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Amid the rising motorsport scene of Southeast Asia, the Philippines has yet to make a significant mark in Formula 3. But Zachary David, an 18-year-old talent from Manila, is working to change that. As the only Filipino to join the 2025 FRECA grid, David is balancing his commitments to both Super Formula Lights and FRECA…
Mirko Bortolotti has described Lamborghini’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa as an “elusive” success that only truly felt real when the chequered flag dropped. The Italian, alongside teammates Jordan Pepper and Luca Engstler, delivered the GRT Grasser Racing Team and Lamborghini their first-ever win in the Ardennes classic, marking a…
Luca Engstler played a decisive role in Grasser Racing’s historic triumph at the 2025 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa. He shared the #63 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 with Mirko Bortolotti and Jordan Pepper, and together they secured Lamborghini’s first overall victory in the Belgian endurance classic. Engstler’s consistency through the night kept the car in contention…
During the 2025 Formula E Rookie Test in Berlin, Gabriele Minì spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief about juggling different roles as a junior driver. The Italian opened up about his time in the Alpine Academy and his relationship with the Nissan Formula E team. Minì currently drives for Prema in his first full Formula 2…
Jordan Pepper’s path to becoming a factory Lamborghini driver, a full-time DTM driver, and Spa 24 Hours winner has been anything but straightforward. From leaving South Africa as a teenager to chasing glory in Europe, his career embodies resilience, sacrifice, and a sharp eye for opportunity. From South Africa to Europe Motorsport was always a…
View a selection of photos from the latest WEC round at COTA for Lone Star Le Mans. *Note: The following report of the COTA race is per the official WEC website. Unseasonable rain in Texas resulted in the early stages of the six-hour race taking place behind the safety car, and following a red flag…
Trinidad and Tobago, a twin-island republic at the southern edge of the Caribbean, is globally renowned for Carnival, calypso, soca, and the invention of the steelpan. On the sporting stage, the nation has produced Olympic medallists in athletics, cricket legends, and football teams that have captured international attention. Yet motorsport, though a vibrant tradition at…
Luca Engstler’s rise through the ranks of international motorsport and GT racing has been nothing short of remarkable. The 25-year-old German, son of touring car veteran Franz Engstler, has built a career on determination, and adaptability. Qualities that have carried him from grassroots karting to the top levels of GT racing. Along the way, he…
As his rookie 2025 F3 season nears its conclusion, Van Amersfoort Racing’s Théophile Naël remains firmly focused on his ultimate motorsport dream — a seat in Formula 1. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief after the Spanish GP race weekend in which he claimed a second-place finish in the Feature Race, the 18-year-old Frenchman shared his…
Mirko Bortolotti’s racing journey reads like a masterclass in adaptability and perseverance. The Italian has carved out one of the most successful careers in sports car racing, culminating in his historic 2024 DTM championship victory—the first for a Lamborghini driver in the series. Early promise in single-seaters Bortolotti began his career like many aspiring drivers…
