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Pit Debrief

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Karishma Persad

Rafael Vaessen discusses representing Singapore, the legacy he hopes to leave, and the person he wants to become beyond racing.
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Racing up the ladder | “I will be driving for Singapore” — Rafael Vaessen on representation, legacy, and no regrets

Karishma Persad07 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, racing under the Singaporean flag carries meaning beyond the result sheet. Singapore is known globally for its Formula 1 Grand Prix, but Singaporean drivers remain far less represented on the international stage. For Vaessen, that makes his own place in motorsport feel more distinct. Although he also has Dutch heritage, he sees…

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75 Express returns to the Suzuka 1000km with Kenny Habul, Philip Ellis and Mikael Grenier sharing a Pro class Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.
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75 Express returns to 2026 Suzuka 1000km with Pro class Mercedes-AMG entry

Karishma Persad05 mins

75 Express will return to the Suzuka 1000km with a Pro class Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo as Kenny Habul, Philip Ellis and Mikael Grenier join forces for the 11-13 September event. The appearance will mark the team’s first Intercontinental GT Challenge outing since February’s season-opening Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, where team owner Habul shared the car…

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Craft-Bamboo Racing confirms two Mercedes-AMGs for 2026 Suzuka 1000km, led by IGTC contenders Luca Stolz and Maxime Martin.
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Ohta joins Stolz and Martin as Craft-Bamboo confirms 2026 Suzuka 1000km line-up

Karishma Persad05 mins

Craft-Bamboo Racing has confirmed a two-car Mercedes-AMG line-up for the 2026 Suzuka 1000km, with Intercontinental GT Challenge title contenders Luca Stolz and Maxime Martin heading the Hong Kong squad’s Pro entry. The pair will share the No. 77 Mercedes-AMG with Japanese star Kakunoshin Ohta at the 11-13 September event. Meanwhile, 2025 Pro-Am winner Kevin Tse…

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Rob Crawford will make his single-seater debut with Fox Motorsport in the inaugural GB4 Winter Series at Snetterton in October.
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Rob Crawford set for single-seater debut with Fox Motorsport in GB4 Winter Series

Karishma Persad06 mins

Fox Motorsport has confirmed Rob Crawford as the first driver in its line-up for the inaugural GB4 Winter Series, where the 18-year-old will make his competitive single-seater debut. Crawford will lead the Maldon-based team’s multi-car entry at Snetterton on 24-25 October, with four races across the two-day event. The Essex racer has already tested both…

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Ford ramps up its 2027 WEC Hypercar preparations with intensive dyno and simulator work ahead of the prototype’s first track test.
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Ford promises to ‘arrive ready’ as 2027 WEC Hypercar preparations intensify

Karishma Persad08 mins

Ford Racing has intensified preparations for its highly anticipated FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar debut as the manufacturer approaches the first track test of its 2027 challenger. The American marque currently competes in LMGT3 alongside Proton Competition, but it will step into the championship’s top category next season. Ford will consequently take on the…

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ADAC Nordrhein outlines graded entry fees, Polo Cup plans and a five-event 2027 calendar for the new 24h Nürburgring Series debut.
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ADAC Nordrhein outlines entry fees and five-event calendar for new Nürburgring series

Karishma Persad06 mins

ADAC Nordrhein has outlined the first major sporting and financial details for the new 24h Nürburgring Series as preparations continue for its inaugural season in 2027. The organiser will use a graded entry fee structure that reflects the different financial capabilities of teams across the field. While GT3 machinery will continue to headline the competition,…

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Caitlyn McDaniel reflects on her GB4 progress, strong racecraft and the pace she hopes to unlock as she returns to Snetterton.
Photo Credit: GB4 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

“My race craft is something that is really important to me”: McDaniel targets further GB4 gains in 2026

Karishma Persad05 mins

Caitlyn McDaniel has taken a clear step forward during her 2026 GB4 campaign as the Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing driver continues to close the gap to the front of the field. The 19-year-old American entered her rookie season in 2025 with only a handful of kart races behind her, leaving her with considerably less experience…

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Rafael Vaessen discusses mental resilience, learning to reset after setbacks, and the family support that keeps him grounded.
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Racing up the ladder | “You have to be realistic” — Rafael Vaessen on long-term goals and building a career in motorsport

Karishma Persad07 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, the long-term dream remains clear. Like many young drivers, he sees Formula 1 as the ultimate goal. However, his view of his future career in motorsport is also shaped by realism. As he continues to develop in cars, Vaessen is already thinking about what it means to build a sustainable career in…

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Justin Rothberg reflects on his move to GTWC America Pro, first class victory and challenge of measuring himself against Silver-rated rivals
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Rothberg embraces tougher Pro benchmark after back-to-back GTWC America Pro-Am titles

Karishma Persad08 mins

Justin Rothberg spent the previous two GTWC America seasons establishing himself as one of the leading Pro-Am competitors, but the Turner Motorsport driver entered 2026 looking for a new challenge rather than another opportunity to repeat past success. Alongside Robby Foley in the No. 29 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Rothberg claimed consecutive Pro-Am championships and…

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Bruno Michel reviews Spa and Budapest as Freddie Slater takes over F3 lead from Ugo Ugochukwu, heading into the 2026 summer break.
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Michel praises Slater and Ugochukwu as 2026 F3 title fight intensifies

Karishma Persad09 mins

FIA Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel believes the 2026 championship remains finely poised after two eventful F3 rounds at Spa-Francorchamps and the Hungaroring reshaped the title battle heading into the summer break. Freddie Slater emerged from Budapest as the new Drivers’ Championship leader after finally claiming his maiden F3 victory, overtaking Ugo Ugochukwu at the…

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