Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

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Karishma Persad

Wright Motorsports claims GTWC America Pro-Am podium and GT America top three at Sonoma, marking a strong start to the 2026 season.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Wright Motorsports impresses with GTWC America Pro-Am podium and GT America success at Sonoma

Karishma Persad05 mins

Wright Motorsports opened its 2026 SRO America campaign in impressive fashion at Sonoma Raceway, securing multiple podium finishes across categories. Wright Motorsports delivered a standout performance in GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS, while also achieving success in GT America. Dave Musial Jr. and Ryan Yardley led the charge with a Pro-Am podium…

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Turner Motorsport finishes fourth on Pro debut at Sonoma as Rothberg and Foley impress in GTWC America opener.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Strong start for Turner Motorsport in GTWC America Pro Class debut in Sonoma

Karishma Persad03 mins

Turner Motorsport made a strong impression on its Pro class debut in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season opener at Sonoma Raceway. The team’s No. 29 LATICRETE BMW M4 GT3 EVO, driven by Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg, secured a hard-fought fourth-place finish in the new three-hour race format. Notably,…

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JMF Motorsports wins GTWC America opener at Sonoma as GMG Racing storms to Pro-Am victory in new three-hour format.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

2026 GTWC America | Sonoma | JMF Motorsport dominates opening weekend as new era begins

Karishma Persad09 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion with Round 1 at Sonoma Raceway, as JMF Motorsports converted pole position into a commanding overall victory in the series’ new three-hour endurance format. At the same time, GMG Racing produced a standout recovery to win in Pro-Am, while AF…

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Nakamura reflects on Melbourne debut, gains points and targets stronger qualifying ahead of Monaco in his 2026 F3 rookie season.
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Nakamura targets improvement after challenging start to 2026 F3 campaign in Melbourne

Karishma Persad05 mins

Jin Nakamura’s debut weekend in Melbourne delivered points, but the Hitech driver was left reflecting on what might have been after a challenging yet encouraging start to his 2026 FIA F3 campaign. While a top-10 finish in the Feature Race offered a positive outcome, the Japanese rookie believes there was more potential to unlock across…

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Archie Bullard joins Fox Motorsport for his 2026 GB4 debut after a dominant karting career with over 200 wins and 14 titles.
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Archie Bullard completes Fox Motorsport GB4 line-up to 2026

Karishma Persad03 mins

Fox Motorsport has confirmed Archie Bullard as the final piece of its 2026 GB4 Championship line-up. The 19-year-old from Surrey will make his single-seater debut, marking a significant step up after an outstanding karting career. Moreover, Bullard joins an already competitive squad alongside Jasser Iskander and Enzo Rujugiro, as the Maldon-based team prepares for the…

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Shane Chandaria highlights family sacrifices and national pride, showing how support fuels his rise in F4.
Image provided by Shane Chandaria

Racing up the ladder | “It’s a huge inspiration” — How African motorsport excellence drives Shane Chandaria as he forges own path

Karishma Persad04 mins

Like many young drivers emerging from non-traditional racing nations, 2025 Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria—the youngest in the series’ history and the first Kenyan to claim the title—has built his career through determination, adaptability, and self-reliance. However, Chandaria draws inspiration from African motorsport drivers who have carved out success on the international stage, and that…

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Ojeda and Lucchitti win 2026 GTWC Australia Race 2 at Phillip Island after Safety Cars, pit strategy twists, and late-race collisions reshape results.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Phillip Island | Race 2 | Ojeda and Lucchitti master Safety Car chaos to secure victory

Karishma Persad05 mins

Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti produced a flawless and disciplined drive to secure victory in Race 2 at the GT Festival Phillip Island in the opening round of the 2026 GTWC Australia. Despite multiple Safety Car interruptions and several on-track incidents, the pair converted pole position into a winning result in the Move My Wheels…

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2026 FIA FREC teams continue pre-season testing at Paul Ricard after a busy Hockenheim outing, as preparations intensify for Spielberg.
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Teams step-up preparations as 2026 FIA FREC testing continues in France

Karishma Persad02 mins

Following the first official outing of the season at Hockenheim, teams and drivers in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) now shift focus to the next phase of preparation. 2026 FREC testing action resumes at the Circuit Paul Ricard, where competitors will take part in two further days of collective testing on 30–31 March….

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Freddie Slater claims P2 in Melbourne, highlighting a strong 2026 F3 weekend and key lessons with Trident.
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Slater pleased with “really, really positive” 2026 Melbourne F3 weekend

Karishma Persad06 mins

Freddie Slater began his 2026 F3 campaign with a highly encouraging performance in Melbourne, securing a second-place finish in the Feature Race. Although he fell just short of victory, the Briton demonstrated composure, adaptability, and strong racecraft throughout the weekend. Importantly, he and Trident focused on extracting the maximum from their package despite limited experience…

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