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Karishma Persad

Caitlyn McDaniel joins Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for 2026, aiming to build on a consistent rookie GB4 season and progress further.
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Caitlyn McDaniel joins Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for 2026 GB4 campaign

Karishma Persad05 mins

Caitlyn McDaniel will return to the GB4 Championship in 2026, making a strategic switch to the Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing collaboration. This move represents an important step in her development as she seeks to translate rookie experience into stronger on-track results. The partnership itself brings together two ambitious operations. David Williams’ Nitrous Competitions joins forces…

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Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3, joining Berry, Martin, Hodenius, Cressoni, and Zelger for championship challenge.
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Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3 Campaign

Karishma Persad05 mins

Angolan endurance racing star Rui Andrade is set to begin a fresh chapter in his FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) career after joining Italian outfit Iron Lynx for the 2026 LMGT3 season. The 26-year-old, who made history as the first African driver to win in two different FIA WEC categories, brings a wealth of experience…

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IndyNXT driver Nolan Allaer will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy with Giles Motorsport, aiming for success in New Zealand’s premier championship.
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Nolan Allaer to join Giles Motorsport for 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad02 mins

IndyNXT racer Nolan Allaer will begin his 2026 season in the southern hemisphere, joining Giles Motorsport for the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 23-year-old from Detroit is the latest international talent to head to New Zealand for the country’s premier single-seater championship, which is becoming an increasingly popular destination for aspiring drivers aiming…

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Garage 59 unveils six-driver McLaren LMGT3 roster for 2026 FIA WEC debut, blending young talent and factory experience.
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Garage 59 confirms McLaren LMGT3 line-up for 2026 WEC debut

Karishma Persad05 mins

British GT specialist Garage 59 is gearing up for its first full-season campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) LMGT3 category. Founded in 2016, the team has built a decade-long pedigree across series such as GT World Challenge Europe, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bathurst 12 Hour, Intercontinental GT Challenge, British GT Championship,…

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Matan Achituv joins Elite Motorsport for his 2026 GB4 debut, aiming to adapt quickly and fight at the front in his first European season.
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Matan Achituv joins Elite Motorsport for 2026 GB4 campaign

Karishma Persad03 mins

Matan Achituv will compete for reigning champions Elite Motorsport in the 2026 GB4 Championship, marking a major step in his rapidly developing career. At just 15 years old, the Israeli driver continues his progression by joining one of the most successful teams on the grid. Elite Motorsport enters the new season with strong momentum after…

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Fourteen global manufacturers, including new entrant Genesis, headline the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) entry list.
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Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season

Karishma Persad07 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…

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Matleena Pukkila named GTWC Australia Series Manager from 2026, succeeding Charise Bristow.
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Matleena Pukkila appointed GTWC Australia Series manager

Karishma Persad03 mins

SRO Motorsports Australia has appointed Matleena Pukkila as the new GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS Series Manager from 2026 onwards, marking an important leadership transition for the championship. Pukkila brings extensive category management experience to the role. She previously worked across several high-profile national series, including Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia, Porsche Carrera…

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Bruno Michel on the F3 prize fund and mobility in Formula 2 and Formula 3
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“Elite performers continue to rise”: Bruno Michel on how the new Formula 3 prize fund supports the FIA ladder to F1

Karishma Persad06 mins

At a recent press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Bruno Michel addressed how Formula 3 will manage a swelling talent pipeline, a broader feeder ecosystem, and heightened expectations around funding, amidst the introduction of the new prize fund. Crucially, he explained how the new prize fits into a coherent strategy that safeguards sporting quality while…

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Origine Motorsport wins inaugural Michelin 12H Malaysia after Herberth penalty, with Porsche one-two and GT3 drama under lights.
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24H Series Middle East | 12H Malaysia | Race | Origine Motorsport takes historic win after late penalty

Karishma Persad04 mins

China’s Origine Motorsport claimed an unexpected triumph at the first Michelin 12H Malaysia under the floodlights of PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit on Saturday evening. The victory came after a late four-lap penalty was applied to fellow Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) team Herberth Motorsport. Robert Renauer had crossed the line first in the No.91 Herberth…

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