The TT Circuit Assen is a new one for me. Known primarily as a motorcycle track, one is met by a large sign on the way to the paddock declaring Assen to the be Cathedral of Speed. It is a warranted designation. On a motorbike at full pelt, I can imagine that this is might be something of a daunting venue, but for DTM and its catalogue of high downforce, high speed – in comparison to Moto GP – tanks, the circuit is somewhat less daunting, but still challenging.
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“I Did Not Know Jules Bianchi”
I did not know Jules Bianchi. In acknowledging that, it is the case that I had met him on a few occasions, but at no stage did I ever know him – there is quite a difference. Over the years, there was plenty of stumbling along as I shadowed a few steps behind the young … Continue reading “I Did Not Know Jules Bianchi”
“Hilmer becomes Force India junior squad”
GP2 Series race winners Hilmer Motorsport are to become Force India’s junior development team from this season.
“Caterham keep Rossi and add Haryanto to GP2 line-up”
Caterham Racing’s GP2 effort has announced its driver pairing for the season ahead with Alexander Rossi returning and Rio Haryanto joining.
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Vettel cruises to Belgian success; Bird and Calado take GP2 spoils in Spa; Kvyat and Sims take first GP3 victories”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Vettel cruises to Belgian success; Bird and Calado take GP2 spoils in Spa; Kvyat and Sims take first GP3 victories”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rosberg triumphs at Monaco; Kanaan takes Indy; Bird and Coletti grab GP2 spoils; Dempsey steals astonishing Lights victory”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rosberg triumphs at Monaco; Kanaan takes Indy; Dempsey grabs astonishing Lights victory”
“Coletti wins GP2 sprint race as last lap chaos reigns behind”
Rapax driver Stefano Coletti claimed the GP2 Sprint Race ahead of the hard charging Robin Frijns and Felipe Nasr.
“Frijns takes maiden GP2 win amid Barcelona chaos (updated)”
Robin Frijns drove a pitch perfect race at Barcelona this evening to assume his first GP2 victory of the season.
“GP2 Series: Ericsson flies to Barcelona pole”
Marcus Ericsson emphatically grabbed his first GP2 pole and points of the season thanks to a storming effort in the closing minutes of the sole qualifying session.
“GP2 Series: Dillmann joins new RUSSIAN TIME team; Coletti and Calado top final test”
Tom Dillmann has become the first driver to join the new GP2 Series squad RUSSIAN TIME ahead of the 2013 season, while James Calado and Stefano Coletti displayed top pace during this weeks GP2 Series test at Barcelona.
“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.
Korjus, Frijns, Grubmuller and Move confirm Formula Renault 3.5 places
In a busy weekend of signings, four drivers confirmed their participation in the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series.
2011 British Formula 3 Season Preview, Part 2
With the first green light of the 2011 British Formula 3 series drawing ever closer, twenty-one aspiring talents from six teams will be challenging for the championship.
GP3 Winter Test (Estoril, October 13th-15th)
It may only be the middle of October, but winter testing has already got under way for the GP3 Series at the Estoril circuit in Portugal. A number of drivers from GP3's inaugural year are returning, but many new faces will also be making an appearance. The likes of James Calado, Lewis Williamson, Oli Webb … Continue reading GP3 Winter Test (Estoril, October 13th-15th)