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Motorsports Mondial - July 30, 2010

Photo: Reuters

Kiwi Wings Clipped

Brendon Hartley, Robert Wickens, Scott Speed and Mika Maki all have one thing in common; Red Bull gave them wings and then clipped them when they did not live up to the high standards set by one-time Grand Prix and Le Mans winning driver, Dr. Helmut Marko, the right hand man to Red Bull matador Dietrich Mateschitz.

Hartley, a native of New Zealand, has been in the Red Bull brigade for four years. Much was expected from him when he was placed in the British F3 championship, but was beaten to the title by his teammate and current Grand Prix driver Jaime Alguersuari.

This season Hartley was placed in the World Series by Renault and was also named Red Bull/Toro Rosso test driver. However, the career of talented driver from Palmerston North has gone south and he has played second fiddle to Australian Daniel Ricciardo from Perth.

Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne, who is having a successful British F3 campaign this year, has been named as successor to the 20-year old Hartley in World Series by Renault.

Chris Amon, the luckless F1 driver for Ferrari, said Hartley’s dismissal from the Red Bull programme is a huge setback for his fellow countryman to reach the top flight in motor racing.

– Nasir Hameed

F1weekly podcast # 445 - July 29, 2010

F1weekly podcast number 445

Le Grand Prix de Monaco will stay on the calendar.

Giancarlo Minardi thinks the Scuderia was right.

Motorsports Mondial with Nasir Hameed and…

Interview with Formula BMW driver Michael Lewis.

Michael Lewis began his racing career in 1/4 Midgets at the Pomona, California, oval track in 2003 at the age of 13. He then moved to karting in 2005, racing primarily in local California and western regional events. In 2006, Michael started his European karting experience racing for CRG in the Rotax Junior Series. In 2007 and 2008, he continued his European karting career with Dino Chiesa’s Chiesa Corse kart team with emphasis in Italian Masters and WSK events running in the KF-2 class.

In 2009, Michael made the step up to racing cars with his commitment to the 2009 Formula BMW Americas series, driving for Antonio Ferrari’s Eurointernational team, earning the Rookie Championship. In 2010 he is staying with Eurointernational, but driving in the Formula BMW Europe series as the Americas series has been disbanded.

Michael attends California State University, Fullerton, where he is majoring in business.

 

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Motorsports Mondial - July 27, 2010

Red McCombs Revealed as Primary Investor for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ Project

Tavo Hellmund, Managing Partner of Full Throttle Productions LP, revealed Red McCombs as the primary investor for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ racing project. McCombs, a business and sports legend, is committing financial resources, experience and the business relationships of McCombs Partners to complement Hellmund and his extensive motorsports’ background. Hellmund and McCombs Partners have been working on potential site development as well as event and facility infrastructure. The end result will present one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events and the first ever purpose-built F1 facility in the United States.

Hellmund, an Austin native, event promoter and former racecar driver, has had a lifetime affinity for Formula 1 racing and has spent the last three years working to deliver the return of Formula 1 racing to the U.S. with his hometown of Austin as the event’s backdrop. “This project has been a tremendous undertaking,” stated Hellmund. “But for at least the next decade, Texas will host a global sporting event on an annual basis in a new world-class multipurpose facility. Knowing that our hard work is being rewarded and that my dream is becoming a reality is extremely gratifying. It is a great honor to have Red McCombs and McCombs Partners as our primary investor and partner. Red’s success in business and the professional sports arena is legendary. Working together as a team and under Red’s direction, we will ensure that this project will make all Texans very proud and will benefit our great State.”

“Bringing Formula 1 back to the United States represents the opportunity of a lifetime and one that any city in the world would want,” stated McCombs.  “The size and scope of an F1 event is comparable to hosting a Super Bowl and will bring substantial economic benefit to Austin, San Antonio and the entire State of Texas. We know Tavo has a clear vision for developing Formula 1 into a major event with year-round opportunities. Over the past few years, he has built a solid business foundation and has assembled a great team – one we are proud to be part of.  We are ready to roll-up our sleeves and work alongside Tavo to make this project a huge success.” McCombs, a Texas business and sports icon, is the former owner of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. In addition, McCombs is the co-founder of Clear Channel Communications and has owned nearly 400 businesses in his career, including McCombs Automotive Group and McCombs Energy. McCombs Partners serves as the investment management division of McCombs Enterprises, the family office of Red McCombs.

In addition to McCombs Partners, Hellmund’s team includes Prophet Capital Management, an Austin based private investment company founded in 1995, and MotoGP World Champion Kevin Schwantz.

Hellmund also launched the event’s official website: www.formula1UnitedStates.com, a site dedicated to the local, state, national and global communities interested in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™. The site’s objective is to provide racing and non-racing fans alike a view into the global sporting event where “technology meets glamour.” Site content will include information on the event visionary and investment group, FAQs, the host city of Austin, event news, Formula 1 racing information and the Formula 1™ onboard lap driving experience. Fans will have the opportunity to register to receive additional information including updates on event ticket packages. The site will be continually updated with the latest news and developments for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ project and respective racing industries.

Formula 1 racing is ranked among the top three most prestigious sporting events in the world along with the Olympics and Soccer’s FIFA World Cup. Formula 1 is considered the most technologically advanced sporting event in the world. It has a massive worldwide following, attracting more than 520 million viewers in 187 countries — making it the most-watched annual sport in the world. This project will place Austin and the state of Texas on the global stage. Its economic impact to the community is estimated to be approximately $300 million on an annual basis, according to the Office of the Texas Comptroller.

Austin, Texas is located at the epicenter of a surrounding population of nearly 20 million people and provides 130 daily departing international flights within 180 miles. Austin also offers easy access from each U.S. coast, as well as from Canada, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America. The track will be located on a 900-acre site in southeast Austin along the SH 130 corridor near FM 812.  The majority of land involved in the project is formerly known as the Wandering Creek property. The site’s natural topography is expected to provide an excellent canvas for the world class facility.

F1weekly podcast # 444 - July 25, 2010

photo: Autosport.com

Bernie wants the ban on team orders lifted.

Ferrari fined $100,000 and referred to the WMSC.

“We tried to do our race, we tried to do as good as we can,” said Alonso, who scored his second win of the year. “We are professional drivers and we try to work as a team and we try to do the best we can every day.”

F1weekly podcast number 444

Ferrari takes an unsavory victory at Hockenheim.

Massa clearly unhappy with letting Fernando through.

Red Bull front wing under scrutiny for flexing.

Esteban Gutierrez has cruised to his fourth GP3 victory.

Pos  Driver        Team                       Time
 1.  Alonso        Ferrari                    1h28:38.866
 2.  Massa         Ferrari                    +     4.196
 3.  Vettel        Red Bull-Renault           +     5.121
 4.  Hamilton      McLaren-Mercedes           +    26.896
 5.  Button        McLaren-Mercedes           +    29.482
 6.  Webber        Red Bull-Renault           +    43.606
 7.  Kubica        Renault                    +     1 lap
 8.  Rosberg       Mercedes                   +     1 lap
 9.  Schumacher    Mercedes                   +     1 lap
10.  Petrov        Renault                    +     1 lap
11.  Kobayashi     Sauber-Ferrari             +     1 lap
12.  Barrichello   Williams-Cosworth          +     1 lap
13.  Hulkenberg    Williams-Cosworth          +     1 lap
14.  De la Rosa    Sauber-Ferrari             +     1 lap
15.  Alguersuari   Toro Rosso-Ferrari         +     1 lap
16.  Liuzzi        Force India-Mercedes       +    2 laps
17.  Sutil         Force India-Mercedes       +    2 laps
18.  Glock         Virgin-Cosworth            +    3 laps
19.  Senna         HRT-Cosworth               +    4 laps


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Quali - July 24, 2010

Vettel edges out Fernando Alonso for pole in Germany.

Ferrari showing improvement with Felipe Massa in third.

Liuzzi crashes out hitting the pit wall in Q1

Robert Wickens has claimed his first GP3 race victory.

Sebastian Vettel: Yeah, it would be interesting to calculate how much it is, two thousands of a second. It was very, very close. All session Fernando was really strong and in general the Ferraris are very competitive here. We knew it would be a difficult session but two thousands of a second is not really the margin you are looking for, so we had to push very hard. It was extremely exciting especially Q3. I knew that both times I had only one lap to get it right here. There are some places that lead you easily into a mistake, so it was close. You push a little too much and you lose the edge of the tyres and then you start to feel you are losing the time, so my last run wasn’t 100 per cent perfect. I had a little bit here and there where I went a little bit above the limit and it cost a little bit of time but in the end it was enough by nearly nothing to stay ahead and get on pole. So extremely happy. First time on pole at home, but the main challenge will come tomorrow. I think we do have a very strong car here and it will be a tough fight against the red cars I guess.

Pos  Driver         Team                    Q1        Q2        Q3
 1.  Vettel         Red Bull-Renault        1:15.152   1:14.249  1:13.791
 2.  Alonso         Ferrari                 1:14.808   1:14.081  1:13.793
 3.  Massa          Ferrari                 1:15.216   1:14.478  1:14.290
 4.  Webber         Red Bull-Renault        1:15.334   1:14.340  1:14.347
 5.  Button         McLaren-Mercedes        1:15.823   1:14.716  1:14.427
 6.  Hamilton       McLaren-Mercedes        1:15.505   1:14.488  1:14.566
 7.  Kubica         Renault                 1:15.736   1:14.835  1:15.079
 8.  Barrichello    Williams-Cosworth       1:16.398   1:14.698  1:15.109
09.  Rosberg        Mercedes                1:16.178   1:15.018  1:15.179
10.  Hulkenberg     Williams-Cosworth       1:16.387   1:14.943  1:15.339
11.  Schumacher     Mercedes                1:16.084   1:15.026
12.  Kobayashi      Sauber-Ferrari          1:15.951   1:15.084
13.  Petrov         Renault                 1:16.521   1:15.307
14.  Sutil          Force India-Mercedes    1:16.220   1:15.467
15.  de la Rosa     Sauber-Ferrari          1:16.450   1:15.550
16.  Alguersuari    Toro Rosso-Ferrari      1:16.664   1:15.588
17.  Buemi          Toro Rosso-Ferrari      1:16.029   1:15.974
18.  Trulli         Lotus-Cosworth          1:17.583
19.  Kovalainen     Lotus-Cosworth          1:18.300
20.  Glock          Virgin-Cosworth         1:18.343
21.  Senna          HRT-Cosworth            1:18.592
22.  Liuzzi         Force India-Mercedes    1:18.952
23.  Yamamoto       HRT-Cosworth            1:19.844
24.  di Grassi      Virgin-Cosworth

F1 News

2010-07-30
Alonso and Kovalainen fined for pit speeding
www.f1racing.net posted 20:07:00
Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and Lotus’ Heikki Kovalainen have both received fines from Formula 1 governing body the FIA after being caught speeding in the Hungaroring pit lane on Friday.
Alonso and Kovalainen fined for pit lane speeding
www.f1racing.net posted 20:07:00
Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and Lotus’ Heikki Kovalainen have both received fines from Formula 1 governing body the FIA after being caught speeding in the Hungaroring pit lane on Friday.
Cypher Group withdraws 2011 F1 entry
www.f1racing.net posted 18:59:00
The American Cypher Group has announced that it has decided to drop out of the running for team selection ahead of next season. The group of former US F1 engineers plus others was looking to become the sport’s first-all American team although a statement has been released on Friday evening.
Alonso hopeful of challenging Red Bull
www.crash.net posted 14:53:35
Fernando Alonso says he is hopeful that Ferrari will challenge Red Bull for pole in Hungary
Friday's Hungarian press conf
www.planet-f1.com posted 14:28:00
Colin Kolles, Eric Boullier, Stefano Domenicali and Christian Horner faced the media in Friday's press conference for the Hungarian GP...
Vettel: Don't rule out McLaren
www.crash.net posted 14:11:31
Sebastian Vettel heads Friday practice in Hungary but insists the weekend isn't a foregone conclusion for Red Bull
FIA Friday press conference - Hungary
www.formula1.com posted 13:56:00
Team principals: Eric Boullier (Renault), Stefano Domenicali (Ferrari), Christian Horner (Red Bull) and Colin Kolles (HRT). Q: First of all, can we have a run-down of how things have gone today. Colin, would you like to start. Colin Kolles: Well, we had some technical issues but we managed to go through the programmes. I think that Sakon (Yamamoto) did a good job. He drove almost the same lap time as Bruno (Senna)...
Hulkenberg heads Williams charge with P8
www.crash.net posted 13:55:13
F1 2010 rookie Nico Hulkenberg made a good start to the Hungarian Grand Prix today and finished practice inside the top-ten in his Williams-Cosworth FW32.
McLaren set for damage limitation
www.crash.net posted 13:36:47
McLaren looks for damage limitation after failing to match rivals pace during Friday free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix
de la Rosa: We're looking strong in Hungary
www.crash.net posted 13:21:19
Pedro de la Rosa was bullish following practice for the F1 2010 Hungarian GP on Friday and has predicted that there is 'more to come' from his Sauber C29.
Domenicali: Massa won't walk away
www.planet-f1.com posted 13:10:00
Stefano Domenicali is confident Felipe Massa will not follow in the footsteps of Rubens Barrichello and walk out on Ferrari now or in the future...
Sutil pleased with diffuser progress
www.crash.net posted 13:06:33
Adrian Sutil declares himself happy with Force India's first run of a blown diffuser, although the German insists he didn't get the best out of his car
Latest British F3 photos: Friday at Spa-Francorchamps
www.f1racing.net posted 13:06:00
Vergne wins again at Spa
www.f1racing.net posted 13:05:00
After claiming pole position for Spa’s Race 1 this morning before duly taking the chequered flag, British Formula 3 championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne has climbed from seventh on the grid to the top step of the podium once again for Carlin in the second round this afternoon, with Felipe Nasr and leading Briton Daniel McKenzie joining him.
Latest GP3 photos: Friday at the Hungaroring
www.f1racing.net posted 12:53:00
Müller on top of practice in Hungary
www.f1racing.net posted 12:52:00
Jenzer Motorsport enjoyed a 1-2 finish in the sole half-hour GP3 practice session in Hungary on Friday afternoon, with Switzerland’s Nico Müller leading the way from Norwegian team-mate Pål Varhaug as championship leader Esteban Gutiérrez finished third for ART and Renger van der Zande’s Mücke crashed at Turn 11.
Solid start for Renault
www.crash.net posted 12:46:23
Renault enjoys a solid start to the Hungarian GP weekend with Vitaly Petrov and Robert Kubica on the pace at the Hungaroring
Latest F1 photos: Friday at the Hungaroring
www.f1racing.net posted 12:44:00
Business as usual at Virgin Racing
www.f1racing.net posted 12:43:00
Virgin Racing drivers Timo Glock and Lucas di Grassi reported no car issues as they finished practice 20th and 21st quickest in Hungary on Friday.
Hamilton: We are losing too much time
www.planet-f1.com posted 12:39:00
Lewis Hamilton admits McLaren have a lot of work to do overnight if they want to stop dropping time to their rivals at the Hungaroring...
Massa: Driving Hungaroring not difficult after crash
www.f1racing.net posted 12:33:00
Friday saw Felipe Massa drive through the Hungaroring’s Turn 4 for the first time since suffering his near-fatal accident at the corner last year. Although a cracked skull and brain injuries so nearly ended the Brazilian driver’s life, the Ferrari man has said that approaching and driving past the scene can be done with little difficulty.
Massa: Driving Hungaroring not difficult after my crash
www.f1racing.net posted 12:33:00
Friday saw Felipe Massa drive through the Hungaroring’s Turn 4 for the first time since suffering his near-fatal accident at the corner last year. Although a cracked skull and brain injuries so nearly ended the Brazilian driver’s life, the Ferrari man has said that approaching and driving past the scene can be done with little difficulty.
Schumacher: Car not very good at moment
www.crash.net posted 12:29:00
Mercedes man Michael Schumacher has said he will be hoping for better tomorrow after finishing practice for the F1 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday down in tenth place.
Extra effort needed due to times, says Barrichello
www.f1racing.net posted 12:23:00
Rubens Barrichello believes that making no mistakes will be more crucial than ever on Saturday, judging by the midfield lap times seen in Friday’s two practice sessions at the Hungaroring.
Alonso: Red Bull stronger than in Germany
www.planet-f1.com posted 12:17:00
Although Fernando Alonso concedes Red Bull seem stronger this weekend than they were last time out, he believes Ferrari can take the fight to them...
Senna pleased with Hispania reliability
www.f1racing.net posted 12:17:00
Bruno Senna was content with the Friday reliability of his Hispania car as the Brazilian, who finished on the Hungarian podium in GP2 twice two years ago, set the 22nd best time.
Sauber hoping to dial out understeer
www.f1racing.net posted 12:05:00
Both Sauber drivers confirmed that Q2 qualifying positions should be more than possible in Hungary tomorrow, with Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi having ended Friday practice 11th and 14th quickest respectively. However, the team will be wishing to solve a lack of front-end grip this evening.
Sutil disappointed to lose crucial practice time
www.f1racing.net posted 11:51:00
The latest challenge in Formula 1 has been the back-to-back races at Hockenheim and the Hungaroring although, as if this wasn’t a task hard enough, Adrian Sutil has now endured two consecutive Fridays on which he has been forced to spend most of his time in the garage as opposed to on the track.
Webber content with ‘pretty good’ practice
www.f1racing.net posted 11:42:00
Mark Webber was pleased enough with his first two practice sessions at the Hungaroring on Friday, eventually finishing the day third quickest but half a second down on team-mate Sebastian Vettel; however, at this point the team’s programmes for each car remain unknown.
Petrov highly placed with new rear wing
www.f1racing.net posted 11:35:00
Vitaly Petrov was pleased to break into the top five, ahead of team-mate Robert Kubica, in second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday. This weekend promises to be particularly positive for Renault, which is ahead of Mercedes and could also jump McLaren in terms of pace.
Schumi: Not looking particularly good
www.planet-f1.com posted 11:28:00
Michael Schumacher may be hoping for a "better performance" for the rest of the weekend, however, he admits it's looking too good for Merc GP...
McLaren drivers braced for damaging weekend
www.f1racing.net posted 11:27:00
McLaren appeared to be off the pace in the three hours of practice on Friday and post-session comments from Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have confirmed that the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend promises to dent their attacks in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.
Alonso plays down Red Bull advantage
www.f1racing.net posted 11:10:00
Fernando Alonso does not believe that Red Bull Racing are as rapid as they showed in Hungary on Friday. Sebastian Vettel finished the first practice session a full second up on the third-placed Spaniard, who managed second place but was still half a second in arrears later on in the day.
Vettel keeps Red Bull top
www.crash.net posted 11:09:57
Sebastian Vettel keeps Red Bull top of the times after second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix
Button: If team orders return I'll walk
www.planet-f1.com posted 11:09:00
Jenson Button has amazingly revealed he will quit Formula One if team orders are reintroduced into the sport...
Hungarian GP, Hungaroring - Friday free practice (combined)
www.crash.net posted 11:06:20
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel dominates Friday practice in Hungary - and ends day half a second up on Fernando Alonso's Ferrari.
Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring - Friday free practice (2)
www.crash.net posted 11:00:00
Sebastian Vettel stays top in P2 for this weekend's F1 2010 Hungarian GP, half a second up on Fernando Alonso; Mark Webber lies third followed by Felipe Massa and Vitaly Petrov.
Schumacher fearing for Mercedes pace
www.f1racing.net posted 10:58:00
Michael Schumacher admits that he is worried Mercedes has been caught off-guard in Hungary, with Renault having very much established itself as at least the fourth fastest team behind Red Bull, Ferrari and possibly McLaren this weekend.
Vettel plays down Red Bull's pace
www.planet-f1.com posted 10:51:00
Sebastian Vettel, who is chasing his seventh pole of the season in Hungary, has downplayed Red Bull's blistering pace in Friday practice...
Kovalainen optimistic despite Friday setback
www.f1racing.net posted 10:51:00
Heikki Kovalainen remains upbeat in Hungary despite being able to lap only five times due to hydraulic problems on Friday afternoon.
Latest GP2 photos: Friday at the Hungaroring
www.f1racing.net posted 10:45:00
Bird takes questionable pole position in Hungary
www.f1racing.net posted 10:44:00
Britain’s Sam Bird and has clinched pole position ahead of Saturday’s GP2 Feature Race in Budapest. The ART Grand Prix driver will start ahead of iSport duo Davide Valsecchi and Oliver Turvey, with championship leader Pastor Maldonado fourth for Rapax. However, suspensions remain that the pole man's best lap may have been set under yellow flag conditions.
Alguersuari leads Toro Rosso challenge
www.f1racing.net posted 10:37:00
Jaime Alguersuari celebrates a year in Formula 1 this weekend, having been called into Toro Rosso at late notice following the ousting of Sébastien Bourdais following the 2009 German Grand Prix. The Spaniard, who out-qualified team-mate Buemi at Hockenheim, continued to set the team’s pace today.
Vettel dominates again in Hungary
eurosport.yahoo.com posted 10:34:00
Sebastian Vettel again dominates practice for the Hungarian GP although Fernando Alonso upsets the Red Bull applecart by taking second.
Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
www.formula1.com posted 10:23:00
The morning session may have been dominated by the Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, but by the afternoon the Ferraris of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa had joined the fray at the front. The leading teams and their rivals reflect on their early progress in Budapest…
Vettel keeping eye on Ferraris
www.f1racing.net posted 10:21:00
Sebastian Vettel comfortably headed both practice session in Hungary on Friday, ending the afternoon period half a second quicker than the Ferrari of Fernando Alonso despite the Spaniard having made up the same amount of time since the morning.
Yamamoto: It is not about the money
www.planet-f1.com posted 10:19:00
Sakon Yamamoto is adamant he's in the HRT cockpit because of his 'performance' and not his sponsorship money...
Vettel dominates again in Hungary
eurosport.yahoo.com posted 10:15:06
Sebastian Vettel again dominates practice for the Hungarian GP although Fernando Alonso upsets the Red Bull applecart by taking second.
Afanasiev tops second practice session
www.f1racing.net posted 10:09:00
Russian Sergei Afanasiev has topped the second of two free practice sessions at Brno ahead of this weekend’s Czech rounds of the Formula 2 championship. However, the margin was slim as he edged out Lithuania’s Kazim Vasiliauskas by just 14 thousandths of a second.
Fri: FIndia, Lotus, Virgin, HRT
www.planet-f1.com posted 10:04:00
Force India joined F1's newcomers, Lotus, Virgin and Hispania, at the back of the timesheets in Friday's Hungarian practice...

GP2 News

2010-07-30
Bird takes pole position in Hungary
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 10:44:00
Britain’s Sam Bird and has clinched pole position ahead of Saturday’s GP2 Feature Race in Budapest. The ART Grand Prix driver will start ahead of iSport duo Davide Valsecchi and Oliver Turvey, with championship leader Pastor Maldonado fourth for Rapax.
Addax top GP2 practice in Hungary
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 06:51:00
Addax pairing Giedo van der Garde and Sergio Pérez topped the timesheets in the only GP2 practice session of the Hungarian weekend on Friday morning. The Dutchman’s best effort of 1:28.118 was not beaten in the closing stages of the half-hour although both he and Super Nova’s Marcus Ericsson hit parts of lose kerbs at the final corner.  ma The Dutchman's best lap of 1:28.188 was set midway through the session, crossing the line just behind his team-mate to steal the top spot Pérez briefly held by just 0.053 as the Addax team showed their hand ahead of this afternoon's qualifying session. 
2010-07-25
Latest GP2 photos: Sunday at Hockenheim
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 07:12:00
Pérez scores third victory
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 05:21:00
Barwa Addax driver Sergio Pérez has scored his third win of the season on Sunday morning at Hockenheim. The GP2 driver started the race as seventh and worked himself all the way up to first to finish ahead of Olivier Turvey and Adrian Zaugg.
2010-07-24
Latest GP2 photos: Saturday at Hockenheim
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:01:00
Commanding Maldonado wins Feature Race at Hockenheim
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:00:00
Championship leader Pastor Maldonado has extended his GP2 advantage yet further by claiming victory at Hockenheim on Saturday afternoon. With the Venezuelan winning for Rapax, Sergio Pérez and Charles Pic also made the podium for Addax and Arden although there were a number a notable moments further down the field.
2010-07-23
Latest GP2 photos: Friday at Hockenheim
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:35:00
Pic takes pole for GP2 Feature Race
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:34:00
Following the miserable weather conditions of Formula 1’s second practice session at Hockenheim, rain resumed falling as GP2 qualifying commenced. At its conclusion, Arden’s Charles Pic was at the top of the timesheets and will start tomorrow’s Feature Race from pole position after two red flag stoppages.
Clos leads GP2 practice at Hockenheim
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 06:52:00
Spain’s Dani Clos has responded to comments from Racing Engineering Team Principal Alfonso de Orleáns–Borbón, advising him to be ‘more aggressive’, by posting the quickest lap time in Hockenheim’s practice session on Friday morning. On a drying track, several dramatic moments caused concern further down the field.
2010-07-21
Orleáns–Borbón: Clos can beat Maldonado
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 05:58:00
Racing Engineering Team Principal Alfonso de Orleáns–Borbón is confident that Dani Clos can still overhaul Rapax man Pastor Maldonado for this year’s GP2 title. The Spaniard shares opinions on his compatriot and German team-mate Christian Vietoris ahead of the latest two rounds at Hockenheim.
Villeneuve confirms partnership with Durango
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 04:26:00
Jacques Villeneuve has responded to speculation across the internet by clarifying his current plans to enter a Formula 1 team, Villeneuve Racing, in 2011. The 1997 World Champion is applying to governing body the FIA alongside GP2 outfit Durango although the French-Canadian is unwilling to disclose much detail at present.
2010-07-20
Grosjean to replace D’Ambrosio at Hockenheim
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 18:18:00
Driver management company Gravity Sport has confirmed that ex Renault Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean will return to GP2 as he replaces Jérôme D’Ambrosio in Germany this weekend. The Anglo-Swiss driver, in subbing for the Belgian, therefore becomes team-mate to Dutch-Chinese protégé Ho-Pin Tung at DAMS.
2010-07-11
Photos: Sunday at Silverstone
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 05:29:00
Pérez claims Silverstone's Sprint Race
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 05:28:00
Following a win for Mexico's Esteban Gutiérrez in the first GP3 race at Silverstone on Saturday, compatriot Sergio Pérez and the Addax team have claimed Sunday morning's GP2 Sprint Race victory. Behind, pole man Olivier Turvey picked up a first podium of the season for iSport as Spain's Dani Clos claimed his second in as many races for Racing Engineering.
2010-07-10
Maldonado dominates Silverstone Feature Race
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 10:41:00
Venezuela's Pastor Maldonado has extended his GP2 points lead by winning the first of Silverstone's two races this weekend. The Rapax man, who overhauled pole-sitter Jules Bianchi off the start line, led home the ART driver and Spain's Dani Clos on Saturday.
British GP: Full Practice 3 results
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 06:21:00
2010-07-09
Photos: Friday at Silverstone
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:52:00
Bianchi on pole at Silverstone
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:51:00
Although championship leader Pastor Maldonado led the practice session at Silverstone on Friday morning, ART's Jules Bianchi has managed to claim pole position ahead of the Feature Race on Saturday afternoon. The Frenchman will line up alongside the Rapax, with an all-Racing Engineering second row ahead of Englishmen Oliver Turvey and Sam Bird on their first home GP2 weekend.
Maldonado tops practice at Silverstone
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 07:57:00
Championship leaders Pastor Maldonado and Rapax topped the timesheets as the regular half-hour practice session was held at Silverstone at the start of Friday afternoon. Giedo van der Garde's Addax was just over a tenth of a second off the pace as Luca Filippi made a return to replace the recovering Josef Kral at Super Nova.
2010-07-07
ART Grand Prix withdraws F1 application
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 15:02:00
ART Grand Prix, known for its successes in GP2 and Formula 3, has decided to withdraw its application to take part in the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship. Due to the current economic conditions the French outfit decided it was unable to guarantee running the team in the long term.
2010-07-05
Filippi to replace recovering Kral at Silverstone
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 11:30:00
The Super Nova team has confirmed that Italy’s Luca Filippi will deputise for the injured Josef Kral for this weekend’s latest two rounds of the championship at Silverstone. The latter continues to recover following his high-flying accident in Valencia.
2010-06-27
First GP2 victory for Ericsson in Valencia
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 09:12:00
Marcus Ericsson made light work of his maiden GP2 victory in this morning’s sprint race, dominating from lights to flag to lead home Giedo van der Garde and Michael Herck. The win was set up at the start, when poleman Herck made a good start but the Swede’s was even better, outsprinting his rival to turn one and a lead that he never relinquished. 
2010-06-26
Maldonado wins amid chaos in Feature Race
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 13:38:00
Pastor Maldonado and Rapax have picked up victory in Valencia’s Feature Race by avoiding carnage on Saturday afternoon. Following Formula 1 qualifying, the dramatic encounter included two pile-ups and the destroying of a television camera amongst other highly-dramatic moments.
2010-06-25
Pérez seizes Valencia pole for Addax
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 13:50:00
Sergio Pérez and Addax converted the fastest practice time into pole position in Valencia on Friday and will therefore start at the front for Saturday’s Feature Race in Spain. The Mexican will share the front row with Rapax’s Pastor Maldonado as Jules Bianchi and Davide Valsecchi start behind them for ART and iSport respectively.
Pérez fastest in Valencia practice
gp2.gpupdate.net posted 09:11:00
Addax driver and fourth-placed championship man Sergio Pérez set the pace in Valencia’s practice session on Friday morning. Prior to qualifying on the Spanish streets this afternoon, the Mexican led the way from Venezuela’s Pastor Maldonado by a quarter of a second.

GP3 News

2010-07-30
Nico Müller on top in practice in Budapest
www.gp3series.com posted 13:33:11
Jenzer Motorsport’s Nico Müller was back on form in GP3 claiming the top spot in today’s practice session at Hungaroring.
2010-07-29
GP3 Series – Hungary round 6 preview
www.gp3series.com posted 08:02:05
Now in the second half of the season, the fight for the inaugural GP3 Series crown is well and truly on.
James Jakes update
www.gp3series.com posted 07:35:43
James Jakes will miss Budapest.
2010-07-27
Simon Trummer to miss Budapest
www.gp3series.com posted 13:37:50
Simon Trummer and James Jakes update:
2010-07-26
Simon Trummer and James Jakes update
www.gp3series.com posted 13:50:22
Two GP3 Series drivers could miss Budapest this weekend after being injured at Hockenheim.
2010-07-25
Post race penalties
www.gp3series.com posted 11:24:54
Tech 1 Racing’s Doru Sechelariu and RSC Mucke Motorsport’s Nigel Melker and TOBIAS HEGEWALD have been given penalties after Race 2 at Hockenheimring LAST SUNDAY.
Race 2 Quotes
www.gp3series.com posted 11:01:56
ART Grand Prix’s Esteban Gutiérrez race winner, Tech 1 Racing’s Daniel Juncadella and teammate Stefano Coletti Race 2 quotes at Hockenheimring.
Gutiérrez leads the way in Hockenheim
www.gp3series.com posted 06:34:23
ART Grand Prix’s Esteban Gutiérrez took his fourth race victory of the season at Hockenheimring today. The Mexican stamped his authority on the Series even further after a dominant win over his rivals, and now has a 30 point lead in the Series standings.
Post Race Penalties
www.gp3series.com posted 03:50:01
Penalities for Lukashevich and Monras.
2010-07-24
Race 1 Press Conference
www.gp3series.com posted 15:22:23
Robert, James and Renger speak about their race.  
Wickens wins dramatic race in Hockenheim
www.gp3series.com posted 14:33:51
Status GP’s Robert Wickens has claimed his first GP3 Series race victory in style today moving himself into second spot in the Series standings. 
Race 1 Starting Grid
www.gp3series.com posted 11:06:31
Carlin's Josef Newgarden promoted to pole after post practice PENALTIES.
Qualifying press conference
www.gp3series.com posted 09:37:18
Poleman James Jakes, Robert Wickens and Josef Newagarden.
Penalties at Hockenheimring
www.gp3series.com posted 07:03:13
Post practice penalties at Hockenheimring.
Jakes grabs last gasp pole at Hockenheim
www.gp3series.com posted 05:41:57
Manor Racing’s James Jakes has claimed his first GP3 Series pole position in a dramatic wet qualifying session at Hockenheimring this morning.
2010-07-23
Morad tops wet practice at Hockenheim
www.gp3series.com posted 13:29:32
Daniel Morad continued his top form today claiming the number one spot in an action packed practice session at Hockenheimring.
2010-07-22
GP3 Series – Hockenheim round 5 preview
www.gp3series.com posted 09:05:00
The inaugural GP3 Series season is now at its half way marker: four races down, and four to go.
2010-07-19
Race winners Pal & Alexander
www.gp3series.com posted 07:03:33
ROUND 1 BARCELONA RACE WINNERS PHOTO SHOOT WITH JENZER MOTORSPORT'S PAL VARHAUG & ART GRAND PRIX'S ALEXANDER ROSSI.
Meet Daniel & Robert aged 11 & 12
www.gp3series.com posted 06:32:56
Whilst standing in the hospitality queue in Barcelona, Status GP Team Manager Simon Cayzer mentioned that he had an old picture of Robert and Daniel from back in their Karting days...
2010-07-11
Post Race Penalties for Nunes and Bortolotti
www.gp3series.com posted 09:19:36
ART Grand Prix’s Pedro Nunes and Addax Team’s Mirko Bortolotti have both been given post race penalties after today’s GP3 Series race at Silverstone Circuit.
Race 2 quotes
www.gp3series.com posted 08:06:02
Quotes from Race 2 at Silverstone Circuit.
Morad wins thrilling Silverstone race
www.gp3series.com posted 06:16:24
Status GP’s Daniel Morad claimed his first GP3 win in an action packed race at Silverstone today.
2010-07-10
Race 1 Press Conference
www.gp3series.com posted 15:16:28
Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the press conference for today’s feature race at Silverstone. Joining us is race winner ART’s Grand Prix Esteban Gutiérrez, Manor Racing’s Rio Haryanto and Jenzer’s Nico Müller.
Gutiérrez battles to Silverstone victory
www.gp3series.com posted 14:00:40
Poleman Esteban Gutiérrez claimed his third win of the season in Race 1 after a hard fought battle with Manor Racing’s Rio Haryanto.
Silverstone Qualifying Quotes
www.gp3series.com posted 10:04:40
Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the press conference for today’s qualifying session here at Silverstone.
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