Williams’ practice pace indicated they could reach Q3 at Imola, but rather than a surprise result it was a different kind of “Maldonado moment” for George Russell.
Pastor Maldonado articles archive
‘No point to return to F1’ – Maldonado
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “No point to return to F1” – Maldonado • Potential Miami F1 track map revealed • Agag makes bid to buy Formula E
Winning weekend for Leclerc and Maldonado’s relatives
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s brother and Pastor Maldonado’s cousin won races last weekend while Billy Monger made a successful return to racing after his 2017 horror crash.
Maldonado eyeing WEC and IndyCar as well as F1
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Maldonado eyeing WEC and IndyCar as well as F1 • Ferrari sceptical over tyre pressure claims
Maldonado eyes 2017 race seat
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Maldonado eyes 2017 return • Horner explains pit stop blunder • Sauber drivers conduct ‘unacceptable’
Take the new F1 Fanatic Pastor Maldonado quiz
F1 Fanatic Quiz
Posted onHow well do you remember 20 crashes and incidents from Pastor Maldonado’s wreckage-strewn career? Take the newest F1 Fanatic quiz to find out.
The three drivers who could inherit Maldonado’s ‘bad boy’ reputation
F1 statistics
Posted onPastor Maldonado has left behind a reputation as F1’s ‘bad boy’, but there are three current drivers who have picked up penalties more frequently than him.
Manor would “make no sense” for Maldonado
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘No sense’ in Maldonado joining Manor • Ocon tipped for Renault switch • Vettel, Massa and Bottas attend tyre meeting
Maldonado’s F1 career in pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onPastor Maldonado has announced his departure Formula One five years after making his debut as a Williams driver. Look back on his career in pictures.
Maldonado confirms F1 exit
2016 F1 season
Posted onPastor Maldonado has officially confirmed he will not be on the F1 grid in 2016.
Further rumours point to Magnussen replacing Maldonado
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: More signs Magnussen will replace Maldonado • “No doubts” over COTA – Ecclestone • Claire Williams: ‘I wish I was braver’
Maldonado penalised twice as often as any other driver
2016 F1 season
Posted onAnalysis by F1 Fanatic shows Pastor Maldonado has incurred more than twice as many penalties as any other driver over the course of his 95-race F1 career.
Maldonado sponsor ‘overdue’ payment to Renault
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Maldonado sponsor payment delay • Gutierrez targets points from the start • Hulkenberg eyes early season opportunities
Magnussen linked to Maldonado’s Renault seat
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Magnussen in Renault link • Engine manufacturers to offer cut-price deal • Another blow for COTA
Stewards are harder on me – Maldonado
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Maldonado says stewards are tougher on him • 2017 downforce boost will harm racing – Mercedes • Red Bull call rivals “cartel”
2015 F1 driver rankings #21: Pastor Maldonado
2015 F1 season review
Posted onAs F1 Fanatic’s 2015 Driver Rankings begin the driver at the foot of the list is Lotus racer Pastor Maldonado.
Ericsson contact was a racing incident – Maldonado
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onPastor Maldonado shrugged off blame for his collision with Marcus Ericsson, saying “rubbing is racing”.
Maldonado already had 2016 deal – Lotus
2016 F1 season
Posted onLotus has confirmed the announcement Pastor Maldonado will drive for them next year was the continuation of a pre-existing deal.
Maldonado confirmed at Lotus for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onPastor Maldonado will continue to drive for Lotus in 2016, the team has confirmed.
Maldonado ‘tried to drive me off the track’ – Button
2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button laid the blame for his collision with Pastor Maldonado in the Singapore Grand Prix at the Lotus driver’s feet.