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F1Weekly podcast # 575 - May 18, 2012

Filed under: General,Interviews,Motorsport Mondial,News,Podcast
Tags: Adrian Fernandez, Bassinaud, British RAC Formula Ford, CART, elf, F1, F3 Euro Series, FIA, Formula 1, GP2, GP3, IndyCar World Series, Lowe's Fernandez Racing, Mondial, Motorsports, Nasir, Patrick Racing, Renault, Schumacher, Total, USF1
f1weekly @ 12:32 AM

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F1weekly podcast number 575 with the Spanish GP review and

Special interview with ALMS driver Adrian Fernandez

Adrian Fernandez began his career by racing motocross at age eight. He entered his first auto race in 1981 at the “24 Hours of Mexico” and at the age of 15 he made the permanent move to cars in 1982. From 1982 to 1984 Fernandez competed in the Formula Vee Championship taking the title in ’83 and ’84. He also raced in the Formula K Series in 1984, competing in that series through 1986. He finished in the top four in the standings all three years in Formula K.

In 1987, he ran one race in the Benelux Formula Ford 1600 Championship, one British RAC Formula Ford 1600 Championship race and competed in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. From 1988-89 he ran the British RAC and Esso Formula Ford 1600 Championship series before moving to the Mexican F3 Championship for 1990 and 1991, winning the title in ’91.

In 1992, Fernandez came to the United States to compete in the Firestone Indy Lights Championship (now the PPG-Dayton Indy Lights Championship). He finished third in the points winning four races, a rookie record, and took the “Indy Lights Rookie of the Year” honors and made more than two million dollars in prize earnings.

His talent apparent, Fernandez made the jump to the CART IndyCar World Series in 1993, competing in five races for Galles Racing International. He ran his first full CART season in 1994 with Galles finishing 13th and capturing the “Marco Magania” and “Luchador Olmeca” awards and the “JAC” trophy for “Best Driver” outside Mexico. Competing again with Galles in 1995, Fernandez finished 12th in the standings placing in the top ten nine times.

Fernandez moved to Tasman Motorsports in 1996. He had six top ten finishes, including his first career CART victory at Toronto. Unfortunately his delight at taking his first win was dampened by the fatal accident suffered by Jeff Krosnoff late in the race. The win in Toronto made him the first Mexican to win a CART event since Hector Rebaque in 1982, and Fernandez went on to finish 12th in the season points tally. However, 1997 was a disappointing season for Fernandez. The Tasman team ran a Lola chassis which failed to perform to expectations. Through force of will, determination and talent, Fernandez battled to three top ten finishes and 18th place in the PPG Cup standings.

Fernandez joined Patrick Racing for the 1998 season and proved his ability to challenge for the championship. He enjoyed 14 top ten finishes with eight top five placements and two victories, Japan and Mid-Ohio, en route to a fourth place showing in the PPG Cup race during the 1998 Fed Ex Championship. He captured his first career pole at Michigan and led the championship race for the first time in his career. Unfortunately once again Fernandez was touched by tragedy – a crash at Michigan resulted in an errant wheel from his car flying into the stands and killing three spectators. However, it was his victory during the Miller Lite 200 that gave Patrick Racing one of its most memorable moments when Fernandez stood atop the podium next to his teammate Scott Pruett. Fernandez was also named the “Athlete of the Year” in Mexico.

In 1999, enjoying his most successful season so far in the CART series, Adrian Fernandez behind the wheel of the #40 Tecate/Quaker State Reynard Ford-Cosworth completed the year sixth in the championship battle. He led the points series early in the season for the first time in his CART career, however an accident at Detroit resulted in a fracture in one of his hands, forcing him to sit out for several races. However he won at Motegi, Japan at the Firestone Firehawk 500 and at the Marlboro 500 at Fontana, California – a race marred by the death of good friend Greg Moore. In addition, he was selected to participate in the IROC series during 1999 where he competed against other top-named drivers including NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Terry Labonte and Dale Earnhardt. Fernandez solid racing career which began in 1993, now has 80 total starts in the series. Of those starts he has finished in the top ten 41 times throughout his seven-year career.

In 2000 Fernandez had his best season in the CART series, coming close to winning the championship despite not starting on the front row all season. He scored points in 17 of the 20 races including 2 wins at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Australia, and 3 further podium results. He finished second to Gil de Ferran in the championship.

In 2001 he founded Fernandez Racing, with former Ganassi manager Tom Anderson as his partner, and ex-F1 driver Shinji Nakano as his team-mate. He finished 3rd twice and took 2 poles that year, but his team’s first victory came at Portland in 2003, the first win for an owner-driver since Bobby Rahal achieved the feat in 1992. That year he also ran an IRL entry for Asian-American Roger Yasukawa, in partnership with Aguri Suzuki, and for 2004 he moved the whole team to the series. Despite taking 3 wins and 4th overall in the 2004 IRL, he was unable to secure funding to race in 2005 – Delphi was driver Scott Sharp’s personal sponsor while engine suppliers Honda insisted on Japanese driver Kosuke Matsuura in the second car.

In 2005 he drove the 5 Lowe’s / Hitachi Chevrolet in Mexico for Rick Hendrick in the first NASCAR Busch Series race held outside the United States. In this race, (called the Telcel-Motorola 200) Fernandez raced in a one time ride to help promote NASCAR racing to the local fans. He led several laps in the race before giving up the lead to eventual race winner Martin Truex Jr.. It was announced that he would run 4 more races in the Busch Series for Hendrick Motorsports, but he did not run up front at any of those races. In 2006 he competed in 2 Busch races for Hendrick and competed full time in the Grand-Am series for his own team with Lowe’s sponsorship.

In 2007, he moved the team to the American Le Mans Series LMP2 class as an Acura factory team. His teammate will be fellow Mexican and Grand-Am veteran Luis Díaz.

On October 10, 2009, Adrián and his co-driver Luis Díaz won at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. With this victory the Lowe’s Fernandez Racing Acura ARX-01B concludes the season with the drivers’ championship and teams’ championship of the American Le Mans Series in the LMP2 category.


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Motorsports Mondial - May 17, 2012

Filed under: General,Motorsport Mondial,News
Tags: Bassinaud, Brands Hatch, Brendon Hartley, British Formula Renault 2.0, Carlos Sainz, Clark Rodgers, F3 Euro Series, FIA, GP2, GP3, Mondial, Motorsports, Renault, Tom Blomqvist, Total, USF1, WSR
f1weekly @ 8:18 AM

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Formula 3 Euro Series back in the UK

Following a one-year break, the Formula 3 Euro Series is going to return to Brands Hatch, this weekend. The races held at the 1.929-kilometre Indy circuit of the former Formula 1 venue located south of London will be contested by 18 Formula 3 vehicles, including the one of the current Formula 3 Euro Series Championship leader Daniel Juncadella (Prema Powerteam). The fourth, fifth and sixth races of the Euro Series season – with rounds four and six also being a part of the FIA European Formula 3 Championship – can be followed live with English commentary via the live-stream coverage at the official Formula 3 Euro Series website.

While Juncadella would love to extend his championship lead, Carlos Sainz (Carlin), the currently second-placed driver, will try hard to close the gap to his compatriot. Sainz’ team, Carlin, has fond memory of Brands Hatch: three years ago, the circuit located not far from the team headquarters was the venue of the only Carlin win in the Euro Series to date – courtesy of Brendon Hartley. Meanwhile, Juncadella also can look back on a Brands Hatch success: in 2011, as Euro Series rookie, he secured a podium.

In addition to the regular Formula 3 Euro Series entrants, there will be four guest drivers contesting the 2012 season’s only Euro Series event on British soil: the two Britons Harry Tincknell (Carlin) and Geoff Uhrhane (Double R Racing) as well as Jazeman Jaafar (Carlin) and Fahmi Ilyas (Double R Racing) from Malaysia.

Tom Blomqvist (ma-con Motorsport): “I’m looking forward to my home event in England. I have fond memories of the short Brands Hatch circuit as I succeeded in securing my British Formula Renault 2.0 title there, in 2010. And I’m particularly delighted as my grandpa will make the trip from New Zealand to Brands Hatch to attend the race weekend. He is a kind of my lucky charm. Whenever he witnesses me racing on site, things are running particularly well, for me.”

Motorsports Mondial - May 16, 2012

Filed under: General,Motorsport Mondial,News
Tags: Bassinaud, Bruno Senna, elf, F1, FIA, Formula 1, GP2, GP3, Mark Gillan, Mondial, Monza, Motorsports, Pastor Maldonado, Renault, USF1, Williams F1, WSR
f1weekly @ 8:08 AM

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WILLIAMS F1 SPANISH GRAND PRIX REVIEW

Pastor Maldonado won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, giving Williams F1 its 114th victory in Formula One. He came home 3.1s ahead of Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso. Our Chief Operations Engineer, Mark Gillan, sums up the weekend.

Mark Gillan, Chief Operations Engineer:
Q: Mark, how much satisfaction do you derive from Pastor Maldonado’s victory in the Spanish Grand Prix?
MG: This is a massive result for Williams and of course it is incredibly satisfying, especially given the tribulations of the 2011 season. However, this business is all about continuous improvement and it is important that we continue to deliver.

Q: How would you describe Pastor’s personal performance in qualifying and the race?
MG: Simply stunning – a master class from start to finish. He was strong all weekend, winning the race from pole despite a strong challenge from Alonso. One can’t ask anymore from a driver.

Q: Going into the race weekend, were you confident that the FW34 was a race-winning package?
MG: We were confident that the FW34 was an improved package but of course you never know what upgrades other teams have made for their European upgrade packages.

Q: Pastor did 25 laps on his final set of tyres. How critical was tyre wear during the race?
MG: Managing tyre degradation was the key to the race, so a long final stint was a calculated strategy decision, but we were reasonably confident based on our Friday data that this stint length was possible.

Q: Bruno Senna struggled for pace relative to Pastor. Did he have any particular technical issues?
MG: No there were no technical issues with the car.

Q: After the race a fire broke out in the Williams F1 pit. First, is everyone okay? Second, do you know what caused it? Third, what was the extent of the damage?
MG: I would like to reiterate our thanks to everyone in the paddock who helped the Williams team on Sunday to control the fire. There were a number of people who attended the circuit medical centre, mostly as the result of smoke inhalation. One team member remains in hospital having suffered burns, but he is in a stable condition and in good spirits and has returned to England today for further medical care.

Investigations into the actual cause of the fire are ongoing and are being performed in collaboration with the local authorities and the FIA. The extent of the damage is still being accessed and will not become fully clear until both the cars and equipment have returned to the factory. What is clear is that our garage IT equipment and infrastructure have been badly damaged.

Q: Monaco comes next. What chance Williams F1 can score its first win in the Principality since 2003?
MG: On the back of a win we go to Monaco with high hopes but there is a prodigious amount of work to be done prior to the event to recover from the fire.

Motorsports Mondial - May 15, 2012

Filed under: News
Tags: Bassinaud, Carlin, Carlos Sainz, Daniel Juncadella, elf, F1, F3 Euro Series, FIA, GP2, GP3, Grand Prix de Pau, Mondial, Motorsports, Prema Powerteam, Raffaele Marciello, Renault, Total, WSR
f1weekly @ 8:01 AM

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Pau novice Marciello dominates Grand Prix de Pau

After his victory last Saturday, Italian Raffaele Marciello (Prema Powerteam) also managed to win the main race on Sunday, the actual Grand Prix de Pau, and thus becomes the successor of German Marco Wittmann. At the 2.76 kilometres long street circuit of Pau in the south of France, the 17-year old Formula 3 Euro Series driver delivered a convincing performance and won with a margin of 13.129 seconds from Carlos Sainz (Carlin). Thus, two Euro Series drivers locked out the first two positions. Behind Jazeman Jaafar (Carlin), Daniel Juncadella (Prema Powerteam) took the chequered flag as the third-best driver from the ranks of the Formula 3 Euro Series.

Raffaele Marciello benefited from being on pole position and took the lead at the start. He immediately pulled clear from the rest of the field and at times was up to one second per lap faster than his rivals. On the challenging and tight track on the outskirts of the Pyrenees, Carlos Sainz followed Marciello in second place. Daniel Juncadella, who was classified two places behind his compatriot Sainz, kept Jaafar in front of him under pressure throughout the race, but the latter didn’t make a mistake and thus didn’t give the Spaniard an opportunity to attack.

Raffaele Marciello (Prema Powerteam): “It is great. My car was perfect, it was a great race and I really like the Pau circuit. Being on the winners’ list of Pau is fantastic, because it is one of the world’s most important Formula 3 races. After I had already built up a fairly good margin after five laps, I was relatively relaxed.”

Carlos Sainz (Carlin): “I reckon that the gap to Raffaele was a little bit too big. We were having some problems with the car, the balance just wasn’t right. But we will learn from it and do better next time. Apart from that, we should take the positive things from this race and build up on them.”

Daniel Juncadella (Prema Powerteam): “Although I was quicker than Jazeman Jaafar in front of me, I couldn’t find a way past him as he didn’t make any mistakes. Particularly after my retirement yesterday, I didn’t want to take too many risks either, but rather settle for the points.”

Motorsports Mondial - May 13, 2012

Filed under: News
Tags: Alonso, Clark Rodgers, F1, F3 Euro Series, Ferrari, FIA, Formula 1, GP2, kimi, Mondial, Motorsports, Nasir, Pastor Maldonado, Red Bull, Renault, Schumacher, Total, Weekly, Williams F1
f1weekly @ 6:26 PM

Head & Shoulders

Venezuela, the land of motor cycle legend Johnny Cecotto and ‘Caballo Viejo,’ now has a Formula 1 Grand Prix winner.

The “Pay Driver” posted his first victory in the top tier of motor racing on Sunday in Barcelona.

Pastor Maldonado’s “Montmelo Moment” saw him start the race from his first pole position, following Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification for running on empty after posting the fastest time on Saturday.

Local legend Fernando Alonso got the jump on Maldonado at the start and looked set to become season’s first two-time winner in the early stages. Alonso would stay in command till his second pit stop when Maldonado assumed the lead.

In other on track incidents Michael Schumacher’s Mercedes collected Bruno Senna’s Williams; not surprisingly, each driver blaming the other. The German driver was given a five grid place penalty for the next round in Monaco.

Defending double world champion Sebastian Vettel was given a drive-through penalty for ignoring yellow flag; Massa also endured the same penalty.

Alonso was expected to mount a challenge on Maldonado after the final pit stop, and the Malaysian Grand Prix winner was, in the words of David Hobbs, “all over Maldonado like a cheap suit.”

Maldonado was reminded by his team on more than one occasion to look after his rear tires. Alonso also had a very fast closing Kimi Raikkonen to deal with; the Lotus driver had made a late final stop and was closing on the race leaders more than a second per lap.

In the end Raikkonen ran out of laps to snatch second place from Alonso, who in turn was unable to push his Ferrari and Pirelli tires any further to delight the fans with a home win.

So it was Pastor Maldonado scoring his first F1 victory and also giving the fabled English team their first victory since the 2004 season ending Brazilian Grand Prix, when another Latin American driver, the effervescent Juan Pablo Montoya, won in his final race for Williams.

Romain Grosjean was fourth for Lotus, Kamui Kobayashi fifth for Sauber, followed by the Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel, Mercedes of Nico Rosberg, and McLaren of moral pole winner Hamilton. His teammate Jenson Button was ninth.

Nico Hulkenberg in a Force India held off a strong charge from the second Red Bull of Mark Webber to claim the final championship point from tenth place finish.

Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix was round five in the 2012 Championship. Each race has been won by a different driver from a different team.

Maldonado is season’s second first-time winner following Nico Rosberg’s maiden success in Shanghai.

Veni, Vidi, Venezuela

Before Maldonado two other drivers from Venezuela raced in Formula 1.

Ettore Chimeri raced in the 1960 Argentine Grand Prix in an ex-Fangio Maserati 250F. Two weeks later he was dead after crashing his Ferrari in practice for a race on an airfield near Havana.

Motor cycle champion Johnny Cecotto was teammate to Ayrton Senna at Toleman in 1984. His final race was that year’s Dallas Grand Prix before his F1 career came to a crashing halt at Brands Hatch in preparation for the British Grand Prix.

Crowded at the top

In the championship, Alonso’s second place finish has propelled him to joint lead with Vettel, both on 61 points each.

Hamilton, still winless this season, is third with 53 points. Raikkonen is fourth on 49 points, one ahead of Webber.

Button, winner of season opener in Australia is sixth with 45 points, four ahead of Rosberg.

Rosberg’s teammate, Michael Schumacher, and Alonso’s teammate, Felipe Massa, both have only a couple of points to their credit.

Red Bull leads the constructors’ championship with 109 points. McLaren second on 98 points and Lotus third with 84 points.

Heidinado

In another first, SpeedTV skipped the post-race press conference of this historic win to show a Chelsea football game.

What’s next? Mud wrestling from Macon on a rainy night in Georgia.

– Nasir Hameed

Greetings and Benton regards from Barcelona.

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F1 News

2012-05-18

HRT shows off its new HQ
^{www.crash.net posted 17:31:19}
Go inside HRT s new headquarters at the Caja Magica in Madrid and see footage from the official opening

Monaco preview quotes - Red Bull, McLaren, Lotus & more
^{www.formula1.com posted 15:48:00}
The Monaco race may be one of the most glamorous and historic events on the Formula One calendar but that's not why the drivers love it so. The real draw for them is in the challenge of the Monte Carlo circuit's twists and turns, which rewards the brave and punishes the tiniest of mistakes. They and their teams explain why they can't wait to get started on Thursday?

Rosberg: Good result possible in Monaco
^{www.crash.net posted 15:47:34}
Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes will be able to do well at the Monaco Grand Prix next weekend.

F1 video: Lotus teams up with Angry Birds
^{www.f1racing.net posted 15:43:00}

Grosjean helmet to mark Enstone milestone
^{www.f1racing.net posted 15:36:59}
As will be the case with several drivers, Romain Grosjean will sport a modified helmet design for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. This follows three strong results for the Frenchman who has finished sixth, third and fourth in the respective races of China, Bahrain and Spain. Monte Carlo will now serve as the closest thing to a home event.

Latest MotoGP photos: Friday at Le Mans
^{www.f1racing.net posted 15:28:00}

HRT 'proud' to officially open its doors
^{www.crash.net posted 15:16:47}
The HRT F1 team officially opened the doors to its new headquarters today at the Caja Magica in Madrid.

Stoner tops Friday practice at Le Mans
^{www.f1racing.net posted 13:44:14}
A day after announcing his retirement from MotoGP at the end of the 2012 season, Casey Stoner set the pace on the first day of practice for the French Grand Prix. The Honda rider lapped Le Mans in 1:33.740, edging out team-mate Dani Pedrosa and closest championship challenger Jorge Lorenzo.

F1 photos: Williams celebrates win at factory
^{www.f1racing.net posted 12:58:00}

F1 POLL: Will Maldonado be a one-hit wonder?
^{www.crash.net posted 12:47:55}
Pastor Maldonado took his maiden victory at the pinnacle of the sport last weekend in Spain, but will it be his last...?

'Fans may get sick of unpredictable F1'
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 12:21:00}
Mark Webber fears that while fans are enjoying the unpredictability of this season, they may get sick of it as they want "rivalries" and title fights...

Petrov: I love Monaco!
^{www.crash.net posted 12:14:18}
Vitaly Petrov, not a fan of Mugello, says he cannot wait to take on the challenge of Monaco.

Fernandes proud to be in sport of ?bravery and spirit'
^{www.crash.net posted 11:58:07}
Tony Fernandes has praised everyone involved in tackling the blaze that erupted during Williams' victory celebrations on Sunday.

Pérez in determined mood after crash
^{www.f1racing.net posted 11:53:24}
Sergio Pérez is keener than usual to score a good result in Monaco, having suffered his heavy accident on the streets last year. The Mexican missed both the Monte Carlo and Montreal races after being knocked out in a heavy crash at the Nouvelle Chicane.

Maldonado responds to financial debate
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 11:42:00}
Spanish GP winner Pastor Maldonado has found himself a hot topic in a political storm that is brewing is his home country of Venezuela...

Qualifying tyres answer to Q3 absences?
^{www.crash.net posted 11:25:01}
Pirelli says it is prepared to offer qualifying tyres to ensure everyone runs in Saturday's timed session - as long as the teams are happy with the idea.

Q&A with Romain Grosjean
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 11:20:00}
Monaco is about more than racing, it's about the fashion so Romain Grosjean is heading to the Principality with a stylish new helmet design...

Rossi plans another two years in MotoGP
^{www.f1racing.net posted 10:58:35}
Following the announcement of Casey Stoner’s retirement on Thursday, Valentino Rossi has said that he intends to remain in MotoGP for at least two more seasons. The Italian is now in his second campaign with Ducati, striving to return the team to the top.

Villeneuve: 312 T4 ?felt like proper racing car'
^{www.crash.net posted 10:52:25}
Jacques Villeneuve admits to getting a thrill from driving his late father's Ferrari at Fiorano, as the Scuderia helps mark the 30th anniversary of Zolder 1982.

Boullier: Raikkonen ?like a wild animal'
^{www.crash.net posted 10:15:06}
Lotus team boss Eric Boullier has admitted that the headaches involved with signing Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean for the 2012 F1 campaign are being salved by their performances on track.

Maldonado: I ignore ‘pay driver’ comments
^{www.f1racing.net posted 10:09:47}
Pastor Maldonado has talked briefly about those claiming he is simply in F1 because of money, following his unexpected victory in Spain last Sunday. Since the race, the triumph has also been met by levels of political outrage in Venezuela.

Schumi 'quite confident' for Monaco
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 10:08:00}
Michael Schumacher believes Mercedes will be on track for a good result in Monaco as the street circuit will suit his W03...

Interview with Barcelona winner Pastor Maldonado
^{www.f1racing.net posted 09:59:07}
Just five days ago, Pastor Maldonado brought Williams its first victory since 2004 and his career-first win in F1. Since then, the Venezuelan has travelled back to the team’s factory in Grove, Oxfordshire and is now highly optimistic about Monaco next weekend.

Q&A with Pastor Maldonado
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 09:58:00}
Formula One's newest race winner Pastor Maldonado shares his thoughts on his first win and the reasons for Williams improved form...

F1 2012 more like GP2, claims Maldonado
^{www.crash.net posted 09:37:30}
Former GP2 Series champion Pastor Maldonado says this year's unpredictable F1 championship reminds him of his time in the feeder series.

New lids for Monaco ? again
^{www.crash.net posted 09:13:13}
Fernando Alonso and Romain Grosjean are first drivers to reveal one-off helmets for Monaco Grand Prix.

'Senna axing rumours are rubbish'
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 09:00:00}
Bruno Senna's seat at Williams is secure despite rumours suggesting he could be replaced by test driver Valtteri Bottas in the near future...

Caterham thanked by FIA after fire
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 08:16:00}
Tony Fernandes has revealed that his Caterham team was thanked by FIA President Jean Todt for helping Williams tackle Sunday's fire...

F1 video: Caterham engine start-up
^{www.f1racing.net posted 07:51:00}

Caterham also did aero run on Thursday
^{www.f1racing.net posted 07:49:06}
Caterham was the second Formula 1 team to conduct a straight-line aerodynamic test in England on Thursday, doing so at the same time as Force India.

Maldonado: Our luck came after race
^{www.crash.net posted 07:45:19}
Pastor Maldonado admits that he feared celebrations for his maiden F1 win could have been overshadowed by the fire that swept through the Williams' pit.

Maldonado: I was scared for all of us
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 06:47:00}
Pastor Maldonado has spoken of how he feared a tragic end to Williams' Spanish GP weekend after a fire broke out in their garage...

Video of the Day: Derek Daly cartwheels in Monaco
^{www.f1racing.net posted 04:00:00}

2012-05-17

Stoner to retire at end of 2012
^{www.f1racing.net posted 16:21:28}
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner has announced that he is to sensationally walk away from the sport at the end of the 2012 season. The decision, which was made public personally in France on Thursday, follows the birth of the Australian’s first child in February.

Senna rumours 'bullsh*t', claims Wolff
^{www.crash.net posted 14:16:38}
Williams shareholder Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions that Bruno Senna could be replaced by Valtteri Bottas.

Klien signs up for V8 Supercars classics
^{www.f1racing.net posted 14:01:48}
Christian Klien has confirmed a deal with Walkinshaw Racing to compete in this year’s Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000 - two of Australia’s legendary touring car races.

Caterham unlikely to rescue Lola
^{www.crash.net posted 13:49:16}
Team spokesman confirms that Caterham F1 unlikely to launch bid for ailing Lola concern.

Russian helicopter company boosts Petrov chances
^{www.f1racing.net posted 13:41:07}
Vitaly Petrov has been given an added push for retaining his Caterham seat ahead of the 2013 season, with the English team having signed a new deal with Russian Helicopters. The company will be working with Caterham Cars as well as the F1 team.

Williams denies Senna seat under threat
^{eurosport.yahoo.com posted 13:37:00}
Williams has quashed speculation that Bruno Senna's place at the team is under threat if the Brazilian does not lift his game over the next few races.

Daly avoids hare while testing Force India
^{www.f1racing.net posted 13:28:03}
Conor Daly was blown away by the experience of driving a Formula 1 car on Thursday, but the American was equally surprised by a hare which leapt out in front of him.

POLL: Is Mark Webber right?
^{www.crash.net posted 13:18:59}
Mark Webber reckons F1 is in danger of having too many winners in a single season - but do you agree?

Webber: Fans want rivals, not multiple winners
^{www.crash.net posted 13:02:40}
Mark Webber has claimed that F1 fans could be turned off by the thought of the sport having too many different winners in one year.

Barcelona to back out of race share?
^{www.crash.net posted 12:13:29}
The Circuit de Catalunya could be on the brink of keeping the Spanish GP in Barcelona.

Ricciardo looks to emulate Maldonado
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 12:10:00}
Daniel Ricciardo is eager to follow in Pastor Maldonado's footsteps and become the third new F1 race winner this season...

McLaren: Stopping errors 'not magic'
^{eurosport.yahoo.com posted 12:03:00}
McLaren says it will be ultra-hard on itself to iron out the kind of mistakes that are costing it valuable points in its battle for the world championship.

Alguersuari: I'll be back next season
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 11:44:00}
Jaime Alguersuari is confident he will be back on the F1 grid next season and will make his return in a competitive car...

Alguersuari: I'll be back ? and stronger
^{www.crash.net posted 11:42:03}
Jaime Alguersuari says he is 100 per cent confident that he will be back in F1 full-time next season.

Webber: The tonic Williams deserved
^{www.planet-f1.com posted 11:10:00}
Mark Webber has hailed his former Williams team, congratulating them on the much-needed race win they achieved in Spain...

Williams development driver resurfaces in V8s
^{www.crash.net posted 10:57:28}
Christian Klien, who worked on Pastor Maldonado's winning Spanish GP set-up in Williams' simulator, will partner Russell Ingall in this year's V8 Supercar enduros.

Kobayashi believes Sauber upgrade 'a step forward'
^{www.crash.net posted 10:19:52}
Kamui Kobayashi will be hoping to claim another top five finish in Monaco after being impressed by Sauber's Barcelona upgrade.

GP2 News

2012-05-13

Barcelona Sprint Race Top three driver quotes
^{www.gp2series.com posted 12:30:00}
Razia, Berthon and Valsecchi discuss the race

Razia storms to sprint win
^{www.gp2series.com posted 11:00:00}
Brazilian claims victory in Barcelona

2012-05-12

Barcelona Feature race press conference
^{www.gp2series.com posted 19:30:00}
Van der Garde, Calado and Coletti discuss the race

Van der Garde flies to feature victory
^{www.gp2series.com posted 16:30:00}
Caterham Racing on top in Barcelona

2012-05-11

Barcelona Qualifying Press Conference
^{www.gp2series.com posted 18:00:00}
Calado, Leimer and Richelmi discuss the session

James Calado storms to Barcelona pole
^{www.gp2series.com posted 16:00:00}
Englishman tops qualifying in style

Kral leads the way in Barcelona
^{www.gp2series.com posted 11:30:00}
Czech on top of the pile in free practice

2012-05-10

2012 Season Round 4 Preview – Barcelona, Spain
^{www.gp2series.com posted 10:30:00}
In the pursuit of the “Yellow Bullet”

2012-05-07

GP2 resumes with Pirelli in Barcelona
^{www.gp2series.com posted 13:30:00}
2012 Round 4 Pirelli Preview

2012-04-30

Pirelli's GP2 tyres pass their second test in Bahrain
^{www.gp2series.com posted 12:30:00}
Round 3 round up

2012-04-28

Sakhir Post Sprint Race Quotes
^{www.gp2series.com posted 15:00:00}
Dillmann, Razia and Valsecchi discuss their race

Dillmann defeats Razia to take maiden GP2 win
^{www.gp2series.com posted 14:00:00}
Rapax rookie victorious in Sprint Race at the Bahrain International Circuit

2012-04-27

Sakhir Post Feature Race Penalties
^{www.gp2series.com posted 17:30:00}
Nasr, Gonzalez and Crestani penalised

Sakhir Post Feature Race quotes
^{www.gp2series.com posted 17:00:00}
Valsecchi, Leimer and van der Garde talk about their race

Valsecchi steals the show in Sakhir
^{www.gp2series.com posted 16:00:00}
Series leader wins third race in a row at the Bahrain International Circuit

Sakhir Post Qualifying Quotes
^{www.gp2series.com posted 11:30:00}
Van der Garde, Valescchi and Leimer discuss their session

Giedo van der Garde flies to Sakhir pole
^{www.gp2series.com posted 10:30:00}
Caterham Racing driver steals Davide Valsecchi’s thunder

Max Chilton sets the pace in Sakhir
^{www.gp2series.com posted 09:00:00}
Carlin racer quickest in free practice of 2012 Season Round 3

2012-04-26

2012 Season Round 3 Preview – Sakhir, Bahrain Standalone
^{www.gp2series.com posted 10:00:00}
Back in the game

2012-04-22

Pirelli's GP2 tyres overcome the heat of Bahrain
^{www.gp2series.com posted 15:00:00}
Round 2 round up

Post Bahrain Sprint Race Quotes
^{www.gp2series.com posted 11:30:00}
Valsecchi, Gutierrez and Calado talk about their race

Valsecchi wins dramatic Sprint Race in Bahrain
^{www.gp2series.com posted 10:30:00}
Perfect end to a perfect weekend for the DAMS driver

2012-04-21

Bahrain Post Feature Race Quotes
^{www.gp2series.com posted 17:30:00}
Valsecchi, Razia and Gutierrez discuss their race

Felipe Nasr penalised
^{www.gp2series.com posted 17:30:00}
DAMS driver dropped five places tomorrow

GP3 News

2012-02-06

Filipino-Swiss driver Marlon Stockinger joins Status GP for 2012
^{www.gp3series.com posted 11:58:57}
First driver announced at Status GP in 2012

2012-02-03

Alex Brundle joins Carlin for GP3
^{www.gp3series.com posted 14:44:41}
Young Brit together with Carlin in 2012

Marussia Manor Racing confirms Dmitry Suranovitch
^{www.gp3series.com posted 14:42:34}
Russian driver joins British team in 2012

2012-01-27

Pirelli will offer Prize Fund to 2012 GP3 Series Champion
^{www.gp3series.com posted 14:15:14}
Series sole tyre supplier will reward GP3 Champion if he graduates to GP2 Series in 2013

2012-01-26

The GP3 Series confirms Monaco to its 2012 Calendar
^{www.gp3series.com posted 11:59:04}
GP3 for the first time in Monte Carlo

2012-01-25

Matias Laine Completes MW Arden Driver line up for 2012 GP3 Season
^{www.gp3series.com posted 12:32:19}
Finnish driver joins MW Arden in 2012

2012-01-20

Lotus GP confirm Aaro Vainio for 2012 season
^{www.gp3series.com posted 15:15:42}
Finnish driver joins Daniel Abt

2012-01-18

Daniel Abt joins Lotus GP
^{www.gp3series.com posted 09:49:24}
German with French squad in 2012

2012-01-16

Mitch Evans signs with MW Arden for 2012 GP3 Season
^{www.gp3series.com posted 14:31:05}
Young kiwi back with a mission

2012-01-13

David Fumanelli Joins MW Arden for 2012 GP3 season
^{www.gp3series.com posted 17:42:31}
MW Arden is delighted to announce Formula 3 driver, David Fumanelli, will be joining the team for the GP3 2012 Season.

2012-01-10

Lotus ART becomes Lotus GP in 2012
^{www.gp3series.com posted 16:57:46}
New name and new colours for the French team

2011-12-16

2012 GP3 Series™ Calendar
^{www.gp3series.com posted 15:21:35}
The 2012 GP3 Series™ provisional calendar revealed

2011-12-14

Nigel Melker stepping up to GP2
^{www.gp3series.com posted 17:18:33}
Nigel Melker stepping up to GP2 with Ocean Racing Technology in 2012

Moto GP News

2012-05-18

De Puniet leads CRT pack at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 17:06:26}
The Power Electronics Aspar Team continued their dominance of the CRT era on the opening day of the fourth round of the season at Le Mans, where Randy de Puniet was the fastest rider on the new machines.

Repsol Honda Team set the pace at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 16:27:59}
After announcing yesterday in the official press conference his plans to retire at the end of this season, Casey Stoner got back on track and set the fastest time (1'33.740) in the first day of practice at the Le Mans circuit.

Vermeulen getting to grips with CRT at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 16:11:46}
NGM Mobile Forward Racing Team was hard at work on the first practice day at Le Mans to provide Chris Vermeulen with the best possible bike for this Sunday’s race.

Yamaha duo looking for more pace at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 16:00:54}
Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies took to the Le Mans circuit today for the first two practice sessions of the French Grand Prix.

Rossi and Hayden hampered by lack of grip
^{www.motogp.com posted 15:49:51}
At the first day of the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France, the Ducati Team duo of Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden were hampered in their efforts by a lack of grip.

Bautista makes positive start at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 15:25:49}
On the opening day of the French Grand Prix, Team San Carlo Honda Gresini’s Álvaro Bautista found crucial confidence on board the Honda RC213V and lapped fourth fastest by the end of the two sessions today.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 make good start to home race
^{www.motogp.com posted 14:52:30}
The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team's home race at the legendary Le Mans circuit in France kicked off in positive fashion today, with Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow posting competitive times on the opening day of MotoGP practice.

Positive day in Le Mans for Barberá
^{www.motogp.com posted 14:31:58}
Pramac Ducati Team´s sole rider, Héctor Barberá spent the morning and afternoon free practice sessions working through different set-up changes and tyre options in preparation for Sunday’s Grand Prix.

Stoner throws down the gauntlet in second Le Mans free practice
^{www.motogp.com posted 12:58:27}
Repsol Honda Team’s Casey Stoner set the tone for this weekend’s Monster Energy Grand Prix de France in Le Mans, after setting the fastest time of the day in the second MotoGP practice session.

Stoner dominates first free practice at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 09:00:24}
Following his retirement announcement, Repsol Honda Team’s Casey Stoner showed no signs of slowing down at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France at Le Mans, finishing the first morning session fastest ahead of teammate Dani Pedrosa.

2012-05-17

Rossi confesses all to motogp.com
^{www.motogp.com posted 18:18:35}
At the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France, Ducati Team’s Valentino Rossi took time out to answer fans’ questions, shed some light on recent news, and even reveal his phone number.

News-packed press conference starts Le Mans weekend
^{www.motogp.com posted 17:14:58}
At Thursday’s pre-event press conference at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France in Le Mans, Repsol Honda Team’s Casey Stoner announced his retirement at the end of the 2012 MotoGP™ season, at the same time that Valentino Rossi announced a further two years in the sport.

Rossi plans at least two more years in MotoGP™
^{www.motogp.com posted 16:22:48}
Valentino Rossi confirmed on Thursday that he would ride in the MotoGP™ World Championship for at least two more years.

Stoner announces retirement at end of 2012
^{www.motogp.com posted 15:37:34}
MotoGP™ World Champion Casey Stoner announced on Thursday afternoon that this season would be his last in the sport.

De Puniet targeting successful weekend at home Grand Prix
^{www.motogp.com posted 11:51:20}
The Power Electronics Aspar Team head into the fourth round of the MotoGP World Championship this weekend as the leading CRT team with Aleix Espargaró and Randy de Puniet at the head of the new class in the rider standings.

Le Mans racing numbers
^{www.motogp.com posted 08:59:09}
As the MotoGP™ World Championship heads into its fourth round at the historic Le Mans circuit for the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France, motogp.com shares some interesting trivia to have you fully clued-up for Sunday’s race.

Valentino answers your questions live at 18:45 today!
^{www.motogp.com posted 08:01:17}
motogp.com and Monster Energy have teamed up for a special event ahead of the French Grand Prix, with an exclusive live interview with Valentino Rossi, taking place at 18:45 local time today!

2012-05-16

Bautista looking for top three pursuit
^{www.motogp.com posted 09:14:35}
After a positive display in the Grand Prix of Portugal two weeks ago Team San Carlo Honda Gresini heads for the Le Mans circuit in France this weekend looking to make further progress towards the front of the pack.

Ducati Team hope for dry race at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 08:30:42}
The Ducati Team heads to the fourth round of the MotoGP™ World Championship at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France hoping for dry weather to capitalize on the positives found in Estoril.

2012-05-15

Bridgestone MotoGP™ preview - Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 15:38:16}
MotoGP™ heads to the sacred motorsport arena of Le Mans this weekend with the 4.185 kilometre Bugatti circuit playing host to the fourth round of the 2012 season.

Sky purchases exclusive rights for the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship from 2014
^{www.motogp.com posted 14:29:15}
Dorna Sports has announced that Sky Italia has purchased the exclusive rights for the MotoGP™ Championship from 2014 to be broadcast across all its platforms.

Repsol Honda duo aiming for podium in Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 10:43:40}
Repsol Honda Team riders Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa head to this weekend’s Monster Energy Grand Prix de France looking to repeat their feat of a double podium at each round this season.

Lorenzo plans to take back lead at Le Mans
^{www.motogp.com posted 09:37:59}
As Yamaha Factory Racing heads to France for the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France, Jorge Lorenzo arrives trailing championship leader Casey Stoner by just a single point and looking to take back the lead.

2012-05-14

Ask Valentino!
^{www.motogp.com posted 12:16:55}
motogp.com and Monster Energy have teamed up for a special event ahead of the French Grand Prix, hosting an exclusive live interview with Valentino Rossi!

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