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Yelloly returns to FR3.5 in Monaco with Zeta Corse

Posted on 21 May 2013 | No Comments
Nick Yelloly will contest this weekend's Formula Renault 3.5 Series round in Monaco after a late call-up from the Zeta Corse team.
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Ghiotto claims Pau Grand Prix win after Parry and Dennis tangle

Posted on 20 May 2013 | No Comments
Luca Ghiotto became the winner 72nd edition of the Pau Grand Prix after early race leaders Matt Parry and Jake Dennis collided, and Pierre Gasly was later handed a penalty while just laps from victory.
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Bell and Robertson claim Sunday wins at Brands Hatch

Posted on 19 May 2013 | No Comments
Matt Bell and Charlie Robertson won rounds five and six of the BRDC Formula 4 Championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday, the latter completing a fine weekend with his maiden victory.
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Parry claims Pau Grand Prix pole with qualifying race win

Posted on 19 May 2013 | No Comments
Matt Parry led from start to finish in the first race of the Formula Renault 2.0 Pau Trophy, securing pole position for Monday’s Pau Grand Prix.
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Martin Rump claims pole for FR1.6 NEC opener at Zandvoort

Posted on 18 May 2013 | No Comments
Martin Rump will start the first ever Formula Renault 1.6 NEC Junior race from pole position after topping qualifying at Zandvoort.
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Dalton holds off Robertson to win first Brands Hatch race

Posted on 18 May 2013 | No Comments
Jake Dalton became the first two-time winner in BRDC Formula 4 with victory from pole position in race one at Brands Hatch.
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Preview: Formula Renault 2.0 stars at Pau Grand Prix

Posted on 17 May 2013 | No Comments
With the absence of Formula 3 from the this year's 72nd edition of the Pau Grand Prix, a one-off Formula Renault 2.0 event takes centre stage on the iconic French street circuit this weekend.
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Sainz Jr to make FR3.5 debut in Monaco with Zeta

Posted on 17 May 2013 | No Comments
Carlos Sainz Jr will race in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series for the first time when he drives for the Zeta Corse team in Monaco.
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Video: Red Bull Junior Team in profile

Posted on 16 May 2013 | No Comments
The six members of the Red Bull Junior Team for 2013 spent time together at the Red Bull Ring in Austria recently at a media day.
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Coletti extends points lead with Barcelona sprint win

Posted on 12 May 2013 | No Comments
Stefano Coletti leads the GP2 Series standings heading to his home round in Monaco after claiming his second win of the season in the sprint race at Barcelona.
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Vainio and Korjus claim one-two for debutants Koiranen

Posted on 12 May 2013 | No Comments
GP3 Series newcomers Koiranen GP scored an emphatic one-two finish in race two at Barcelona, Aaro Vainio leading home Kevin Korjus after making a flying start.
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Lancaster inherits return podium after Palmer is penalised

Posted on 11 May 2013 | No Comments
Jon Lancaster has inherited a third-place finish on his GP2 return after Jolyon Palmer was penalised following the Barcelona feature race.
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Ellinas holds on to beat Niederhauser to GP3 opener win

Posted on 11 May 2013 | No Comments
Tio Ellinas got his GP3 title bid off to the best possible start by winning the first race of the season from pole-position, fighting off intense pressure from rival Patric Niederhauser in the final laps.
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Frijns wins epic Barcelona feature race

Posted on 11 May 2013 | No Comments
Robin Frijns won just his third race in GP2 in a classic feature race in Barcelona.
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Kvyat joins penalised drivers after impeding Daly in qualifying

Posted on 11 May 2013 | No Comments
Daniil Kvyat is the fifth driver to get a grid penalty for the first race of the new GP3 season after being found guilty of impeding Conor Daly during qualifying.
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Ellinas claims pole as Korjus and Koiranen are quickest on debut

Posted on 11 May 2013 | No Comments
Tio Ellinas will start the first race of the 2013 GP3 Series season from pole position, even though it was Kevin Korjus who set the fastest time in qualifying on his and the Koiranen team's debut.
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Quartet slapped with grid penalties after yellow flag infringements

Posted on 10 May 2013 | No Comments
Alex Fontana, Carlos Sainz, Kevin Korjus and Patrick Kujala have been handed ten-place grid penalties for the opening race of the GP3 season.
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Niederhauser tops practice for GP3 opener in Barcelona

Posted on 10 May 2013 | No Comments
Patric Niederhauser posted the fastest time in free practice ahead of the first round of the GP3 Series in Barcelona.
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Ericsson and Richelmi lock out Barcelona front row for DAMS

Posted on 10 May 2013 | No Comments
DAMS produced something of a surprise result in GP2 qualifying at Barcelona as their drivers Marcus Ericsson and Stephane Richelmi claimed a one-two result.
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Nasr heads Calado in Barcelona GP2 free practice

Posted on 10 May 2013 | No Comments
GP2 Series title contenders Felipe Nasr and James Calado signalled their intentions for the first European round of the GP2 season by finishing up first and second in free practice in Barcelona.
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2013 GP3 Series driver-by-driver preview

Posted on 9 May 2013 | 1 Comment
With a revised, faster car having attracted a grid full of quality drivers and potential winners, the fourth season of the GP3 Series could be the best yet. Here is PaddockScout's in-depth guide to all 27 drivers.
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Lancaster makes GP2 return in place of Varhaug at Hilmer

Posted on 8 May 2013 | No Comments
Jon Lancaster returns to the GP2 Series this weekend at Barcelona, replacing Pal Varhaug at Hilmer Motorsport.
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Rosso beats Richardson for second as Cammish makes it nine

Posted on 5 May 2013 | No Comments
Juan Rosso stole second place from Andy Richardson on the last lap of the third and final Formula Ford race at Thruxton, as Dan Cammish extended his winning streak to nine races.
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Cammish extends unbeaten start to eight races with two Thruxton wins

Posted on 5 May 2013 | No Comments
Dan Cammish maintained his unbeaten start to the British Formula Ford campaign in rounds seven and eight of the season on Saturday at Thruxton.
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David Wagner joins FFord grid in third Falcon car

Posted on 2 May 2013 | No Comments
Ex-Formula Renault BARC racer David Wagner has joined the Formula Ford GB grid for round three of the 2013 season at Thruxton.
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Williamson completes 2013 GP3 line-up with Bamboo

Posted on 2 May 2013 | No Comments
Lewis Williamson will race for Bamboo Engineering in the 2013 GP3 Series, completing a full 27-car field for the coming season.
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BRDC F4 announces Winter Series

Posted on 1 May 2013 | No Comments
A BRDC F4 Winter Series will take place in November, championship organisers MotorSportVision have announced.
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Wurz takes on Lynn’s management through new company

Posted on 30 April 2013 | No Comments
Alex Lynn is now managed by a company headed by former Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz.
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Nicolas Todt announces Calado management deal

Posted on 30 April 2013 | No Comments
GP2 Series ace James Calado is now managed by Nicolas Todt, it has been announced.
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Dalton wins race three of Silverstone BRDC F4 opener

Posted on 28 April 2013 | No Comments
Photo: BRDC F4 Jake Dalton became the third different winner from the three races on the opening BRDC F4 weekend at Silverstone, while second-place was enough for the consistent Seb...
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Barlow beats Morris to claim victory in second car race

Posted on 28 April 2013 | No Comments
Karting graduate Jack Barlow won a race-long battle with Seb Morris to win race two at the BRDC F4 curtain-raiser at Silverstone, which was just his second car race.
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Huertas claims surprise race two win at drenched Aragon

Posted on 28 April 2013 | No Comments
Carlos Huertas produced a controlled drive in atrocious conditions to take a surprise win in the second Formula Renault 3.5 race at an extremely wet Motorland Aragon.
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Nato takes pole in wet Sunday qualifying, Magnussen to the back

Posted on 28 April 2013 | No Comments
Norman Nato claimed his maiden pole position in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in a wet Sunday qualifying session at Motorland Aragon, while DAMS team-mate Kevin Magnussen will start from the back.
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Privateer Bell wins first ever BRDC F4 race after two Jakes collide

Posted on 27 April 2013 | No Comments
Privateer entry Matt Bell became the first ever winner of a BRDC Formula 4 Championship race after benefiting from a coming together between Jake Dalton and Jake Hughes as they battled over the lead at Silverstone.
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Magnussen dominates first race at Motorland Aragon

Posted on 27 April 2013 | No Comments
Kevin Magnussen converted his dominance over the rest of the Formula Renault 3.5 field at Motorland Aragon this weekend into a 20-second victory in Saturday's race.
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2013 BRDC Formula 4 Championship season preview

Posted on 27 April 2013 | No Comments
PaddockScout previews the first season of the new BRDC Formula 4 Championship as the first round takes place at Silverstone.
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Magnussen edges Sirotkin to take pole for first Aragon race

Posted on 27 April 2013 | No Comments
Kevin Magnussen continued his unbeaten ways in the second weekend of the Formula Renault 3.5 season at Motorland Aragon to claim pole position for race one.
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Magnussen ahead again in second Aragon practice

Posted on 26 April 2013 | No Comments
Kevin Magnussen continued to head the Formula Renault 3.5 field in second practice for round two of the season at Motorland Aragon.
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Jake Hughes quickest on BRDC F4 test day at Snetterton

Posted on 23 April 2013 | No Comments
Photo: BRDC F4 Jake Hughes posted the fastest time on a test day at Snetterton ahead of this weekend’s first ever round of the BRDC Formula 4 Championship at Silverstone....
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Matheo Tuscher to do Aragon FR3.5 round with Zeta

Posted on 23 April 2013 | No Comments
Matheo Tuscher will contest his first race of 2013 when he makes his Formula Renault 3.5 debut at Motorland Aragon with the Zeta Corse team.
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Roundup: Another win for Leimer and more Coletti podiums

Posted on 23 April 2013 | No Comments
There was more of the same in round two of the GP2 Series at Sakhir, with Fabio Leimer winning the feature race but Stefano Coletti continued a 100 per cent podium record to hold the points lead...
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Ellinas confirmed for 2013 season with Marussia Manor

Posted on 22 April 2013 | No Comments
Tio Ellinas has had his seat with Marussia Manor Racing in this year's GP3 Series confirmed by the team.
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Two more wins for Cammish at Donington

Posted on 22 April 2013 | 2 Comments
Dan Cammish completed a second clean sweep from as many 2013 Formula Ford GB meetings with two more lights-to-flag wins in rounds five and six at Donington Park.
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Bird wins Sakhir sprint after amazing close finish

Posted on 21 April 2013 | No Comments
Sam Bird held off a late charge from Felipe Nasr to win the GP2 sprint race in Sakhir by the narrowest of margins.
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Cammish continues winning streak in first Donington race

Posted on 20 April 2013 | No Comments
Dan Cammish maintained his unbeaten start to the Formula Ford GB season with a fourth straight lights-to-flag win in the first race of the Donington Park weekend.
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Leimer wins Sakhir feature race, Rossi takes debut podium

Posted on 20 April 2013 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer converted his dominance during practice and qualifying for the second round of the GP2 season at Sakhir into a victory in the feature race.
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Canamasas excluded from Sakhir qualifying for “deliberate” move

Posted on 19 April 2013 | No Comments
Sergio Canamasas has been excluded from the result of GP2 qualifying at Sakhir after being found guilty of making several "deliberate" changes of direction to force Kevin Ceccon off-track at the end of the session.
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Leimer blitzes GP2 field again in Sakhir qualifying

Posted on 19 April 2013 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer was again around a second clear of the rest of the GP2 Series as he continued his startling form in Bahrain to claim a dominant pole position.
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Leimer a second ahead in Bahrain practice

Posted on 19 April 2013 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer began the second round of the GP2 Series in Bahrain by going a second faster than anyone else in free practice.
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GP2 Sakhir preview: Frijns and Rossi join the party

Posted on 17 April 2013 | No Comments
The talented duo are a welcome addition for GP2, and great news for their own Formula 1 aspirations too, as PaddockScout looks ahead to round two of the championship.
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Alexander Rossi in Caterham GP2 squad from Bahrain

Posted on 17 April 2013 | No Comments
Alexander Rossi will indeed race for Caterham's GP2 Series team this season, replacing Ma Qing Hua from this weekend's races in Bahrain as part of a driver reshuffle for the Formula 1 outfit.
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P1 Formula Renault 3.5 team taken over by Strakka

Posted on 8 April 2013 | No Comments
The P1 Motorsport Formula Renault 3.5 Series team has been acquired by sportscar outfit Strakka Racing. Strakka competes in the top LMP1 category of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and...
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Felix da Costa scores first victory of 2013

Posted on 7 April 2013 | No Comments
Antonio Felix da Costa converted pole position into victory in race two of the opening round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series at Monza, finishing ahead of rivals Kevin Magnussen and Stoffel Vandoorne.
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Felix da Costa beats Vandoorne to Sunday pole at Monza

Posted on 7 April 2013 | No Comments
Antonio Felix da Costa bounced back from the disappointment of Saturday to claim pole position for the second Formula Renault 3.5 race at Monza after a battle with Stoffel Vandoorne in a wet qualifying session.
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Vandoorne claims dominant victory on Formula Renault 3.5 debut

Posted on 6 April 2013 | No Comments
Stoffel Vandoorne exceeded expectations to score a comfortable win in his first race in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series at Monza.
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2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series driver-by-driver preview

Posted on 5 April 2013 | No Comments
With the first round of the new Formula Renault 3.5 season taking place at Monza this weekend, PaddockScout previews another top quality grid.
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Fumanelli fastest on final day of GP3 testing at Silverstone

Posted on 4 April 2013 | No Comments
David Fumanelli posted the quickest time on the final day of GP3 Series pre-season testing at Silverstone.
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Ellinas tops first day of Silverstone test with late flyer

Posted on 3 April 2013 | No Comments
Tio Ellinas set the fastest time of the first day of the final GP3 Series pre-season test at Silverstone with his final flying lap.
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Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit to host GP3 standalone

Posted on 2 April 2013 | No Comments
The permanent Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia has been confirmed as the venue for the standalone round of the 2013 GP3 Series season.
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Guimaraes returns to GP3 with Bamboo for Silverstone test

Posted on 2 April 2013 | 1 Comment
Felipe Guimaraes will return to GP3 on Wednesday when he drives for Bamboo at the final pre-season test at Silverstone.
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Frenchman Piget joins Marinescu at Zeta Corse for Monza opener

Posted on 1 April 2013 | No Comments
29-year-old Frenchman Emmanuel Piget will join Mihai Marinescu at new Formula Renault 3.5 team Zeta Corse at the opening round of the season at Monza this weekend.
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Roundup: Cammish treble in Formula Ford opener

Posted on 31 March 2013 | No Comments
Daniel Cammish made a triumphant return to Formula Ford with a clean-sweep of the first three races of the British championship's winged-era at Brands Hatch.
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Beitske Visser joins Red Bull Junior Team

Posted on 27 March 2013 | 1 Comment
Young female racer Beitske Visser has joined the Red Bull Junior Team ahead of the 2013 season.
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Roundup: Coletti and Marciello claim first blood

Posted on 27 March 2013 | No Comments
PaddockScout takes a look back at the first weekend of the 2013 season proper, as title races begin in GP2 in Malaysia and the F3 European Championship and Auto GP at Monza.
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Calado handed ten-place grid penalty for Bahrain

Posted on 24 March 2013 | No Comments
James Calado will start the GP2 feature race in Bahrain ten places lower than where he finishes in qualifying after being penalised for causing the first lap accident that put him out of the Malaysia sprint race.
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Coletti holds on under pressure from Nasr to win Malaysia sprint

Posted on 24 March 2013 | No Comments
Stefano Coletti ended the first weekend of the 2013 GP2 season with a win in the sprint race at Sepang, holding on under late pressure from Felipe Nasr.
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Leimer takes victory in Malaysia GP2 season opener

Posted on 23 March 2013 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer started his GP2 title bid with victory in the opening race of the season in Malaysia.
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Opinion: Tarring everyone with the same brush

Posted on 22 March 2013 | No Comments
GP2 endured a rocky start to its 2013 season on Friday, but widespread criticism of the series is grossly unfair on its star performers.
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Cecotto excluded from qualifying for “unacceptable” reaction

Posted on 22 March 2013 | No Comments
Johnny Cecotto has been excluded from the results of qualifying for the opening round of the GP2 Series in Malaysia after stewards deemed his manoeuvre that put Sam Bird on the grass to be "unacceptable".
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Coletti edges Calado and Nasr for Malaysia pole

Posted on 22 March 2013 | No Comments
Stefano Coletti scored his first GP2 pole position in an extremely close qualifying session for the opening race of the season in Malaysia, with just eight thousandths of a second separating the top three.
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Calado starts 2013 on top in Malaysian practice

Posted on 22 March 2013 | No Comments
James Calado started the 2013 GP2 Series season the way he is expected to finish it, with first place in practice in Malaysia.
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Daly and Varhaug confirmed with Hilmer for Malaysia

Posted on 21 March 2013 | No Comments
Conor Daly and Pal Varhaug complete the grid for the opening round of the 2013 GP2 Series in Malaysia this weekend after being confirmed for new team Hilmer Motorsport.
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2013 GP2 Series driver-by-driver preview

Posted on 20 March 2013 | No Comments
It's is still not entirely finalised, but after a winter of upheaval, we take a look through a largely improved GP2 grid with the 2013 season starting in Malaysia this weekend...
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Trident confirm Berthon and Ceccon for Malaysia

Posted on 20 March 2013 | No Comments
Trident Racing have confirmed that Nathanael Berthon and Kevin Ceccon will drive for the team at the opening round of the 2013 GP2 Series this weekend in Malaysia.
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Felix da Costa back ahead in Barcelona

Posted on 19 March 2013 | No Comments
Antonio Felix da Costa returned to the scene of his double victory in last year’s Formula Renault 3.5 season finale at Barcelona and topped the first day of the final pre-season test.
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Christopher Zanella signs with ISR for FR3.5

Posted on 19 March 2013 | No Comments
Christopher Zanella will race in Formula Renault 3.5 this year after signing with the ISR team.
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Sam Bird back in GP2 with Russian Time

Posted on 19 March 2013 | No Comments
GP2 Series race winner Sam Bird has returned to the championship on the eve of the 2013 season to drive for the new Russian Time outfit.
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Tom Dillmann: In the nick of (Russian) Time

Posted on 18 March 2013 | No Comments
Tom Dillmann speaks to PaddockScout about his well-deserved late deal to contest this year's GP2 Series thanks to new team Russian Time, ahead of this weekend's season opener in Malaysia.
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Canamasas confirmed at Caterham GP2 squad

Posted on 15 March 2013 | No Comments
Sergio Canamasas has been confirmed as racing for Caterham in the GP2 Series this season.
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Hitting the big time: We rate F1 2013′s five rookies

Posted on 14 March 2013 | No Comments
Ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 season opener, we analyse the careers-to-date of each of the category's five new drivers...
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Adderly Fong confirms GP3 ride with Status

Posted on 14 March 2013 | No Comments
Adderly Fong has confirmed that he will race for Status Grand Prix in the GP3 Series this year.
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Niederhauser tops second day of Barcelona GP3 test

Posted on 13 March 2013 | No Comments
Patric Niederhauser posted the fastest time on the second and final day of the second GP3 Series pre-season test at Barcelona.
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Lazarus confirm Kevin Giovesi for GP2

Posted on 13 March 2013 | No Comments
The Lazarus team have confirmed that Kevin Giovesi will race for them in the coming GP2 Series season.
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Daly heads Ellinas and Cassidy on day one in Barcelona

Posted on 12 March 2013 | No Comments
Conor Daly led Marussia Manor pair Tio Ellinas and Nick Cassidy on the first day of the second GP3 Series pre-season test at Barcelona, as all three look to nail down race seats for the 2013 season.
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Jorda replaces La Rocca in Bamboo GP3 team

Posted on 12 March 2013 | No Comments
Carmen Jorda will continue in the GP3 Series in 2013 after signing for Bamboo Engineering, with Robert La Rocca leaving the British team.
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Felix da Costa fires back at Vandoorne on day two

Posted on 9 March 2013 | No Comments
Antonio Felix da Costa and Stoffel Vandoorne were again the quickest men in Formula Renault 3.5 Series testing at Paul Ricard, except it was the former on top on Saturday.
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Tom Dillmann to race for Russian Time in 2013 GP2 Series

Posted on 9 March 2013 | No Comments
Tom Dillmann will race in the GP2 Series this season for the new Russian Time team.
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Vandoorne pips Felix da Costa to top first day at Paul Ricard

Posted on 8 March 2013 | No Comments
Formula Renault 3.5 Series rookie Stoffel Vandoorne showed again he could be a threat for the championship as he beat favourite Antonio Felix da Costa to the fastest time on the first day of the Paul Ricard test.
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FIA set to create new Formula 4 class

Posted on 8 March 2013 | No Comments
The FIA is to continue its work to restructure the ladder to Formula 1 after the principle of creating a new single-seater class was accepted at the World Motor Sport Council.
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Coletti ends pre-season tests on top spot

Posted on 7 March 2013 | No Comments
Stefano Coletti will head to the GP2 Series season opener in Malaysia having posted the fastest time of the second and final pre-season test at Barcelona.
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Calado fastest on day two as rain continues at Barcelona test

Posted on 6 March 2013 | No Comments
James Calado set the quickest time on a second rain-affected day of GP2 Series pre-season testing at Barcelona.
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Stefano Coletti heads GP2 field on first day of Barcelona test

Posted on 5 March 2013 | No Comments
Stefano Coletti recorded the fastest time on day one of the second and final pre-season GP2 Series test at Barcelona.
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Dillmann, Bacheta to test for Russian Time at Barcelona, Daly with Hilmer

Posted on 4 March 2013 | No Comments
GP2 Series race-winner Tom Dillmann and FIA Formula Two Champion Luciano Bacheta will test with brand new GP2 Series team Russian Time at this week's pre-season test at Barcelona as they chase a spot on the 2013 grid.
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iSport GP2 entry taken by new Russian Time team

Posted on 4 March 2013 | No Comments
A new Russian-backed entry has joined the GP2 Series field on the eve of the 2013 season, taking the place of iSport International.
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Bianchi gets F1 race chance with Marussia in place of Razia

Posted on 1 March 2013 | No Comments
Jules Bianchi will race in Formula 1 this season after replacing Luiz Razia at Marussia after one of the Brazilian's promised sponsors failed to produce a payment, prompting the team to terminate his contract.
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Caterham F1 make Rossi and Ma reserves for 2013

Posted on 1 March 2013 | No Comments
The Caterham F1 Team has announced Alexander Rossi and Ma Qing Hua as its reserve drivers for the 2013 season.
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Calado finishes first pre-season test on top

Posted on 28 February 2013 | No Comments
GP2 Series title favourite James Calado finished this week’s opening pre-season test at Jerez on top with the quickest time on the third and final day on Thursday.
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Dillmann on top again on day two of Jerez test

Posted on 27 February 2013 | No Comments
Tom Dillmann proved his worth again on day two of GP2 Series pre-season testing at Jerez, keeping championship newcomers Hilmer Motorsport on top for a second straight day.
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Dillmann puts Hilmer on top of their first ever GP2 test

Posted on 26 February 2013 | No Comments
Tom Dillmann posted the fastest time on the opening day of GP2 Series pre-season testing at Jerez, putting series newcomers Hilmer Motorsport in top spot on their first ever day of running.
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Trident retain Giovanni Venturini for GP3 2013

Posted on 26 February 2013 | No Comments
Giovanni Venturini has re-signed with Trident Racing for the 2013 GP3 Series season.
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Rossi absent from first GP2 test as Caterham field Ma, Canamasas

Posted on 25 February 2013 | No Comments
Alexander Rossi will be absent from this week's opening GP2 Series pre-season test after Caterham Racing opted instead to field Ma Qing Hua and Sergio Canamasas.
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iSport team looking to quit GP2 Series

Posted on 24 February 2013 | No Comments
iSport International are unlikely to take part in the coming GP2 Series season, with team boss Paul Jackson looking to sell his entry.
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Williamson tops final day of Estoril test for Bamboo

Posted on 22 February 2013 | No Comments
Lewis Williamson put new GP3 Series entrants Bamboo Engineering on top spot on the final day of the first pre-season test at Estoril.
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Bamboo confirm GP3 rookie La Rocca as first driver

Posted on 21 February 2013 | No Comments
Roberto La Rocca is the first driver to be announced by Bamboo Engineering for their new GP3 Series squad.
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Sainz Jr stays on top on day two of Estoril GP3 test

Posted on 21 February 2013 | No Comments
Carlos Sainz Jr was again the man to beat on the second day of GP3 Series pre-season testing at Estoril in Portugal.
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GP3 rookie Josh Webster confirmed at Status GP

Posted on 21 February 2013 | No Comments
Photo: Alastair Staley/GP3 Series Media Service Josh Webster has been confirmed with the Status Grand Prix team for his debut season in the GP3 Series. The 19-year-old English driver made...
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Quaife-Hobbs joins MP Motorsport for GP2

Posted on 20 February 2013 | No Comments
Auto GP champion Adrian Quaife-Hobbs has secured a seat on this year's GP2 grid with MP Motorsport.
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Red Bull pair Sainz and Kvyat head first day of GP3 testing

Posted on 20 February 2013 | No Comments
Red Bull's GP3 drivers Carlos Sainz Jr and Daniil Kvyat fired an early warning shot to the opposition by topping the timesheets in the first day of testing for the second generation car at Estoril today.
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Juncadella’s DTM switch confirmed by Mercedes

Posted on 20 February 2013 | No Comments
Reigning European Formula 3 champion Daniel Juncadella will race in the DTM for Mercedes-Benz this year, the car marque has confirmed. Spanish driver Juncadella claimed both the Formula 3 Euro...
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Daly Heads Entry List For First GP3 Pre-Season Test

Posted on 20 February 2013 | No Comments
Conor Daly is poised to continue in the GP3 Series with ART Grand Prix, testing with the team in the opening pre-season test at Estoril from tomorrow (Wendesday).
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Zamparelli signs up for GP3 with Marussia Manor

Posted on 19 February 2013 | No Comments
Dino Zamparelli will race in the GP3 Series this season for the Marussia Manor Racing team.
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Nick Yelloly returns to GP3 Series with Carlin

Posted on 18 February 2013 | No Comments
Nick Yelloly will return to racing in the GP3 Series this season after Carlin announced him as their third and final driver for the 2013 campaign.
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Vandoorne formally joins McLaren Young Driver Programme

Posted on 18 February 2013 | No Comments
Belgian star and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 champion becomes official member of McLaren driver development scheme...
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Bamboo takes over running of Atech GP3 squad

Posted on 18 February 2013 | No Comments
The Atech GP3 team will run under the Bamboo Engineering banner this season after joining forces with the World Touring Car Championship squad.
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Jenzer finalises GP3 trio of Niederhauser, Fontana, Gomez

Posted on 16 February 2013 | No Comments
Jenzer Motorsport will run Patric Niederhauser, Alex Fontana and Samin Gomez in this year's GP3 Series, it has been confirmed.
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Facu Regalia commits to GP3 with ART Grand Prix

Posted on 15 February 2013 | 1 Comment
Facu Regalia will race full-time in the GP3 Series this season after signing with triple champions ART Grand Prix.
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Lotus F1 unveils seven-man Junior Team

Posted on 15 February 2013 | No Comments
The Lotus F1 Team has revealed a seven-man lineup for the latest incarnation of its young driver programme.
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Luis Sa Silva gets Carlin seat in GP3

Posted on 14 February 2013 | No Comments
Luis Sa Silva has secured a seat with Carlin in this year's GP3 Series season.
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Fortec finalise massive eight-car NEC assault

Posted on 13 February 2013 | No Comments
Fortec have confirmed their entry into this year's Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Championship, announcing a final lineup of eight cars.
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Aitken makes Formula Renault 2.0 NEC step with Fortec

Posted on 12 February 2013 | No Comments
British driver Jack Aitken has confirmed he will compete in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Championship this coming season with Fortec Motorsports.
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Vainio stays in GP3 with Koiranen alongside Kujala, Korjus

Posted on 11 February 2013 | No Comments
Aaro Vainio will remain in the GP3 Series for a third season after signing with category newcomers Koiranen GP for 2013. The team have also signed fellow Finn Patrick Kujala, joining Kevin Korjus in their GP3 lineup.
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Victor Sendin signs with AV Formula for Alps

Posted on 11 February 2013 | No Comments
French youngster Victor Sendin will step up into Formula Renault 2.0 in the Alps series this year after signing with AV Formula.
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Q&A with Stoffel Vandoorne

Posted on 10 February 2013 | 1 Comment
We chat with Stoffel Vandoorne, one of our drivers to watch in 2013, as he replaces Formula Renault 3.5 champion Robin Frijns at Fortec after succeeding him as Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 champion...
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Auer wins race two at Manfeild to keep title hopes alive

Posted on 9 February 2013 | No Comments
The battle for the Toyota Racing Series title will go down to the final race after Lucas Auer flew to victory in race two to maintain his chances of overhauling Nick Cassidy.
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Steijn Schothorst scores maiden Toyota Racing Series win

Posted on 9 February 2013 | No Comments
Steijn Schothorst stormed to his first Toyota Racing Series victory in the first race of the final weekend of the campaign at Manfeild, the Dan Higgins Memorial Trophy.
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Double pole for Lynn at Manfeild

Posted on 9 February 2013 | No Comments
Alex Lynn boosted his championship hopes in the Toyota Racing Series finale at Manfeild by taking a double pole position in a revised qualifying format ahead of the season finale at Manfeild.
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Tunjo, Schothorst, Olsen join Kaufmann’s 2013 assault

Posted on 6 February 2013 | No Comments
Double Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 champions Josef Kaufmann Racing has announced its five-man line-up for the 2013 season, with Oscar Tunjo and Steijn Schothorst joining Gustav Malja in their trio for the premier championship.
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Luiz Razia joins F1 grid in Marussia seat

Posted on 6 February 2013 | No Comments
GP2 runner-up gets Formula 1 race seat for 2013 season after Marussia parted company with Timo Glock for financial reasons. We analyse the Brazilian's career so far and deliver our verdict on his ability...
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Rowland stays in Eurocup with Manor MP

Posted on 5 February 2013 | No Comments
Oliver Rowland will remain in the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup this year having signed with the Manor MP Motorsport team.
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Buller stays in European F3 with T-Sport

Posted on 4 February 2013 | No Comments
William Buller will continue racing in Formula 3 for a fourth season having switched to T-Sport to drive one of their Nissan-engined cars in the FIA F3 European Championship.
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Roundup: Kiwi aces in command at Hampton Downs

Posted on 3 February 2013 | No Comments
Double Toyota Racing Series champion Evans wins twice on one-off return, while Cassidy finally claims first victory of campaign to move closer to second crown of his own...
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Evans claims New Zealand Motor Cup victory

Posted on 3 February 2013 | No Comments
Mitch Evans completed a double victory on his one-off return to the Toyota Racing Series at Hampton Downs, winning the New Zealand Motor Cup feature race.
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Cassidy finally gets first win of 2013 to boost points lead

Posted on 3 February 2013 | No Comments
Nick Cassidy extended his points lead in the defence of his Toyota Racing Series as he finally claimed his first victory of the 2013 campaign in race two at Hampton Downs.
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Bernstorff wins opening Formula Middle East races

Posted on 2 February 2013 | No Comments
European F3 racer Emil Bernstorff won the first two races in the new Formula Middle East series in Bahrain on Friday.
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Evans leads Lynn home in race one at Hampton Downs

Posted on 2 February 2013 | No Comments
Mitch Evans made a winning return to action in the Toyota Racing Series as he claimed victory in race one at Hampton Downs. Evans was chased home by Alex Lynn, following a restart for a first lap crash that saw Bruno Bonifacio fly into the air over the back of Jann Mardenborough.
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TRS returnee Evans pips Brits to double pole at Hampton Downs

Posted on 1 February 2013 | No Comments
Mitch Evans has started his 2013 season by claiming a double pole position for his one-off return to the Toyota Racing Series for the Hampton Downs round. It was far from a walkover for the GP3 champion though, with rookie Jann Mardenborough finishing a fine second in the opening session, just 0.052 seconds away, while he denied Alex Lynn by a mere one thousandth of a second in Q2.
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Evans makes Toyota Racing Series return for Hampton Downs

Posted on 31 January 2013 | No Comments
Mitch Evans will contest this weekend's Toyota Racing Series round at Hampton Downs, returning to the series he won in 2010 and 2011.
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British F3 cut to four-round mini-series for 2013

Posted on 30 January 2013 | No Comments
British F3 organisers have taken the decision to slash the 2013 calendar to just four events in an attempt to keep the series alive.
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Kevin Korjus back with Koiranen for GP3 Series switch

Posted on 30 January 2013 | No Comments
Kevin Korjus has signed with Koiranen Motorsport for his move to the GP3 Series this year.
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Trummer takes second Rapax GP2 seat

Posted on 29 January 2013 | No Comments
Simon Trummer will drive the second Rapax car in the 2013 GP2 season, the team announced on Monday.
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Niederhauser confirmed to stay at Jenzer for 2013

Posted on 27 January 2013 | No Comments
Patric Niederhauser will remain with Jenzer Motorsport for the 2013 GP3 season, the team has confirmed.
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Lynn doubles up in race three at Taupo as Auer hits trouble

Posted on 27 January 2013 | 1 Comment
Alex Lynn claimed his second victory of the Toyota Racing Series weekend at Taupo, with a lights-to-flag victory in the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy feature race.
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Matt Parry joins Fortec’s FR2.0 NEC squad

Posted on 26 January 2013 | No Comments
Caterham-backed driver Matt Parry will step up to the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup this year with Fortec Motorsports.
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Commanding victory for Lynn in Taupo opener

Posted on 26 January 2013 | No Comments
Alex Lynn took a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the first race of the Toyota Racing Series weekend at Taupo.
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Rosenzweig gets full-time Addax ride in GP2

Posted on 25 January 2013 | 1 Comment
Jake Rosenzweig has been given a full-time drive in the GP2 Series this year by the Addax team.
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Prema confirm Cheever’s graduation to Euro F3

Posted on 25 January 2013 | 1 Comment
Top European F3 squad Prema Powerteam have confirmed that Eddie Cheever will step up to continental competition with the outfit this season, completing its quartet of drivers.
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Jimmy Eriksson makes GP3 step with Status GP

Posted on 25 January 2013 | No Comments
German F3 Cup champion Jimmy Eriksson will race in the GP3 Series this season after signing with Status Grand Prix.
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Pirelli offers F1 test prize to GP2 champion

Posted on 24 January 2013 | No Comments
Tyre supplier provides reward to this year's winner of the premier F1 feeder series...
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Auer maintains form in Thursday practice at Taupo

Posted on 24 January 2013 | No Comments
Lucas Auer remains the man to beat in the Toyota Racing Series as action got underway at Taupo for round three, the points leader posting the fastest time in Thursday practice.
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Brazilian pair join de Vries in Koiranen’s Eurocup lineup

Posted on 23 January 2013 | No Comments
Brazilian youngsters Victor Franzoni and Guilherme Silva will join Nyck de Vries at Koiranen Motorsport in this year's Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0.
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Hurst joins Emilio de Villota Motorsport for F3 Open campaign

Posted on 22 January 2013 | No Comments
Hector Hurst has signed with Emilio de Villota Motorsport to compete in the European F3 Open.
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Prema confirm Marciello to lead assault on third straight Euro F3 title

Posted on 22 January 2013 | No Comments
Prema Powerteam have formally announced that Raffaele Marciello will remain with the team for an assault on the 2013 FIA F3 European Championship.
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Shahaan Engineer sticks with Fortec in NEC

Posted on 22 January 2013 | No Comments
Indian youngster Shahaan Engineer will continue with Fortec Motorsports in the Formula Renault 2.0 NEC for a second year in 2013.
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Roundup: Auer, Serralles and Lynn share Timaru wins

Posted on 21 January 2013 | No Comments
European F3 racers steal the show in round two as Auer claims points lead, while ex-GP3 man Felipe Guimaraes wins the F3 Brazil Open at Interlagos...
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Serralles fights back with race two win at Timaru

Posted on 20 January 2013 | No Comments
Felix Serralles continued his tussle with Lucas Auer for the Toyota Racing Series points lead by winning the second race of the weekend at Timaru from lights-to-flag.
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Auer claims double pole in Timaru qualifying

Posted on 18 January 2013 | No Comments
Lucas Auer has continued his strong start to the 2013 Toyota Racing Series campaign by claiming a double pole position in qualifying for round two at Timaru.
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Matias Laine joins P1 team for FR3.5 move

Posted on 18 January 2013 | No Comments
Matias Laine has signed with P1 Motorsport for his rookie season in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series.
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Rene Binder remains with Lazarus for first full GP2 season

Posted on 17 January 2013 | No Comments
Rene Binder is staying with the Lazarus team for his first full season of GP2.
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Hilmer Motorsport joins GP2 as Ocean closes

Posted on 16 January 2013 | No Comments
Hilmer Motorsport will compete in the GP2 Series in the 2013 season after financial trouble forced Ocean Racing Technology to close their team.
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Leimer remains with Racing Engineering, joined by Leal

Posted on 16 January 2013 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer will remain in the GP2 Series this year with Racing Engineering, with Julian Leal joining as his teammate.
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Evans to make GP2 step with Arden

Posted on 15 January 2013 | No Comments
It has been confirmed that GP3 champion Mitch Evans will graduate to the GP2 Series with the Arden team.
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Roundup: Serralles leads after first TRS weekend

Posted on 14 January 2013 | No Comments
Puerto Rican takes early advantage in Toyota Racing Series title battle with victory in the main race at Teretonga season opener...
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Bianchi and Nasr win Massa’s karting races

Posted on 13 January 2013 | 2 Comments
Youngsters Jules Bianchi and Felipe Nasr upstaged star names in Felipe Massa's annual charity karting event in Brazil, each winning one of the two heats and finishing up first and second in the final standings.
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Derani wins second Teretonga race from pole

Posted on 13 January 2013 | No Comments
Pipo Derani claimed a race win on his first weekend in the Toyota Racing Series as he led the second race of the weekend at Teretonga from pole position until the chequered flag.
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13 drivers to watch in 2013

Posted on 11 January 2013 | No Comments
With the new season kicking off this weekend, we present our 13 drivers to watch in 2013...
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Quaife-Hobbs “quite close” to GP2 deal

Posted on 11 January 2013 | No Comments
Auto GP champion Adrian Quaife-Hobbs has said that he is not far from securing a place on the GP2 Series grid this year.
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Auer remains on top on Thursday at Teretonga

Posted on 10 January 2013 | No Comments
Lucas Auer remained the quickest man in preparations for the Toyota Racing Series opener at Teretonga, topping both of Thursday's practice sessions.
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Derani and Auer head first day of TRS action

Posted on 10 January 2013 | No Comments
Pipo Derani and Lucas Auer were the drivers to beat on Wednesday as the Toyota Racing Series took to the track for the first action of 2013. with testing sessions ahead of the opening round at Teretonga this weekend.
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Blomqvist recruited by Red Bull

Posted on 3 January 2013 | 1 Comment
Son of rally legend joins Sainz Jr. and co. in world champions' junior programme...
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Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2012 driver-by-driver season review

Posted on 31 December 2012 | No Comments
We review the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 season, in which a rookie Formula Renault 2.0 graduate prevailed against a better-than-ever grid full with proteges of Formula 1 teams and other highly-rated youngsters...
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Webb to make FR3.5 return with Fortec

Posted on 27 December 2012 | No Comments
Oliver Webb will return to Europe and the Formula Renault 3.5 Series next year after signing with Fortec Motorsports.
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PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 10-1

Posted on 23 December 2012 | 1 Comment
Here it is - the fifth and final part of our end-of-year countdown, where we celebrate the most impressive young drivers of the season and crown our top talent of 2012...
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Fuoco joins Ferrari Driver Academy, Maisano out

Posted on 21 December 2012 | No Comments
Italian karter joins Scuderia's young driver development programme after impressing in tests...
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Visoiu to join Sainz and Kvyat at MW Arden

Posted on 21 December 2012 | No Comments
Robert Visoiu has signed for MW Arden to partner Red Bull Juniors Carlos Sainz Jr and Daniil Kvyat in the GP3 Series next season.
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Gamer Mardenborough could make F3 switch after impressive tests

Posted on 20 December 2012 | No Comments
Gamer-turned-racer Jann Mardenborough could line up in British Formula 3 after some impressive tests with top squad Carlin, according to Autosport.
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Classic tracks for first season of FR1.6 NEC Junior

Posted on 18 December 2012 | No Comments
The new-for-2013 Formula Renault 1.6 NEC Junior will visit five classic venues in its first season next year.
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NEC to make first visit to British soil in 2013

Posted on 18 December 2012 | No Comments
The Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup will visit the United Kingdom for the first time next year following the influx of teams and drivers from the now-defunct British series.
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Haryanto switches to Addax for second term in GP2

Posted on 18 December 2012 | No Comments
Rio Haryanto will race for the Barwa Addax Team in the GP2 Series next year, the Spanish outfit has announced.
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Max Chilton confirmed by Marussia for 2013

Posted on 18 December 2012 | No Comments
Englishman gets promotion to Formula 1 race seat for next year, as had been expected when he was made their reserve driver towards the end of this season. But is he any good?...
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PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 20-11

Posted on 16 December 2012 | 2 Comments
The penultimate instalment of our top 50 drivers of 2012 looks at drivers 20 to 11...
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PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 30-21

Posted on 8 December 2012 | No Comments
Part 3 of our end-of-season countdown takes a look at the drivers on the cusp of the top 20...
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Tuscher wins Autosport rookie award

Posted on 3 December 2012 | No Comments
15-year-old Formula Two wonderkid beats F1 stars and fellow junior racing aces to win Rookie of the Year at the Autosport Awards...
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Jake Dennis wins McLaren Autosport BRDC Award

Posted on 3 December 2012 | No Comments
Formula Renault NEC champion sees off competition to win prestigious award and with it a McLaren Formula 1 test...
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PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 40-31

Posted on 30 November 2012 | No Comments
Find out who fills positions 31 to 40 in the second part of our end-of-year countdown...
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Williams confirm Bottas in race seat for 2013

Posted on 28 November 2012 | 2 Comments
Highly-rated Finn is promoted into Formula 1 race seat for 2013, having been reserve driver at Williams for the past three seasons. We evaluate Bottas' career so far...
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PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 50-41

Posted on 23 November 2012 | No Comments
The first part of our five-part expanded end-of-season ranking, as we try to highlight the drivers who impressed the most across all the various different categories in junior single-seaters...
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Sauber name Frijns as reserve driver for 2013

Posted on 23 November 2012 | No Comments
Photo: Sauber Motorsport AG Following promotion of Esteban Gutierrez to a race seat, Sauber sign up Formula Renault 3.5 champion as new reserve and promise to “guide him to Formula...
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Sauber confirm Gutierrez’s promotion to F1 race seat

Posted on 23 November 2012 | No Comments
Swiss squad confirms its Mexican protege will graduate into a race seat in 2013 in place of McLaren-bound compatriot Sergio Perez. We analyse Gutierrez's career so far...
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Roundup: Felix da Costa wins Macau Grand Prix

Posted on 18 November 2012 | No Comments
Star of 2012 completes his remarkable season with a convincing victory in the prestigious Formula 3 race in the former Portuguese colony...
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F1 has a race in the US, but it needs an American driver too

Posted on 18 November 2012 | 3 Comments
Formula 1 is making its return to the United States this weekend, but how long until an American driver is back on the grid to really capture the nation's attention?...
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Preview: Star-studded field prepares for Macau Grand Prix

Posted on 11 November 2012 | No Comments
A 30-car field full of top young drivers descends on the famous Asian street circuit for the traditional end-of-season spectacular for F3 machinery that is the Macau Grand Prix...
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Trio of F3 aces sample Ferrari at Vallelunga

Posted on 9 November 2012 | No Comments
European champ Daniel Juncadella is joined by Italian stars Riccardo Agostini and Eddie Cheever Jr behind the wheel of a Ferrari F60 at Vallelunga...
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Rowland completes prize McLaren test for Award win

Posted on 9 November 2012 | No Comments
Young Brit Formula Renault ace experienced a sizeable increase in power this week when he drove a 2011 McLaren at Silverstone as the main prize for winning last year's McLaren Autosport BRDC Award...
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Magnussen tops first day of Young Driver Test with McLaren

Posted on 6 November 2012 | No Comments
Danish youngster tops timesheets on his F1 debut, edging out Red Bull's Antonio Felix da Costa even though he only contested the morning session...
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British Formula 3 2012 driver-by-driver season review

Posted on 6 November 2012 | No Comments
PaddockScout looks back at what remains the strongest 'national' junior series, where Jack Harvey prevailed in a three-way title battle to become the first home-grown champion in six years...
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Edging closer to an F1 seat: Giedo van der Garde

Posted on 2 November 2012 | 1 Comment
It's been a very long road, but ten years after becoming the karting world champion, Giedo van der Garde is finally on the verge of a race seat in F1 as he takes part in a run of Friday outings with Caterham...
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Agostini and Cheever to join Juncadella at Ferrari test after F3 success

Posted on 31 October 2012 | 1 Comment
Italian F3 duo to get prize test in Ferrari's 2010 challenger at Vallelunga next Friday, alongside the European champion...
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Kvyat leaves Barcelona with Alps prize following Nato clash

Posted on 21 October 2012 | No Comments
He may have missed out on the Eurocup title, but Daniil Kvyat didn't leave Barcelona empty handed despite a collision with Norman Nato in the Alps season finale that followed...
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Vandoorne takes Eurocup crown despite retirement from chaotic finale

Posted on 21 October 2012 | No Comments
His chances looked all but over when a spin eliminated him from the final race with rival Daniil Kvyat in the lead, but Stoffel Vandoorne ended up as champion after Kvyat fell to eighth...
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Frijns wins Formula Renault 3.5 title after contact with Bianchi

Posted on 21 October 2012 | No Comments
Dutch rookie claims crown after contact forced his French rival out of the final race in Barcelona...
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Juncadella secures Euro F3 double

Posted on 21 October 2012 | No Comments
Fourth place in final race at Hockenheim enough to secure Spaniard the Euro Series and FIA European titles despite mechanically-induced retirements in the weekend's first two races...
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Preview: Vandoorne-Kvyat Eurocup duel to be decided

Posted on 18 October 2012 | No Comments
Having won all but one of the 12 races so far between them, Stoffel Vandoorne and Daniil Kvyat have been the class of the huge field in this year's Eurocup Formula Renault, and one will take the big prize this weekend...
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F2 champion Bacheta completes prize Williams test at Silverstone

Posted on 18 October 2012 | No Comments
Photo: Formula Two 2012 FIA Formula Two champion drives last year’s car in private test at home of British motor sport… Luciano Bacheta has had his first taste of Formula...
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Sauber confirm Frijns run in Abu Dhabi test

Posted on 18 October 2012 | No Comments
Amongst rumours of a 2013 reserve driver role, F1 team grants rookie Formula Renault 3.5 title contender his first proper testing opportunity...
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Preview: Formula Renault 3.5 title to be settled in Barcelona

Posted on 17 October 2012 | No Comments
Three drivers have emerged from an extremely competitive field, and one of them will be crowned Formula Renault 3.5 Series champion after two last races at Barcelona this weekend...
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Roundup: Dennis secures NEC title at Spa finale

Posted on 15 October 2012 | No Comments
Young Brit wraps up second title from as many years in single-seaters, as Josh Hill and Yu Kanamaru claim final race wins of the season at Spa-Francorchamps...
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GP2 Series 2012 driver-by-driver review

Posted on 13 October 2012 | 3 Comments
We look at who impressed and who didn't in the latest season of the premier Formula 1 feeder series...
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Two straight titles: Scott Malvern

Posted on 12 October 2012 | 2 Comments
A chronic lack of funding has made the F1 dream difficult, but Scott Malvern has impressed on the track by following up his dominance in Formula Ford last year with the Formula Renault BARC title at the first attempt...
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Opinion: The Young Driver Test debacle

Posted on 9 October 2012 | 3 Comments
In 2012 the Formula 1 teams have demonstrated a saddening disregard for exciting young talent with its treatment of the annual Young Driver Test...
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Roundup: Kvyat wins twice at Mugello to take Alps lead

Posted on 7 October 2012 | No Comments
Red Bull's Russian beats rival Norman Nato to win both races at the penultimate Formula Renault Alps round in Italy to retake the points lead ahead of the season finale...
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PaddockScout Retrospective: 2002

Posted on 3 October 2012 | No Comments
In light of recent news, we thought it would be a good moment to travel back ten years to a time when new Mercedes teammates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were just starting out in cars...
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GP3 Series 2012 driver-by-driver review

Posted on 3 October 2012 | 2 Comments
With another cracking GP3 season having come to an end, it's time to file each driver's end-of-term report...
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Donington double gives Harvey British F3 crown

Posted on 30 September 2012 | No Comments
Racing Steps driver comes from behind and overhauls rivals Jaafar and Serralles to become first home British F3 champion for six years...
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Luciano Bacheta claims Formula Two title at Monza

Posted on 30 September 2012 | No Comments
British driver successfully defends his season-long points lead at Monza finale to become champion and secure F1 test opportunity...
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Nicolas Costa crowned Formula Abarth champion

Posted on 30 September 2012 | No Comments
Brazilian driver does enough at Monza season finale to beat Luca Ghiotto to European and Italian championship titles...
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Caterham junior wins Intersteps title

Posted on 30 September 2012 | No Comments
Caterham Driver Development Program member Matt Parry has won the Intersteps championship in the UK at the final weekend of the season at the Croft circuit...
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The ADAC Formel Master: Marvin Kirchhofer

Posted on 29 September 2012 | No Comments
Marvin Kirchhofer has claimed the ADAC Formel Masters title with victories in the opening two races at Hockenheim to overhaul rival Gustav Malja with a race to spare. We profile the German rookie...
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France’s F4 champion: Alex Baron

Posted on 29 September 2012 | 2 Comments
After a dominant season, Alex Baron secured the French F4 Championship title when he claimed pole position at Le Mans. We profile Nicolas Todt's latest protege...
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PaddockScout Retrospective: Sergio Perez

Posted on 28 September 2012 | No Comments
He's F1's hottest new property and McLaren's replacement for Lewis Hamilton, but just how good is Sergio Perez? We take a look at his junior record...
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Eriksson wraps up German F3 title with Hockenheim pole

Posted on 28 September 2012 | No Comments
Experienced Swede secures title after getting the points he needed in qualifying at the season finale...
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Preview: Malja vs Kirchhofer for ADAC Formel Masters glory

Posted on 27 September 2012 | No Comments
After a season-long ding-dong, just two points split Gustav Malja and Marvin Kirchhofer as they try to follow in the footsteps of some top talents...
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Preview: Three-way Formula Abarth tussle concludes at Monza

Posted on 27 September 2012 | No Comments
Nicolas Costa, Luca Ghiotto and Bruno Bonifacio have battled all season-long, but only one will be crowned champion at the home of Italian motor racing this weekend...
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Six finalists for McLaren Autosport BRDC Award announced

Posted on 27 September 2012 | No Comments
Formula Renault quintet and Star Mazda champion selected for assessment test for prestigious British award...
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Preview: Three-way British F3 fight separated by just six points

Posted on 26 September 2012 | No Comments
It's the experienced Jaafar versus the rookie Serralles and the home hope Harvey. Any one of these three could add their name to a prestigious list of champions at Donington Park this weekend...
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Ten karting stars to watch

Posted on 26 September 2012 | No Comments
Almost all aspiring Formula 1 drivers come through karting. PaddockScout has taken a look through the various ranks to find ten teenagers worth keeping an eye on...
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Valsecchi secures GP2 Series crown

Posted on 22 September 2012 | No Comments
Series veteran wraps up F1 feeder series title with a race to spare after a fourth-place finish in the Singapore feature race...
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Chilton moves closer to Marussia seat with reserve role

Posted on 20 September 2012 | No Comments
British driver seemingly on the brink of a 2013 F1 race seat after Marussia promote him to the role of reserve for the rest of this year...
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Marvin Dienst wins second Formula BMW Talent Cup

Posted on 17 September 2012 | No Comments
15-year-old German emerges from a competitive field to come out on top in the Grand Final weekend at Oschersleben...
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Good week, bad week – #3

Posted on 10 September 2012 | No Comments
Who's hot and who's not after the GP3 season finale at Monza and the rest of last weekend's action...
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FR3.5 rivals get more F1 mileage at Magny-Cours test

Posted on 10 September 2012 | No Comments
Bird and Bianchi take to the French circuit to undertake further testing for their F1 teams, before heading to Hungary to resume their FR3.5 title battle with Robin Frijns this weekend...
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Mitch Evans becomes GP3 champion in dramatic finale

Posted on 9 September 2012 | No Comments
Misfortune nearly robs Mitch Evans at the final round at Monza, but in the end Daniel Abt could not quite get the double victory he needed to deny the Kiwi...
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Abt-solute talent: Daniel Abt

Posted on 8 September 2012 | No Comments
A superb double overtaking move gave Daniel Abt a well-deserved first GP3 win at Spa last weekend and now he arrives at the Monza finale with an outside shot at the title...
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Good week, bad week – #2

Posted on 5 September 2012 | No Comments
PaddockScout's weekly look at the aspiring Formula 1 drivers making a name for themselves and those that are having a far harder time of things...
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Roundup: Felix da Costa closes further in GP3 battle

Posted on 3 September 2012 | No Comments
Two second-places boost Portuguese star's chances, as rivals struggle in race two. Meanwhile, the two GP2 title rivals are tied for the standings lead...
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Preview: GP3 title fight reaches conclusion

Posted on 30 August 2012 | No Comments
While the end of F1's summer break marks the start of its nine-race run-in, the next two weekends will see the destination of the GP3 title decided...
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Good week, bad week – #1

Posted on 27 August 2012 | No Comments
In a new regular feature on PaddockScout.com, we look at the drivers who had a week to remember or one to forget...
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Roundup: Bianchi and Bird net Silverstone FR3.5 wins

Posted on 26 August 2012 | No Comments
Experienced pair boost title chances in frantic British races, while Daniel Juncadella escapes a bruising F3 Euro Series weekend at Zandvoort with an extended points lead...
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Pascal’s tri-umph: Pascal Wehrlein

Posted on 23 August 2012 | No Comments
After winning the ADAC Formel Masters title in 2011, Pascal Wehrlein made the large step up to the Formula 3 Euro Series and has impressed. So much so that the 17-year-old's now in championship contention...
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Roundup: Wehrlein closes on Euro Series lead at Nurburgring

Posted on 20 August 2012 | No Comments
German rookie moves well into title contention after getting his maiden victory in the third race of the Nurburgring weekend, as Juncadella and Marciello get in to trouble...
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The young drivers eyeing an F1 seat in 2013

Posted on 15 August 2012 | No Comments
F1's summer break provides the opportunity to look at the driver market for next season, and from PaddockScout's point of view it's all about the young drivers looking to make that breakthrough...
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Son of Stig: Tom Blomqvist

Posted on 14 August 2012 | No Comments
Some say he's an F1 driver of the future. He's not the Stig, but he is the Stig's son - world rally champion Stig Blomqvist that is. And after winning Formula Renault UK in 2010, Tom is now on McLaren's books...
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Roundup: Blomqvist and Auer share Spielberg wins

Posted on 12 August 2012 | No Comments
British driver Blomqvist wins both German F3 feature races, while Austrian youngster Auer enjoys a good weekend on home soil to get his first win. Meanwhile, there's a change of leader in Formel Masters...
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McLaren’s teenage flying Dutchman: Nyck de Vries

Posted on 9 August 2012 | No Comments
PaddockScout profiles the McLaren protege and double karting world champion, who claimed his first win in single-seaters in Formula Renault NEC last weekend...
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Racing menace: Jake Dennis

Posted on 7 August 2012 | No Comments
We profile the next talented young Brit on the Racing Steps production line, who won a title in his first season of car racing last year and is now leading the way in Formula Renault NEC...
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Roundup: Harvey bounces back at wet Snetterton

Posted on 6 August 2012 | No Comments
Jack Harvey moves back into the British F3 points lead with two rounds to go with a win on a wet weekend at Snetterton...
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Max power: Max Chilton

Posted on 3 August 2012 | No Comments
While money has not been an issue, results had been hard to come by for Max Chilton. But this year he's shown good pace in GP2 and was last weekend rewarded with his first win...
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The F3 star from Puerto Rico: Felix Serralles

Posted on 30 July 2012 | 1 Comment
Nobody had Felix Serralles down as a title contender when he came into British F3 for 2012, but he's now leading the title race after a series of top results in Britain and in Europe...
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Roundup: Felix da Costa takes remarkable GP3 double in Hungary

Posted on 29 July 2012 | No Comments
Portuguese driver moves into title contention after becoming the first double winner in GP3 history. In GP2 there were wins for Max Chilton and Esteban Gutierrez...
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Here’s Johnny: Johnny Cecotto Jr

Posted on 26 July 2012 | No Comments
Johnny Cecotto Jr has now won two GP2 feature races this season as he attempts to prove the doubters wrong, but is he really as good as those results suggest?...
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Roundup: Second wins of the season for Cecotto and Calado

Posted on 24 July 2012 | No Comments
There were off-weekends for the title rivals in GP2 at Hockenheim, while in GP3 Patric Niederhauser grabbed another win and Mitch Evans extended his advantage...
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Adrian Quaife-Hobbs wraps up Auto GP title

Posted on 23 July 2012 | No Comments
Brit becomes the first series champion of the regular 2012 season, after securing title with one weekend to go follwing a dominant season. That's despite throwing a victory away in Curitiba...
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Roundup: Juncadella wins Masters of F3 title

Posted on 17 July 2012 | No Comments
Spaniard adds dominant victory in Zandvoort race to his Macau crown, while elsewhere the World Series by Renault takes to the brand new Moscow Raceway...
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Frijns gets first taste of F1 with Red Bull in Moscow

Posted on 16 July 2012 | No Comments
The Dutch youngster gets his chance as a reward for his impressive start in the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series...
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Winning in GP3 and F3: William Buller

Posted on 12 July 2012 | No Comments
William Buller is in title contention in the F3 Euro Series, and last weekend won in GP3 from the back of the grid on slicks on a drying track. We profile the young Northern Irishman...
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New recruit: Antonio Felix da Costa

Posted on 11 July 2012 | No Comments
Antonio Felix da Costa raised some eyebrows when Red Bull signed him last month despite struggling for form, but the move has seemingly kick-started his season. We profile him after his GP3 win at Silverstone...
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Marussia to test Chilton and Haryanto at Silverstone this week

Posted on 10 July 2012 | No Comments
F1 team gives chance to its GP2 drivers when it does its Young Driver Test at Silverstone on Thursday and Friday...
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Roundup: Razia takes GP2 lead after wet weekend at Silverstone

Posted on 9 July 2012 | No Comments
The British summer creates another eventful weekend of F1 feeder series action. That and much more in this week's roundup...
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Helping underfunded Brits climb the ladder: Racing Steps Foundation

Posted on 6 July 2012 | 1 Comment
Ahead of the British Grand Prix, PaddockScout takes a look at the organisation giving the next Hamiltons and Buttons the funding they need...
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Surprise package: Nick Yelloly

Posted on 5 July 2012 | No Comments
He struggled in GP3 last year, but since stepping up to Formula Renault 3.5 Nick Yelloly has shone, and last weekend became the first driver in an ultra-competitive field to win twice...
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2012 mid-season review

Posted on 4 July 2012 | No Comments
With half of the year gone and most of the junior categories around halfway through their 2012 campaigns, here's a look at the leading contenders in the different series...
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Roundup: Eventful weekend in Germany

Posted on 2 July 2012 | No Comments
Changeable weather conditions contributed towards a frantic weekend of action at the Nurburgring and the Norisring...
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Nied For Speed: Patric Niederhauser

Posted on 28 June 2012 | No Comments
Since winning the Formula Abarth Italian title in 2011, Patric Niederhauser has already won races in Italian F3 and GP3. We profile the Swiss driver...
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Felix Da Costa replaces Williamson in Red Bull Junior Team

Posted on 28 June 2012 | No Comments
Red Bull drops promising Scot for this weekend's FR3.5 races in the Nurburgring after a difficult start to the season, something I say is a bad move from Helmut Marko...
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Leading the way in Northern Europe: Stoffel Vandoorne

Posted on 27 June 2012 | No Comments
With four wins from the first five races of the season, Belgium's Stoffel Vandoorne is leading the Formula Renault Northern European Cup, while he lies second in the Eurocup standings...
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Roundup: All the winners (and losers) from a busy weekend

Posted on 26 June 2012 | No Comments
Razia eliminates Valsecchi's GP2 points lead, Evans and Vainio emerge as GP3 title rivals, Harvey on top in British F3, two rounds of Formula Renault and more...
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Roundup: Kiyohara dominates Pilota opener in Shanghai

Posted on 18 June 2012 | No Comments
Japanese driver Shota Kiyohara was unstoppable in the opening round of the Formula Pilota China season in Shanghai, winning all three races...
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Preview: Wells goes for glory in Formula Pilota China

Posted on 16 June 2012 | No Comments
British hopeful amongst those aiming to succeed Matheo Tuscher, last year's champion who has since gone on to stun F2, starting this weekend in Shanghai...
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Malaysia’s British F3 star: Jazeman Jaafar

Posted on 12 June 2012 | No Comments
Since winning the Formula BMW Asia title aged just 14, Jazeman Jaafar has been Malaysia's leading F1 hope. He's now leading the prestigous British F3 Championship...
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Roundup: F3 action from Britain, Italy and Germany

Posted on 11 June 2012 | No Comments
Last weekend was all about the national Formula 3 championships in Britain, Italy and Germany and their respective feeder series...
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Bouncing back: Marco Sorensen

Posted on 6 June 2012 | 2 Comments
The upheaval of Renault's F1 involvement left this development driver scrambling for funds, but he's now proving his talent in FR3.5 thanks to the Gravity-Lotus partnership...
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Roundup: Danish duo conquer Spa

Posted on 4 June 2012 | No Comments
Marco Sorensen and Kevin Magnussen take the spoils in FR3.5 on a hectic weekend in Belgium, which also included Eurocup FR2.0. Auto GP and Euro F3 were also in action elsewhere...
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The latest Finnish find: Aaro Vainio

Posted on 1 June 2012 | No Comments
After a highly successful karting career, this flying Finn had gone fairly under the radar so far in his time in single-seaters. But he's now top of the GP3 standings after his win in Monaco...
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Roundup: Monaco weekend produces five new winners

Posted on 29 May 2012 | No Comments
The bumper weekend of racing in Monaco didn't produce the best racing we'll see all season, but as always the tight streets provided a great test of the F1 hopefuls' talent and bravery...
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Preview: Top young drivers descend on Monaco

Posted on 23 May 2012 | No Comments
GP3 joins GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 on the streets of Monte Carlo, creating a bumper weekend of junior action featuring some of the most promising racers around...
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Ferrari’s young Italian hope: Raffaele Marciello

Posted on 22 May 2012 | No Comments
Ferrari came under fire when Italy was left with no F1 drivers in 2012, but they were already grooming a young driver from the country. And after dominating the Pau Grand Prix, he won twice again last weekend...
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Roundup: Marciello wins twice again at Brands Hatch

Posted on 21 May 2012 | No Comments
Young Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello made it four wins in the space of two weekends by coming out on top of two of the F3 Euro Series races at Brands Hatch...
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PaddockScout Retrospective: Pastor Maldonado

Posted on 20 May 2012 | No Comments
Our job here at PaddockScout is to try and pick out the Formula 1 stars of tomorrow - but in the first of our new Retrospective series we take a look at the pre-F1 career of the sport's newest star...
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Roundup: Evans and Daly make winning starts in GP3

Posted on 14 May 2012 | No Comments
GP3 title favourite heads the standings after round one, Giedo van der Garde ends his GP2 winless streak, while a Ferrari protege dominates in Pau..
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GP3 Series 2012 driver-by-driver preview

Posted on 12 May 2012 | No Comments
We take a look at each of the 26 drivers taking the start in the third season of the GP3 Series this weekend in Barcelona...
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Girl power: A look at female racers

Posted on 9 May 2012 | No Comments
Girl racers have become a hot topic in 2012. While the spotlight is on three ladies debuting in GP3 this weekend, another claimed a brave race victory last weekend...
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Roundup: Yelloly and Frijns win opening FR3.5 races at Motorland

Posted on 6 May 2012 | No Comments
Nick Yelloly and Robin Frijns win the first races of the eagerly awaited Formula Renault 3.5 season, the latter leading the championship after his first weekend in the series...
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PaddockScout Preview: Eurocup Formula Renault also begins

Posted on 5 May 2012 | No Comments
Joining Formula Renault 3.5 on track at Motorland Aragon as part of the World Series by Renault is Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, which has a large grid bursting full of promising youngsters...
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Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2012 driver-by-driver preview

Posted on 5 May 2012 | No Comments
FR3.5 is growing in stature with each passing season. Here's your guide to a driver lineup featuring some of the most exciting young drivers around ahead of this weekend's season opener in Aragon...
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Unbeatable in Formula Two: Luciano Bacheta

Posted on 3 May 2012 | No Comments
While Matheo Tuscher's performances have been attracting attention in F2, Luciano Bacheta is also impressing having made an unbeaten start to the season with four fine race drives...
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The boy wonder: Matheo Tuscher

Posted on 1 May 2012 | No Comments
Racing in Formula Two aged just 15 is a feat in itself, but Matheo Tuscher has already claimed two pole positions and two second-place finishes and a fastest lap from four starts in the series...
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PaddockScout Roundup: All the winners from a busy weekend

Posted on 30 April 2012 | No Comments
Valsecchi wins again in GP2 as Dillmann also tastes victory, Bacheta remains unbeaten in F2, Juncadella makes a double winning start to the Euro F3 season, and more...
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PaddockScout Preview: Revived European F3 Championship begins

Posted on 27 April 2012 | No Comments
We preview the first campaign of the revived FIA European F3 Championship, incorporating the F3 Euro Series. F3 Open and French F4 also get underway, and there's GP2 and F2 action...
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Making experience count: Davide Valsecchi

Posted on 24 April 2012 | No Comments
It may have taken until his fifth season in GP2 to begin a serious title challenge, but Davide Valsecchi is using the experience he has built up to good effect...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Valsecchi storms to double victory

Posted on 24 April 2012 | No Comments
Davide Valsecchi dominates the the first of the GP2 weekends in Bahrain, while Stoffel Vandoorne wins twice at the Formula Renault NEC opener at Hockenheim...
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PaddockScout Preview: Huge grid for start of NEC season

Posted on 20 April 2012 | No Comments
Nearly 40 cars for the opening round of the Formula Renault North European Cup season at Hockenheim, while GP2 moves onto Bahrain for round two...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Bacheta Wins Twice At Silverstone

Posted on 18 April 2012 | No Comments
British racer Luciano Bacheta racks up a fine double victory on home soil at the Formula Two season opener at Silverstone. Also, there's the latest from Auto GP and British F3...
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PaddockScout Preview: 2012 F2 season begins at Silverstone

Posted on 13 April 2012 | No Comments
The fourth year of the relaunched series begins, with a few of the drivers worth keeping an eye on. We work through the grid, from the 15-year-old Swiss ace to the 39-year-old Bulgarian builder...
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Next Brit rising the ladder with Racing Steps: Jack Harvey

Posted on 10 April 2012 | No Comments
Supported by the same scheme that has taken Oliver Turvey and James Calado to the cusp of Formula 1, Jack Harvey is heading the race for this year's British Formula 3 title...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Harvey makes a winning start

Posted on 9 April 2012 | No Comments
Jack Harvey wins the opening race of the British F3 season at Oulton Park and leads the points standings at the end of the first weekend...
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PaddockScout Preview: New British F3 season commences

Posted on 5 April 2012 | No Comments
The youngsters hoping to follow in the footsteps of Ricciardo, Vergne and Nasr start their seasons this weekend at Oulton Park. We pick out the names to watch there, and in Formula Ford and Formula Renault BARC...
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Another Russian teen star: Sergey Sirotkin

Posted on 4 April 2012 | No Comments
Last week we profiled Daniil Kvyat. This week it's the turn of his even younger but potentially even more impressive compatriot Sergey Sirotkin, a winner in Auto GP at just 16...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Quaife-Hobbs, Sirotkin On Top In Valencia

Posted on 3 April 2012 | No Comments
Adrian Quaife-Hobbs and Sergey Sirotkin took a win each in the Auto GP races at Valencia. Also in the roundup there's Italian F3, Formula Abarth and Formel Masters action...
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PaddockScout Preview: Italian championships begin…in Spain!

Posted on 30 March 2012 | No Comments
The Italian F3 and Formula Abarth seasons begin this weekend, joining Auto GP on track at Valencia's Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Also, ADAC Formel Masters from Oschersleben...
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Red Bull’s Russian Rocket: Daniil Kvyat

Posted on 29 March 2012 | No Comments
After an impressive first season in Formula Renault, Daniil Kvyat is staying in the category for a double title assault. After his double win in Monza, we profile the young Russian...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Razia and Calado share wins

Posted on 26 March 2012 | No Comments
While experienced campaigners led the way in the first race of the GP2 season in Malaysia, it was the turn of three rising stars in Race 2...
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PaddockScout Preview: Formula Renault Alps and Intersteps kick-off

Posted on 23 March 2012 | No Comments
GP2 isn't the only series getting underway this weekend, with Formula Renault Alps and Intersteps Championship both starting their second seasons...
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GP2 Series 2012 driver-by-driver preview

Posted on 22 March 2012 | No Comments
Half of the current F1 grid raced in GP2. With the season beginning in Malaysia this weekend, here's your essential lowdown on all 26 drivers in the class of 2012...
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One step back, two steps forward?: Pal Varhaug

Posted on 14 March 2012 | No Comments
After a difficult rookie season in GP2, Pal Varhaug has made the step down to Auto GP, and shone at the season opener at Monza. We profile the man hoping to become Norway's first F1 driver...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Quaife-Hobbs & Varhaug share Monza spoils

Posted on 13 March 2012 | No Comments
Two drivers were a cut above the rest in the Auto GP season opener at Monza, taking a race win each and sharing the points lead...
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Rossi to get FP1 mileage as Caterham test driver

Posted on 9 March 2012 | No Comments
American hotshot to get Friday free practice runs for Caterham after being announced as a test driver for the team...
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PaddockScout Preview: Auto GP World Series kicks off

Posted on 8 March 2012 | 1 Comment
The first of the 'main-season' championships to get underway, Auto GP begins for 2012 at Monza this weekend. We take a look at the drivers to look out for...
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Opinion: Selfish GP2 chief is making F1 graduation a survival of the wealthiest

Posted on 26 February 2012 | No Comments

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Q&A with Sergey Sirotkin

Posted on 22 February 2012 | 6 Comments
Having claimed the European Formula Abarth title last year at the age of 16, Sergey Sirotkin is this year taking on a dual programme of Italian F3 and Auto GP. We got the chance to ask the Russian ace some questions...
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Tom Blomqvist joins McLaren programme

Posted on 22 February 2012 | No Comments
Young British ace Tom Blomqvist has been recruited to the Formula 1 team's Young Driver Programme...
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Toyota Racing Series 2012 driver-by-driver review

Posted on 19 February 2012 | No Comments
We look back at the curtain-raiser to the 2012 season - the Toyota Racing Series, with five rounds held over five weekends across New Zealand, and featuring top Kiwi talents and young international stars...
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Where will Italy’s next F1 driver come from?

Posted on 17 February 2012 | No Comments
Following the news that there will be no Italian drivers on the Formula 1 grid this season, we look at where their hopes are for future Grand Prix contenders...
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New Zealand’s new generation

Posted on 14 February 2012 | No Comments
Hulme, McLaren and Amon made them a driving force in international motor racing, but New Zealand hasn't had an F1 driver since 1984. Now they have a new trio of driving stars ready to take on the world...
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Kevin Magnussen gets increased role at McLaren

Posted on 14 February 2012 | No Comments
Danish prospect to get simulator time and young driver test mileage with F1 team alongside Formula Renault 3.5 racing programme...
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Dani Clos signed as reserve driver by HRT

Posted on 13 February 2012 | No Comments
Dani Clos has joined the HRT F1 Team as its reserve driver following three seasons racing in GP2. We have a look at his career to date...
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The next Kiwi to take Europe by storm?: Nick Cassidy

Posted on 12 February 2012 | No Comments
Having conquered his homeland and fended off a number of international racers in the process, New Zealand have another talented youngster on their hands...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Cassidy wins TRS and NZGP titles

Posted on 12 February 2012 | No Comments
A big weekend in New Zealand saw two major trophies to be handed out, and they both went to rising Kiwi star Nick Cassidy...
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PaddockScout Preview: TRS title to be decided at New Zealand GP

Posted on 10 February 2012 | No Comments
A big weekend lies ahead in New Zealand, where the fifth and final round of the Toyota Racing Series takes place, concluding with the New Zealand Grand Prix...
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Lotus and Gravity launch iRace Professional Programme

Posted on 5 February 2012 | No Comments
The Lotus F1 Team and Gravity Sports Management are working together to develop Formula 1 drivers of the future...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Cassidy gets one hand on the trophy

Posted on 5 February 2012 | No Comments
Nick Cassidy now has a healthy lead in the Toyota Racing Series standings with one round remaining after another race win at Hampton Downs...
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PaddockScout Roundup: King reigns at Taupo

Posted on 31 January 2012 | No Comments
Jordan King won the first of the three Toyota Racing Series races at Taupo, while Nick Cassidy won another to retain his points lead...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Foresti Retains F3 Brazil Open Crown

Posted on 25 January 2012 | No Comments
British F3 regular Lucas Foresti dominates the annual event at Interlagos, while Nick Cassidy is the man to beat at round two of the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand...
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PaddockScout Roundup: Chaotic opening weekend in TRS

Posted on 15 January 2012 | No Comments
If the opening races of the Toyota Racing Series this weekend were anything to go by, then we'll be in for a highly eventful 2012. We look back at the Teretonga event...
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Seven young British talents selected for MSA’s national team

Posted on 13 January 2012 | 1 Comment
Photo: GP3 Media Service The governing body for motorsport in the United Kingdom, the MSA, has announced seven young British racers to be part of its Team UK scheme in...
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PaddockScout Preview: 2012 action kicks off in New Zealand

Posted on 12 January 2012 | No Comments
An exciting range of international drivers from GP2 to karting join some of the top Kiwi talents for the Toyota Racing Series, held across New Zealand over five straight weekends...
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Four newcomers in the Red Bull Junior Team in 2012

Posted on 5 January 2012 | No Comments
The most famous of all the young driver programmes has announced its lineup for this year, with four newcomers to the team...
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Our 12 drivers to watch in 2012

Posted on 1 January 2012 | No Comments
It’s a new year, which means it’s time for us to have a look at who we think will shine this coming season…
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The PaddockScout Review of 2011

Posted on 26 December 2011 | No Comments
PaddockScout brings the year to a close with a run through the junior single-seater action in 2011...
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PaddockScout top 20 talents of 2011 (part 2)

Posted on 12 December 2011 | No Comments
It's time to find out which rising star we believed shone the brightest in 2011, as we count down our top ten of the year...
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Q&A with Dan Wells

Posted on 10 December 2011 | No Comments
A podium finisher in Formula Renault UK this year and vice-champion in the Finals Series, PaddockScout caught up with the Dan to discuss his career so far and his efforts to be on the grid in 2012...
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Oliver Rowland Wins McLaren Autosport BRDC Award

Posted on 5 December 2011 | 2 Comments
Rising British star Oliver Rowland has won the prestigous McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award at the annual Autosport Awards bash in London...
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PaddockScout top 20 talents of 2011 (part 1)

Posted on 2 December 2011 | No Comments
It's time to start looking back at the drivers who caught the eye in 2011. Here are those that we ranked 20 to 11...
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Pic secures F1 seat with Marussia for 2012

Posted on 27 November 2011 | No Comments
Marussia Virgin Racing have confirmed that French GP2 graduate Charles Pic will step up to F1 with them in 2012...
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Estonian teenager Viidas wins Formula BMW Talent Cup shootout

Posted on 24 November 2011 | No Comments
Photo: BMW Tristan Viidas has won a fully-funded place in the second ever Formula BMW Talent Cup after impressing the judges in a shootout at Valencia… The 15-year-old Estonian follows...
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Weekend Roundup: Juncadella victorious in Macau GP

Posted on 20 November 2011 | No Comments
The Spanish driver wins the most prestigous and final race of the year, in an eventful weekend for some of the top young racers...
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On a (Swiss) roll: Fabio Leimer

Posted on 20 November 2011 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer was victorious in the GP2 Final at Abu Dhabi last weekend, and then impressed on his F1 testing debut with Sauber a few days later...
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Nine young racers amongst FIA Institute Academy intake for 2012

Posted on 19 November 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: FIA Institute The FIA Institute has selected the drivers that will take part in its Young Driver Excellence Academy in 2012, with the likes of Lewis Williamson, Ramon Pineiro...
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2011 Young Driver Test – Day 3: Perfect three for Vergne

Posted on 17 November 2011 | No Comments
The Young Driver Test concluded today, with Jean-Eric Vergne completing his domination of the week's timesheets for Red Bull...
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Weekend Preview: Macau brings the curtain down on 2011

Posted on 16 November 2011 | No Comments
This weekend sees the last major race of the junior single-seater season, and its probably the most famous – the Macau Grand Prix...
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2011 Young Driver Test – Day 2: JEV quickest again despite problems

Posted on 16 November 2011 | No Comments
Jean-Eric Vergne remained on top of the timesheets on the second day of the Young Driver Test, despite his Red Bull twice encountering technical problems...
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Italian F3 stars Lewis and Campana test for Ferrari

Posted on 16 November 2011 | No Comments
All attention may be on the Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi this week, but while Jules Bianchi was helping the team with aero development at Yas Marina yesterday, Ferrari gave two drivers their first F1 experience at Vallelunga in Italy...
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Young Driver Test 2011 – Day 1: Vergne Sets The Pace

Posted on 15 November 2011 | No Comments
It was perhaps no surprise to see Jean-Eric Vergne topping the timesheets in the world championship-winning Red Bull as the Young Driver Test got underway in Abu Dhabi...
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F1 Young Driver Test Preview

Posted on 14 November 2011 | No Comments
PaddockScout gives you the lowdown on each of the drivers taking part in this week’s Formula 1 Young Driver Test at Abu Dhabi…
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Weekend Roundup: Leimer and Calado take GP2 Final wins

Posted on 14 November 2011 | No Comments
Fabio Leimer and debutant James Calado are victorious in Abu Dhabi, Oliver Rowland wraps up his first title in cars and Nyck de Vries is again the number one in world karting...
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Weekend Preview: A look ahead to 2012 in the GP2 Final

Posted on 10 November 2011 | No Comments
This weekend sees a non-championship GP2 race take place in support of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, giving us a glimpse into next season...
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Weekend Roundup: Three out of four for Rowland at Snetterton

Posted on 7 November 2011 | No Comments
Oliver Rowland entered the Formula Renault UK Finals Series as the overwhelming favourite, and backed that status up by winning three of the competition's first four races at Snetterton...
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France’s new starlet: Matthieu Vaxiviere

Posted on 31 October 2011 | No Comments
He won’t be 17 until December, but Matthieu Vaxiviere has already claimed a single-seater title in France and is set to hit the European scene next year with his country behind him…
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Weekend Review: Bortolotti closes F2 season in dominant fashion

Posted on 30 October 2011 | No Comments
F2 champion Mirko Bortolotti dominates the F2 season finale, youngsters get their chance to shine in India and more champions are crowned...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 8-9 October

Posted on 11 October 2011 | No Comments
The Formula Renault 3.5 Series title battle is settled at the season finale at Catalunya, and the British Formula 3 season concludes at Silverstone...
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 24-25 September

Posted on 22 September 2011 | No Comments
With the GP2 and GP3 seasons over, its time for the JK Racing Asia Series to step into the spotlight (quite literally!) as support for the Grand Prix in Singapore...
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The new Vettel?: Stefan Wackerbauer

Posted on 21 September 2011 | 1 Comment
Already sponsored by Red Bull, this young German has now launched his career with glory in the new Formula BMW Talent Cup having dominated its heats throughout the year...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 17-18 September

Posted on 20 September 2011 | 1 Comment
The Formula Renault 3.5 title battle closes up, a new Vettel is crowned and two stars of 2011 wrap up their respective titles...
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Robin Frijns conquers Europe again

Posted on 19 September 2011 | No Comments
Photo: World Series by Renault Robin Frijns has added the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 title to the Formula BMW Europe crown that he won last year… The Dutchman won the...
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Richie Stanaway seals German F3 title with a round to go

Posted on 19 September 2011 | No Comments
Photo: formel3.de Richie Stanaway has wrapped up the 2011 German F3 Cup at the penultimate round of the season at Assen in the Netherlands after a dominant season… The New...
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 17-18 September

Posted on 16 September 2011 | 1 Comment
As well as the penultimate World Series by Renault meeting of the year at Paul Ricard, this weekend will see the crowning of the first ever Formula BMW Talent Cup winner...
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Young drivers get F1 test mileage

Posted on 16 September 2011 | 1 Comment
Bianchi testing for Ferrari in 2009. Photo: jules-bianchi.com The limit on testing in Formula 1 makes it extremely difficult for aspiring Grand Prix drivers to gain experience behind the wheel...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 10-11 September

Posted on 12 September 2011 | 1 Comment
The GP2 and GP3 seasons concluded at Monza, with Valtteri Bottas being crowned GP3 champion after winning the first of two thrilling races at the legendary Italian circuit...
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Valtteri Bottas claims GP3 Series title

Posted on 11 September 2011 | No Comments
Photo: GP3 Media Service Valtteri Bottas became the second GP3 champion after winning the first of the two races at the Monza season finale and holding off teammate and title...
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 10-11 September

Posted on 8 September 2011 | No Comments
The GP2 and GP3 seasons come to a conclusion at Monza this weekend, with the title still up for grabs in the latter after a highly competitive season...
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Second-generation great Dane: Kevin Magnussen

Posted on 7 September 2011 | 1 Comment
His father Jan raced in F1 and is currently a successful sportscar driver for Corvette. Now Kevin Magnussen is forging a promising career of his own, regularly winning races in British F3...
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Russian race ace: Sergey Afanasiev

Posted on 6 September 2011 | No Comments
Sergey Afanasiev has enjoyed success in a number of different championships in recent years, and is currently vying for the Auto GP title...
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Felipe Nasr crowned British F3 champion

Posted on 6 September 2011 | No Comments
Felipe Nasr has wrapped up the British F3 title, following in the footsteps of fellow Brazilians such as Emmerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna and Rubens Barrichello...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 3-4 September

Posted on 5 September 2011 | No Comments
PaddockScout.com takes a look back at another busy weekend of action for the motor racing stars of tomorrow...
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 3-4 September

Posted on 2 September 2011 | No Comments
Three of Europe's Formula 3 championships take to the track this weekend, with the focus of attention on Felipe Nasr as he attempts to become British F3's latest Brazilian champion...
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Another German looking to join the fold: Christian Vietoris

Posted on 1 September 2011 | No Comments
Christian Vietoris hopes to join the large number of his compatriots in F1, but is leaving his options open - contesting a dual programme of GP2 and DTM this year...
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Hoping to make F1 “I’m Possible”: Ramon Pineiro

Posted on 31 August 2011 | 1 Comment
Ramon Pineiro has scored three consecutive victories in F2, where he is part of a campaign that looks to harness fan power to keep him racing on the path to F1...
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In contention for the GP3 title: James Calado

Posted on 30 August 2011 | 1 Comment
Two second-places at Spa have put James Calado just five points behind teammate Valtteri Bottas in the GP3 title battle ahead of the season finale. We profile the Racing Steps-backed driver...
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Carlos Sainz Jr. seals Formula Renault NEC crown

Posted on 30 August 2011 | No Comments
Carlos Sainz Jr. has wrapped up the Formula Renault North European Cup title with one weekend remaining after one win and two second places at Most in the Czech Republic...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 27-28 August

Posted on 29 August 2011 | No Comments
PaddockScout looks back at another action-packed weekend of action in the junior categories, beginning with typically weather-affected GP2 and GP3 races at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps...
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Romain Grosjean wraps up GP2 title

Posted on 28 August 2011 | 1 Comment
Romain Grosjean became the seventh GP2 Series champion on Saturday, a third place at Spa-Francorchamps being more than enough to wrap up the title with three races remaining...
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 27-28 August

Posted on 25 August 2011 | 2 Comments
PaddockScout looks ahead to a bumper weekend of action, featuring GP2, GP3, FIA Formula 2 and Formula Renault NEC...
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American chasing the F1 dream: Alexander Rossi

Posted on 23 August 2011 | 1 Comment
With F1 trying to break into the US, the nation needs a new driver to support at its home races. We profile Alexander Rossi, who's in pole position to be that very guy...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 20-21 August

Posted on 22 August 2011 | 1 Comment
The World Series by Renault event at Silverstone saw three drivers each take a double win in their respective categories...
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 20-21 August

Posted on 19 August 2011 | No Comments
PaddockScout looks ahead to the World Series by Renault event this weekend at Silverstone, featuring plenty of young stars battling it out for top honours...
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PaddockScout makes its debut on the airwaves

Posted on 18 August 2011 | No Comments
Image: BackmarkersF1 A few days ago I was fortunate enough to be invited as a guest onto the BackmarkersF1 Podcast, joining Steve and Matt in their silly season special. We...
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El Matador II: Carlos Sainz Jr.

Posted on 16 August 2011 | 2 Comments
His father may have been a two-time World Rally Champion, but Carlos Sainz Jr. is heading towards a career in F1. We profile the Red Bull Junior, who is currently leading the way in Formula Renault at the age of just 16...
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The Master of F3: Felix Rosenqvist

Posted on 15 August 2011 | 2 Comments
Felix Rosenqvist had been running under the radar for many in Europe until storming to victory in the prestigious Masters of Formula 3 at Zandvoort. We profile the young Swede...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 13-14 August

Posted on 15 August 2011 | 2 Comments
PaddockScout.com rounds up the weekend’s action in the world of junior single-seaters, beginning with a surprise victor in the Masters of Formula 3 after a chaotic start to the race…
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 13-14 August

Posted on 11 August 2011 | 1 Comment
PaddockScout.com briefs you on the weekend ahead, focusing around the prestigious Masters of Formula 3 at Zandvoort in the Netherlands...
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From Cyprus via a talent contest: Tio Ellinas

Posted on 10 August 2011 | No Comments
Having won the Grand Prix Shootout competition at the start of 2010, Tio Ellinas has since impressed in both Formula Ford and now Formula Renault. We profile the Cypriot star...
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Another Spanish F3 hotshot: Daniel Juncadella

Posted on 9 August 2011 | No Comments
We profile Daniel Juncadella, who has been the closest rival to fellow Spaniard and teammate Roberto Merhi in the F3 Euro Series this year, taking his fourth win of the season at the Nurburgring…
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Leading the way in Formula Renault: Alex Lynn

Posted on 8 August 2011 | 1 Comment
We profile Alex Lynn, who has dominated the Formula Renault UK Championship in his second year in the category, and won his ninth race of the season yesterday...
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PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 6-7 August 2011

Posted on 8 August 2011 | 1 Comment
PaddockScout.com guides you through the best of the weekend’s action, featuring the Formula 3 Euro Series races at the Nurburgring and the latest round of Formula Renault UK at Snetterton…
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PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 6-7 August 2011

Posted on 5 August 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: Formula Renault UK The Formula Renault 2.0 UK Championship resumes after its summer break this weekend at Snetterton, as part of the support package for the British Touring Car...
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Welcome to PaddockScout.com

Posted on 4 August 2011 | No Comments
Welcome to PaddockScout.com, the new place to find the latest about the drivers fighting it out in the junior single-seater ranks.
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On the reserves bench: Luiz Razia

Posted on 2 August 2011 | 3 Comments
After claiming pole position for the GP2 round in Hungary and scoring a podium finish, we profile Luiz Razia, current third driver for Team Lotus and previously reserve at Virgin Racing.
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The Principality’s sprint king: Stefano Coletti

Posted on 2 August 2011 | 1 Comment
Only runaway championship leader Romain Grosjean has won more GP2 races in 2011 than Stefano Coletti. We profile the man from Monaco after his latest sprint race triumph in Hungary.
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The next Flying Finn? Valtteri Bottas

Posted on 27 July 2011 | 3 Comments
Photo: GP3 Media Service After a slow start to a GP3 season where he began as the favourite, Williams reserve Valtteri Bottas kick-started his title challenge with victory at the...
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Aiming to be Indonesia’s first F1 driver: Rio Haryanto

Posted on 26 July 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: GP3 Media Service Rio Haryanto came out on top of a thrilling three-way battle for victory in a rain-hit GP3 race at the Nuburgring on Saturday. Here’s more about...
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On top in hard-fought GP3 season: Alexander Sims

Posted on 13 July 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: GP3 Media Service Alexander Sims leads the standings in a closely-fought GP3 season after a fine double podium performance on home soil at Silverstone last weekend… Factfile: Name: Alexander...
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Motor racing’s latest Flying Scot: Lewis Williamson

Posted on 12 July 2011 | 2 Comments
Photo: GP3 Media Service Having already impressed the bosses at world champions Red Bull, Lewis Williamson scored his maiden win in GP3 on the morning of the British Grand Prix...
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France’s great young hope: Jules Bianchi

Posted on 12 July 2011 | No Comments
Photo: GP2 Media Service Jules Bianchi was a hot prospect as he rose through the lower ranks, so much that Ferrari snapped him up. He’s had a disasterous start to...
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Continential master: Robin Frijns

Posted on 5 July 2011 | No Comments
Photo: Chris Schotanus/Essay Produkties After winning the Formula BMW Europe title last year, Dutchman Robin Frijns is now leading the way in the Eurocup Formula Renault… Factfile: Name: Robin Frijns...
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With Gravity behind him: Marco Wittmann

Posted on 5 July 2011 | No Comments
Photo: F3 Euro Series Enjoying the support of the Gravity management stable, Marco Wittmann is amongst the best in Formula 3… Factfile: Name: Marco Wittmann Date of birth: 24 November...
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Red Bull’s next young star: Jean-Eric Vergne

Posted on 4 July 2011 | No Comments
Photo: World Series by Renault/DPPI Daniel Ricciardo has been given his F1 break this week, but Red Bull’s next protoge Jean-Eric Vergne took a fantastic double win in Formula Renault...
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Already working with Virgin Racing: Adrian Quaife-Hobbs

Posted on 30 June 2011 | No Comments
Photo: GP3 Media Service Having already done aero test work with Virgin Racing, Adrian Quaife-Hobbs scored his first victory in the ultra-competitive GP3 Series at Valencia last weekend… Factfile: Name:...
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Another speedy Mexican on his way to F1: Esteban Gutierrez

Posted on 29 June 2011 | No Comments
Photo: GP2 Media Service Sergio Perez became the first Mexican to race in F1 for 30 years. Having already won titles in Formula BMW and GP3, Esteban Gutierrez looks set...
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Back to winning ways: Mirko Bortolotti

Posted on 29 June 2011 | No Comments
Photo: mirkobortolotti.it Despite having been dropped by both Red Bull and Ferrari’s driver programmes, Mirko Bortolotti is leading the way in Formula 2 having returned to the series… Factfile: Name:...
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The Estonian wonderkid: Kevin Korjus

Posted on 23 June 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: World Series by Renault/DPPI On his way to becoming the first ever Estonian F1 driver, 18-year-old Kevin Korjus has already won twice in his rookie season of Formula Renault...
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Flying the flag for Canada: Robert Wickens

Posted on 21 June 2011 | No Comments
Photo: Robert Wickens Recently signed by Virgin Racing as a reserve driver, Robert Wickens currently leads the Formula Renault 3.5 Series… Factfile: Full name: Robert Tyler Wickens Date of birth:...
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The class of the F3 field: Roberto Merhi

Posted on 10 June 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: Roberto Merhi Factfile: Full name: Roberto Merhi Muntan Date of birth: 22 March 1991 (age 20) Nationality: Spanish Currently: Leading F3 Euro Series and FIA F3 International Trophy standings...
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Pic-ture perfect: Charles Pic

Posted on 2 June 2011 | 2 Comments
Photo: GP2 Media Service Factfile: Name: Charles Pic Date of birth: 15 February 1990 (age 21) Nationality: French Currently: Third in GP2 standings After karting, Charles stepped up into single-seaters...
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Waiting for a place in F1: Daniel Ricciardo

Posted on 30 May 2011 | No Comments
Photo: World Series by Renault Factfile: Name: Daniel Ricciardo Date of birth: 1 July 1989 (age 21) Nationality: Australia Currently: 5th in Formula Renault 3.5 standings Daniel began his car...
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Webber’s Kiwi kid protege: Mitch Evans

Posted on 23 May 2011 | 1 Comment
Photo: GP3 Media Service Factfile: Full name: Mitchell Evans Date of birth: 24 June 1994 (age 16) Nationality: New Zealander Currently: Third in GP3 standings Evans began his car racing...
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Looking to nest in F1: Sam Bird

Posted on 10 May 2011 | No Comments
Photo: GP2 Media Service Factfile: Full name: Samuel Bird Date of birth: 9 January 1987 (age 24) Nationality: British Currently: Joint leader in GP2 standings Bird made his racing debut...
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Kiwi making his mark in Germany: Richie Stanaway

Posted on 29 April 2011 | No Comments
Photo: Richie Stanaway Factfile: Name: Richie Stanaway Date of birth: 24 November 1991 (age 19) Nationality: New Zealander Currently: Leading German F3 Cup standings After racing in Formula Ford in...
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The latest British F3 star from Brazil: Felipe Nasr

Posted on 26 April 2011 | No Comments
Photo: Felipe Nasr on Facebook Having made a winning start to 2011, Felipe Nasr looks set to follow in the illustrious footsteps of compatriots Rubens Barrichello and Ayrton Senna by...
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British F3, Silverstone
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Formula Renault 3.5 Series, Monte Carlo
Formula Abarth, Adria
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