Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Cooper Shipman leads FR Americas (FRAC) after Round 1 at NOLA, with close battles across drivers’ and teams’ standings.

2026 | FRAC | Standings after Round 1 NOLA

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The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) has opened with a fiercely competitive championship picture following Round 1 at NOLA Motorsports Park. After a weekend defined by three different race winners, multiple incidents, and shifting post-race penalties, Cooper Shipman leads the drivers’ standings with 58 points. Crucially, Shipman’s advantage comes from consistency rather than dominance…

FR Americas (FRAC) 2026 season begins with dramatic NOLA weekend as Papasavvas, Golan and Shipman share victories.

2026 | FRAC | Round 1 NOLA | Papasavvas, Golan and Shipman share victory in action-packed opening weekend

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The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) season roared into life at NOLA Motorsports Park, delivering a dramatic and unpredictable opening weekend. Across three races, multiple contenders emerged, while incidents, penalties and standout performances shaped an early championship narrative. From the outset, the field demonstrated remarkable competitiveness. Notably, less than half a second covered the…

Kevin Estre makes his return to LMP2 for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with TDS Racing, marking his first outing in the class since 2015.

Kevin Estre returns to LMP2 with TDS Racing for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

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As reported by Sportscar365, Porsche factory driver Kevin Estre is set to make his return to LMP2 competition after more than a decade away. Estre has been confirmed as part of the TDS Racing lineup for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he will race the team’s Oreca 07 Gibson alongside Mathias Beche…

Kean Nakamura-Berta joins PREMA for 2026 FREC season after dominant junior success and strong early 2026 form.

PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

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PREMA Racing has confirmed that Kean Nakamura-Berta will continue with the team into 2026, stepping up to the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This announcement marks a logical and well-earned progression following a sustained period of success in the junior categories. Furthermore, Nakamura-Berta enters this new chapter with increasing recognition across the motorsport paddock,…

Henry Mercier discusses American identity, support systems, and future goals in motorsport beyond F4.

Racing up the ladder | “It just felt right” — Henry Mercier on embracing a new chapter in British F4 with Chris Dittman Racing

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Henry Mercier enters a new phase of his motorsport journey in 2026, as he returns to British F4 with Chris Dittmann Racing. After a rookie season that delivered both results and valuable lessons, Mercier now approaches the next chapter of his motorsport journey with greater clarity, renewed confidence, and a strong sense of direction. In…

Rocco Coronel leads 2026 Spanish F4 after Valencia opener, where he claimed two wins and edged Noah Monteiro in the early standings.

2026 | Spanish F4 | Valencia | Coronel takes early lead after Valencia double

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The 2026 Spanish F4 Championship opened with drama, penalties and sharp racing at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. Right away, Vivek Kanthan showed outright speed by taking both pole positions. However, Rocco Coronel turned race pace and consistency into the biggest reward of the weekend. Coronel left the opening round with two victories and…

Walther leads 2026 F4 CEZ standings after dramatic Spielberg opener featuring four races, intense battles and multiple winners.

2026 | F4 CEZ | Round 1 | Spielberg | Walther leads the way after thrilling opener

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The 2026 F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship launched in spectacular fashion at the Red Bull Ring, where a record-breaking grid created one of the most competitive weekends in the series’ history. With more than 40 drivers on the entry list, organisers introduced a split format featuring two qualifying sessions and four races. As a…

Forestier Racing by Panis wins the ELMS opener in Barcelona as Algarve Pro Racing, Rinaldi and Proton claim class honours.

2026 | ELMS | Barcelona | Forestier Racing by Panis wins dramatic 2026 ELMS opener in Barcelona

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Forestier Racing by Panis opened its European Le Mans Series title defence with victory in an interrupted 4 Hours of Barcelona. Louis Rousset, Oliver Gray and Esteban Masson recovered from an early drive-through penalty to win in the #29 Oreca 07-Gibson. Masson crossed the line 13.398 seconds ahead of the pole-sitting #34 Inter Europol Competition…

Caleb Campbell sweeps NOLA F4 US opener with three wins, leading standings after a dominant weekend ahead of Fourie.

2026 | F4 U.S. | NOLA Motorsport Park | Campbell dominates season opener with triple victory

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Caleb Campbell produced a flawless performance at the opening round of the Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship at NOLA Motorsports Park. Over the course of the weekend, he converted strong race pace into three victories, immediately establishing himself as the driver to beat. 2026 F4 U.S. Free Practice sets the early pace To…

Juan Manuel Correa on his journey from karting to F4, and the skills, resilience and international success that he carries into Indy NXT.

Exclusive | From karting dreams in Ecuador to F4 in Europe — Correa on his foundations in motorsport

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Juan Manuel Correa’s journey through the junior racing ranks highlights both the ambition and challenges inherent in forging a professional motorsport career. Like many drivers, Correa began his motorsport journey in karting, where early success and natural talent laid the groundwork for a step up to F4 and a future in single-seaters. However, key moves…