As the GP2 Series returned from a month long break, feeder series veteran Romain Grosjean got his title charge back on track, while GP2 rookie Esteban Gutierrez claimed his first honours.
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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.
2011 European Grand Prix (Rd 8, June 26th)
It all seemed so incredibly easy. After 57 laps of the Valencia Street Circuit, Sebastian Vettel cruised to a comfortable European Grand Prix victory.
Creating Problems and Avoiding Solutions
Just over two weeks ago, Formula One fans across the globe were treated to a spectacle. How deflating it must have been for a curious viewer to switch onto the sport as the World Championship arrived in Valencia.
2011 European Grand Prix (Rd 8, Qualifying, June 25th)
Sebastian Vettel secured Red Bull's ninth consecutive pole position in Valencia.
2011 European Grand Prix (Rd 8, Free Practice 1, June 24th)
Mark Webber topped the opening practice session for the European Grand Prix at Valencia.
The Pains of Sponsorship
One of the necessities of modern motorsport is the need to push those that pay the bills.
2011 Canadian Grand Prix (Rd 7, Free Practice 1, June 10th)
As the Formula 1 circus makes for a short stint to North America, it was Mercedes that made the first step up.
Formula 1 Expands its 2012 Calendar
Yesterday, the FIA released a controversial provisional calendar for the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. As well as being reinstated for later this year, the Bahrain Grand Prix will retake its position as the season opener next March. The following week will see the Grand Prix circus make the long, long trip to Melbourne.Sepang and … Continue reading Formula 1 Expands its 2012 Calendar
Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Jerez, February 12th)
Nick Heidfeld's chance of landing the Renault drive, in place of the injured Robert Kubica, received a bolster shot yesterday as he topped the best lap on the third day of testing at Jerez.
Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Valencia, February 3rd)
At the conclusion of the third day of testing in Valencia yesterday, Renault’s Robert Kubica took the top spot with a headline grabbing run in the R31, securing a fastest lap of 1:13.144 late in the afternoon.
Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Valencia, February 2nd)
Fernando Alonso upped the testing ante today, as he headed the order in Valencia.
GP2 Asia Pre-Season Testing (Yas Marina, February 2nd)
While Formula 1 busies itself in Valencia at its opening test sessions of the season, twenty-six GP2 machines lined up at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit for the first day of pre-season work.
Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Valencia, February 1st)
Sebastian Vettel started 2011 just as he had finished 2010, as he topped the time sheets on the first day of testing at Valencia. The reigning World Champion notched up 93 laps in the RB7 - Red Bull's newly designed and built title challenger. Vettel set a fastest lap of 1:13.769 - a lap that … Continue reading Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Valencia, February 1st)
Get Well Soon Dean Stoneman
Reigning Formula 2 champion Dean Stoneman was sadly diagnosed with testicular cancer last week, forcing him to withdraw from the World Series by Renault Championship.
2011 GP3 Season Calendar
Fledgling junior racing category, GP3, released its 2011 calendar this week.
…and the Rest?
Several weeks ago, I posted a review of Formula 1's Championship challengers. Now, as the New Year bell's approach, it's about time that I finally get to the rest of the field.
2011 GP2 Main Series and Superleague Formula Schedules Announced
The GP2 Main Series has announced a nine-round schedule for its seventh year of competition, while the Superleague Championship has announced a twelve race-weekends calendar.
Auto GP steps into F2 slot
Single-seater series, Auto GP, has been announced as the main support category for the World Touring Car Championship in 2011. The series, which has had painfully little exposure in recent years, replaces Formula 2 as WTCC's lead in event, earning itself a contract with sports cable channel Eurosport in the process. Kicking off in May … Continue reading Auto GP steps into F2 slot
Winners and Losers
After playing a staring role in the wet Italian Grand Prix in 2008, there was little doubt that the young German would eventually be Formula 1 World Champion. While the skills required to take the ultimate prize needed time to bed in and take shape, the talent was certainly present.