105 points. That is one hell of a lead for Stoffel Vandoorne at the top of the GP2 Series standings. While eight races still remain – four Features and four Sprints – and there is still 192 points on the table, it is looking more and more as if Vandoorne has his hands wrapped tightly … Continue reading “GP2 Belgium: Vandoorne – The thinking man’s winner”
Category: GP2 Series
“GP2 Series: Gasly, Lynn and Stanaway head first test”
DAMS duo Pierre Gasly and Alex Lynn headed days one and two of the first GP2 Series pre-season test in Abu Dhabi, with Status GP’s Richie Stanaway quickest on day three.
“Diff’rent Strokes”
Stoffel Vandoorne and Jolyon Palmer - two of the most impressive junior formulae talents of 2014. As a pairing, they took the top two spots in the GP2 Series last year, with Palmer emerging as clear victor, yet as February turns and Formula One testing begins in earnest, both are, to a degree, on the outside looking in.
“Drivers of 2014: Stoffel Vandoorne”
Following a season long battle with eventual GP2 Series champion Jolyon Palmer, in the end Felipe Nasr couldn’t hold onto the runner-up spot. In his stead, the super impressive and quick Stoffel Vandoorne piped the Brazilian at the last and considering the Belgian’s natural speed and rate of improvement during what was his first GP2 season, this was a deserved position
“Drivers of 2014: Jolyon Palmer”
There is little doubt that Jolyon Palmer was the deserved victor of the GP2 Series this year. Just when the 23-year-old really needed to step up, he did so and in a stylish manner, putting soon-to-be Formula One debutante Felipe Nasr in the shade for much of the season.
“Thoughts on the 2015 GP2 Series calendar”
There were precious few surprises to be found in the GP2 Series calendar for 2015 - and to be fair, none were expected.
“GP2 Series unveil 2015 calendar and teams”
The GP2 Series announced its 2015 season calendar during the week, with the Formula One support class revealing a mostly consistent schedule.
“Leal re-signs with Carlin for fifth GP2 attempt”
Colombian racer Julián Leal has committed to a fifth season in the GP2 Series and a 2nd with Carlin.
“GP2 Series: Vandoorne storms to brilliant Feature Race victory”
Stoffel Vandoorne took his fourth GP2 Series victory in superb style at the Yas Marina circuit today.
“GP2 Series: Pic stays with Campos for 2015 season”
French racer Arthur Pic is to stay with Campos Racing for a 2nd season in the GP2 Series.
“Daly makes GP2 Series return”
Conor Daly is to return to the GP2 Series for next weekend’s season finale at Abu Dhabi.
“Right to Reply – ‘Jolyon Palmer: A champion, but what next?'”
Earlier this week, Formula Renault 3.5 driver Cameron Twynham contacted me regarding Sunday's post about the new GP2 Series champion, Jolyon Palmer. As part of the operating policy of TheMotorsportArchive.com, this website is open to a 'reply or comment' from those involved in motorsport.
“Jolyon Palmer: A champion, but what next?”
Jolyon Palmer took the GP2 Series title in emphatic style at Sochi Autodrom on Saturday, to the delight of his DAMS team and former F1 racer father Jonathan.
“Jordan King evaluating options ahead of 2015”
It was emerged today that British racing hopeful Jordan King is set to test GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 machinery with Arden International.
“Richelmi makes Blancpain GT début”
GP2 Series regular Stéphane Richelmi joined the Belgian Audi Club WRT team for the final rounds of the Blancpain Endurance Series at the Nurburgring this weekend.
“Thoughts about Sergio Canamasas and motorsport discipline”
One of the major talking points following last weekend’s GP2 Series round at Monza was the on track behaviour of Trident’s Sergio Canamasas. While mixing erratic driving and occasional bouts of pace is nothing new for the Spaniard, Canamasas’ Monza record was impossible to ignore during Sunday’s Sprint Race. As noted in last week’s GP2 … Continue reading “Thoughts about Sergio Canamasas and motorsport discipline”
“GP2 Series Monza analysis: Palmer closes in”
For a time, it looked as if the Felipe Nasr of old had been pushed aside and that there would finally be a “real” championship fight between the quiet Brazilian and Britain’s Jolyon Palmer. Come Sunday afternoon, a very different realisation swept through the paddock, where, if nothing else, Palmer had emerged very much on … Continue reading “GP2 Series Monza analysis: Palmer closes in”
“GP2 Series: Vandoorne nabs late Monza pole”
Stoffel Vandoorne secured his second pole position in a row at Monza this afternoon, displaying once again ART Grand Prix’s return to form.
“Vandoorne takes first GP2 pole”
Stoffel Vandoorne took his first GP2 Series pole position at Spa-Francorchamps today.
“GP2 Series: Leal tops practice”
Carlin’s Julian Leal topped the GP2 Series free practice session this afternoon, ahead of Johnny Cecotto Jr and Raffaele Marciello.