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

Hedley joins reigning British F4 Champions Fortec

Four-time race winner James Hedley joins Fortec Motorsports for a second year of British F4. The 17-year-old has some ‘unfinished business this year’ after an ‘unlucky season’. The 17-year-old from Poole, Dorset, is set to contest a second season in Britain’s FIA Formula 4 series after an impressive debut campaign in 2020. Hedley, who continues with the support of long-term backers Hendy Group, stood on the … Continue reading Hedley joins reigning British F4 Champions Fortec

Formula 2 Field Completes Final Test Before Toughest Race of the Season

While the next Formula 2 round at Monaco is only a little under a month away, the teams and drivers had a last chance to test their machinery at Barcelona. Three days and a ton of mileage later, this is what they had to say. The expectations surrounding Robert Shwartzman are sky high. The Prema driver had a very good (but inconsistent) debut year and … Continue reading Formula 2 Field Completes Final Test Before Toughest Race of the Season

Road to Indy round-up: St Petersburg

Andretti recovers in Indy Lights from a slow start at Barber, a tight four-way battle for the title in Indy Pro 2000 and Christian Brooks takes the lead in USF2000! By Jeroen Demmendaal Indy Lights The opening weekend at Barber was always going to be an outlier in this year’s Indy Lights season. The HMD Motorsports/Global Racing Group had spent a lot of time testing … Continue reading Road to Indy round-up: St Petersburg

Indy Lights season preview – Get ready for a title battle royale

Just a warning up front: in preparing for this Indy Lights season preview, I partly revisited the text I wrote last year ahead of the 2020 Indy Lights season. After all, while the 2020 season eventually got cancelled because of the pandemic, many of the names that were scheduled to compete then are back on the roster now. And since several of those drivers basically … Continue reading Indy Lights season preview – Get ready for a title battle royale

Indy Pro 2000 season preview: bigger, better, faster

Only a few days to go until the 2021 Road to Indy season kicks off at Barber Motorsports Park. Our editor-at-large and resident Road to Indy writer Jeroen Demmendaal highlights some of the potential stars in Indy Pro 2000 that deserve extra attention this year. By Jeroen Demmendaal The build-up of a Road to Indy weekend is one of my favourite things in racing. Each … Continue reading Indy Pro 2000 season preview: bigger, better, faster

USF2000 season preview: spectacle guaranteed

Only a few days to go until the 2021 Road to Indy season kicks off at Barber Motorsports Park. Our editor-at-large and resident Road to Indy writer Jeroen Demmendaal highlights some of the potential stars in USF2000 that deserve extra attention this year. By Jeroen Demmendaal As I wrote in last year’s preview, while Indy Pro 2000 and especially Indy Lights usually provide a pretty … Continue reading USF2000 season preview: spectacle guaranteed

Exclusive: F2 stars on their 2021 ambitions

With the first round of the 2021 Formula 2 season just around the corner the drivers are raring to go. Rookie or newcomer, every one of them are ready to make a mark. From Oscar Piastri to Theo Pourchaire, we asked a few of them what their goals are ahead of the opening round in Bahrain. By Floris Visman The 2021 Formula 2 season is … Continue reading Exclusive: F2 stars on their 2021 ambitions

Tyres biggest talking point leading up to F2 season opener

We’re less than two weeks away from the long awaited Formula 2 season opener at Bahrain. And while most of the drivers had a satisfying pre-season test, the tyres are not the easiest to get to grips with (no pun intended). DAMS driver Marcus Armstrong looks forward to the season, and knows his fortunes can turn very quickly. “It was a very intensive test,” he … Continue reading Tyres biggest talking point leading up to F2 season opener

RTI-expert Rob Howden discusses his vision for the Road to Indy

Loyal viewers of the Road to Indy TV web broadcasts will know him as The Voice of the feeder series for the NTT IndyCar Series. Yet since last December Rob Howden has another, arguably more important job within the Road to Indy organization, as its new Series Development Director. F1 Feeder Series had an exclusive sit-down with the Canadian to discuss his plans for the … Continue reading RTI-expert Rob Howden discusses his vision for the Road to Indy

The rapid rise of karting star Al Dhaheri

Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first OKJ title winner of 2021 with his victory in the WSK Champions Cup at Adria. This isn’t the first time that the Emirati driver has been able to storm to the front of the European karting scene and now people are starting to ask who he is and just how good can he be. By Paddock Insider The United … Continue reading The rapid rise of karting star Al Dhaheri

Abbi Pulling is ready to make racing history

She burst onto the feeder series scene last season, impressing many with her speed as she switched with apparent ease from go-karts to British Formula 4. Now, Abbi Pulling is ready to challenge for a championship as she returns to British F4 in 2021 for a second season with JHR Developments. F1 Feeder Series had an exclusive, pre-announcement chat with Abbi and her mentor Alice … Continue reading Abbi Pulling is ready to make racing history