Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Taito Kato converts pole into victory in 2026 FRME Dubai Race 1 as Abkhazava and Nakamura-Berta complete the podium.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 1 | Kato converts pole to dominant victory in weekend opener

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A controlled drive from pole position was converted into a dominant victory as ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato secured Race 1 honours at the 2026 FRME Round 3 in Dubai. Behind him, Alexander Abkhazava and Kean Nakamura-Berta completed the podium after a race shaped by early battles, local yellow flags, penalties, and consistent pressure through…

2026 FRME Round 3 qualifying delivers split poles at Dubai Autodrome as Kato leads Q1 and Powell shines after a red-flag-hit Q2.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Qualifying | Kato and Powell split poles after frenetic twin qualifying sessions

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Qualifying for Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at the Dubai Autodrome delivered two intense and contrasting sessions, as clear skies and warm conditions replaced the damp challenges seen earlier in the season. Across Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2, constant lap time evolution, frequent track limits violations, and a red…

Freddie Slater wins at Highlands in 2026 CTFROT after Teretonga rescheduled, cutting Ugochukwu’s lead ahead of the New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 at Highlands | Title battle tightens as Slater delivers commanding victory

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Freddie Slater kept his record of championship success firmly intact with a commanding victory in the rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 on Friday evening at Highlands Motorsport Park, the final venue of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) From pole position, the M2 Competition driver controlled the 16-lap contest from lights to flag….

Fast laps and late drama headline Friday practice at Highlands as Wood, Nakamura and Scoular shine ahead of the 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Practice | Wood, Nakamura and Scoular star as finale heats up

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Fast laps, changing track conditions and a dramatic late crash combined to produce an absorbing Friday at Highlands Motorsport Park, where the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) burst into life with three Free Practice sessions. Across three highly competitive practice sessions, Jin Nakamura, Zack Scoular and Ryan Wood…

Hitech signs Argentine talent Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 as the team builds momentum for its debut season.

Hitech confirms Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 campaign

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Hitech has confirmed Gino Trappa as part of its 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship line-up, marking another significant step as the team prepares for its debut season in the series. With this announcement, Hitech continues to build momentum and depth, underlining its ambition to compete at the front from the outset. He will line up alongside countryman…

Comtoyou Racing launches a three-car Aston Martin assault on the 2026 GTWC Europe season across Pro, Silver and Bronze classes.

Comtoyou Racing targets multi-class glory with three-car Aston Martin campaign in 2026 GTWC Europe

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Comtoyou Racing will mount a major three-car campaign in the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe, fielding Aston Martin machinery across the Pro, Silver Cup and Bronze Cup classes in both Sprint and Endurance formats. The Belgian squad aims to build on its landmark success at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, where…

JOTA receives the Sir Malcolm Campbell Trophy at Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions in recognition of its impact in endurance racing.

JOTA honoured with Sir Malcolm Campbell Trophy at Motorsport UK Night of Champions

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Title-winning FIA World Endurance Championship WEC) outfit JOTA has received a major honour from British motorsport’s governing body. The team, which operates Cadillac’s Hypercar programme in the series, was celebrated during Motorsport UK’s annual ‘Night of Champions’. At the star-studded ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London, Motorsport UK presented JOTA with the…

2026 CTFROT Testing at Highlands heats up as Ugochukwu, Slater and Sharp trade early blows ahead of the season finale.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Testing | Ugochukwu sets the early pace as title fight intensifies ahead of New Zealand Grand Prix

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The final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT) began in emphatic style at Highlands Motorsport Park, as 20 drivers fired the opening shots in the Collective Testing ahead of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. Two tightly contested collective test sessions immediately underlined the intensity of the championship battle, with…

Six manufacturers confirmed for 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) across five global endurance events.

IGTC secures six-manufacturer line-up for landmark 2026 GTWC campaign

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Six manufacturers will contest the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, marking the highest total since 2020 and underlining the championship’s renewed global strength. Newcomers Chevrolet and Ford join established GT3 heavyweights BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche for Season 11 of SRO’s globe-spanning endurance series. Notably, BMW returns as reigning manufacturers’ champion, while Chevrolet and…

2025 Macau Grand Prix winner Théophile Naël heads into his second FIA F3 season with Campos Racing, carrying confidence and clear ambitions.

Reigning Macau Grand Prix winner Naël “really looking forward to the 2026 season” with Campos Racing in F3

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As he switched to reigning F3 Teams’ Champion Campos Racing, Théophile2025 Macau Grand Prix winner Théophile Naël heads into his second FIA F3 season with Campos Racing, carrying confidence and clear ambitions. approaches his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with confidence, maturity and a growing sense of expectation. After an impressive rookie…