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Fenestraz preparing for “tough” year in European F3
F3

Fenestraz preparing for “tough” year in European F3

Carlin’s latest European Formula 3 recruit Sacha Fenestraz is aiming to make it two titles in two years, though he admitted repeating the success of 2017 champion Lando Norris will be a challenge. Fenestraz, one of three young drivers to join the Renault Sport Academy this year, took seven wins on his way to the […]

Marrakesh Test: Rookies to Watch
Formula E

Marrakesh Test: Rookies to Watch

While a number of ex-Formula 1 drivers still line up on the Formula E grid, more and more young stars are taking the next steps in their career in the series. Felix Rosenqvist, Robin Frijns, and Alex Lynn are all members of the new generation of racers making their marks in FE. As part of […]

Fortec still aiming for 2018 European F3 return
F3

Fortec still aiming for 2018 European F3 return

Fortec is still aiming to make a return to the European Formula 3 championship this year, despite one of the drivers it had been working with switching to Carlin. Last year, the team’s European Open manager said the new regulations gave Fortec the opportunity to be competitive after a two year absence from the series. […]

F1 takes next step towards Copenhagen race
F1 News

F1 takes next step towards Copenhagen race

Formula 1 bosses have taken the next step towards a grand prix in Copenhagen’s city centre in 2020. The series’ new owner Liberty Media is keen to break into the Scandinavian market and the Danish capital seems to be the most likely candidate for the area’s first GP. F1 CEO Chase Carey met with Copenhagen’s […]

Alonso: United Autosport needs to find more pace
Sportscars

Alonso: United Autosport needs to find more pace

Fernando Alonso believes United Autosport needs to find more pace before the Daytona 24 Hours later this month. Both United Autosport Ligers were off the pace during yesterday’s mock qualifying, which determined grid box position for the race. Alonso could only manage 12th fastest in the mock qualifying yesterday, 1.7s slower than pace setter Felipe […]

TF Sport takes the step up to WEC for super season
Sportscars

TF Sport takes the step up to WEC for super season

GT team TF Sport will take the step up to the World Endurance Championship’s GT-Am class for the 2018-19 super season. After finishing second in class in the European Le Mans Series with the team last year, Salih Yoluc and Euan Hankey will continue with TF Sport in its maiden WEC challenge. “As a team, […]

Nasr fastest in Rolex 24 mock qualifying
Sportscars

Nasr fastest in Rolex 24 mock qualifying

Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr led the Whelen Engineering Racing #31 team to victory in the first competition of the Daytona 24 Hours. Nasr set the only sub-1m36s time of the three day Roar Before the 24 test in the mock qualifying. The session, which took place on the final day of the test, has […]

Super Formula made Gasly stronger mentally
F1 News

Super Formula made Gasly stronger mentally

Pierre Gasly’s year in the Super Formula could be key to a successful Formula 1 career. Gasly moved to the Super Formula after securing the GP2 title in 2016. He took two victories in the Japanese series and missed out on the championship by just half a point to Hiroaki Ishiura. He admitted he was […]

Force India junior Daruvala considered GP3 switch
F3

Force India junior Daruvala considered GP3 switch

GP3 was “definitely an option” for Force India junior Jehan Daruvala after a strong maiden season in the European Formula 3 championship. After finishing seventh in his rookie season in F3, Daruvala was considering a move to the Formula 1 support series for 2018. He was one of seven F3 drivers to run in the […]

Chilton: F1 too unfair to be a sport
Formula 1

Chilton: F1 too unfair to be a sport

Ex-Formula 1 and IndyCar racer Max Chilton believes F1’s uneven playing field makes the championship less of a sport. Chilton spent two years racing at the back of the field with Marussia in F1. The 26-year-old couldn’t score a single point in the series, but went on to take multiple top 10 finishes in IndyCar, […]

Marko: Verstappen’s morale knocked by DNFs
F1 News

Marko: Verstappen’s morale knocked by DNFs

Frequent retirements knocked Max Verstappen’s morale during the 2017 Formula 1 season, according to Helmut Marko. Verstappen’s year may have ended on a high, but the Red Bull racer retired from more races than he finished in the first half of the season. He took seven DNFs from 20 races and finished more than 30 […]

Force India’s Daruvala remains at Carlin for 2018
F3

Force India’s Daruvala remains at Carlin for 2018

Force India junior Jehan Daruvala will continue with Carlin for his second season in the European Formula 3 championship. Daruvala made his F3 debut with the team last year. He took a race win and three podiums on his way to sixth in the overall standings and second in the rookie competition. This year, he’s […]