Fabio Leimer and Sam Bird shared the victories in the second round of the GP2 championship.
GP2 articles archive
GP2
Coletti leads championship after opening round
GP2
Posted onStefano Coletti missed out on victory from pole in race one but bounced back in race two to take the lead of the GP2 championship.
Open season in prospect for GP2 in 2013
2013 GP2 season preview
Posted onThe 2013 GP2 season promises to be an open contest between experienced hands and young talents who are hitting their peak.
Abu Dhabi added to shortened 2013 GP2 calendar
GP2
Posted onThe GP2 calendar will include a round in Abu Dhabi in 2013 but fall from 24 races to 22, the series organisers have confirmed.
2012 GP2 preview: Biggest ever season for F1’s feeder series
GP2
Posted onLast year two GP2 drivers earned the chance to race in Formula 1. Who will follow them in 2012?
GP2 to support F1 in Singapore, Bahrain and Malaysia
GP2
Posted onThe GP2 calendar will expand from 18 to 24 races in 2012.
GP2 adopts F1-style tyre rules and points
GP2
Posted onGP2 drivers will have two different tyre compounds during race weekends.
Grosjean on cusp of GP2 title – and F1 comeback?
GP2
Posted onRomain Grosjean can claim the GP2 championship at next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix round.
GP2 to drop Asia Series in 2012
GP2
Posted onThe GP2 Asia Series will cease to exist in 2012 as the main series expands to include ‘flyaway’ races.
GP2 2011: New cars, new tyres and 26 drivers trying to reach F1
GP2
Posted onA preview of the new GP2 season which starts this weekend.
Romain Grosjean returns to GP2 with DAMS
GP2
Posted onFormer Renault driver Romain Grosjean will return to GP2 for his full first season since 2008.
Lotus to back ART’s GP2 and GP3 teams
Posted onLotus Motorsport and ART Grand Prix have announced a collaboration which will see ART’s GP2, GP2 Asia and GP3 cars named Lotus ART from next year. This raises some questions as it was revealed earlier today that Lotus Racing team principal Tony Fernandes is entering a new team in GP2 next year to be called … Continue reading Lotus to back ART’s GP2 and GP3 teams
Pastor Maldonado wins GP2 championship
Posted onPastor Maldonado has been confirmed as GP2 champion following this morning’s sprint race at Monza. The Venezuelan driver ended the race in the barriers at the Parabolica on lap one. But with title rival Sergio Perez only able to finish 13th, Maldonado now has an unbeatable lead in the championship. Despite his less than impressive … Continue reading Pastor Maldonado wins GP2 championship
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?
GP2 2010 season preview: The drivers racing to become F1’s stars of tomorrow
Posted onYoung drivers backed by Ferrari, McLaren and Renault are among those competing in the new GP2 season which starts this weekend. Winning the category is the best way to get yourself a ticket into F1 – and it’s great racing too. Here’s your guide to the season ahead:
Would more support races help boost crowds at F1’s new venues?
Posted onIn the past decade F1 has added races in several countries with little prior history of motor racing. Unsurprisingly, these races have struggled to draw spectators in the same numbers that European races like the British and Italian Grands Prix. What could be done to encourage more people to come to these new races? One … Continue reading Would more support races help boost crowds at F1’s new venues?
Ten must-watch races of 2010 (Video)
Posted onWe’re all F1 fanatics here but even with a biggest-ever calendar of 19 races this year that still leaves 33 F1-free weekends. So what’s the other must-see racing action in 2010 this year? Here’s my top ten picks – name yours below.
Michael Schumacher’s three-day GP2 test ‘to develop new components’
Posted onMichael Schumacher will get an early start on his preparations for the 2010 F1 season tomorrow when he gets behind the wheel of a GP2 car for a three-day test at Jerez in Spain. The test has been approved by the FIA, the F1 testing committee and GP2 – and series organiser Bruno Michel stressed … Continue reading Michael Schumacher’s three-day GP2 test ‘to develop new components’
Nico Hulkenberg wins GP2 title at Monza
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has taken a step closer to becoming an F1 driver in 2010 by winning the GP2 championship at Monza.
Nico Hulkenberg’s GP2 form points towards 2010 F1 debut for Williams
Posted onThe last rookie looking for his F1 break I wrote about found himself making his Grand Prix debut 17 days after I wrote about him. But on his form in GP2 Nico Hulkenberg doesn’t need my blessing to make the grade. He’s looking ever more likely to snap up a Williams drive for 2010.