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Motorsports Mondial - May 2, 2012

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f1weekly @ 8:18 AM

 

Sitting Pretty, Racing Hard 

 

 The Felipe Nasr Way

Three rounds into the 2012 GP2 season and cream is already rising to the top.

Felipe Nasr is the Brazilian flavor. Though signing late to the series he has wasted no time in turning heads and passing competitors on the track.

The Beginning

After a very successful karting career Nasr notched up a podium finish in his first weekend of single-seater racing; in the final round of the 2008 Formula BMW Americas event at Interlagos.

Splash and dash to championship success with über domination was the story when he crossed the big pond and raced in the 2009 Formula BMW Europe series. Nasr was on the podium in 14 of 16 races, taking 5 wins and 6 pole positions. His championship tally was over 100 points from Daniel Juncadella who finished second.

Last year he won his second championship in Europe with victory in the British Formula 3, claiming 7 race victories and out-scoring his nearest opponent, Kevin Magnussen, by 81 points. He signed-off on his F3 campaign with an excellent second place finish in the streets of Macau.

Season opener in Sepang saw Nasr grab a podium finish in his first weekend of GP2 racing. The 2009 Formula BMW Europe and the 2011 British F3 Champion drives for DAMS team. The “A” in the name stands for Rene Arnoux who is no longer associated with the French team.

The Big League

GP2 is the official feeder series and final frontier before Formula 1. Nasr is driving for the French DAMS team which last year took Romain Grosjean to the title. The opening round at Sepang saw Nasr put in an impressive top 10 qualifying effort and was sixth at the end of his maiden GP race.

The sprint race saw Nasr finish third, only 3.4s behind race winner James Calado.

In the second round at Bahrain International Circuit Nasr qualified on the second row in third place for the feature race. Fighting tooth and nail with Johnny Cecotto half way through the race, the two Latin drivers collected – and blamed – each other.

Nasr put in a spirited drive in the sprint race to come back from behind – following a stall on the formation lap – and finish 6th at the end. Both races were won by his experienced teammate Davide Valsecchi.

The GP2 cars and crew stayed behind in Bahrain following the F1 weekend for a standalone event. Past weekend Nasr was 7th on the track but a 20s penalty for a yellow flag violation put him just outside the top 10 and point paying position.

He was able to claim another top 5 finish in the sprint race and is now 8th in championship.

The speed and ease Nasr has displayed in his first few races in GP2 will surely bring him maiden win in the near future.

The same flair was displayed when Nasr raced in this year’s Daytona 24-Hours where he finished third with Michael Shank Racing, prompting the team owner, when asked if he would like to have the Brasilia native back in his team, to comment; “I will make room for him in my team even if I don’t have any.”

It is only a matter of season or two before a team owner in the top echelon of motor racing makes room for this talented driver.

 

– Nasir Hameed

   Ola and racing regards from California. 

Photos: GP2 Media


Motorsports Mondial - May 1, 2012

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f1weekly @ 2:33 PM

 

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Lotus F1 Team completed only morning session running due to inclement weather on the first of three days testing at the delightfully located Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello in Italy. Jérôme D’Ambrosio sampled the E20 for the first time, completing 40 trouble free laps. Because of today’s weather-induced reduced running, Romain Grosjean will drive for the next two days – contrary to the original plan of Kimi Räikkönen running tomorrow and Romain only on Thursday – due to the uncertain weather predictions for the next two days.

Jérôme D’Ambrosio, Lotus F1 Team Third Driver:
“It was great to finally get my hands on the E20 and I’d like to thank the team again for giving me this opportunity. It’s a fantastic car and I felt confident with it straight away, especially in the dry. It’s a real shame we’ve been limited by the weather today in terms of what we could achieve, but we had known for a few days that rain was forecast so it’s not a big shock. We managed to complete 20 laps in both wet and dry conditions which gives me a good knowledge of the car and will help me be a better asset to the team with this experience.”

Alan Permane, Trackside Operations Director:
“It was not the most ideal day, but in spite of the weather we managed to get some useful laps on the board. Of course, it was the first taste of the E20 for Jérôme who was very happy with the car including his seating position and all the controls. This is important, as it means he will be much better prepared if called upon again further into the season. The mixed conditions, running intermediates to start and then switching to the medium compound slicks, also gives us a good base line for Romain over the next two days. We’ve opted for one driver for the next two days so we can make better use of the time after losing this afternoon’s running.”

James Allison, Technical Director:
“We had a busy programme lined up for Jérôme including a fair amount of aerodynamic work, sensor measurement work and of course preparing foundations for Romain over the next two days. We’ve been able to do some of that work in the limited dry running that was available, but there is now a lot more we need to fit in to Wednesday and Thursday. The important thing is we now have base line to build on, so the next two days should be much more productive.”


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f1weekly @ 8:52 AM

 

FRENCH F4 CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 A GREAT START TO THE SEASON FOR SIMON GACHET

Serious business got underway last weekend on the Ledenon circuit with the first challenge of the French F4 Championship. After some very good winter trials, which saw him constantly holding his own in the lead positions, Simon Gachet is one of the favourites.

He held his rank from the first practice where the “EUROFORMULA VOLANT” 2011 put himself forward when he made the second best time of the session. A performance he confirmed when he did it again with the second best time in the qualifiers: 0,010 seconds behind the first, raising high hopes for many victories!

From the start of race 1, Simon Gachet grabbed first place and kept it until the half mark of the race when he unfortunately span out. Back in fourth position, the “EUROFORMULA VOLANT” was determined to climb back but a small collision two laps later forced him to retire.

Avid fan of Fernando Alonso, Simon Gachet was not going to give up because he knows he has what it takes to climb onto the podium for race 2. That’s exactly what he does crossing the line in second place of a race he had livened up throughout, just ahead of Victor SENDIN, the brilliant finalist of the “EUROFORMULA VOLANT” 2011.

The outcome of the weekend in Nimes was very positive overall even though his abandon in the first race left him with a few regrets.

Simon Gachet: “I am happy with my meeting as far as the level of performance is concerned but I am disappointed that I did a 360° in the first race when I was in the lead, I lost some big points. I got the situation back under control in race 2 and that’s the most important part because I know now that I can fight for the championship and I will do all in my power to confirm that in the next race. I am really happy to be a part of the AUTOSPORT ACADEMY because I know I am going to learn a lot.”

Laurent Fradon, the director of the EUROFORMULA School, is also satisfied: “Simon has always been in the front ranks and has shown his skill at speed. His slip up in the first race is one of those normal things but he livened up both races of this meeting and we are very happy with his performance. Simon also showed he has the mental strength, he has proven that he should be among the big favourites of the French F4 2012.”

The date for the next challenge of the French F4 championship which will take place on the urban circuit of Pau is for the 12 and 13 May. Simon Gachet’s aggressive style should allow him to get into the fight for first place!


Motorsports Mondial - April 30, 2012

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f1weekly @ 9:39 AM

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WINS FOR JACKSON & SHEDDEN AT WET & WILD THRUXTON AS PLATO HOLDS ON TO POINTS LEAD

Warwickshire’s Mat Jackson and Fife’s Gordon Shedden, the latter with a victory double, shared the wins in today’s three rain-soaked Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship races at the high-speed Thruxton circuit in Hampshire.

Oxford’s Jason Plato continues to lead the points table but only just from new second-placed man Shedden as Britain’s premier motor racing championship now heads to the spectacular Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire for its next three races on the weekend of 9/10 June.

Staffordshire’s Andrew Jordan had headed Saturday’s qualifying session to line up on pole position for the first of today’s races. But it all went wrong for the Pirtek Racing driver at the first bend as his Honda Civic tangled with Plato’s MG KX Momentum Racing MG6 and crashed.

This left the way clear for Jackson to reel off his second win of the season in his Redstone Racing Ford Focus ahead of Inverness’s Dave Newsham in his Team ES Racing.com Vauxhall Vectra and Plato. Newsham’s second place was the best of his career so far. Having started from lowly 18th and 19th spots after a disastrous qualifying session, Shedden and team-mate Matt Neal, the reigning Champion, were sixth and tenth.

Shedden was unstoppable in race two as he quickly made up positions to pass Jackson for the lead and a comfortable win. Plato took second ahead of Jackson in third. Neal was fifth. In race three Shedden and Neal then simply romped clear of the opposition to give Honda a dream 1-2 result. Third, adding to earlier fifth and fourth place results, was the impressive Frank Wrathall in his Dynojet Toyota Avensis. Plato was fourth.

As a result, Plato leaves Thruxton holding a four-point lead from the charging Shedden. Next up are Neal, Jackson and Hampshire’s Robert Collard who, on his home track, took a fourth and two seventh places today in his eBay Motors BMW.

Plato enthused: “We’ve had zero running in the wet before with the MG so to take away a big points haul on a rainy day is very pleasing. We’ve got a big test programme planned between now and Oulton which should really enable us to make big gains with the car.”

Dalgety Bay’s Shedden, who also set the fastest lap in all three races at Thruxton, added: “Two wins at Donington a fortnight ago and another two wins today… it’s been a mega weekend, even if qualifying didn’t go our way. The Civic’s chassis really came into its own today in the wet and round the fast corners but it’s still early days.”

And commented Droitwich Spa’s Neal: “It’s been a bit of a scruffy day for me so to get on the podium in the third race was a good way to finish – and of course it’s another great result for Honda. The main thing is I’ve come away still in the hunt but it’s extremely competitive out there.”

Jackson, from Henley in Arden, said: “The conditions today haven’t been ideal for the Focus which runs a slightly smaller tyre compared to the Honda and MG so I’m delighted by what we’ve achieved today. It’s all about consistent scoring and not letting the others escape at this stage.”

Meanwhile, Honda/Dynamics and the Honda Yuasa Racing Team have extended their respective leads in the Manufacturers/Constructors and HiQ Teams championships respectively. Jackson and Redstone Racing have taken over at the top of the Independent Drivers and Teams standings.

Elsewhere, two drivers were today penalised for on-track incidents. Redstone Racing’s Liam Griffin was handed a time penalty in race three which relegated him from 11th to 12th place while team-mate Aron Smith was officially reprimanded and had two penalty points added to his competition licence for an incident in the previous round at Donington Park.


Motorsports Mondial - April 29, 2012

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f1weekly @ 9:47 AM

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Third Hockenheim success for Prema Powerteam

In the third race of the Formula 3 Euro Series at the 4.574 kilometres long Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg, that counts towards the newly-founded FIA Formula 3 European Championship, just like the first race, a Prema Powerteam driver claimed victory. Daniel Juncadella (Prema Powerteam) crossed the finish line in first place, followed by Carlos Sainz (Carlin) and Felix Rosenqvist (Mücke Motorsport). After the first Formula 3 Euro Series race weekend, that was also attended by FIA president Jean Todt as a guest, Juncadella is first in the drivers’ standings.

Carlos Sainz wasn’t able to convert his pole position into the race lead, he had to let Daniel Juncadella and Felix Rosenqvist pull away. Once in the lead, the Prema driver immediately pulled clear from the rest of the field while Sainz initially had to make his way past Rosenqvist, who was second after the start. After that, Juncadella’s lead was already too big for Sainz to jeopardize the second victory of the weekend for his compatriot.

Guest driver Alex Lynn (Fortec Motorsport) claimed fourth place ahead of the best-placed rookie Sven Müller (Prema Powerteam) and William Buller (Carlin).

Daniel Juncadella (Prema Powerteam): “Apart from the second race, the weekend could hardly have been better, I am really happy. I was particularly quick in the early stage of the race and I was able to pull a nice gap over Carlos. Eventually, I had some problems with traction and Carlos closed up again.”

Carlos Sainz (Carlin): “Generally, I hadn’t expected that we would be this good over here, because compared to most of the other teams, we don’t have a lot of experience with the Hankook tyres. Unfortunately, I had problems at the start again. Now, we have to investigate what the reason for that was.”

Felix Rosenqvist (Mücke Motorsport): “Like all weekend, I wasn’t able to match the pace that Daniel and Carlos had. Third place was the maximum for me. In spite of the problems, I was on the podium in all the races and I have scored many points. Given these circumstances, I can be happy with that.


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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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!
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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