Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

ROWE Motor Oil joins GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia as 2026 lubricants partner, boosting global reach and technical strength.

ROWE Motor Oil partners with GTWC Australia for 2026

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

SRO Motorsports Australia has confirmed a major new partnership ahead of the 2026 season, with ROWE Motor Oil named the official lubricants partner of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS. This collaboration not only strengthens the championship’s commercial portfolio but also reinforces its growing international standing. A partnership built on performance Founded in…

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia 2026 kicks off at Phillip Island with 17 cars, seven manufacturers, and a stacked driver lineup.

Seven manufacturers set for 2026 GTWC Australia opener at Phillip Island

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season has officially arrived, and anticipation is high as a competitive 17-car field descends on Phillip Island. With seven manufacturers represented and a wealth of driving talent on display, the opening round promises a thrilling start to the campaign. Set against the stunning backdrop of…

Alpine heads to Imola with confidence after strong 2026 testing, aiming to repeat its 2025 WEC podium in final A424 season.

Confidence high for Alpine as 2026 WEC season nears

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Alpine Endurance Team approaches the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with renewed confidence following an intensive and productive pre-season programme. After securing a memorable podium at Imola last year, the French manufacturer now aims to build on that success as it embarks on the final campaign for its A424 Hypercar. With valuable data…

McLaren prepares for 2027 Le Mans return under James Barclay, targeting success in the WEC Hypercar era with a long-term vision.

New era beckons as McLaren builds towards 2027 WEC Hypercar return with Barclay at helm

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

McLaren is preparing for a landmark return to top-level endurance racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in nearly three decades. Following its iconic debut victory in 1995 with the F1 GTR, the British manufacturer is now targeting success in the modern Hypercar…

Thomas Ingram Hill tops both days of 2026 GB4 Silverstone test as harsh weather disrupts running and tight margins define the field.

Ingram Hill dominates 2026 GB4 Silverstone test amid challenging conditions

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The 2026 GB4 Championship pre-season reached a dramatic phase at Silverstone, where changing weather conditions and a record-breaking grid tested both driver skill and team adaptability. Across two intense days at the home of the British Grand Prix, Thomas Ingram Hill emerged as the standout performer, leading the timesheets on both occasions. Meanwhile, consistent pressure…

Saintéloc wins dramatic 2026 12H Mugello after late fuel drama, intense GT3 battle, and high attrition across classes.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Mugello | Race | Saintéloc edges Mugello thriller as strategy and precision define season opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The 2026 campaign of the Michelin 24H Seres began with a race that immediately set a high standard for endurance competition. At the Michelin 12H Mugello, Sainteloc Junior Team executed a disciplined and resilient performance to secure overall victory. The team’s Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, driven by Pierre Kaffer, Elia Erhart, Stéphane Tribaudini…

Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone Day 2 testing despite snow and rain, narrowly beating Maxim Rehm in tight, competitive conditions.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 | Fairclough dominates despite poor weather

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough continued his strong pre-season form on Wednesday, topping the times again during Day 2 of 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Silverstone. Wintry weather, including rain and snow showers, disrupted the first and third sessions, leaving only the second session to set the benchmark times. Fairclough edges Rehm in close battle at Silverstone…

Gabriele Minì targets F2 title in 2026 with MP Motorsport, aiming for consistency and redemption after a tough rookie season.

Minì resets F2 ambitions with “fresh start” at MP Motorsport for 2026

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

After a challenging rookie campaign in FIA Formula 2, Gabriele Minì begins the 2026 F2 season with a clear objective: redemption. The Italian driver has embraced a new chapter with MP Motorsport, using the change of environment as an opportunity to reset, refocus, and rebuild momentum. Early signs suggest that the move has already paid…

Deagen Fairclough tops 2026 GB3 Silverstone testing with record lap, leading a rapid field as new car shows major pace gains on Day 1.

2026 | GB3 | Silverstone Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 | Fairclough shatters Silverstone benchmark on Day 1

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Deagen Fairclough delivered a standout performance on the opening day of 2026 GB3 Championship pre-season testing at Silverstone, setting an unofficial lap record that underlined both his pace and the speed of the new machinery. Driving for Hitech, the British racer topped the timesheets with a remarkable lap during Tuesday’s running on the Grand Prix…

MP Motorsport signs rising talent Zhenrui Chi for 2026 FREC season as Dutch team builds strong three-car line-up.

MP Motorsport signs Zhenrui Chi for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

MP Motorsport has confirmed the signing of Zhenrui Chi—known as Newman—for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season. At just 16 years old, the Wenzhou-born driver becomes the second confirmed name in MP’s planned three-car entry. Furthermore, he will join Alexander Abkhazava as part of a youthful and ambitious line-up. Progress across multiple…