Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Matteo De Palo, Trident, 2025 FRECA Round 8, Barcelona, Race 1

FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Race 1 | De Palo dominates, Slater holds off Clerot for P2

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins mins

Racing action for Round 8 of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) kicked off the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with high stakes and heightened tension amid a closely contested Race 1. With the Drivers’ title battle finely poised, every point carried significant weight. Freddie Slater lined up on pole position for Prema Racing,…

Thierry Vermeulen and Chris Lulham, Emil Frey Racing and Verstappen.com, 2025 GTWC Europe, Sprint Cup, Gold Cup, Winners, Valencia

Vermeulen and Lulham thrilled after stellar drive secures groundbreaking 2025 GTWC Europe Race 1 win in Valencia

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

The #69 Ferrari, driven by Thierry Vermeulen and Chris Lulham, impressed in Valencia by securing the first overall win for a Gold Cup entry in the 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup. In a chaotic Race 1 marked by early crashes and multiple safety car periods, the Emil Frey Racing and Verstappen.com duo of Vermeulen and…

Freddie Slater, Pole, Qualifying 1, 2025 FRECA Round 8, Barcelona

Slater aiming to maximise FRECA Race 1 performance as De Palo eyes a strong start in Barcelona

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) title fight intensified in Barcelona as Prema Racing’s Freddie Slater beat Trident’s Matteo De Palo to pole position for Race 1 of Round 8 by just 0.029s. The pair will line up together on the front row for Race 1, separated by the narrowest of margins…

#69 Thierry Vermeulen-Chris Lulham, 2025 GTWC Europe, Sprint Cup, Gold Cup, Valencia

Vermeulen focused on “maximising each race” ahead of 2025 GTWC Europe Gold Cup decider in Valencia

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

As the 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup reaches its climax in Valencia, Thierry Vermeulen finds himself on the cusp of championship glory. After a sweltering qualifying session at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, the Dutchman secured tenth place overall—second in the Gold Cup category—alongside teammate Chris Lulham in the #69 Verstappen.com car. While speaking to the…

Rafael Villagómez, Van Amersfoort Racing, F2, 2025 Baku Round, Azerbaijan GP

“The goal is to win” – Villagómez targets F2 Sprint victory after claiming reverse grid pole in Baku

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Rafael Villagómez is setting his sights on victory in Saturday’s 2025 Azerbaijan GP Sprint Race following a dramatic and chaotic F2 Qualifying session at the Baku City Circuit. Despite a series of obstacles, the Van Amersfoort Racing driver has emerged from the session with the reverse grid pole position, giving him a strong starting point…

De Palo, 2025, FRECA, Barcelona, Round 8, Collective Test

FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Collective Test 2 | De Palo dominant on Thursday after topping afternoon session

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

Matteo De Palo once again underlined his speed at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya by finishing fastest in the afternoon session of the second collective test of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). His commanding 1:36.327 lap secured the top spot and confirmed Trident’s strong start to preparations. Notably, this result followed his earlier…

Luke Browning, 2025 F2, Baku, Azerbaijan GP, Practice

Browning hoping for clean F2 Qualifying after strong Free Practice at 2025 Azerbaijan GP

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Luke Browning demonstrated impressive pace in the opening F2 Free Practice session at the 2025 Azerbaijan GP in Baku, securing the fourth fastest time for Hitech TGR in Round 12. The British driver began his session with a bang, showcasing his speed early on with a blistering first lap time of 1:58.407, putting him over…

De Palo, 2025 FRECA, Round 8, Barcelona, Collective Test 1

FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Collective Test 1 | De Palo fastest as Slater and Van Amersfoort Racing shine

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) officially resumed at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this morning, marking the beginning of Round 8 of the 2025 season. Drivers took to the track for the first of two collective tests, and the battle for the championship immediately took centre stage. The cool morning conditions offered the…

Ricci pleased as Trident celebrate third successive F3 Drivers’ title but “a bit disappointed” to miss out on 2025 Teams’ crown

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins mins

Trident closed out the 2025 F3 season with another Drivers’ Championship to their name, cementing their place among the series’ dominant outfits. Rafael Câmara’s title win followed those of Leonardo Fornaroli and Gabriel Bortoleto, giving the Italian team three successive crowns. However, despite their individual success, Trident narrowly missed out on the Teams’ Championship. Campos…

F1 Academy 2025 Rookie Test, Circuito de Navarra

Stevens on top after intense inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test in Navarra

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago08 mins mins

The inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, held at the Circuito de Navarra in September 2025, has set the stage for a new generation of female racing talent. With 18 rookies all eligible for the 2026 season, the event was not only a platform to showcase the next wave of racing stars but also an opportunity…