Chadwick hopes experience with Williams F1 will make difference in W Series title fight

It’s almost two years ago that Jamie Chadwick won the inaugural W Series Championship title. In a fierce battle with Beitske Visser she came out on top. Since then she developed herself in Formula Regional and as a development driver with Williams F1. “It is important that I get off to a fast start in Austria next month, so this week’s pre-season test is vital”, … Continue reading Chadwick hopes experience with Williams F1 will make difference in W Series title fight

Correa ‘wants more’ after scoring point on ’emotional’ comeback

The moment a lot of race fans looked forward to: Juan Manuel Correa’s comeback to competitive racing. The American completed his first race weekend back in the car in Barcelona and to top it off he scored a point. Here is how it felt to be back in the car again. When you have been out of competitive racing for as long as Juan Manuel … Continue reading Correa ‘wants more’ after scoring point on ’emotional’ comeback

Caldwell takes maiden FIA F3 victory in ‘crazy race’

After a difficult rookie season in FIA Formula 3 with Trident, the time has come to shine for Olli Caldwell. In Barcelona the 18-year-old bagged his first win in the series. A years worth of experience and a seat in a top team can make a huge difference, and that very much applies to Olli Caldwell. His win in Race 2 seems like a breakthrough, … Continue reading Caldwell takes maiden FIA F3 victory in ‘crazy race’

‘Very happy’ Hauger takes FIA F3 championship lead

There is an immense amount of pressure on young Dennis Hauger’s shoulders. The Norwegian is in his second year in FIA Formula 3 and is one of the big favourites. But although he didn’t have the perfect start to the season, he leads the championship. Hauger got off to a good start in Barcelona by grabbing pole position and bagging four points. Pole position however … Continue reading ‘Very happy’ Hauger takes FIA F3 championship lead

Smolyar thinks ability to drive in dirty air crucial for maiden win

He should have won his first FIA Formula 3 race last year, but it was not until this weekend Alex Smolyar lifted the winners trophy for the first time. The ART GP driver explains how his race win came about. “Of course, I am very happy with the first victory, but I am already focused on the next race,” shared Alexander Smolyar . – Yesterday … Continue reading Smolyar thinks ability to drive in dirty air crucial for maiden win

Juan Manuel Correa ‘happy’ with testing ahead of comeback, but admits ‘there’s still room for improvement’

It has been more than a year and a half since the fateful accident at Spa which cost the live of Anthoine Hubert and nearly ended Juan Manuel Correa’s career. But after extensive recovery and numerous surgeries, the 21-year-old will make his comeback in Formula 3. Yes, a step lower than where he was before the accident, but that doesn’t matter to Correa. He’s just … Continue reading Juan Manuel Correa ‘happy’ with testing ahead of comeback, but admits ‘there’s still room for improvement’

Top 9 feeder series drivers that were left without a seat in 2020

The Covid pandemic did a number on a lot of drivers plans and left some stranded without a drive for an entire year. But even ignoring the virus, feeder series are getting more expensive by the year, which means drivers are not just dropping out because of a lack of talent. We take a look at nine of them. By Ed Spencer Mahaveer Raghunathan (Formula … Continue reading Top 9 feeder series drivers that were left without a seat in 2020

Women in feeder series: this is how they did in 2020

Since the W Series got cancelled due to the covid pandemic back in June the amount of women in feeder series has been cut in half. That leaves us with two categories: W Series drivers that scrambled to find a seat and female drivers outside of W Series that have chosen their own path. From Formula 4 to Formula 2 and everything in between, here’s … Continue reading Women in feeder series: this is how they did in 2020

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Liberty’s promised land: in search of an American F1 star

America remains the most polarised market for F1. It’s provided two champions, hosted more than forty Grand Prix that were part of the Formula One World Championship and has an ever growing fanbase despite more motorsport competition than any other country. So what’s missing? An American driver. By Adam Dickinson It’s produced one of the most revered racers of all time in Mario Andretti, and … Continue reading Liberty’s promised land: in search of an American F1 star

Post-Massa: in search of the next Brazilian F1 star

Since Felipe Massa departed Formula 1 in 2017 (for a second and final time) there has not been a Brazilian at the start of an official Grand Prix. A sad fact for a country with arguably the most passionate F1 fans in the world. We scoured the feeder series for Brazilian talent and rated the most promising ones. By Adam Dickinson Brazil is the nation … Continue reading Post-Massa: in search of the next Brazilian F1 star

Who we think will be FIA F3 champion (and more)

It’s almost impossible to predict the FIA Formula 3 season with a whole new crop of rookies coming from different championships and five of last years top six having moved on to Formula. But we still tried! Here’s how we see it. Follow Jeroen Demmendaal, Adam Dickinson & Floris Visman on Twitter. Who will win the drivers’ championship, and who’ll be involved in the title fight? Floris Visman: No less … Continue reading Who we think will be FIA F3 champion (and more)

Sauber Academy

What the new Sauber Academy looks like

On Wednesday Sauber announced their inaugural Academy lineup, before the bulk of feeder series championships get underway. It looks to have replaced the Sauber Junior Team, although in a slimmed-down guise with only four drivers signed to the team: Theo Pourchaire, Petr Ptacek, Dexter Patterson and Emerson Fittipaldi Jr. By Adam Dickinson Here we look who those drivers are, their pedigree that’s earned them a … Continue reading What the new Sauber Academy looks like