What happened the last time F2 was in Baku (video)

Covid got the 2020 edition of Baku cancelled, so it’s been about two years ago Formula 2 was last seen racing the streets of the Azerbaijan capital. The last edition was everything you want from a Formula 2 round: chaos, daring moves for the lead, safety cars and a failed three point turn by an absolute F2 legend. The weekend started off with the Feature … Continue reading What happened the last time F2 was in Baku (video)

Consistent Piastri now genuine F2 title contender

Oscar Piastri has two straight titles under his belt. He won Formula Renault Eurocup and FIA Formula 3, but still the Australian didn’t top a lot of lists as a title candidate before the season. Gain experience this first year and launch a title assault in your second year, right? Well Piastri is having non of that. It took Oscar Piastri (Prema) just two races … Continue reading Consistent Piastri now genuine F2 title contender

Lundgaard deeply disappointed: ‘Nothing went my way’

To say Monaco wasn’t Christian Lundgaard’s weekend, would be quite an understatement. The Danish driver retired twice, went home empty handed and now finds himself way down the order looking at an uphill championship battle. After a very good debut year, expectations were high this season for Christian Lundgaard. He stayed with ART GP for a second year in a row. Last year he won … Continue reading Lundgaard deeply disappointed: ‘Nothing went my way’

Crawford ‘a bit sad’ he didn’t win all three races at Paul Ricard

Jak Crawford had to sit out the first two races of the Euroformula Open season because he wasn’t old enough yet. Right when he turned 16 though, he did the final race of the season opener at Portimao. Last weekend at Paul Ricard was his first full race weekend and he stunned fans with two wins in three races. The Red Bull junior has entered … Continue reading Crawford ‘a bit sad’ he didn’t win all three races at Paul Ricard

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