Of the drivers competing at this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix, Lance Stroll, Antonio Giovinazzi, Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Alex Albon all raced there in F3 in early September 2015. Yet despite the nods to it in various record books and websites, none of the above group managed to race on the Grand Prix layout … Continue reading “A Grand Portimão Cop-Out”
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“F1: Bad Strategies Found Fumbling in the Dark”
Sunday morning’s Japanese Grand Prix opened the door to another series of “what ifs” in what has been a topsy-turvy second half to the 2019 season. The only guarantee was that Mercedes is still very much the dominant force at the top-level of motorsport. What if Sebastian Vettel had not botched the start, thereby not … Continue reading “F1: Bad Strategies Found Fumbling in the Dark”
“F1 Russian GP: Joy and relief for Hamilton; Terse and Tense at Ferrari”
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas may have rounded off a Mercedes 1-2 at Sochi yesterday to record the German marquee’s sixth win at the Russian Grand Prix, but it was a race that could so easily have belonged to Ferrari {note 1}. There was a mixture of joy and relief in Parc Fermé and again … Continue reading “F1 Russian GP: Joy and relief for Hamilton; Terse and Tense at Ferrari”
“F1: Leclerc – the Prince of Monza”
In winning last week’s Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc raised notice to Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel that change was coming. By repeating that success at Monza seven days later, the Monegasque became the Scuderia’s new leader in Ferrari’s heartland. “There are no words to describe the emotions I felt during the race, after the race, … Continue reading “F1: Leclerc – the Prince of Monza”
“F1: Is Ferrari’s Inner Fight Already Over?”
Incredible as it may seem, August 26th marked a year since Sebastian Vettel last won a Formula One Grand Prix, when he triumphed at Spa-Francorchamps. In that year, his form has been blighted by errors and a marked loss of form, while new teammate Charles Leclerc goes from strength-to-strength. But is this the continued sign … Continue reading “F1: Is Ferrari’s Inner Fight Already 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”
“FIA F3: Giovinazzi wins hectic 74th Pau Grand Prix”
Antonio Giovinazzi won the 74th Grand Prix de Pau today following a hectic battle with Jake Dennis that lasted much of the race.
“Dennis takes two in FIA F3 crash fest”
Jake Dennis claimed his 2nd FIA European F3 race win of the weekend at Pau, although chaos reigned behind him. The Briton led for the duration, initially from Maximilian Günther and then later from eventual runner-up Charles Leclerc, but never looked challenged. Antonio Giovinazzi completed the podium placing’s – his eight podium in a row.
“Dennis takes first FIA F3 victory in style”
Jake Dennis swept to a stellar first FIA European F3 race victory in style at Pau this morning. In a race twice interrupted by the safety car, the Prema Powerteam driver led from the start, heading a close Antonio Giovinazzi and Charles Leclerc for the duration. Although Dennis’ lead was never more than 0.8s over … Continue reading “Dennis takes first FIA F3 victory in style”
“FIA F3: Dennis claims Pau Race One pole”
Prema Powerteam’s Jake Dennis claimed his first FIA European F3 pole position in desperately changeable conditions at Pau today. Monegasque racer Charles Leclerc will start alongside Dennis on the front row, while Antonio Giovinazzi and Maximilian Günther solidified the second row for Carlin and Mücke respectively. Swapping from wet to dry and then to heavy … Continue reading “FIA F3: Dennis claims Pau Race One pole”
“FIA F3: Leclerc heads Rosenqvist at damp Hockenheim”
Charles Leclerc took his 2nd FIA European Formula 3 win today with a stellar performance at a wet and dour Hockenheimring.
“FIA F3: Rosenqvist dominant at the Hockenheimring”
Felix Rosenqvist took his second FIA European F3 win of the season at the Hockenheimring this morning and did it in emphatic style.
“FIA F3: Giovinazzi claims Hockenheim opener”
Antonio Giovinazzi took his first FIA European F3 victory of the season at the Hockenheimring this afternoon.
“FIA F3: Rosenqvist wins Silverstone opener”
Felix Rosenqvist claimed the opening FIA European F3 win of the season at Silverstone, during a race peppered by safety car interruptions. The Swede – now in his fifth year at this level – led from the start and despite the constant presence in his mirrors of Carlin rival Antonio Giovinazzi, Rosenqvist could not be … Continue reading “FIA F3: Rosenqvist wins Silverstone opener”
“FIA F3: Rosenqvist takes first pole of the season”
Felix Rosenqvist took the first FIA European F3 pole of the season during today’s qualifying session at Silverstone. Following a bright and warm morning, the clouds descended over the Northamptonshire circuit, with even brief sprinkles of rain making their appearance known before the green flag. It mattered little to the experienced Swede, who took the … Continue reading “FIA F3: Rosenqvist takes first pole of the season”
“Capitanio stays with BVM for second Alps campaign”
Formula Renault Alps racer Dario Capitanio has opted stay with BVM Racing as he enters his second season in the championship.