Category: Formula 3

Juri Vips Hitech F3
Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4, W Series

Daily Discussion: do driver academies work?

The F1 silly season merry-go-round took off in earnest last week, as Ferrari decided to replace Sebastian Vettel with Carlos Sainz. McLaren also chose to replace Sainz with a proven driver, while Renault is apparently toying with the idea of resigning the near-geriatric Fernando Alonso. As a result, several people around the interwebs asked themselves: with all these experienced drivers shuffling seats, is the F1 … Continue reading Daily Discussion: do driver academies work?

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Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4

From Alesi to Schumacher: these famous names are trying to make it to F1

As with many other things, racing too tends to run within families. From top drivers racing around the world to club legends, lineage can be found at all levels in motorsport. The Rosberg and Hill families are among the most successful. Two generations went on to win the most prestigious title in all of racing, an incredible feat yet to be repeated. By Harry Verolme … Continue reading From Alesi to Schumacher: these famous names are trying to make it to F1

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Frederik Vesti
Formula 3

Whatsapping with: Frederik Vesti (FIA F3)

Not many drivers can say they had a year like Frederik Vesti’s in 2019. The Dane wiped the floor with everyone in the Formula Regional European Championship and made a promotion to FIA Formula 3 with Prema. We talked to him about that year, the Macau GP and more. By Floris Visman Frederik Vesti booked his first real success in single-seaters in 2017 when he … Continue reading Whatsapping with: Frederik Vesti (FIA F3)

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Ukyo Sasahara whatsapping with
Formula 3

Whatsapping with: Ukyo Sasahara (F3 Asia champion)

Ukyo Sasahara has been on the feeder series ladder since 2013, but he definitely booked his greatest victory in 2019 by winning the F3 Asia Championship with Hitech GP. We had a chat with him about that successful year and his 2020 goals. By Floris Visman The Japanese driver has been in the junior single-seater categories for a while now, debuting in 2013 in Formula … Continue reading Whatsapping with: Ukyo Sasahara (F3 Asia champion)

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Ulysse de Pauw
Formula 3

Whatsapping with: Ulysse de Pauw (BRDC British F3)

Ulysse de Pauw had a very decent BRDC British F3 season last year, considering he was brought into his team Douglas Motorsport late. He feels he has developed massively as a driver. We had a chat with him. By Floris Visman Belgian driver Ulysse de Pauw debuted in single-seaters in 2018 when he took on the challenge of French F4 through the FFSA Academy. He … Continue reading Whatsapping with: Ulysse de Pauw (BRDC British F3)

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Isac Blomqvist
Formula 3

Whatsapping with: Isac Blomqvist (Formula Regional)

The 2019 season of Isac Blomqvist was one with ups and downs. He did well to outscore his teammate in the Formula Regional European Championship, but couldn’t finish the season after his first podium finish. This season he has set his eyes on two series. We had a chat with him. By Floris Visman His career in single-seaters started in 2018 with two series: the … Continue reading Whatsapping with: Isac Blomqvist (Formula Regional)

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Johnathan Dickinson
Formula 3

BRDC British F3-star Johnathan Hoggard has ‘single-seater options’ for 2020

British star Johnathan Hoggard has had a stellar two seasons, finishing third in British F4 before moving up to Formula 3 and finishing second in his debut season of the British Championship. He also won the Aston Martin Autosport Driver of the Year and the Sumoco Whelen Challenge, which gave him the opportunity to compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. We caught up with … Continue reading BRDC British F3-star Johnathan Hoggard has ‘single-seater options’ for 2020

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Xavier Lloveras
Formula 3

Whatsapping With: Xavier Lloveras (Formula Renault Eurocup)

Xavier Lloveras is only 19-years old but has been on the feeder series ladder since 2016, when he debuted in the SMP F4 championship. Last year he had a tough season for Global Racing Service in Formula Renault, but he is ready to bounce back. We had a little chat with him. By Floris Visman The Spaniard had only just turned 16 when he made … Continue reading Whatsapping With: Xavier Lloveras (Formula Renault Eurocup)

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Igor Fraga
Formula 3

Whatsapping with: Igor Fraga (Formula Regional)

Igor Fraga had a great year in 2019, often challenging Formula Regional European Championship winner Frederik Vesti for wins. This month he’ll be gunning for the Toyota Racing Series title. We asked him a couple of questions. By Floris Visman Brazilian Fraga hasn’t had a single average year since he joined the feeder series ladder in 2014. Standout results are: Formula 3 Brazil Light champion … Continue reading Whatsapping with: Igor Fraga (Formula Regional)

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Formula 3, Formula 4, News

5 Amazing performances by ‘guest drivers’ in 2019

In single-seater feeder series racing it’s not uncommon for drivers to compete in multiple series in a season. Sometimes it means a driver combines two series, like Liam Lawson who did FIA F3 and Euroformula Open. But that’s not what we’re talking about here. No, these drivers stepped up to the plate during a season with minimal preparation and surprised the field with an amazing drive. Let’s have it! Continue reading 5 Amazing performances by ‘guest drivers’ in 2019

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Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4, Indy Lights, Indy Nxt, Indy Pro 2000, News, Road To Indy, USF Pro 2000, USF2000, W Series

These are all the 2019 feeder series champions

With Lucca Allen winning the 2019 F4 SEA championship on December 15th, all the open wheel feeder series have been completed. And what a year it was, with extreme highs and lows. Don’t know who won which championship? Check out this list that goes from F4 all the way up to F2 and you’re up to date! Continue reading These are all the 2019 feeder series champions

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