consistency. Despite finishing second in Race 1, the Hitech…

Freddie Slater claims his first 2026 CTFROT win at Teretonga, mastering wet conditions and safety car restarts in Race 1.

Wet weather precision at Teretonga Park delivers first 2026 CTFROT win for Slater

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

M2 Competition’s Freddie Slater produced a controlled and assured drive to secure his first victory of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), mastering treacherous wet conditions at Teretonga Park. The M2 Competition driver kept his composure through multiple safety car periods, changing grip levels and constant interruptions to emerge as the standout…

Split pole positions at Yas Marina as Nakamura-Berta tops Qualifying 1 and Wheldon shines in a red-flag-hit Qualifying 2 of 2026 FRME Round 2.

FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Nakamura-Berta leads Q1, Wheldon stars after Q2 red flag

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Qualifying for Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy delivered a tightly contested and eventful morning at the Yas Marina Circuit, with two different drivers emerging on top across the twin sessions. Mumbai Falcons Racing’s Kean Nakamura-Berta secured pole position in Qualifying 1 for Race 1, while Sebastian Wheldon claimed pole…

2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park was abandoned after heavy rain, standing water and safety concerns prevented the event from starting.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 abandoned amid persistent wet conditions

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Race officials abandoned the 2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park after persistent heavy rain and deteriorating track conditions prevented the event from starting. Officials reached the decision following a series of delays that left drivers waiting on track and in the pit lane, with safety concerns increasing as rainfall continued. Although organisers made repeated…

John O’Donnell returns to GB4 with Pace Performance for 2026 after a strong debut at Donington Park and early US Formula 4 success.

John O’Donnell returns to GB4 with Pace Performance for full 2026 campaign

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago03 mins

John O’Donnell will return to the GB4 Championship in 2026 with Pace Performance, committing to a full season after an impressive debut appearance at Donington Park late in 2025. The American-Korean driver now continues his rapid development in UK single-seater racing with a structured programme focused on experience and progression. Pace Performance expands its 2026…

Jin Nakamura tops crucial final practice at Teretonga as rain threat looms ahead of qualifying in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Practice | Nakamura tops crucial final practice as rain looms

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Jin Nakamura set the benchmark when it mattered most at Teretonga Park, as teams prepared for the third round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). With rain threatening Invercargill and potentially disrupting Saturday qualifying, organisers allowed teams to treat the final session as a de facto grid-setter for Race 1. As…

Enzo Trulli will make his ELMS debut with Algarve Pro Racing in 2026 alongside Michael Jensen and Malthe Jakobsen in LMP2 Pro/Am.

Trulli prepares for 2026 ELMS debut with Algarve Pro Racing

Karishma Persad5 months ago1 week ago05 mins

Enzo Trulli will make his European Le Mans Series debut with Algarve Pro Racing during the 2026 season after moving from single-seater competition into endurance racing. The 20-year-old Italian will contest the LMP2 Pro/Am category alongside Michael Jensen and Malthe Jakobsen. His first ELMS race will take place at the 4 Hours of Barcelona in…

Van Amersfoort Racing cars. FIA F3 Championship - Round 6 - Spielberg, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria, 2025

2025 Team Review: Van Amersfoort Racing

Karishma Persad5 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing completed its strongest FIA F3 campaign to date in 2025, finishing fifth in the Teams’ Championship with 138 points. The Dutch squad recorded three race victories, multiple podium finishes, and its highest-ever points tally since entering the championship. As a result, the season marked a clear step forward for a team that…

M2 Competition's Ugo Ugochukwu tops Teretonga testing as CTFROT 2026 heads into Round 3 with title rivals closing in.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Testing | Ugochukwu on form as Teretonga Testing opens penultimate round

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu hit the ground running as the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) field arrived at Teretonga Park in Invercargill. Two collective test sessions on Thursday marked the build-up to Round 3, and the American immediately underlined why he remains the man to beat. Despite the circuit’s short lap –…