Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing at the 2025 Barcelona F3 Round

Exclusive: “You need to make sure, even if you have a bad weekend, to be able to reset” – Santiago Ramos on recovery in 2025 F3 Championship

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 months ago010 mins

For Santiago Ramos, the 2025 FIA F3 season has been a year of highs, lows, and resilience. The 21-year-old Mexican driver, now in his second year in F3 and his first with Van Amersfoort Racing, has stood on the top step of the podium twice this season — winning the Melbourne Sprint and the Imola…

GB3 | 2025 | Race 1 | Brands Hatch | Ninovic converts pole to victory in weekend opener

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Ninovic strengthened his championship campaign by converting pole position into victory in the opening GB3 Championship race of the weekend at the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. The Australian resisted early pressure from Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater before pulling clear with a series of lap records, ultimately sealing a commanding win despite a…

Alex Ninovic, Qualifying, 2025 GB3 Brands Hatch

GB3 | 2025 | Qualifying | Brands Hatch | Ninovic secures double pole with record-breaking performance

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 weeks ago020 mins

Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Ninovic delivered a truly commanding performance in 2025 GB3 Championship qualifying at the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, securing pole position for both race one and race two. The Australian broke the existing GB3 qualifying lap record in the opening session, before going even faster in Q2 to post an astonishing 1m17.660s….

GB3 | 2025 | Free Practice | Brands Hatch | Slater smashes lap record

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Freddie Slater stunned the field in Saturday morning practice at Brands Hatch, setting the fastest ever GB3 Championship lap of the Grand Prix circuit. The Hillspeed driver, aged just 17, produced a blistering time of 1:18.018s to claim top spot by a decisive margin. Early leaders and front runners Slater’s stunning lap placed him 0.222s…

2025 GB3 Championship Brands Hatch Testing

GB3 | 2025 | Testing | Brands Hatch | Heuzenroeder sets the pace on Friday

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Patrick Heuzenroeder led the way in 2025 GB3 Championship testing at Brands Hatch on Friday, as the Australian topped both the second and third sessions on the Indy circuit. Driving for Xcel Motorsport, he set the outright best lap of the day at 42.123s, confirming his speed ahead of the switch to the full Grand…

Ritomo Miyata of ART Grand Prix in the 2025 F2 season

“You have to enjoy it”: Miyata’s approach to the 2025 F2 Championship

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

ART Grand Prix’s Ritomo Miyata has been steadily building his presence in the 2025 F2 season, tackling circuits across Europe and beyond under a wide range of conditions. From wet, slippery surfaces that test braking and traction, to dry, high-speed layouts demanding aerodynamic precision, each track presents unique challenges. Preparation is crucial in 2025 F2,…

The aerodynamic evolution of the 2025 F3 car: A step closer to F2

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago015 mins

The 2025 FIA Formula 3 car marks a bold new chapter in junior single-seater racing. As the season nears its conclusion, with nine of ten rounds completed, teams and drivers have gathered invaluable insights into how the aerodynamics influence the performance of the 2025 F3 car on track. Over the campaign, engineers have continuously adapted…

2025 GB3 Championship returns to Brands Hatch for Round 6

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 weeks ago09 mins

The 2025 GB3 Championship heads to the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit this weekend (22–24 August) for its only visit to Kent in 2025. A 21-car field will take on one of motorsport’s most iconic layouts across three races, in what promises to be a pivotal round in the battle for the title. An…

Van Amersfoort Racing track walk. FIA Formula 3 Championship - Round 5 - Barcelona, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo, Spain.

Exclusive: “Just keep consistent training” — How Van Amersfoort Racing’s F3 Drivers build strength for race weekends

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Although Formula 3 sits two rungs below Formula 1, its physical demands are far from minor. Every race weekend presents a test of strength, endurance, and concentration. The high-speed cornering, heavy braking, and intense cockpit heat place immense strain on young drivers’ bodies—particularly across consecutive race weekends where recovery time is limited. In an exclusive…

The new 2025 F3 car which uses more sustainable fuel

How 100% sustainable fuel is shaping the 2025 F3 grid

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

The debut of the 2025 FIA F3 car, and especially the use of 100% advanced sustainable fuel has been one of the biggest talking points in the paddock all year. With just Monza left on the calendar, teams and engineers approach the end of the F3 Championship’s first season with the new machine. After nine…