Aditya Patel on Formula Regional India: ‘It becomes attractive when you know Prema is involved’

India and Formula 1 have a rocky past. Now a group of Indian entrepreneurs is aiming to reconcile their country with single-seaters, by creating the Formula Regional Indian Championship (FRIC) and Indian F4. Aditya Patel is one of them. F1 Feeder Series had a chance to talk to the former racing driver about affordable racing, Prema’s support, the postponement of the series and a bright … Continue reading Aditya Patel on Formula Regional India: ‘It becomes attractive when you know Prema is involved’

The 2022 Red Bull Junior Team: here’s what we expect

The Red Bull Junior Team is the most successful F1 junior team around, having brought Grand Prix winners and world champions like Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen to the pinnacle of motorsport. This year, twelve drivers from go-karting to Formula 2 will receive support from Red Bull. Could one (or two) of these drivers step up to AlphaTauri in 2023? By … Continue reading The 2022 Red Bull Junior Team: here’s what we expect

Maya Weug and Doriane Pin elated after first FIA F3 experience: ‘Dream come true’

Iron Dames drivers Maya Weug and Doriane Pin had their first taste of an F3 car on Wednesday, the day after W Series rookies Nerea Marti and Irina Sidorkova did. The two youngsters, coming from Italian F4 (Weug) and GT’s (Pin) , talked about the private test at Magny-Cours. By Perceval Wolff Ferrari Driver Academy member Maya Weug (17) was impressed by her new car, … Continue reading Maya Weug and Doriane Pin elated after first FIA F3 experience: ‘Dream come true’

W Series Rookie of the Year Nerea Martí aims for title run in 2022 and FIA F3 in 2023

Fresh off her first FIA F3 test at Magny-Cours in France, W Series driver Nerea Martí has ambitious plans for her future. The 19-year-old from Spain told selected media including F1 Feeder Series that she is aiming for a W Series championship in 2022, hopefully followed by a step up to FIA F3 in 2023. By Perceval Wolff “It was the best way to finish … Continue reading W Series Rookie of the Year Nerea Martí aims for title run in 2022 and FIA F3 in 2023

Masson eyes FRECA seat as he prepares for French F4 finale: ‘It’s quite tense’

Esteban Masson (17) has been one of the standout drivers of the French F4 season. The French-Canadian driver had a dream debut by clinching four race wins in the first seven races. After two difficult rounds, Masson came back at Paul Ricard with a win. With a four-point advantage over Macéo Capietto in the standings, Esteban Masson sat down with F1 Feeder Series ahead of … Continue reading Masson eyes FRECA seat as he prepares for French F4 finale: ‘It’s quite tense’

How Elliott Vayron (15) won three races in French F4 after a mid-season debut

Elliott Vayron is surely a name to remember. After finishing 2nd in the FEED Racing Shootout, the 15-year-old joined French F4 mid-season and has already scored three wins in three meetings, battling against the title contenders. The Frenchman reflects on his stellar debut in single-seaters. By Perceval Wolff After being the youngest race winner in the French Junior Kart Championship back in 2018, Elliott Vayron … Continue reading How Elliott Vayron (15) won three races in French F4 after a mid-season debut

Rene Rosin talks Formula Regional India: Indian drivers could join Prema in Europe

René Rosin is PREMA’s Team Manager since 2006. Already engaged in F2, FIA F3, FRECA and Italian F4, PREMA announced two new racing programs for next year: their technical support to the Formula Regional Indian Championship and their debut in endurance racing in the LMP2 category. By Perceval Wolff PREMA is certainly the most dominant team in the world of feeder series, as they dominated … Continue reading Rene Rosin talks Formula Regional India: Indian drivers could join Prema in Europe

Exclusive: Pierre-Louis Chovet ‘talking with top teams’, aiming at F3 comeback

What a year it has been for Pierre-Louis Chovet. After coming second in F3 Asia in February, the Frenchman found himself without a racing seat after a short-lived adventure in FIA F3 after his main sponsors pulled out last May. However, the former Campos and  Jenzer Motorsport driver looks more determined than ever to continue his career in single-seaters. And he might have a surprise … Continue reading Exclusive: Pierre-Louis Chovet ‘talking with top teams’, aiming at F3 comeback

Euroformula Open and ELMS champion Yifei Ye on F1 dream: ‘It’s never over’

After a tough 2019 season in FIA Formula 3 and subsequently losing his place in the Renault Sport Academy, Yifei Ye took a step back and won the Euroformula Open title in 2020 in dominant fashion. This year the Chinese driver made his endurance debut and went on to win the European Le Mans Series on his first try. And he hasn’t given up on … Continue reading Euroformula Open and ELMS champion Yifei Ye on F1 dream: ‘It’s never over’

Exclusive: FRECA Surprise Saucy Wants To Stay With ART GP And Move Up To F3

Grégoire Saucy has been utterly dominant so far in FRECA, winning more than half of the races and leading by 60 points in the Standings. The Swiss driver opens up and explains how he has been able to find so much pace this year. By Perceval Wolff Hadrien David, Gabriele Minì, Paul Aron, David Vidales; the new Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine had plenty … Continue reading Exclusive: FRECA Surprise Saucy Wants To Stay With ART GP And Move Up To F3

Exclusive: Novalak Eyeing F2 Move, Already ‘Got Several Calls’

Clément Novalak is currently in his second year of FIA Formula 3. That means the next natural step would be Formula 2 and that is his goal, but the French driver wants to keep his option open for the future. By Perceval Wolff In full preparation for his Spa-Francorchamps F3 weekend, Clément Novalak already started some talks regarding the 2022 season. “Well, there are always … Continue reading Exclusive: Novalak Eyeing F2 Move, Already ‘Got Several Calls’

Exclusive: Novalak Feels He Needs To Be ‘Consistent On A Higher Level’

Trident driver Clément Novalak is 6th in the FIA Formula 3 drivers standings this year, but is not fully happy with his first part of the season. He aims to finish in style, especially this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps where he has a lot of expectations. By Perceval Wolff The 20-year-old Frenchman could be called ‘Mister Consistency’ this season: he has finished all the races in … Continue reading Exclusive: Novalak Feels He Needs To Be ‘Consistent On A Higher Level’

All New Formula Regional Indian Championship Opens Up Clear Path To F1

Starting 2022, India will welcome two new FIA-certified championships on its home soil: Formula 4 India and Formula Regional India (FRIC). The world’s second most populous country has already had two F1 drivers, one F1 team, one national Grand Prix but it has now vanished from the great Formula 1 circus. With these two championships, India aims to find its new generation of drivers but … Continue reading All New Formula Regional Indian Championship Opens Up Clear Path To F1

Alpine Impressed With Victor Martins Who Has ‘Big Ambitions’

Victor Martins can look back fondly on the first half of his rookie FIA Formula 3 season. The French Alpine driver is the highest placed newcomer and that has pleased not only himself but also the Alpine Academy. He ‘has cemented our belief in his talent’. By Perceval Wolff Alpine-backed driver Victor Martins was regarded as one of the best rookies of the FIA F3 … Continue reading Alpine Impressed With Victor Martins Who Has ‘Big Ambitions’

How Formula 2 Compares To IndyCar According To Christian Lundgaard

It’s fair to say Christian Lundgaard has adapted quickly to his new car. 4th in his maiden IndyCar qualifying session and 12th in the race, the Alpine Academy driver, familiar to Formula 2 cars for nearly two years now, had to learn all the details of the Dallara IR18 in a very short period of time. He compares the two. By Perceval Wolff Indeed, the … Continue reading How Formula 2 Compares To IndyCar According To Christian Lundgaard