Discussions regarding the application of a drivers’ points system were raised in Formula 2 following Mahaveer Raghunathan’s lack of performance, speed and ability. But is this the correct way to proceed and does this imply a reaction, rather than a clear solution?
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“Markelov adopts F2 drive in place of Hubert”
Super Formula racer Artem Markelov will re-join the FIA Formula 2 Championship this weekend, replacing the late Anthoine Hubert at Arden. Markelov moved to Japan’s Super Formula Championship this year but has struggled to adapt to the category since his move to the Far East. With a best finish of 10th and a single fastest … Continue reading “Markelov adopts F2 drive in place of Hubert”
“F1: For Kubica and the Fairytale, the Dream is Over”
Robert Kubica’s decision to leave Williams at the end of this season may prove to be the final hurrah for the Polish driver. It is a sad epilogue for a driver who looked so promising and whose potential was unfulfilled. The writing has been on the wall for quite some time. Such has been the … Continue reading “F1: For Kubica and the Fairytale, the Dream is Over”
“A Misunderstood Question”
‘What are your expectations for the season ahead?’ (or variations thereof). It is a question that I despise and there are certainly better ways of asking it, but no matter what, it is a very clumsy query that make me curl up inside. Season preview guides are often vacuous efforts, that recall past results and … Continue reading “A Misunderstood Question”
“Domenicali: Formula 2 is the next logical step”
New Single Seater Commission President, Stefano Domenicali, has reaffirmed the FIA’s position that Formula 2 should be the next logical step between Formula 3 and Formula 1. Domenicali took over the position from Gerhard Berger at the end of last year and had made initial moves to the reformation of the F2 category when the new Superlicence points table was unveiled in January.
“De Plano joins Auto GP fold”
Salvatore De Plano is to make his Auto GP debut with the Euronova Racing squad at the upcoming round in Imola.
“Pommer joins Super Nova for Marrakech Auto GP assault”
Markus Pommer has singed on with Super Nova for an attempt at Auto GP honours at Marrakech this weekend.
“Zamparelli: ‘I’m ready for GP3′”
A millennia old city situated in the south west region of the UK, Bristol is hardly known for producing top-level motorsport talent. Indeed the city has never had one of its own grace Formula One – 20-year-old Dino Zamparelli is aiming to change all that.
“Confidence grows prior to FIA F3 qualifying at Silverstone”
And then it was wet – again, although at Silverstone there is a touch of inevitability about clouds closing.
“Yelloly, Webster and Zamparelli make it four Brits in GP3”
Nick Yelloly, Josh Webster and Dino Zamparelli brought the number of British racers in the GP3 Series to four when they signed on this week.
“Regalia, Sá Silva and Gómez confirm GP3 Series programmes”
With the opening test of the season fast approaching, the GP3 Series added several more names to its 2013 field in recent days. Facu Regalia returns to the category – this time as a full-time competitor – while both Luis Sá Silva and Samin Gómez Briceno are set to make their category débuts.
“Remembering the Birmingham Superprix”
In 1985, the International Formula 3000 replaced the defunct European F2 Series as the final stepping stone before Formula 1. Come 1986, F3000 altered its schedule slightly to include races at Imola, Bugatti Le Mans and Jarama; however the destination that stood out like a sore thumb was "Birmingham".
“GP3 Series to run full grid in 2013”
The GP3 Series received a significant vote of confidence this week, when it announced that eight teams have signed on for a further three years of competition.
“The shy novice: thoughts for Riccardo Paletti”
My thoughts today for the forgotten man of the 1982 Formula One season, Riccardo Paletti.
“Looking to the Grand Prix de Pau”
The 2012 British Formula 3 Series takes in a number of historic and famous locations as it weans its way around the UK and Europe, but few are more prestigious than the Grand Prix de Pau in the beautiful south of France.
“GP2: Making sense of the cost”
As budgets rise and sponsors become harder to come by, the pang for drivers with some solid backing grows – something that GP2 squad Ocean Racing Technology know only too well.
…and Alex Brundle
Aside from their British Formula 3 reveals, Carlin Motorsport have also signed Alex Brundle to their GP3 effort for the coming season.
Reflections: “Prost from the Brink – 1982 South African Grand Prix (Rd 1)”
Formula 1 loves controversy; it feeds off of it. Without the public displays of placated aggravation and sugar-coated cat calling, Formula 1 would probably fall from the public eye. At the start of 1982, Formula 1 got it very, very wrong.
Monras and Zanella Top Final Formula 2 Test of 2011
Miki Monras and Christopher Zanella set the pace over the final two-day Formula 2 test of the season in Barcelona, while reigning champion Mirko Bortolotti tested the future car.
Peter Gethin (R.I.P., 1940-2011)
Peter Gethin passed away yesterday following a long illness. He was 71 years old. Born in Surrey in early 1940, Gethin is most famous for winning the 1971 Italian Grand Prix 0.01 of-a-second ahead of Ronnie Peterson and his Cosworth-powered March.