A seven-way fight for the Formula V8 3.5 championship was decided in sensational fashion in the final race of the season. Plus WEC highlights and more.
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Last-lap position swap decides Indy Lights title
Weekend racing wrap
Posted onA last-lap exchange of positions between team mates changed the destiny of the 2016 Indy Lights championship at Laguna Seca.
FIA ‘should value Formula Renault 3.5 higher’
Formula Renault 3.5
Posted onThe FIA should award more superlicence points to drivers who are successful in the Formula Renault 3.5 championship, according to some of the F1 racers who graduated from the series.
Crash-strewn Monza F3 race abandoned
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onThe third European Formula Three race Monza yesterday was called off by the organisers following a series of major accidents. More on that and the rest of the weekend’s racing action.
Late pass decides thrilling Indianapolis 500
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onA thrilling Indianapolis 500, crash-strewn Monaco Grand Prix support race and controversy in Formula E feature in this week’s racing wrap.
McLaren and Red Bull juniors aim to follow Magnussen and Sainz to F1
2015 Formula Renault 3.5 season preview
Posted onSince the curtain came down last year’s Formula Renault 3.5 season a trio of drivers have made the step up to Formula One.
Formula Renault 3.5 racers aim to follow Magnussen
2014 Formula Renault 3.5 season preview
Posted onThe Formula Renault 3.5 championship begins this weekend at Monza with a fresh crop of drivers hoping to emulate Kevin Magnussen’s success.
F1 hopefuls battle for Formula Renault 3.5 title
Why You Should Watch...
Posted onJules Bianchi, Robin Frijns and Sam Bird are all vying for a place in F1 and any one of them could clinch the Formula Renault 3.5 title this weekend.
One To Watch: Antonio Felix da Costa
One To Watch
Posted onPortugal hasn’t had an F1 driver since Tiago Monteiro six years ago. Formula Renault 3.5 and GP3 star Antonio Felix da Costa could be the man to change that.
F1 may not have a close title fight but these five do
Why you should watch...
Posted onIf you’re looking for a close title battle, now’s the time to cast your gaze beyond F1.
Who will be the new F1 drivers in 2011?
Posted onWith no movement on the 2011 F1 driver market so far, it looks as though there might not be very many spaces for new drivers next year. But with a 13th team potentially being announced soon and a fresh crop of graduates from GP2 and beyond looking for a way in, we could still see … Continue reading Who will be the new F1 drivers in 2011?
BBC F1 is great but motor sport coverage in Britain is getting worse
Posted onBBC F1 are doing a marvellous job in their first year back as F1’s broadcasters in Britain. That much is clear on the live blogs whenever fans outside Britain get a glimpse of BBC’s work and comment on how good it is. But although it’s great to finally see some improvement in Formula 1 broadcasting, … Continue reading BBC F1 is great but motor sport coverage in Britain is getting worse
Poor race stewarding isn’t confined to F1
Posted onOliver Turvey finished fifth in yesterday’s World Series by Renault race at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. At least, he did, until the stewards slapped him with a 25 second penalty, leaving him a miserable 14th.
Alguersuari vs Turvey, round two (WSR)
Posted onLast year’s British F3 championship was decided in a thrilling finale at Donington Park. Jaime Alguersuari overcame a points deficit to beat Carlin team mate Oliver Turvey to the crown. This year the pair are set to resume their battle in the World Series by Renault. Both are still with Carlin and the inter-team rivalry … Continue reading Alguersuari vs Turvey, round two (WSR)
How do the 2009 F1 cars compare to other single-seater racing cars?
Posted onThe 2009-style F1 cars have got a lukewarm reaction from fans – less than half of F1 Fanatic readers thought they looked good when we did a poll on it last week. To get to the heart of what’s gone wrong with F1 car aesthetics I thought we should compare them to top single-seaters from … Continue reading How do the 2009 F1 cars compare to other single-seater racing cars?
Sebastian Vettel probably at Red Bull in 2009 – so who will be at Toro Rosso?
Posted onAfter announcing his retirement from Formula 1 at the British Grand Prix this weekend, David Coulthard heaped praise on up and coming Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel saying he, “has everything a future F1 winner needs.” Vettel has long been tipped to take Coulthard’s seat at Red Bull. Coulthard’s words of praise probably were a … Continue reading Sebastian Vettel probably at Red Bull in 2009 – so who will be at Toro Rosso?
What F1 can learn from other racing series
Posted onThe other week I wrote about lessons that F1 could learn (and forget) about NASCAR and got a big response. It got me wondering what other ideas should F1 steal from other sports? Here are a few of my suggestions. What other motor sports do you watch – and what would you like to see … Continue reading What F1 can learn from other racing series
F1 07 review: Driver rankings (1/3)
Posted onWith the wrangling over the championship finishing positions finally over, it’s time to take a look at the drivers of 2007 and rate who were the best racers. These verdicts are entirely my own opinions, so feel free to state a case for any driver you think is ranked too low, and argue against anyone … Continue reading F1 07 review: Driver rankings (1/3)
One to watch: Karun Chandhok
One To Watch
Posted onWith exquisite timing, India’s Karun Chandhok won his first GP2 race on Sunday just as an Indian has bought out the Spyker team and an Indian Grand Prix is arranged for 2010.
F1 in the blogs 41: Backlash
Posted onThe backlash against the Hamilton-Alonso feud got very bitter in the three-week break following the Hungarian Grand Prix – and it’s the subject of today’s Post of the Week. Also in the F1 blogs: the cost of F1, the cost of missing your braking point at Spa, and a Michael Schumacher you can lick. Yes, … Continue reading F1 in the blogs 41: Backlash