It?óÔé¼Ôäós a new era for Renault with a new owner, new team principal and the Alonso-Briatore-Symonds partnership consigned to the history books. The team began the last two seasons poorly. Can they get off to a better start in 2010?
Vitaly Petrov articles archive
Vitaly Petrov
Renault adds Lada sponsorship (Pictures)
Posted onLada may be one of the car manufacturers you’re least likely to associate with F1 but the Russian company is set to change that having agreed a sponsorship deal with Renault. The company’s logos will appear on the cockpit sides of the Renault R30 and on Vitaly Petrov’s overalls.
Robert Kubica reveals new helmet design
Posted onRobert Kubica will use a new helmet design having switch teams from BMW to Renault in 2010. The Pole’s helmet is now painted in yellow and black colours to match Renault’s livery. New team mate Vitaly Petrov also showed off his helmet design at Renault’s launch today. He will use a design much the same … Continue reading Robert Kubica reveals new helmet design
Vitaly Petrov to become Russia’s first F1 driver with Renault in 2010
Posted onVitaly Petrov will race for Renault in 2010 and becomes Russia’s first ever F1 driver. The 25 year-old, who has spent the last three-and-a-half seasons racing in GP2, was announced as the team mate for Robert Kubica by Renault at the launch of their R30 today.
Renault to confirm Petrov tomorrow?
Posted onRenault is expected to announce Vitaly Petrov as the team’s second driver for 2010 when the team reveals its new F1 car. Will Buxton claims Petrov’s deal with the team will bring them sponsorship worth Ôé¼10m. It would make him the first Russian driver to compete in Formula 1. Petrov finished as runner-up in the … Continue reading Renault to confirm Petrov tomorrow?
First corner shuffle opens door for Perez (GP2 Asia)
Posted onThe second GP2 Asia race at Qatar was largely decided by the hectic dash to the first corner. The Arden duo of Luis Razia and Edoardo Mortara locked out the front row courtesy of their seventh and eighth place finishes in the feature race. But they lost time keeping Davide Valsechi behind, pinching the Durango … Continue reading First corner shuffle opens door for Perez (GP2 Asia)
H?â??lkenberg wins in style in Qatar night race (GP2 Asia)
Posted onNico H?â??lkenberg took an emphatic win from pole position in GP2 Asia’s first ever night race at Losail International Circuit in Qatar. The ART driver started from pole position for his second GP2 Asia feature race – just as he did for his first at Bahrain. Sergio Perez, sprint race winner at Bahrain, joined him … Continue reading H?â??lkenberg wins in style in Qatar night race (GP2 Asia)
Sergio Perez cruises to Bahrain sprint race win (GP2 Asia)
Posted onSergio Perez took his first victory in GP2 Asia with a straightforward lights-to-flag drive from pole position at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Campos driver was chased to the flag by Davide Valsecchi, whose second place moves him up to second in the drivers’ standings. Kamui Kobayashi, who won yesterday’s feature race, was sixth and … Continue reading Sergio Perez cruises to Bahrain sprint race win (GP2 Asia)
Roldan Rodriguez wins as Kamui Kobayashi fumbles (GP2 Asia)
Posted onRoldan Rodriguez lost the lead of the GP2 Asia feature race at Shanghai on the first lap, as Kamui Kobayashi dived past him at the hairpin. But he took the lead back five laps from the flag as Kobayashi ran wide at turn one.
Giorgio Pantano wins title despite penalty (GP2)
Posted onGiorgio Pantano won the GP2 championship in the feature race at Monza today despite losing his win due to a drive-through penalty. The Italian driver led most of the race on a wet but drying track. However after making his mandatory pit stop he crossed the white line at the pit lane exit and was … Continue reading Giorgio Pantano wins title despite penalty (GP2)
Pastor Maldonado snatches win from Jerome d’Ambrosio (GP2)
Posted onPastor Maldonado won a thrilling GP2 sprint race with a stunning pass on leader Jerome d’Ambrosio on the final lap at Spa-Francorchamps. But Bruno Senna failed to capitalise on the absense of points leader Giorgio Pantano by crashing out of the race.
Di Grassi lucks in to win as Pantano extends title lead (GP2)
Posted onThe Campos team won the second race at Valencia as well and once again fortune smiled on them. Lucas di Grassi collected the win. The GP2 sprint race once again provided more talking points than the feature race after a controversial crash between two former team mates and another twist in the championship battle between … Continue reading Di Grassi lucks in to win as Pantano extends title lead (GP2)
Title rivals Pantano and Senna stop on final lap at Valencia (GP2)
Posted onThe GP2 feature race at the Circuito Urbano Valencia came to a surprising end as title rivals Giorgio Pantano and Bruno Senna both ran out of fuel on the final lap. Pantano had run away with the race from pole position and was poised to win when his car rolled to a halt on the … Continue reading Title rivals Pantano and Senna stop on final lap at Valencia (GP2)
Disaster for Pantano breathes life into title battle (GP2)
Posted onA moment’s misjudgement by Giorgio Pantano at the Hungaroring cost him vital points in the championship. And it handed Bruno Senna an opportunity to reduce the gap between the pair in the title race which the iSport driver did not waste. Senna finished third behind winner Lucas di Grassi and Andreas Zuber, the pair nose-to-tail … Continue reading Disaster for Pantano breathes life into title battle (GP2)
Bruno Senna masters wet conditions to win at Silverstone (GP2)
Posted onIt’s a shame that Bruno Senna’s every move in motor racing evokes parallels with his uncle. But his victory at a soaking wet Silverstone in today’s GP2 race brought back strong memories of Ayrton Senna’s triumph in similar conditions at the same track 20 years earlier. Luca Filippi started from pole position courtesy of his … Continue reading Bruno Senna masters wet conditions to win at Silverstone (GP2)
GP2: Senna and Conway win at Monaco
Posted onWins for Bruno Senna and Mike Conway on the streets of Monaco means GP2 has had six different winners in as many races. The drivers’ championship remains wide open as Senna is tied for the lead with Giorgio Pantano. Senna won the feature race after beating Monaco specialist Pastor Maldonado away at the start. Conway … Continue reading GP2: Senna and Conway win at Monaco
Grosjean wins as eight crash on lap one and Senna hits dog
Posted onA frantic GP2 sprint race saw eight drivers eliminated on the first lap and a safety car period after one car struck and apparently killed a dog. The safety car was summoned before the first lap was completed as Pastor Maldonado, Andreas Zuber, Ho-Pin Tung, Yelmer Buurmanm Andy Soucek, Jerome d’Ambrosio and Adrian Valles all … Continue reading Grosjean wins as eight crash on lap one and Senna hits dog
GP2: Kobayashi triumphs as Grosjean cracks under pressure
Posted onRomain Grosjean had victory in the GP2 sprint race at the Circuit de Catalunya in the palm of his hand – until he threw it all away with a mistake behind the safety car folowed by a rash defensive move. Grosjean moved up from fourth to second at the run to the first corner as … Continue reading GP2: Kobayashi triumphs as Grosjean cracks under pressure
GP2: Alvaro Parente wins on debut in Barcelona
Posted onAlavaro Parente won on his first appearance for Super Nova in GP2 in the feature race at the Circuit de Catalunya, withstanding race-long pressure from Bruno Senna. It was a very impressive performance from the Renault World Series champion, who started second on the grid but took an instant lead when pole sitter Pastor Maldonado … Continue reading GP2: Alvaro Parente wins on debut in Barcelona
Romain Grosjean wins GP2 Asia title
Posted onRomain Grosjean didn’t finish the GP2 Asia race at Bahrain this morning but by setting fastest lap he did enough to guarantee the title. From eighth on the grid Grosjean was in the lead by the end of the first lap and streaking away. But brake failure ended his hopes of victory in the second … Continue reading Romain Grosjean wins GP2 Asia title