British fans will be able to watch F1’s top feeder series once again following the collapse of previous broadcaster Setanta. Eurosport has confirmed a deal to show the series until the end of 2009 and the two following seasons: British Eurosport is proud to announce that the GP2 Series has arrived on the channel, where … Continue reading Eurosport to broadcast GP2 in the UK
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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
Grosjean vaults into barrier in huge Monaco GP2 crash
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Posted onA frightening accident saw Renault F1 team test driver Romain Grosjean hurtling high into the barriers at Tabac during today’s GP2 race at Monaco.
Stewards take hard line on turn one
Posted onThe stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix have set an important precedent ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix by giving eight GP2 drivers 25-second penalties for cutting the first corner on lap one. The tough penalty has played havoc with the finishing order of this morning’s feature race. Lucas di Grassi, Nico Hulkenberg, Javier Villa, Roldan … Continue reading Stewards take hard line on turn one
Which of this year’s GP2 drivers – and teams – could be in Formula 1 soon?
Posted onThe GP2 championship kicks off at the Circuit de Catalunya this weekend with 26 drivers hoping to follow the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Timo Glock and Nico Rosberg into Formula 1. But it’s not just the drivers who are looking for places in F1 – several of the teams are eyeing a step up under … Continue reading Which of this year’s GP2 drivers – and teams – could be in Formula 1 soon?
GP2 2009 drivers and teams in pictures
Posted onThe GP2 series enters its fifth championship at the Circuit de Catalunya this weekend. All the teams have announced their drivers so far except Trident and DPR – the latter having confirmed Michael Herck but not his team mate. David Price has sold the team to Michael’s father Andre, so it remains to be seen … Continue reading GP2 2009 drivers and teams in pictures
Grosjean, Hulkenberg, Di Grassi: Promising GP2 line-up taking shape for 2009
Posted onThe GP2 line-up for 2009 looks very promising with several top drivers retaining their seats and some intriguing new talent entering the championship.
No GP2 on BBC in 2009
Posted onThe BBC’s comprehensive F1 coverage plan will sadly not extend to GP2 race coverage, or any of the other usual support races at F1 weekends. This was confirmed by interactive TV editor Matt Millington on the Sport Editors’ Blog, who offered no reason why the decision had been taken: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer … Continue reading No GP2 on BBC in 2009
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?
40 ways to survive the off-season p2/4
Posted onHow are you coping with the F1 off-season? Here’s ten more ways to get through the months ahead.
Links: Mosley vs FOTA on costs
Posted onPlus, GP2 Asia returns this weekend
Four mistakes F1 must avoid
Posted onHere are four ideas, which have been tried in other championships to make racing more entertaining, that don’t belong in F1.
Davide Valsecchi wins last race of season
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Posted onDavide Valsecchi won the sprint race at Monza – one week after being hospitalised in a huge crash at Spa-Francorchamps. The Italian passed early leader Roldan Rodriguez to claim the win on home ground. He gambled on a setup geared towards dry weather in a race which started on a damp circuit that dried out. … Continue reading Davide Valsecchi wins last race of season
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)
Maldonado snatches win from d’Ambrosio
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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 absence of points leader Giorgio Pantano by crashing out of the race. D’Ambrosio led every lap of the sprint race from pole position until the … Continue reading Maldonado snatches win from d’Ambrosio
Grosjean wins at Spa, Senna gets penalty
Posted onRomain Grosjean finished first in a GP2 race for the fourth time this year – although it was only his second win, as he’s had a few brushes with the stewards.
One To Watch: Sebastien Buemi
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Posted onSebastien Buemi will drive for Toro Rosso during their three-day test in September as the team decide whether to give him an F1 seat for 2009.
Di Grassi lucks in to win as Pantano extends title lead
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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
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)
GP3 to support F1 in 2009?
Posted onAn article on an Italian website appears to suggest that the International Formula Master series could be re-named GP3 in 2009 and support Formula 1 at five rounds. The site allows you to roughly translate the article from Italian into English (see the button at the top of the page) because if anyone out there … Continue reading GP3 to support F1 in 2009?