Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

Karishma Persad

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

Karishma Persad012 mins

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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Supercup champion Bastian Buus joins Land-Motorsport for his 2026 DTM debut in a Porsche 911 GT3 R, aiming for action-packed racing.
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Land-Motorsport returns to Porsche roots with Bastian Buus for DTM 2026

Karishma Persad04 mins

The 2026 DTM season will see a new face on the grid, as Bastian Buus steps up to the prestigious series with Land-Motorsport, piloting a further-developed Porsche 911 GT3 R. This is the same car that helped the Stuttgart-based manufacturer clinch titles in 2023 and 2025. For Land-Motorsport, this marks a strategic return to Porsche…

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RPM has confirmed the re-signing of Giovanni Maschio as part of its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.
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RPM re-signs Giovanni Maschio for 2026 FREC and FRME Trophy campaigns

Karishma Persad02 mins

RPM has confirmed the re-signing of Giovanni Maschio as part of its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The Italian driver will enter his fourth consecutive season with the team in Europe, continuing one of the longest-standing partnerships on the current Formula Regional grid….

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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

Karishma Persad08 mins

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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Red Bull Junior Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) in New Zealand.
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Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for 2026 CTFROT campaign

Karishma Persad03 mins

Mexican teenager Ernesto Rivera will add further international depth to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). As a result, the championship once again underlines its reputation as a key launchpad for future FIA Formula 3 contenders. Moreover, Rivera will race in 2026 CTFROT with the multi-championship winning M2 Competition team, which further…

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CL Motorsport is pleased to announce Enea Frey as part of its 2026 driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.
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Enea Frey joins CL Motorsport for 2026 FRME

Karishma Persad03 mins

CL Motorsport has announced the addition of Enea Frey to its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The talented Swiss driver will participate in the prestigious winter series, continuing his progression through single-seater racing. The FRME Trophy presents an excellent opportunity for Frey to gain crucial race experience and develop…

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Formula Ford star Jason Smyth joins Douglas Motorsport for 2026 GB4 after winning the Festival and Walter Hayes Trophy in 2025.
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Jason Smyth completes Douglas Motorsport GB4 line-up for 2026

Karishma Persad03 mins

Douglas Motorsport has confirmed Jason Smyth as the final addition to its 2026 GB4 Championship line-up. The 19-year-old Irishman joins a strong and diverse driver roster as the team builds on its competitive debut GB4 season. Smyth arrives in GB4 after a dominant campaign in Formula Ford, where he established himself as one of the…

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Verstappen Racing partners with Mercedes-AMG for multi-year GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe programme from 2026.
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Verstappen Racing announced Mercedes-AMG GT3 partnership ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Karishma Persad03 mins

Verstappen Racing has announced a multi-year collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, beginning next season and marking a significant new phase in the team’s development. The programme will see Verstappen Racing continue its presence in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS, with a renewed focus across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Thus, by aligning…

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