Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Reported FIA-ACO contract dispute raises questions over WEC control, Le Mans and the future direction of endurance racing in 2027.

FIA and ACO reportedly at odds over WEC future as Le Mans questions emerge

Karishma Persad19 minutes ago19 minutes ago08 mins

The long-standing partnership between the FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) could be approaching a critical juncture, with a report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport claiming that the two organisations remain without renewed agreements governing the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). According to the report, two contracts underpinning the relationship have expired….

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WRT revives iconic Jägermeister-inspired BMW livery for Fuji

WRT revives iconic Jägermeister-inspired BMW livery for 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji

Karishma Persad5 hours ago5 hours ago04 mins

Team WRT will revive one of BMW’s most recognisable historic colour schemes at the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji, with the #69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO set to race in a Jägermeister-inspired orange livery. Anthony McIntosh, Dan Harper and Parker Thompson will carry the latest retro design during the sixth round of the 2026…

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Ferrari extends Nicklas Nielsen’s contract on a multi-year deal, keeping the Le Mans winner at the heart of its endurance programme.

Ferrari extends Nicklas Nielsen contract with new multi-year deal

Karishma Persad6 hours ago6 hours ago06 mins

Ferrari has confirmed a new multi-year contract extension for Nicklas Nielsen, securing the Danish driver’s future as an official Prancing Horse endurance racer. The 29-year-old has formed part of Ferrari’s factory Hypercar line-up since the 499P made its FIA World Endurance Championship debut in 2023, sharing the #50 with Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina. Nielsen…

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Le Mans winner Yifei Ye signs a new multi-year Ferrari deal, extending his role in the marque's successful WEC Hypercar programme.

Ferrari extends Yifei Ye contract with new multi-year deal

Karishma Persad6 hours ago6 hours ago07 mins

Ferrari has confirmed a new multi-year contract extension for Yifei Ye, securing the Chinese driver’s future with the Maranello manufacturer across its endurance racing programmes. Ye joined the Ferrari family in 2024 and has since become a key member of AF Corse’s #83 Ferrari 499P line-up in the FIA World Endurance Championship. During his first…

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Toyota leads WEC into Fuji as BMW and Ferrari close in, while TF Sport heads a tightening LMGT3 title fight in Japan this weekend.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Fuji | Preview | Toyota takes nine-point lead into crucial home round

Karishma Persad6 hours ago6 hours ago016 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) heads to Fuji Speedway from 25–27 September for the sixth round of the season, with Toyota returning to home soil at the centre of an increasingly tight three-manufacturer Hypercar title fight. Toyota remains at the top of the Manufacturers’ Championship on 140 points, but BMW sits only nine…

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Asian Le Mans Series Hypercar launch faces uncertainty, with just two entries reported before its 2026/27 season opener.

2026/27 ALMS Hypercar launch faces uncertainty amid low entry numbers

Karishma Persad9 hours ago30 minutes ago09 mins

The Asian Le Mans Series faces uncertainty over the planned debut of its new Hypercar class after reported entry numbers fell considerably short of the initial interest shown in the category. As reported by Sportscar365, only two Hypercars have currently entered the 2026-27 season, while reportedly only one FIA Bronze-rated driver has committed to the…

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Nakamura-Berta joins Trident Motorsport for his 2027 F3 debut after a strong FREC season, with continued Williams Academy support.

Nakamura-Berta joins Trident Motorsport for 2027 F3 debut

Karishma Persad11 hours ago11 hours ago08 mins

Williams Driver Academy member Kean Nakamura-Berta will step up to F3 with Trident Motorsport in 2027 after completing a successful rookie campaign in FREC. The 18-year-old moves into the next stage of the junior single-seater ladder after finishing third in the 2026 FREC Drivers’ Championship. Nakamura-Berta claimed three victories and eight podiums during the campaign,…

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Feeney and Schumacher lead GTWC Australia into Sydney as Audi, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and Lamborghini battle for GT title.

2026 | GTWC Australia | Sydney | Preview | Feeney and Schumacher lead tight title fight into penultimate round

Karishma Persad12 hours ago12 hours ago011 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season enters its penultimate round this weekend as a 15-car field prepares to tackle Sydney Motorsport Park from 18-20 September. Reigning champions Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher reclaimed the Pro-Am championship lead during the previous round at Hidden Valley Raceway and arrive in Sydney with…

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Slater “gutted” by 2026 Madrid title defeat but proud of rookie F3 season

Karishma Persad17 hours ago1 day ago09 mins

Freddie Slater admitted disappointment at the way his 2026 FIA F3 title challenge ended in Madrid, but the TRIDENT driver refused to let the difficult finale overshadow a strong rookie campaign. The British driver arrived at the final round with a 15-point advantage over title rival Ugo Ugochukwu. However, Qualifying immediately changed the complexion of…

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Maxime Martin joins GetSpeed Team PCX at 24H Barcelona, with the team fighting for the overall and GT3 Pro-Am championship titles.

Martin joins title-contending GetSpeed PCX line-up for 24H Barcelona finale

Karishma Persad24 hours ago24 hours ago09 mins

Mercedes-AMG factory driver Maxime Martin will join GetSpeed Team PCX Racing for the Michelin 24H Barcelona as the 2026 Michelin 24H European Series reaches its championship-deciding finale at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Belgian will race the #28 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo alongside full-season drivers Patrick Charlaix, Jordan Boisson and Benjamin Paque, with Cesar Gazeau completing…

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