Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

Karishma Persad

JOTA receives the Sir Malcolm Campbell Trophy at Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions in recognition of its impact in endurance racing.
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JOTA honoured with Sir Malcolm Campbell Trophy at Motorsport UK Night of Champions

Karishma Persad04 mins

Title-winning FIA World Endurance Championship WEC) outfit JOTA has received a major honour from British motorsport’s governing body. The team, which operates Cadillac’s Hypercar programme in the series, was celebrated during Motorsport UK’s annual ‘Night of Champions’. At the star-studded ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London, Motorsport UK presented JOTA with the…

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2026 CTFROT Testing at Highlands heats up as Ugochukwu, Slater and Sharp trade early blows ahead of the season finale.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | John Cowpland

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Testing | Ugochukwu sets the early pace as title fight intensifies ahead of New Zealand Grand Prix

Karishma Persad04 mins

The final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT) began in emphatic style at Highlands Motorsport Park, as 20 drivers fired the opening shots in the Collective Testing ahead of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. Two tightly contested collective test sessions immediately underlined the intensity of the championship battle, with…

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Six manufacturers confirmed for 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) across five global endurance events.
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IGTC secures six-manufacturer line-up for landmark 2026 GTWC campaign

Karishma Persad03 mins

Six manufacturers will contest the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, marking the highest total since 2020 and underlining the championship’s renewed global strength. Newcomers Chevrolet and Ford join established GT3 heavyweights BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche for Season 11 of SRO’s globe-spanning endurance series. Notably, BMW returns as reigning manufacturers’ champion, while Chevrolet and…

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2025 Macau Grand Prix winner Théophile Naël heads into his second FIA F3 season with Campos Racing, carrying confidence and clear ambitions.
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Reigning Macau Grand Prix winner Naël “really looking forward to the 2026 season” with Campos Racing in F3

Karishma Persad05 mins

As he switched to reigning F3 Teams’ Champion Campos Racing, Théophile2025 Macau Grand Prix winner Théophile Naël heads into his second FIA F3 season with Campos Racing, carrying confidence and clear ambitions. approaches his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with confidence, maturity and a growing sense of expectation. After an impressive rookie…

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René Lammers stays with MP Motorsport for his 2026 Eurocup-3 move after a title-challenging F4 Spanish season full of wins.
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MP Motorsport retains René Lammers for 2026 Eurocup-3 season

Karishma Persad03 mins

René Lammers will remain with MP Motorsport as he takes the next step in his single-seater career, confirming his promotion to the Eurocup-3 Championship for the 2026 season. The 17-year-old from Zandvoort continues his progression within the Dutch team after an impressive campaign in the F4 Spanish Championship, where he fought for the title until…

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Hitech signs Stefan Bostandjiev for its 2026 Eurocup-3 debut, adding proven GT and single-seater experience to the line-up.
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Stefan Bostandjiev joins Hitech ahead of 2026 Eurocup-3 debut season

Karishma Persad03 mins

Hitech has confirmed the signing of Stefan Bostandjiev for the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship, continuing to build momentum ahead of its maiden campaign in the series. The announcement underlines the team’s clear intent to assemble a well-rounded and competitive driver roster as it prepares to enter one of Europe’s fastest-growing single-seater championships. Furthermore, the addition of…

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Hitech enters Eurocup-3 in 2026, naming Argentinian teen Santino Panetta as its first driver and signalling bold growth plans Now.
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Hitech confirms 2026 Eurocup-3 entry with Santino Panetta signing

Karishma Persad03 mins

Hitech has confirmed 16-year-old Argentinian Santino Panetta as its first driver for its Eurocup-3 debut season. The young racer comes from Campana, Buenos Aires, and already carries a reputation as a rising talent in junior motorsport. Santino made the jump from karting to single-seaters in 2025, when he began competing in the F4 Spanish Championship….

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Revised after rain disruption, the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix schedule sets up a demanding 2026 CTFROT finale at Highlands Motorsport Park.
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70th New Zealand Grand Prix schedule confirmed for 2026 CTFROT finale at Highlands

Karishma Persad02 mins

After rain disrupted the 2026 CTFROT Round 3 and forced organisers to abandon and then reschedule Race 2 on Saturday, the series has now confirmed a revised schedule for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. Highlands Motorsport Park will host the landmark event, which will also serve as the final round of the 2026 CTFROT,…

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From Tasman glory to modern stars, the New Zealand Grand Prix returns for its 70th running at Highlands in 2026 finale showdown!
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From Tasman legends to future stars: The story of the New Zealand Grand Prix

Karishma Persad05 mins

The New Zealand Grand Prix stands as one of global motorsport’s rare independents. While most national Grands Prix folded into the Formula One World Championship, New Zealand chose a different path. As a result, alongside the Macau Grand Prix, it remains one of only two national Grands Prix still held outside Formula One. Since its…

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