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Racing up the ladder | “You just have to keep on going” — Leo Robinson and the lessons learned from his early motorsport journey

Karishma Persad2 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Leo Robinson, a young British-Algerian racing driver, has been making waves in the motorsport world with his remarkable progression from karting to car racing. Known for his resilience and adaptability, Leo has already garnered attention at multiple levels of competition, including Formula 4 and sports car racing. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Robinson…

Juan Manuel Correa on his journey from karting to F4, and the skills, resilience and international success that he carries into Indy NXT.

Exclusive | From karting dreams in Ecuador to F4 in Europe — Correa on his foundations in motorsport

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s journey through the junior racing ranks highlights both the ambition and challenges inherent in forging a professional motorsport career. Like many drivers, Correa began his motorsport journey in karting, where early success and natural talent laid the groundwork for a step up to F4 and a future in single-seaters. However, key moves…

Shane Chandaria has a journey from Kenya karting to F4 champion that reveals resilience, growth, and passion driving his rise in motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | “Just keep going, don’t give up”—Shane Chandaria on his early days in motorsport and the lessons learnt in Kenya and beyond

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Like many young drivers emerging from non-traditional motorsport nations, like Kenya, Shane Chandaria has built his career through persistence, adaptability, and an unwavering belief in his own potential. From his early days in Kenya—where circuit racing infrastructure remains limited compared to Europe—to becoming the 2025 FIA Indian F4 champion, his rise reflects both determination and…

Henry Mercier explains race mindset, Qualifying pressure, consistency, and simulator use in his approach to F4 ahead of 2026 campaign.

Racing up the ladder | Henry Mercier on his motorsport journey defined by growth, mindset and momentum

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Henry Mercier’s motorsport journey continues to stand out for its pace, clarity, and intent. While many drivers spend years gradually progressing through karting, Mercier compressed that development into a short but highly formative period. His motorsport journey reflects not only natural ability, but also a strong mindset and an environment that enabled Mercier to grow…

Thomas Bearman shares his vision for F4, endurance racing, and a future motorsport career, blending ambition, versatility, and growth.

Racing up the ladder: “I don’t think it’s ever stopped being fun” — Thomas Bearman reflects on karting beginnings and first steps into competitive motorsport

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Like many young drivers, Thomas Bearman began his motorsport journey in karting at a young age. Those early years laid the foundation for his development, introducing him to the demands and rhythm of competitive racing while still keeping the experience rooted in enjoyment. As his career has progressed, the environment around him has become more…