If Esteban Ocon surprised all-comers with his rookie form in the FIA European Formula 3 Championship, then Max Verstappen’s debut in car racing positively stunned.
Category: 2014 Racing Season
“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: Dean Stoneman”
During what was, at times, a disjointed season for the GP3 Series, only Dean Stoneman became a reasonably persistent threat to eventual champions Alex Lynn.
“Drivers of 2014: Carlos Sainz Jr”
If one thinks about it seriously for a moment, it is quite incredible that the discussion about Carlos Sainz Jr’s Formula One future was ever up in the air.
“Drivers of 2014: Nico Rosberg”
If nothing else, Nico Rosberg convincingly answered many of his critics through 2014. Those who claimed that the 29-year-old was not tough enough or decisive enough to be true championship material were made to eat their words – for the most part.
“Drivers of 2014: Daniel Ricciardo”
To say that Daniel Ricciardo came of age this year would be one thing. Truth be told, the Australian was exceptional for most of the season.
“Drivers of 2014: Esteban Ocon”
Max Verstappen may have stolen all the headlines thanks to his quick promotion to Formula One, but there is little doubt that FIA European F3 champion Esteban Ocon was the star of the series this year.
“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.
“Drivers of 2014: Roberto Merhi”
When Roberto Merhi was cut loose from the Mercedes DTM team at the end of the 2013 season, the Spaniard was left facing a bleak future. That he took three victories on the way to 3rd in the championship upon his return to single-seaters displays just how close motorsport came to losing an excellent talent.
“Drivers of 2014: Alex Lynn”
Dean Stoneman’s inability to secure pole position for the GP3 Series season finale in Abu Dhabi may have given Alex Lynn the title in a less than satisfactory style, but there is little doubt that the Briton was a convincing champion.
“Drivers of 2014: Lewis Hamilton”
It is incredibly difficult to fault much of Lewis Hamilton’s world championship winning performance in 2014.
“Drivers of 2014: Pierre Gasly”
From the moment Red Bull junior driver Pierre Gasly secured a podium at the Formula Renault 3.5 season opener at Monza, there was a instant feeling that the drinks manufacturer had bagged another future star.
“Drivers of 2014: Fernando Alonso”
Given the nature of the Ferrari F14T machine, it is a wonder that Fernando Alonso managed two podiums on his way to 6th in the Formula One World Championship.
“GP3 Series: Giotto tops post-season test”
Luca Ghiotto, Andrea Pizzitola and Mathéo Tuscher made the best of the end of year GP3 Series tests at the Yas Marina cirrcuit this week.
“Lewis Hamilton: Style, Growth and Experience”
“It’s very hard to soak all this up,” exclaimed a clearly tired and exultant Lewis Hamilton. Following a nervous and tense Brazilian Grand Prix two weeks, ago, the Englishman went into this weekend’s double-points finale still as favourite, but also with plenty on ones mind.
“Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton wins race and championship”
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this evening and with it his 2nd world championship title.
“Abu Dhabi GP: Red Bull’s excluded from qualifying”
Both of the Red Bull Racing machines have been excluded from the qualifying session for tomorrow’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“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.
“Abu Dhabi GP: Mercedes lock out front row”
Nico Rosberg will lead another Mercedes lock out ahead of tomorrow’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“Abu Dhabi GP: Mercedes rule the practice roost”
Lewis Hamilton headed both of today’s free practices ahead of the 2014 Formula One finale in Abu Dhabi, while Nico Rosberg topped Saturday’s session.