Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Pedro Lima discusses his motorsport journey from karting beginnings, Brazilian F4 success and adapting to European Formula 4.

Racing up the ladder: “I got in love with it and never left it” — Pedro Lima on his journey in motorsport from karting to F4 in Europe

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At just 15 years old, Pedro Lima is already navigating one of the most demanding pathways in junior single-seater racing. The Brazilian driver has built his reputation through rapid progression in karting and an impressive debut season in the Brazilian F4 Championship. Now, Lima has taken the next step in his developmental journey by moving…

Kush Maini targets consistency and confidence in 2026 F2 season with ART Grand Prix after a difficult 2025 campaign.

“I’m just fortunate, glad, and lucky to be a part of the grid again” — Maini embraces pivotal 2026 F2 season with ART

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Kush Maini has entered the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season with renewed determination, fully aware that this campaign could define his future in the F2 Championship. The ART Grand Prix driver began his fourth season in Melbourne, where he qualified seventh but failed to score points after encountering issues in both races. Maini confident despite…

Maciej Gładysz impresses on 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne with P5, showing strong pace, composure and a clear focus on consistency.

Gładysz urges calm and confidence for 2026 F3 campaign after strong Melbourne debut

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Maciej Gładysz made an immediate impact on his 2026 F3 debut in Melbourne, delivering a composed and competitive performance that underlined both his pace and maturity. The ART Grand Prix driver secured fourth place in Qualifying and converted that strong starting position into two top-six finishes, including a P5 result in the Feature Race. While…

Nico Varrone targets strong 2026 rookie F2 season after bold switch from endurance racing, focusing on pace, learning and consistency.

“That’s the goal. Be competitive” — Varrone sets clear 2026 F2 goal for maiden campaign with Van Amersfoort Racing

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Nico Varrone has embarked on one of the most significant transitions of his racing career, moving from a successful endurance racing path into FIA Formula 2 for the 2026 F2 season. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver kicked off his rookie campaign earlier this month in Melbourne, showing flashes of speed despite a challenging race result….

Ferrari targets back-to-back WEC titles, focusing on consistency and precision in 2026 after a dominant but flawed 2025 season.

Ferrari eyes back-to-back glory in hyper-competitive 2026 WEC campaign

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Ferrari enters the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a clear objective: defend its crown while eliminating the inconsistencies that threatened to derail its previous campaign. Although the Italian manufacturer delivered one of the most commanding starts in recent endurance racing history in 2025, the season also exposed vulnerabilities that could prove decisive…

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Famin steps down as VP of motorsport as Alpine prepares for WEC departure

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As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has initiated a significant restructuring of its motorsport division, confirming that Bruno Famin has stepped down from his role as vice-president of motorsport just weeks before the start of the new FIA World Endurance Championship season. The timing of the decision is notable. Not only does it arrive on the…

Marcelo Hahn returns to GT Open as Porsche tops Barcelona test. Familiar names and new line-ups set stage for 2026 exciting season.

Hahn headlines comebacks while Porsche sets the pace in 2026 International GT Open testing

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The two sun-soaked test days at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya not only delivered competitive lap times but also marked the welcome return of several popular figures to the 2026 International GT Open paddock. Among them, Marcelo Hahn’s comeback stood out, as the experienced Brazilian prepares for a fresh chapter in his GT career. Marcelo Hahn…

Diego de la Torre leads 2026 Euroformula Open Barcelona testing as Motopark dominates. Tight gaps signal fierce competition ahead of Portimão season opener.

Motopark again on top on second day of 2026 Euroformula Open Barcelona tests

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Diego de la Torre concluded two productive days of non-mandatory testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya at the top of the timesheets, underlining both his pace and consistency ahead of the new season. The Team Motopark driver improved marginally on his Friday benchmark, setting a best lap of 1:31.847 during Saturday’s second session. Notably, stable…

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

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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

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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…