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Jordan Pepper discusses South African motorsport, sacrifice in Europe and the legacy he hopes to leave for the next young drivers.

Exclusive: “We’ve really made our own names” — Pepper reflects on a shared journey with the van der Lindes and the growth of South African motorsport

Karishma Persad17 hours ago1 day ago017 mins

Jordan Pepper sits at the centre of a changing South African motorsport story, one in which drivers from the country increasingly occupy leading roles across international GT and endurance racing rather than having to prove that such careers are possible at all. Alongside Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde, Pepper belongs to a generation that…

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Arthur Eschalier reflects on speed, control and the surprise karting win which transformed a casual outing into a racing ambition.

Racing up the ladder | “I couldn’t go back” — Arthur Eschalier on the victory that launched his journey

Karishma Persad4 days ago5 days ago06 mins

Arthur Eschalier’s journey into motorsport did not begin with a childhood spent chasing a racing dream. Before karting became the centre of his life, he tried several sports, searching for something that could hold his attention and give him a real sense of purpose. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Eschalier reflected on how…

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Engel and Gounon discuss DTM growth, greater media coverage and how live onboard cameras could bring new fans closer to the action.

Exclusive: Engel and Gounon on DTM growth, media coverage and bringing fans closer

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

DTM growth remained a central topic as Maro Engel and Jules Gounon considered how the championship could build on its strong crowds and competitive racing. Both Mercedes-AMG Performance Drivers believed the series still had opportunities to reach a wider audience. While they praised the atmosphere at the circuits and the accessibility of the racing, Engel…

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Engel and Gounon discuss how contrasting styles, shared experience and DTM setup freedom help Mercedes-AMG improve and compete.

Exclusive: Engel and Gounon on learning, contrasting styles and developing Mercedes-AMG in DTM

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Maro Engel and Jules Gounon brought years of shared experience and success into their DTM partnership at Winward Racing with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, but neither driver believed that familiarity had stopped them from learning from one another. The Mercedes-AMG Performance Drivers had competed together in some of endurance racing’s biggest events and developed a close friendship…

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Four 2026 Indy NXT drivers spoke in exclusive interviews with Pit Debrief about trying to learn the art of oval racing.

Indy NXT drivers on the challenge of mastering oval racing after moving across from Europe

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Four 2026 Indy NXT drivers — Enzo Fittipaldi, Tymek Kucharczyk, Juan Manuel Correa and Jack Beeton — spoke in exclusive interviews with Pit Debrief about trying to learn the art of oval racing following their moves over from the European ladder. Correa was the first of the four to move to the series in 2025,…

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Wittmann discusses BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign, his title ambitions and the value of continuity with Schubert Motorsport.

Exclusive: “Our goal is to compete for the title” – Marco Wittmann on BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Ahead of the 2026 DTM season, Pit Debrief spoke exclusively with Marco Wittmann about his expectations for the new campaign, his continued partnership with BMW and Schubert Motorsport, and his ambitions for the year ahead. The two-time DTM champion entered the season aiming to build on the progress he and the team made during the…

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Bortolotti reflects on DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring, his recovery drive and what lies ahead in the crucial final rounds

Exclusive: “Anything is possible” – Bortolotti reflects on DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring as season enters crucial final phase

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Mirko Bortolotti recovered from an early penalty to finish fifth in a chaotic second DTM race at the Nürburgring, limiting the damage after a false start sent him towards the back of the field. The Lamborghini driver received a penalty lap in the opening stages but fought his way back through the order as Safety…

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Engstler reflects on Nürburgring Race 2, DTM tyre strategy frustrations and why he believes the Lamborghini Temerario has strong potential.

Exclusive: “We should stop picking on the car” – Engstler on Nürburgring frustration, DTM tyre rules and Lamborghini’s potential

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Luca Engstler left the Nürburgring frustrated despite securing another points finish for Lamborghini in a chaotic second DTM race of the weekend. Marco Wittmann eventually claimed victory after a race shaped by incidents, penalties and contrasting tyre strategies. Engstler remained in the mix as the order changed throughout the 39-lap contest, but the Red Bull…

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Kalender reflects on his maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring, how close he came to victory and his goals for the rest of the season.

Exclusive: “The win is still up for grabs” – Kalender after maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Tom Kalender secured his maiden DTM podium with a remarkable recovery drive in Race 2 at the Nürburgring, bouncing back from a retirement on Saturday to finish second behind Marco Wittmann. The Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver started the race from 11th on the grid but worked his way into contention as strategy, penalties and incidents…

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HMD Motorsports' Jack Beeton during the 2026 IndyNXT season.

Exclusive: “You need to learn from your wins and losses” — Beeton reflects on his time in Europe and the journey that shaped him

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago014 mins

For Jack Beeton, chasing his motorsport dream meant taking a leap of faith and moving halfway around the world from Australia to Europe. After making his single-seater debut in 2022, the Australian took the next step in his career in 2023, joining Van Amersfoort Racing for a campaign in the Italian F4 and Euro 4…

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