Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Elite Motorsport confirms Tom Lebbon and Tom Emson will return in 2026 to race the Ferrari 296 GT3 in the International GT Open.

Lebbon and Emson continue with Elite Motorsport Ferrari for 2026 International GT Open campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 week ago04 mins

Elite Motorsport has confirmed that Tom Lebbon and Tom Emson will return to contest the 2026 International GT Open Championship, once again driving the team’s distinctive yellow Ferrari 296 GT3. The Norfolk-based squad will enter the series for a second consecutive season, aiming to build on an encouraging debut year in the highly competitive GT3…

Rafaël Pérard confirms his 2026 Eurocup-3 programme with Palou Motorsport, backed by PREMA Racing’s technical support.

Rafaël Pérard commits to Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport for 2026

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Rafaël Pérard has confirmed his racing programme for the 2026 season, signing a one-year contract with Palou Motorsport to compete in Eurocup-3. The Frenchman steps up to the Spanish-based championship after an encouraging Formula 4 campaign, as Palou Motorsport strengthens its structure ahead of a major technical shift in the series. The announcement places Pérard…

Victor Martins joins Alpine Endurance Team for the 2026 WEC season, marking his switch from single-seaters to Hypercar racing.

Victor Martins joins Alpine for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Victor Martins will take the next major step in his career in 2026 after agreeing to race for Alpine Endurance Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The move sees the former Alpine Academy driver transition from single-seater competition to prototype racing in the Hypercar category. The Frenchman arrives in endurance racing following several…

Boutsen VDS partners with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for a two-car Porsche assault in 2026 GTWC Europe.

Boutsen VDS unveils D’leteren Luxury Performance Porsche programme for 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago4 weeks ago02 mins

Boutsen VDS has partnered with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for its 2026 programme in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS. The Belgian squad will field two Porsche 911 GT3 R entries across the full 10-round championship, marking a significant new chapter for the team. The collaboration was unveiled on 9 January at the Brussels…

Rashid Al Dhaheri will race with R-ace GP in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy as the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior steps up.

Rashid Al Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FRME Trophy

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

R-ace GP has confirmed Rashid Al Dhaheri as its first driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, immediately positioning itself as a front-running contender. The Emirati arrives with proven Formula Regional pedigree and backing from the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team, adding both speed and profile to the French squad’s winter programme. Home-region…

Pinnacle Motorsport confirms Alex Powell for FRME 2026

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Pinnacle Motorsport has strengthened its Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) programme by confirming Alex Powell for the 2026 Trophy. The American-Jamaican driver steps up to Formula Regional after an impressive Formula 4 campaign, marking a key milestone in his career progression. Importantly, Powell will line up alongside 16-year-old Emirati-Swedish racer August Raber, forming a youthful…

G4 Racing confirms Roussel, Dupé and Severiukhin for FRME 2026, building a strong line-up for the debut of the new Formula Regional car.

G4 Racing completes strong three-driver line-up for FRME 2026

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

G4 Racing has further strengthened its commitment to the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy or FRMET by confirming Andrea Dupé and Artem Severiukhin as drivers for the 2026 season. Together with previously announced Jules Roussel, the team now fields a complete and well-balanced three-driver line-up for the debut year of the new-generation Formula Regional…

Freddie Slater fights hard at Hampton Downs, defending relentlessly to secure a podium in Race 2 of the 2026 CTFROT opener.

“We had to fight quite hard for that one” – Slater reflects on CTFROT podium finish at Hampton Downs

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Freddie Slater delivered a strong performance in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, climbing from sixth in the opening race to claim a well-earned third place. Driving for M2 Competition, the Kiwi showcased resilience, composure, and defensive skill on one of New Zealand’s most challenging circuits….

Zack Scoular claimed a controlled Race 2 win at Hampton Downs, completing a perfect start to CTFROT 2026 for mtec Motorsport and the Kiwis.

“So, yeah, it’s a positive start to the year” – Scoular delivers commanding 2026 CTFROT Race 2 triumph at Hampton Downs

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Just hours after Louis Sharp secured victory in Race 1, mtec Motorsport continued its dominant start to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs with Zack Scoular taking a commanding win in Race 2. The reverse-grid format placed Scoular on the front row, giving him an opportunity to seize the…

Louis Sharp opened his 2026 CTFROT campaign with a controlled Race 1 win at Hampton Downs after resisting relentless pressure from Ugo Ugochukwu.

“So it was definitely not easy, but we got the job done, and that’s what counts” — Sharp reflects on Race 1 on opening 2026 CTFROT weekend at Hampton Downs

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Louis Sharp could scarcely have asked for a stronger opening to his 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) campaign at Hampton Downs. The New Zealander converted a front-row start into a decisive Race 1 victory, executing a clean launch from second on the grid and controlling the contest from the moment the lights…