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Karishma Persad

Alex Riberas says Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar is closing in on victory after strong FIA WEC pace in Bahrain.
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Riberas confident Aston Martin Valkyrie will soon fight for WEC victories after promising end to 2025

Karishma Persad09 mins

Despite leaving the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale in Bahrain with a sense of unfinished business, the Aston Martin THOR Team heads into the off-season encouraged by clear signs of progress. Over the course of the campaign, the revolutionary Valkyrie Hypercar steadily evolved from an intriguing newcomer into a genuine contender capable of…

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#63 - GRT - Grasser Racing Team - Mirko BORTOLOTTI - Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2
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Exclusive: Bortolotti reflects on balancing DTM rivalry with GTWC teamwork in 2025

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mirko Bortolotti’s 2025 campaign illustrates the striking duality of modern GT racing. Drivers battle one another aggressively in sprint categories such as DTM, yet only days later share a cockpit in some of the world’s most demanding endurance events. Throughout the season, Bortolotti showcased his trademark versatility as he raced with Abt Sportsline in DTM,…

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Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater career with Hitech in the 2026 CTFROT in New Zealand.
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Kalle Rovanperä launches single-seater career with Hitech in 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad03 mins

Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater journey in January in New Zealand, where he will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Hitech TGR. As a result, one of rallying’s most successful modern drivers will take his first formal steps towards a future in circuit racing….

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McLaren Racing has announced that 2025 FIA F2 Champion Fornaroli and Verschoor will join the Driver Development Programme.
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McLaren F1 announces Fornaroli and Verschoor joining Driver Development Programme

Karishma Persad04 mins

The McLaren F1 Team have announced that 2025 FIA Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli and multiple-time race winner Richard Verschoor have joined their Driver Development Programme. Championship success in back-to-back seasons Fornaroli arrives at McLaren following a remarkable weekend in Lusail, where he secured the F2 title with one round remaining. The Italian built his…

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BMW retains its Hypercar driver line-up for 2026 while Peugeot adds Nick Cassidy and Théo Pourchaire to its FIA WEC squad.
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BMW and Peugeot confirm Hypercar driver line-ups for 2026 WEC season

Karishma Persad05 mins

BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…

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Invicta Racing’s James Robinson explains how consistency, precision, and tailored feedback contribute to the team’s success in F2.
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Exclusive: “And inevitably, the winner of the championship is the guy who often has the fewest bad weekends”: Robinson on the key to Invicta’s F2 success

Karishma Persad08 mins

Invicta Racing’s rise across the 2024 and 2025 Formula 2 seasons has become one of the category’s defining success stories, with CEO Team Principal James Robinson and the Invicta F2 squad demonstrating how disciplined engineering and operational clarity can elevate even one of the grid’s smallest teams into a championship force. Despite their modest size,…

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Hitech announces 16-year-old Santino Panetta as their first driver for Eurocup-3 debut, aiming for success in the 2026 season.
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Hitech announces Santino Panetta as first driver for 2026 Eurocup-3 debut

Karishma Persad03 mins

Hitech has officially confirmed Santino Panetta as its first driver for the team’s debut in the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the British racing team as it expands its presence in the competitive European single-seater racing scene. Thus, the addition of the 16-year-old Argentinian driver signals Hitech’s commitment to developing…

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Fornaroli seals the 2025 F2 title as Martins wins the Qatar GP Feature Race; Teams’ Championship heads to Abu Dhabi.
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2025 F2 Championship Standings after the Qatar GP Feature Race

Karishma Persad03 mins

ART Grand Prix’s Victor Martins returned to the top step at the 2025 Qatar GP, securing his first F2 Feature Race victory since 2023. But the bigger milestone belonged to Invicta Racing’s Leonardo Fornaroli, who mathematically sealed the Drivers’ Championship on Sunday with a composed run to second place on Sunday, after a strong Saturday….

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Leonardo Fornaroli wins 2025 F2 title in Qatar, mastering pressure, consistency, and teamwork on his journey with Invicta Racing.
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Invicta’s Fornaroli on securing 2025 F2 title: “To get two championships in a row, it’s amazing”

Karishma Persad011 mins

Invicta Racing’s Leonardo Fornaroli secured the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship in Qatar, capping a season defined by consistency, skill, and mental toughness. After qualifying second on Friday, a grid penalty for Oliver Goethe promoted Fornaroli to pole position for the Feature Race, giving him a prime opportunity to take control of the championship. He…

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