Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

HAAS RT Audi leads after a dramatic first half of the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello race, with six GT3 cars still in contention overnight.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Mugello | Race Part 1 | HAAS RT Audi leads dramatic opening half

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The opening five and a half hours of the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello race delivered unpredictability, strategy shifts and relentless on-track battles, leaving six GT3 cars on the lead lap heading into Sunday’s decisive finale. Although the early stages followed a predictable script, the race soon transformed into a strategic chess match. As a result,…

Verstappen Racing disqualified from 2026 Nürburgring NLS2 win after tyre rule breach, promoting BMW crew Harper and Pepper to victory.

2026 NLS: ROWE Racing promoted to NLS2 win after Verstappen Racing disqualified for tyre rule breach

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Max Verstappen and the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing have been disqualified from their 2026 NLS2 victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after post-race scrutineering revealed a breach of tyre regulations. The Dutch driver had initially secured a commanding win aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, sharing the car with Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella. However, officials…

Max Verstappen secures a dominant Nürburgring 2026 NLS win with Mercedes-AMG after a fierce early battle and strategic race execution.

2026 NLS: Verstappen Racing masters Nürburgring Mercedes-AMG victory in NLS2

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Max Verstappen showcased his growing endurance racing pedigree with a commanding victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) opener (NLS2), the ADAC Barbarossapreis. Sharing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen secured his second series win—this time with a different manufacturer. Although the final margin exceeded 59 seconds, the race unfolded as…

Alexandre Munoz joins ART Grand Prix for 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad3 months ago1 month ago03 mins

ART Grand Prix has confirmed the signing of 16-year-old French talent Alexandre Munoz for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the highly rated youngster takes a significant step up the single-seater ladder following a remarkable junior career. Moreover, this partnership signals a strong commitment from both driver and team to pursue…

Round 6 of the 2025/2026 Formula E World Championship is in the books with the 2026 Madrid E-Prix completed; view the race results here.

2026 Formula E Madrid | Race results

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The 23-lap 2026 Formula E Madrid E-Prix race began at 15:05 local time with Nick Cassidy starting from pole alongside Nyck de Vries. Cassidy made a clean start and held the lead, while António Félix da Costa immediately pressured de Vries for second. Early moves saw Dan Ticktum and Pascal Wehrlein climb to fourth and…

Maro Engel secures 2026 12H Mugello pole for GetSpeed after fierce GT3 battle, with standout Qualifying performances across all classes.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Mugello | Qualifying | Engel and GetSpeed storm to Mugello pole in GT3 thriller

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Under the fading Tuscan light at Mugello, Qualifying for the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello delivered a captivating blend of precision, pressure and outright speed. As the opening round of the European Series gathered momentum, teams pushed to the limit across three tightly contested GT3 sessions. In the end, it was a perfectly executed team performance—capped…

Verstappen storms to 2026 NLS2 pole at the Nürburgring with a dominant lap, mastering interruptions and outpacing rivals by nearly two seconds.

2026 NLS: Verstappen storms to pole position with defining NLS2 Qualifying lap

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Max Verstappen delivered a sensational performance on his return to the Nürburgring Nordschleife, widely known as the “Green Hell”. The Dutchman immediately stamped his authority on 2026 NLS2 Qualifying, securing pole position in emphatic fashion despite challenging and constantly changing conditions. Driving the #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen…

Cian Shields targets a strong 2026 F2 season with AIX Racing, aiming to use experience for consistency and early points.

Shields aiming for a “good haul of points” to start 2026 F2 campaign with AIX Racing

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Cian Shields begins his 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign with a renewed sense of purpose, returning to AIX Racing for a second consecutive F2 season. Shields enters the year with a clearer understanding of both the car and the championship, aiming to convert his rookie-year experience into stronger results and greater consistency. Having completed a…

French driver Romuald Bocquet joins Scorpio Motorsport for his 2026 GB4 debut after gaining F4 experience and strong testing form.

Romuald Bocquet steps up to GB4 with Scorpio Motorsport for 2026 campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

French driver Romuald Bocquet will step up to the GB4 Championship in 2026, as he joins Scorpio Motorsport for his debut season. The 22-year-old arrives with valuable single-seater experience, and he now aims to translate that knowledge into consistent performances on the British stage. Moreover, his move marks a significant progression in his racing career,…

Fach Auto Tech and ZRS Motorsport share top honours as Porsche teams impress in 2026 GT Open pre-season testing at Barcelona.

Porsche teams share top honours in 2026 Barcelona International GT Open testing

Karishma Persad3 months ago1 month ago03 mins

The opening day of the2026 International GT Open non-mandatory testing session organised by GT Sport at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya provided an ideal showcase for Porsche machinery under sunny, mild conditions. With the 2026 International GT Open season approaching, two debuting Porsche teams immediately set the benchmark. Fach Auto Tech and ZRS Motorsport shared top honours…