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”
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“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”
“WEC: Turner – We need to maximise Le Mans”
ON the eve of the beginning of the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship, Aston Martin stalwart Darren Turner is keen to turn defeat at the hands of AF Corse Ferrari’s into victory – and where better to start than on home ground. Speaking to TheMotorsportArchive.com at the Royal Automobile Club in London prior to the … Continue reading “WEC: Turner – We need to maximise Le Mans”
“GP3 Series Analysis: Eriksson closes in”
One does always need to be spectacular or stylish to be victorious. Sometimes success comes when partnered consistency. Roll stylish and consistent together and you will have a potent – and incredibly rare – mixture at your fingertips. Until Silverstone, GP3 Series points leader Alex Lynn had been the stylish one, taking two Race One victories, but not finishing either of the Race Two events. Jimmy Eriksson, meanwhile, had been passively consistent with three podiums and a 6th place finish.
“GP2 Series Analysis: Nasr wins again, but loses ground to Palmer”
If Carlin Motorsport’s Felipe Nasr is to really push for this year’s GP2 Series title, then consistency needs to run parallel to his more obvious speed. Admittedly on this occasion, there was precious little the Brazilian could do about the lost points on Saturday; however one cannot escape the fact that since series leader Jolyon Palmer’s last victory in Monaco in May, Nasr has only outscored the Briton by six points.
“Silverstone F1 Test for Stevens”
Caterham Racing Academy have confirmed that Will Stevens is to test with the Caterham F1 squad at the post-British Grand Prix test at Silverstone on July 8th.
“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.
“Ocon takes double FIA F3 pole at Silverstone”
Esteban Ocon secured both pole positions for the final pair of FIA European Formula 3 races at Silverstone this weekend.
“Blomqvist takes first FIA F3 pole of the season”
Jagonya Ayam with Carlin racer Tom Blomqvist secured the first FIA European Formula 3 pole position of the season this afternoon.
“FIA F3: Rookies Verstappen and Fuoco head opening sessions”
FIA European F3 Championship rookies Max Verstappen and Antonio Fuoco headed the opening practice sessions at Silverstone this morning.
GP3 Series: Yelloly moves to Status”
British racing driver Nick Yelloly will compete with Status Grand Prix in this years GP3 Series.
“FR3.5: Jaafar joins ISR for title run”
Malaysian racer Jazeman Jaafar has joined Formula Renault 3.5 squad ISR for what will be his second season in the Formula One feeder category.
“Thoughts on rebuilding British F3”
When this year’s original British Formula 3 Series calendar was truncated to a mere four rounds in January, many commentators declared the famed championship dead and buried. Yet series promoters SRO and several notable members of the paddock are less willing to see one of the oldest Formula 3 championships slip quietly into history.
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rosberg wins chaotic British GP; Bird and Lancaster taste home GP2 success”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rosberg wins chaotic British GP; Bird and Lancaster taste home GP2 success”
“ATS Volkswagen cars barred from entering remaining British F3 rounds”
Invitational entrants from the ATS Formel 3 Cup are to be denied entrance for the remaining British F3 rounds should they be running the German series’ boosted Volkswagen engines.
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Vettel dominates in Montreal; Korjus and Regalia make most of GP3 test”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Vettel dominates in Montreal; Korjus and Regalia make most of GP3 test”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Magnussen and Huertas triumph at Aragon; Mason and Stuvik take F3 Open wins; Consistency gives Morris F4 lead”
Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Magnussen and Huertas triumph at Aragon; Mason and Stuvik take F3 Open wins; Consistency gives Morris F4 lead.
“BRDC Formula 4, finding its feet”
The BRDC’s new Formula 4 Series enjoyed a successful beginning at Silverstone this weekend.
“British F3 entries for CF Racing and West-Tec”
Welsh squad CF Racing have announced its participation in the revised British Formula 3 Series this year by adding Chinese racer Zheng Dijay Sun to their ranks.
“Marciello grabs feisty FIA F3 win at Silverstone”
Prema Powerteam’s Raffaele Marciello secured his third FIA European Formula 3 victory of the season at a sunny, but damp Silverstone.