Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

FIA WEC postpones Qatar round due to regional instability, with the race rescheduled for October and Imola opening the 2026 season.

Qatar 1812km moved to October as WEC adjusts 2026 calendar with Imola start

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed that the planned opening round of the 2026 season in Qatar will no longer take place as scheduled. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has forced organisers to postpone the event, which had originally been set to launch the championship later this month. Following discussions with…

Mikkel Jensen says he is in a “golden time” of his career as he helps develop McLaren Racing’s new Hypercar for its 2027 WEC return.

Jensen embraces key development role as McLaren prepares of 2027 WEC Hypercar return

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…

Palmowski tops damp F1 Academy practice in Shanghai as Larsen, Westcott and Lloyd challenge in a tightly packed opening session.

F1 Academy | 2026 Chinese GP | Free Practice | Palmoswski leads tight opening session in Shanghai

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

The 2026 F1 Academy season began at the Shanghai International Circuit during the Chinese GP, with Red Bull-supported Alisha Palmowski setting the fastest time in a damp and dusty 40-minute Free Practice session. With 18 drivers on the grid, the opening session offered the first indication of the competitive order for the weekend. Palmowski’s 2:04.550…

Everett Stack returns with Motopark for the 2026 Euroformula Open season after two wins and six podiums last year.

Everett Stack returns to Motopark for 2026 Euroformula Open campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

American driver Everett Stack will continue with Team Motopark for the 2026 Euroformula Open season. The announcement makes Stack the first confirmed driver in Motopark’s line-up for the upcoming campaign. The German squad, based in Oschersleben, plans to field six Dallara 324 cars powered by Tom’s engines, maintaining its position as one of the largest…

Neri Autosport joins Euroformula Open in 2026 with Belgian prospect Aaron Ferrazzano set to debut at the Barcelona winter test.

Aaron Ferrazzo to drive for Neri Autosport in 2026 Euroformula Open debut

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

French team Neri Autosport will make its debut in the Euroformula Open during the 2026 season, marking an important step in the squad’s development. The Belfort-based organisation will enter one Dallara 324 powered by Toyota through the Tom’s engine package. Shortly after confirming its entry, Neri Autosport revealed that young Belgian driver Aaron Ferrazzano will…

Peter Bouzinelos returns to racing with Hillspeed in 2026 for his maiden GB3 Championship season, aiming for podiums after a challenging year out of action.

Hillspeed completes 2026 GB3 line-up with Peter Bouzinelos

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Hillspeed Racing has confirmed its third and final driver for the 2026 GB3 Championship season, with Peter Bouzinelos joining the team for his maiden year in the competitive UK-based series. Bouzinelos, an Australian talent, is returning to the single-seater racing scene after a year-long hiatus caused by a serious accident in his homeland. The 17-year-old…

RPM Racing confirms its 2026 driver line-up for the FIA FREC, featuring Miguel Costa, Giovanni Maschio, and Jan Przyrowski.

Costa, Maschio and Przyrowski to represent RPM in 2026 FIA FREC

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

RPM Racing has confirmed its participation in the 2026 FIA FREC, continuing its strong commitment to the competitive single-seater category. Therefore, the team, led by Keith Donegan, will compete under full FIA status and benefit from the organisation and promotion of Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI). This season will also mark the debut of the brand-new…

Ten manufacturers, 70 cars, and a festival atmosphere – the 2026 GTWC Europe CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa promises an unforgettable experience for fans.

Ten manufacturers set to contest 2026 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa in GTWC Europe

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is shaping up to be another thrilling edition of the world’s most prestigious GT endurance race. As part of the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), the 24 Hours of Spa promises a spectacular field of competition, with 60 cars already…

SRO America partners with Vbrick to launch SRO RaceControl, a new multiviewer platform offering fans control over their live race experience.

SRO America partners with Vbrick to enhance fan experience with new SRO RaceControl Multiviewer

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

SRO America has solidified its ongoing collaboration with Vbrick, naming the enterprise video technology provider as its Official Enterprise Video Partner. This partnership introduces an upgraded version of the SRO RaceControl platform, powered by Vbrick’s cutting-edge Live Experience Platform (LXP), designed to elevate how fans engage with SRO America’s live race broadcasts in the 2026…

KCMG returns to the 2026 Nürburgring 24 with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, recruiting winners Jesse Krohn and David Pittard.

KCMG target strong 2026 Nürburgring 24 return with Mercedes-AMG

Karishma Persad1 week ago4 days ago04 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, KCMG has confirmed its return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in 2026, marking the team’s first appearance in the race in three years. The Hong Kong-flagged squad will enter the No. 47 car in the top SP9 class while also undertaking an extensive campaign in the…