Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Enzo Deligny, R-ace GP, 2025 FRECA Hockenheim, Qualifying 2

FRECA | 2025 Round 9 | Hockenheim | Qualifying 2 | Deligny claims Pole, De Palo shines in Group B

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins mins

The second qualifying session of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) at Hockenheim delivered another tense and unpredictable battle across both groups. With dry conditions and a fiercely competitive field, drivers pushed the limits in search of pole position, producing a session defined by fine margins, track limit infringements, and decisive late…

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 03: (EDITORS NOTE: A special effects camera filter was used for this image.) Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 03, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)

Gasly and Colapinto focus on progress after Alpine suffers challenging Friday at 2025 F1 Singapore GP

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

Alpine faced a demanding opening day of practice at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, with drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto both highlighting the circuit’s challenges and the limitations still facing the team at the 2025 F1 Singapore GP. Although the bumpy street track and multiple red flag interruptions hindered running, both drivers remained optimistic…

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 03: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari leaves the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 03, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)

Ocon hails “best Friday of the year” for Haas as Bearman finds rhythm at 2025 F1 Singapore GP

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins mins

Friday at the Marina Bay Street Circuit was far from straightforward, with high humidity, soaring track temperatures, and multiple red flag interruptions shaping the first two practice sessions weekend. Yet despite the stop-start nature of the day, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman both left the paddock upbeat about their progress…

Enzo Delogny beat Matteo de Palo to pole in Qualifying 1 at Hockenheim, FRECA 2025 Round 9

Deligny extends 2025 FRECA Qualifying form, De Palo stays close at Hockenheim

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

Qualifying at Hockenheim delivered another thrilling chapter in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). In cold but dry conditions, Enzo Deligny of R-ace GP produced a commanding performance in Group A to claim overall pole position. Matteo De Palo of Trident Motorsport set the pace in Group B, earning a front-row start…

2025 GB3 Championship, Round 7 Donington Park, Testing Day 2, Friday

GB3 | 2025 | Testing Day 2 | Donington Park | Tight margins at Donington Park as Ninovic, Fairclough and Al Azhari trade session honours

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins mins

The final day of pre-race testing at Donington Park provided a dramatic preview of the weekend’s GB3 Championship action. Persistent rain created unpredictable conditions, forcing drivers to adapt quickly across three sessions. Championship leader Alex Ninovic set the overall fastest lap of the day in the morning, while Hitech’s Keanu Al Azhari and Deagen Fairclough…

Enzo Deligny, Qualifying 1, Hockenheim, FRECA 2025, Round 9

FRECA | 2025 Round 9 | Hockenheim | Qualifying 1 | Deligny secures fourth pole of the season

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins mins

Qualifying at Hockenheim delivered high drama in the penultimate round of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). On a cold but dry circuit, the session not only decided the front row for Sunday’s race but also intensified the battle for the championship title. Enzo Deligny of R-ace GP claimed his fourth pole…

Matteo De Palo, Trident, 2025 FRECA Round 9, Hockenheim, Collective Test 2

FRECA | 2025 Round 9 | Hockenheim | Collective Test 2 | De Palo strikes back; Slater P3

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

Matteo De Palo asserted himself in the second 2025 FRECA Collective Test at Hockenheim by taking the top spot in the classification with a 1:34.516. The Trident driver, who remains locked in a close championship battle with Freddie Slater, delivered a strong and consistent performance to outpace his rivals. Consequently, De Palo gained early momentum…

Maya Weug, MP Motorsport and Ferrari Driver Academy, 2025 F1 Academy, claims pole at Singapore GP after exciting Qualifying session

F1 Academy | Singapore GP | Qualifying | Weug beats Pin to pole as Billard shines

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins mins

F1 Academy continued its action at the 2025 Singapore GP, with drivers facing Qualifying the humid and wet Marina Bay Circuit. As the championship battle intensified, all eyes were on points leader Doriane Pin, who entered the round with a 20-point advantage over Maya Weug, while Chloe Chambers remained close behind in third. With the…

Freddie Slater, PREMA Racing, Collective Test 1, 2025 FRECA Round 9, Hockenheim

FRECA | 2025 Round 9 | Hockenheim | Collective Test 1 | Title rivals Slater and De Palo set the pace

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

The penultimate round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine began at Hockenheim with the first Collective Test. The session immediately highlighted the intensity of the title battle between Freddie Slater of Prema Racing and Matteo De Palo of Trident. Both drivers wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Slater topping the timesheets…

New FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) to launch in 2026 under full FIA status. Ten leading international teams confirmed for the inaugural FIA season

FIA and ACI announces 2026 FREC teams with new car, new engines, and fresh competition

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the ten teams that will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This marks the first season in which the series will operate under full FIA status, solidifying its role as the key stepping stone between FIA-certified Formula…