Peroni getting adjusted to the American life: ‘It’s already bloody hot’

Alex Peroni left the European racing scene to enter the Road to Indy this year and has been adjusting well to racing in Indy Lights and life outside of racing in Florida. He compares his former FIA F3 car to his new Indy Lights car and life outside of Europe. How does the Indy Lights car differ from the FIA Formula 3 car you raced … Continue reading Peroni getting adjusted to the American life: ‘It’s already bloody hot’

Visser confident of winning title battle with Chadwick

It was a close battle two years ago between Beitske Visser and Jamie Chadwick, but in the end the Dutch driver lost out on the title by ten points. But she’s back with a vengeance and very confident that with more experience in the bag (WEC, anyone?) she can beat her rival to the title this time. “It is important that I get off to … Continue reading Visser confident of winning title battle with Chadwick

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

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

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’

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