Pascal Wehrlein is a reasonably tall chap. Maybe not overly so in the grand scheme of the human race, but in the realm of racing drivers, he is quite tall. Upon meeting, he would stand not too far shy of my 6’1” frame, whereas a great many racers fall somewhere in the 5’6”-5’8” region. And … Continue reading “Thoughts on Pascal Wehrlein, the Norisring and Weird Regulations”
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“DTM: Green takes first win with Audi”
Jamie Green grabbed his first with Audi since his move to the marque in 2013, with an inch perfect performance in Race One at the Hockenheimring. After taking pole, Green – driving the Rosberg Audi – made a stellar start to leap into a supreme 2.3s lead over HWA Mercedes man Pascal Wehrlein after one … Continue reading “DTM: Green takes first win with Audi”
“Verstappen adds name to Zandvoort Masters”
FIA European Formula 3 rookie Max Verstappen has added his name to the list of drivers set to take part in this year’s Zandvoort Masters.
“Injured Jones to sit out FIA Euro F3 rounds”
Ed Jones is to sit out the next three rounds of the FIA European Formula 3 championship after an injury was belatedly discovered after the Pau event.
“Bernstorff joins Carlin GP3 effort”
Former Formula 3 racer Emil Bernstorff will graduate to the GP3 Series this season, partnering Alex Lynn at Carlin.
“Thoughts on Ekstrom, the Norisring and disqualifications”
Mattias Ekstrom’s disqualification from this month’s DTM event at the Norisring has been upheld by the DMSB; however in a twist, no winner has been declared for the event.
“Final Formula 3 calendars finally finalised, probably”
Next year’s European and British Formula 3 calendars appear to have been finalised following the rejigging of several events.
“British F3 release season highlights reel”
As the year-end draws closer, SRO became the latest promoter to release a highlights reel of the 2012 season with a small feature remembering Cooper Tyres British F3 championship.
“FIA release provisional 2013 European F3 Championship calendar”
The FIA released a provisional calendar for the 2013 F3 European Championship on Sunday morning.
“Marciello wins chaotic wet F3 race at Norisring”
Raffaele Marciello won the final European Formula 3 race of the weekend at a rain hit Norisring, ahead of Daniel Juncadella and Felix Serralles.
“Tincknell dominates F3 race two at Norisring”
In one of the strongest performances of his Formula 3 career to date, Harry Tincknell led from lights to flag at the Norisring.
“Nobody wins opening F3 Norisring race after Juncadella disqualified” (updated)
Carlin’s Will Buller assumed victory in the opening Formula 3 race at Norisring this weekend, following the disqualification of original winner Daniel Juncadella.
“Wehrlein takes Norisring F3 pole”
Pascal Wehrlein secured pole position for the Formula 3 Feature Race at the Norisring this morning.
“Norisring Formula 3 qualifying postponed until tomorrow”
Qualifying for the European Formula 3 Championship at the Norisring has been postponed until tomorrow, due to deteriorating track surface conditions.
“Juncadella heads F3 Euro Series practice at Norisring”
Prema Powerteam racer Daniel Juncadella headed the opening Formula 3 practice session at the Norisring this morning.
Some Small Boost for the Formula 3 Euroseries
The much under fire Formula 3 Euroseries has received two significant boosts of late. Following a season that saw an average of twelve runners at each event, the series announced today a confirmed entry list of fifteen cars, potentially rising to seventeen by the season start.
A Little Bit of History: The 1906 French Grand Prix
Although there had been some races and minor events prior to the 1906 French Grand Prix, it signified the first time the spirit of high speed competition was sanctioned by an Automobile club - namely the l'Automobile Club de France.