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Hot-Schot: Steijn Schothorst
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Rush Auer: Lucas Auer
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Edging closer to an F1 seat: Giedo van der Garde
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Two straight titles: Scott Malvern
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The ADAC Formel Master: Marvin Kirchhofer
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Preview: Formula Renault 2.0 stars at Pau Grand Prix
Posted on 17 May 2013 | No CommentsWith 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. -
Roundup: Frijns shines in GP2 at Barcelona as GP3 kicks off
Posted on 15 May 2013 | No CommentsRobin Frijns outscored every single opponent in his second round of GP2 action, taking a first win for himself and his team... -
2013 GP3 Series driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 9 May 2013 | 1 CommentWith 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. -
Roundup: Marciello delivers two more victories
Posted on 9 May 2013 | No CommentsMarciello was still class of the European F3 field at Hockenheim, but Daniil Kvyat's guest pole position kept things fresh... -
Roundup: Magnussen on top after dominant Aragon win
Posted on 1 May 2013 | No CommentsKevin Magnussen steals the advantage in the FR3.5 title fight after dominating much of the weekend, while title contenders emerge elsewhere in a busy weekend of racing. -
2013 BRDC Formula 4 Championship season preview
Posted on 27 April 2013 | No CommentsPaddockScout previews the first season of the new BRDC Formula 4 Championship as the first round takes place at Silverstone. -
2013 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 27 April 2013 | 1 CommentWith the first round of the new Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season kicking off at Aragon this weekend, PaddockScout previews another top-quality grid. -
2013 Formula Abarth season preview
Posted on 26 April 2013 | No CommentsPaddockScout guides you through the grid for this year's Formula Abarth season, which starts at Vallelunga this weekend -
2013 ADAC Formel Masters season preview
Posted on 25 April 2013 | No CommentsIn recent seasons the ADAC Formel Masters has established itself as one of the premier national entry level single-seater championships in Europe. PaddockScout takes a look at the potential stars this season. -
2013 F3 Open season preview
Posted on 25 April 2013 | No CommentsThis weekend sees the beginning of F3 Open's new season. We take a look at the drivers taking part in the increasingly popular championship. -
2013 German F3 season preview
Posted on 25 April 2013 | No CommentsThe new German F3 season kicks off this weekend at Oschersleben and PaddockScout takes a look at the entry list of both the ATS Formel 3 Cup and Trophy classes. -
2013 French F4 Championship season preview
Posted on 23 April 2013 | No CommentsA look at the runners and riders in this year's French F4 Championship, which has a habit of producing a number of promising young drivers every season. -
Roundup: Another win for Leimer and more Coletti podiums
Posted on 23 April 2013 | No CommentsThere 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... -
GP2 Sakhir preview: Frijns and Rossi join the party
Posted on 17 April 2013 | No CommentsThe 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. -
Roundup: Tincknell, Rosenqvist take Euro F3 fight to Marciello
Posted on 16 April 2013 | No CommentsThere were different winners from the three F3 European Championship races at Silverstone, and the three drivers in question now hold the top spots in the drivers standings... -
2013 Protyre Formula Renault season preview
Posted on 13 April 2013 | No CommentsWe take a look at the field of Protyre Formula Renault (formerly known as Formula Renault BARC), which enters its 19th season this weekend with eighteen cars. -
Roundup: Vandoorne and Felix da Costa start with a win apiece
Posted on 8 April 2013 | 1 CommentThe beginning of the season in three Formula Renault categories sees the young and inexperienced prevail as rookies score maiden poles and wins. -
2013 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC season preview
Posted on 5 April 2013 | No CommentsA preview of the 2013 season of the Formula Renault 2.0 NEC, which begins its jaunt across the north of the continent at Hockenheim this weekend. -
2013 Formula Renault 2.0 Alps season preview
Posted on 5 April 2013 | No CommentsA look at the entry list for this year's Formula Renault 2.0 Alps season, which begins at Vallelunga in Italy this weekend... -
2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 5 April 2013 | No CommentsWith the first round of the new Formula Renault 3.5 season taking place at Monza this weekend, PaddockScout previews another top quality grid. -
Roundup: Cammish treble in Formula Ford opener
Posted on 31 March 2013 | No CommentsDaniel 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. -
Beitske Visser joins Red Bull Junior Team
Posted on 27 March 2013 | 1 CommentYoung female racer Beitske Visser has joined the Red Bull Junior Team ahead of the 2013 season. -
Roundup: Coletti and Marciello claim first blood
Posted on 27 March 2013 | No CommentsPaddockScout 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. -
Opinion: Tarring everyone with the same brush
Posted on 22 March 2013 | No CommentsGP2 endured a rocky start to its 2013 season on Friday, but widespread criticism of the series is grossly unfair on its star performers. -
2013 Auto GP season preview
Posted on 21 March 2013 | No CommentsWe preview the new season of Auto GP, which starts at Monza this weekend. -
2013 GP2 Series driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 20 March 2013 | No CommentsIt'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... -
2013 FIA F3 European Championship driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 19 March 2013 | No CommentsWith the season starting at Monza this weekend, we take a look at the 30-car grid for the revamped category, full of quality young drivers. -
Tom Dillmann: In the nick of (Russian) Time
Posted on 18 March 2013 | No CommentsTom 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. -
Hitting the big time: We rate F1 2013′s five rookies
Posted on 14 March 2013 | No CommentsAhead of this weekend's Formula 1 season opener, we analyse the careers-to-date of each of the category's five new drivers... -
Bianchi gets F1 race chance with Marussia in place of Razia
Posted on 1 March 2013 | No CommentsJules 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. -
Vandoorne formally joins McLaren Young Driver Programme
Posted on 18 February 2013 | No CommentsBelgian star and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 champion becomes official member of McLaren driver development scheme... -
Lotus F1 unveils seven-man Junior Team
Posted on 15 February 2013 | No CommentsThe Lotus F1 Team has revealed a seven-man lineup for the latest incarnation of its young driver programme. -
Hot-Schot: Steijn Schothorst
Posted on 13 February 2013 | No CommentsAs the 2013 Toyota Racing Series is over, we profile perhaps the biggest surprise of the championship after he took his maiden win to cement fourth in the final standings... -
Roundup: Cassidy and Daly claim off-season titles
Posted on 10 February 2013 | 6 CommentsNick Cassidy claims his second Toyota Racing Series and New Zealand Grand Prix titles at Manfeild, while Conor Daly overhauls Jordan King to win MRF Challenge in India... -
Q&A with Stoffel Vandoorne
Posted on 10 February 2013 | 1 CommentWe 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... -
Luiz Razia joins F1 grid in Marussia seat
Posted on 6 February 2013 | No CommentsGP2 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... -
Roundup: Kiwi aces in command at Hampton Downs
Posted on 3 February 2013 | No CommentsDouble 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... -
Giedo van der Garde snatches up second Caterham F1 seat
Posted on 1 February 2013 | No CommentsDutchman finally gets an F1 race drive after plying his trade in the junior categories for ten seasons. Whether he has truly earned his chance over the years is another question... -
Roundup: Cassidy steals lead as Lynn and Bonifacio win at Taupo
Posted on 27 January 2013 | No CommentsLynn and Cassidy the big winners in TRS round three as rivals Auer and Serralles struggle, while Bonifacio and Schothorst impress too as the top six in the standings close up with two weekends to go... -
Pirelli offers F1 test prize to GP2 champion
Posted on 24 January 2013 | No CommentsTyre supplier provides reward to this year's winner of the premier F1 feeder series... -
Rush Auer: Lucas Auer
Posted on 23 January 2013 | No CommentsWe profile the young Austrian who's making a winning start to 2013 by leading the way in the Toyota Racing Series... -
Roundup: Auer, Serralles and Lynn share Timaru wins
Posted on 21 January 2013 | No CommentsEuropean 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... -
Roundup: Serralles leads after first TRS weekend
Posted on 14 January 2013 | No CommentsPuerto Rican takes early advantage in Toyota Racing Series title battle with victory in the main race at Teretonga season opener... -
13 drivers to watch in 2013
Posted on 11 January 2013 | No CommentsWith the new season kicking off this weekend, we present our 13 drivers to watch in 2013... -
Preview: Toyota Racing Series kicks off the year
Posted on 10 January 2013 | No Comments2013 action begins in New Zealand with five rounds in five weekends and a host of international racers against the best domestic talent... -
Blomqvist recruited by Red Bull
Posted on 3 January 2013 | 1 CommentSon of rally legend joins Sainz Jr. and co. in world champions' junior programme... -
Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2012 driver-by-driver season review
Posted on 31 December 2012 | No CommentsWe 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... -
Formula Renault 2.0 2012 season review
Posted on 30 December 2012 | No Comments2012 was a super year for Formula Renault 2.0, with large and competitive grids across the premier entry-level category... -
PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 10-1
Posted on 23 December 2012 | 1 CommentHere 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... -
Fuoco joins Ferrari Driver Academy, Maisano out
Posted on 21 December 2012 | No CommentsItalian karter joins Scuderia's young driver development programme after impressing in tests... -
Max Chilton confirmed by Marussia for 2013
Posted on 18 December 2012 | No CommentsEnglishman 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?... -
PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 20-11
Posted on 16 December 2012 | 2 CommentsThe penultimate instalment of our top 50 drivers of 2012 looks at drivers 20 to 11... -
Roundup: Giovinazzi clinches FPC title at Sepang
Posted on 9 December 2012 | No CommentsItalian rookie secures championship crown with victory in opening race of final weekend in Malaysia... -
PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 30-21
Posted on 8 December 2012 | No CommentsPart 3 of our end-of-season countdown takes a look at the drivers on the cusp of the top 20... -
Tuscher wins Autosport rookie award
Posted on 3 December 2012 | No Comments15-year-old Formula Two wonderkid beats F1 stars and fellow junior racing aces to win Rookie of the Year at the Autosport Awards... -
Jake Dennis wins McLaren Autosport BRDC Award
Posted on 3 December 2012 | No CommentsFormula Renault NEC champion sees off competition to win prestigious award and with it a McLaren Formula 1 test... -
Roundup: Hare wins JKRAS title with a triple-win comeback
Posted on 3 December 2012 | 4 CommentsAn action-packed weekend of action at the Buddh International Circuit sees South African steal title and Jordan King win two of four MRF Challenge races... -
F3 Euro Series 2012 driver-by-driver season review
Posted on 1 December 2012 | No CommentsPaddockScout takes a look back at an incident-packed season of the Formula 3 Euro Series and the drivers involved... -
PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 40-31
Posted on 30 November 2012 | No CommentsFind out who fills positions 31 to 40 in the second part of our end-of-year countdown... -
Williams confirm Bottas in race seat for 2013
Posted on 28 November 2012 | 2 CommentsHighly-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... -
PaddockScout top 50 talents of 2012: 50-41
Posted on 23 November 2012 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Sauber name Frijns as reserve driver for 2013
Posted on 23 November 2012 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Sauber confirm Gutierrez’s promotion to F1 race seat
Posted on 23 November 2012 | No CommentsSwiss 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... -
Auto GP World Series 2012 driver-by-driver season review
Posted on 20 November 2012 | 3 CommentsThe Auto GP grid may not have been chock-a-block with future F1 drivers, but there were some impressive campaigns from a few promising young drivers in a season that visited Morocco, Brazil and the US... -
Roundup: Felix da Costa wins Macau Grand Prix
Posted on 18 November 2012 | No CommentsStar of 2012 completes his remarkable season with a convincing victory in the prestigious Formula 3 race in the former Portuguese colony... -
F1 has a race in the US, but it needs an American driver too
Posted on 18 November 2012 | 3 CommentsFormula 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?... -
Preview: Star-studded field prepares for Macau Grand Prix
Posted on 11 November 2012 | No CommentsA 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... -
Rowland completes prize McLaren test for Award win
Posted on 9 November 2012 | No CommentsYoung 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... -
British Formula 3 2012 driver-by-driver season review
Posted on 6 November 2012 | No CommentsPaddockScout 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... -
Roundup: Schiro pips Raimondo to F3 Open title in dramatic finale
Posted on 4 November 2012 | 2 CommentsNiccolo Schiro survives last-corner collision with stationary rival and teammate Gianmarco Raimondo to cross the line on three wheels and snatch the championship, while future GP2 racer Facu Regalia wins both races... -
Edging closer to an F1 seat: Giedo van der Garde
Posted on 2 November 2012 | 1 CommentIt'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... -
Roundup: Daly and King win MRF Challenge races at Indian GP
Posted on 28 October 2012 | No CommentsGP3 and Formula Renault race winners triumph in an international field in front of the F1 teams in New Delhi... -
FIA Formula Two Championship 2012 driver-by-driver review
Posted on 27 October 2012 | No CommentsPaddockScout takes a look back at the fourth season of the FIA Formula Two Championship, won by the driver who dominated the opening two weekends despite an unexpected title assault from a 15-year-old... -
Roundup: Felix da Costa at the double again in FR3.5 finale
Posted on 22 October 2012 | No CommentsRed Bull ace outperforms - if not upstages - FR3.5 title contenders in a dramatic end-of-season weekend in Barcelona and beyond... -
Preview: Vandoorne-Kvyat Eurocup duel to be decided
Posted on 18 October 2012 | No CommentsHaving 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... -
Preview: Formula Renault 3.5 title to be settled in Barcelona
Posted on 17 October 2012 | No CommentsThree 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... -
Preview: Three-way Italian F3 fight wraps up at Monza
Posted on 16 October 2012 | No CommentsDeja vu is strong with this one as Riccardo Agostini, Brandon Maisano and Eddie Cheever, Jr. go to Monza to determine the fate of two titles in one weekend... -
Roundup: Dennis secures NEC title at Spa finale
Posted on 15 October 2012 | No CommentsYoung 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... -
GP2 Series 2012 driver-by-driver review
Posted on 13 October 2012 | 3 CommentsWe look at who impressed and who didn't in the latest season of the premier Formula 1 feeder series... -
Two straight titles: Scott Malvern
Posted on 12 October 2012 | 2 CommentsA 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... -
Opinion: The Young Driver Test debacle
Posted on 9 October 2012 | 3 CommentsIn 2012 the Formula 1 teams have demonstrated a saddening disregard for exciting young talent with its treatment of the annual Young Driver Test... -
Roundup: Kvyat wins twice at Mugello to take Alps lead
Posted on 7 October 2012 | No CommentsRed 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... -
PaddockScout Retrospective: 2002
Posted on 3 October 2012 | No CommentsIn 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... -
GP3 Series 2012 driver-by-driver review
Posted on 3 October 2012 | 2 CommentsWith another cracking GP3 season having come to an end, it's time to file each driver's end-of-term report... -
Roundup: Bianchi steals FR3.5 points lead with home win
Posted on 30 September 2012 | No CommentsAll the action from Paul Ricard and much, much more on a hectic weekend as several series come to a conclusion for 2012 and others reach a critical point... -
The ADAC Formel Master: Marvin Kirchhofer
Posted on 29 September 2012 | No CommentsMarvin 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... -
France’s F4 champion: Alex Baron
Posted on 29 September 2012 | 2 CommentsAfter 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... -
PaddockScout Retrospective: Sergio Perez
Posted on 28 September 2012 | No CommentsHe'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... -
Preview: Malja vs Kirchhofer for ADAC Formel Masters glory
Posted on 27 September 2012 | No CommentsAfter 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... -
Preview: Three-way Formula Abarth tussle concludes at Monza
Posted on 27 September 2012 | No CommentsNicolas 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... -
Six finalists for McLaren Autosport BRDC Award announced
Posted on 27 September 2012 | No CommentsFormula Renault quintet and Star Mazda champion selected for assessment test for prestigious British award... -
Preview: Three-way British F3 fight separated by just six points
Posted on 26 September 2012 | No CommentsIt'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... -
Ten karting stars to watch
Posted on 26 September 2012 | No CommentsAlmost 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... -
Roundup: Chilton and van der Garde win at Singapore finale
Posted on 23 September 2012 | No CommentsF1 reserve driver duo boost aspirations with their second wins of the season at the final round of the season, held in Singapore for the first time... -
Marvin Dienst wins second Formula BMW Talent Cup
Posted on 17 September 2012 | No Comments15-year-old German emerges from a competitive field to come out on top in the Grand Final weekend at Oschersleben... -
Roundup: Frijns and Felix da Costa win, Magnussen remains luckless
Posted on 16 September 2012 | No CommentsRed Bull Junior's stunning season continues as Danish ace is robbed of victory in second Hungaroring FR3.5 race, having come second in opening encounter to Robin Frijns, who extends his points lead... -
Good week, bad week – #3
Posted on 10 September 2012 | No CommentsWho's hot and who's not after the GP3 season finale at Monza and the rest of last weekend's action... -
Roundup: Brilliant Abt nearly snatches title but denied double win
Posted on 9 September 2012 | No CommentsGerman was an outsider entering Monza finale, but troubles for his rivals as he won the first race moved him right into contention. Even if he ultimately came up short, he very nearly got the double win he needed... -
Abt-solute talent: Daniel Abt
Posted on 8 September 2012 | No CommentsA 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... -
Good week, bad week – #2
Posted on 5 September 2012 | No CommentsPaddockScout'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... -
Roundup: Felix da Costa closes further in GP3 battle
Posted on 3 September 2012 | No CommentsTwo 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... -
Preview: GP3 title fight reaches conclusion
Posted on 30 August 2012 | No CommentsWhile 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... -
Good week, bad week – #1
Posted on 27 August 2012 | No CommentsIn a new regular feature on PaddockScout.com, we look at the drivers who had a week to remember or one to forget... -
Roundup: Bianchi and Bird net Silverstone FR3.5 wins
Posted on 26 August 2012 | No CommentsExperienced 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... -
Pascal’s tri-umph: Pascal Wehrlein
Posted on 23 August 2012 | No CommentsAfter 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... -
Roundup: Wehrlein closes on Euro Series lead at Nurburgring
Posted on 20 August 2012 | No CommentsGerman 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... -
Son of Stig: Tom Blomqvist
Posted on 14 August 2012 | No CommentsSome 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... -
Roundup: Blomqvist and Auer share Spielberg wins
Posted on 12 August 2012 | No CommentsBritish 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... -
McLaren’s teenage flying Dutchman: Nyck de Vries
Posted on 9 August 2012 | No CommentsPaddockScout profiles the McLaren protege and double karting world champion, who claimed his first win in single-seaters in Formula Renault NEC last weekend... -
Racing menace: Jake Dennis
Posted on 7 August 2012 | No CommentsWe 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... -
Roundup: Harvey bounces back at wet Snetterton
Posted on 6 August 2012 | No CommentsJack Harvey moves back into the British F3 points lead with two rounds to go with a win on a wet weekend at Snetterton... -
Max power: Max Chilton
Posted on 3 August 2012 | No CommentsWhile 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... -
The F3 star from Puerto Rico: Felix Serralles
Posted on 30 July 2012 | 1 CommentNobody 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... -
Roundup: Felix da Costa takes remarkable GP3 double in Hungary
Posted on 29 July 2012 | No CommentsPortuguese 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... -
Here’s Johnny: Johnny Cecotto Jr
Posted on 26 July 2012 | No CommentsJohnny 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?... -
Roundup: Second wins of the season for Cecotto and Calado
Posted on 24 July 2012 | No CommentsThere 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... -
Roundup: Juncadella wins Masters of F3 title
Posted on 17 July 2012 | No CommentsSpaniard adds dominant victory in Zandvoort race to his Macau crown, while elsewhere the World Series by Renault takes to the brand new Moscow Raceway... -
Winning in GP3 and F3: William Buller
Posted on 12 July 2012 | No CommentsWilliam 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... -
New recruit: Antonio Felix da Costa
Posted on 11 July 2012 | No CommentsAntonio 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... -
Roundup: Razia takes GP2 lead after wet weekend at Silverstone
Posted on 9 July 2012 | No CommentsThe British summer creates another eventful weekend of F1 feeder series action. That and much more in this week's roundup... -
Helping underfunded Brits climb the ladder: Racing Steps Foundation
Posted on 6 July 2012 | 1 CommentAhead of the British Grand Prix, PaddockScout takes a look at the organisation giving the next Hamiltons and Buttons the funding they need... -
Surprise package: Nick Yelloly
Posted on 5 July 2012 | No CommentsHe 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... -
2012 mid-season review
Posted on 4 July 2012 | No CommentsWith 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... -
Roundup: Eventful weekend in Germany
Posted on 2 July 2012 | No CommentsChangeable weather conditions contributed towards a frantic weekend of action at the Nurburgring and the Norisring... -
Nied For Speed: Patric Niederhauser
Posted on 28 June 2012 | No CommentsSince winning the Formula Abarth Italian title in 2011, Patric Niederhauser has already won races in Italian F3 and GP3. We profile the Swiss driver... -
Felix Da Costa replaces Williamson in Red Bull Junior Team
Posted on 28 June 2012 | No CommentsRed 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... -
Leading the way in Northern Europe: Stoffel Vandoorne
Posted on 27 June 2012 | No CommentsWith 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... -
Roundup: All the winners (and losers) from a busy weekend
Posted on 26 June 2012 | No CommentsRazia 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... -
Roundup: Kiyohara dominates Pilota opener in Shanghai
Posted on 18 June 2012 | No CommentsJapanese driver Shota Kiyohara was unstoppable in the opening round of the Formula Pilota China season in Shanghai, winning all three races... -
Preview: Wells goes for glory in Formula Pilota China
Posted on 16 June 2012 | No CommentsBritish 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... -
Malaysia’s British F3 star: Jazeman Jaafar
Posted on 12 June 2012 | No CommentsSince 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... -
Roundup: F3 action from Britain, Italy and Germany
Posted on 11 June 2012 | No CommentsLast weekend was all about the national Formula 3 championships in Britain, Italy and Germany and their respective feeder series... -
Bouncing back: Marco Sorensen
Posted on 6 June 2012 | 2 CommentsThe 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... -
Roundup: Danish duo conquer Spa
Posted on 4 June 2012 | No CommentsMarco 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... -
The latest Finnish find: Aaro Vainio
Posted on 1 June 2012 | No CommentsAfter 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... -
Roundup: Monaco weekend produces five new winners
Posted on 29 May 2012 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Preview: Top young drivers descend on Monaco
Posted on 23 May 2012 | No CommentsGP3 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... -
Ferrari’s young Italian hope: Raffaele Marciello
Posted on 22 May 2012 | No CommentsFerrari 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... -
Roundup: Marciello wins twice again at Brands Hatch
Posted on 21 May 2012 | No CommentsYoung 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... -
PaddockScout Retrospective: Pastor Maldonado
Posted on 20 May 2012 | No CommentsOur 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... -
Roundup: Evans and Daly make winning starts in GP3
Posted on 14 May 2012 | No CommentsGP3 title favourite heads the standings after round one, Giedo van der Garde ends his GP2 winless streak, while a Ferrari protege dominates in Pau.. -
GP3 Series 2012 driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 12 May 2012 | No CommentsWe take a look at each of the 26 drivers taking the start in the third season of the GP3 Series this weekend in Barcelona... -
Girl power: A look at female racers
Posted on 9 May 2012 | No CommentsGirl 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... -
Roundup: Yelloly and Frijns win opening FR3.5 races at Motorland
Posted on 6 May 2012 | No CommentsNick 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: Eurocup Formula Renault also begins
Posted on 5 May 2012 | No CommentsJoining 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... -
Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2012 driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 5 May 2012 | No CommentsFR3.5 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... -
Unbeatable in Formula Two: Luciano Bacheta
Posted on 3 May 2012 | No CommentsWhile 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... -
The boy wonder: Matheo Tuscher
Posted on 1 May 2012 | No CommentsRacing 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: All the winners from a busy weekend
Posted on 30 April 2012 | No CommentsValsecchi 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: Revived European F3 Championship begins
Posted on 27 April 2012 | No CommentsWe 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... -
Making experience count: Davide Valsecchi
Posted on 24 April 2012 | No CommentsIt 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Valsecchi storms to double victory
Posted on 24 April 2012 | No CommentsDavide Valsecchi dominates the the first of the GP2 weekends in Bahrain, while Stoffel Vandoorne wins twice at the Formula Renault NEC opener at Hockenheim... -
PaddockScout Preview: Huge grid for start of NEC season
Posted on 20 April 2012 | No CommentsNearly 40 cars for the opening round of the Formula Renault North European Cup season at Hockenheim, while GP2 moves onto Bahrain for round two... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Bacheta Wins Twice At Silverstone
Posted on 18 April 2012 | No CommentsBritish 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: 2012 F2 season begins at Silverstone
Posted on 13 April 2012 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Next Brit rising the ladder with Racing Steps: Jack Harvey
Posted on 10 April 2012 | No CommentsSupported 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Harvey makes a winning start
Posted on 9 April 2012 | No CommentsJack 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: New British F3 season commences
Posted on 5 April 2012 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Another Russian teen star: Sergey Sirotkin
Posted on 4 April 2012 | No CommentsLast 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Quaife-Hobbs, Sirotkin On Top In Valencia
Posted on 3 April 2012 | No CommentsAdrian 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: Italian championships begin…in Spain!
Posted on 30 March 2012 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Red Bull’s Russian Rocket: Daniil Kvyat
Posted on 29 March 2012 | No CommentsAfter 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Razia and Calado share wins
Posted on 26 March 2012 | No CommentsWhile 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: Formula Renault Alps and Intersteps kick-off
Posted on 23 March 2012 | No CommentsGP2 isn't the only series getting underway this weekend, with Formula Renault Alps and Intersteps Championship both starting their second seasons... -
GP2 Series 2012 driver-by-driver preview
Posted on 22 March 2012 | No CommentsHalf 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... -
One step back, two steps forward?: Pal Varhaug
Posted on 14 March 2012 | No CommentsAfter 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Quaife-Hobbs & Varhaug share Monza spoils
Posted on 13 March 2012 | No CommentsTwo 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: Auto GP World Series kicks off
Posted on 8 March 2012 | 1 CommentThe 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... -
Opinion: Selfish GP2 chief is making F1 graduation a survival of the wealthiest
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Q&A with Sergey Sirotkin
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 6 CommentsHaving 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... -
Tom Blomqvist joins McLaren programme
Posted on 22 February 2012 | No CommentsYoung British ace Tom Blomqvist has been recruited to the Formula 1 team's Young Driver Programme... -
Toyota Racing Series 2012 driver-by-driver review
Posted on 19 February 2012 | No CommentsWe 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... -
Where will Italy’s next F1 driver come from?
Posted on 17 February 2012 | No CommentsFollowing 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... -
New Zealand’s new generation
Posted on 14 February 2012 | No CommentsHulme, 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... -
Kevin Magnussen gets increased role at McLaren
Posted on 14 February 2012 | No CommentsDanish prospect to get simulator time and young driver test mileage with F1 team alongside Formula Renault 3.5 racing programme... -
The next Kiwi to take Europe by storm?: Nick Cassidy
Posted on 12 February 2012 | No CommentsHaving conquered his homeland and fended off a number of international racers in the process, New Zealand have another talented youngster on their hands... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Cassidy wins TRS and NZGP titles
Posted on 12 February 2012 | No CommentsA big weekend in New Zealand saw two major trophies to be handed out, and they both went to rising Kiwi star Nick Cassidy... -
PaddockScout Preview: TRS title to be decided at New Zealand GP
Posted on 10 February 2012 | No CommentsA 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... -
Lotus and Gravity launch iRace Professional Programme
Posted on 5 February 2012 | No CommentsThe Lotus F1 Team and Gravity Sports Management are working together to develop Formula 1 drivers of the future... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Cassidy gets one hand on the trophy
Posted on 5 February 2012 | No CommentsNick Cassidy now has a healthy lead in the Toyota Racing Series standings with one round remaining after another race win at Hampton Downs... -
PaddockScout Roundup: King reigns at Taupo
Posted on 31 January 2012 | No CommentsJordan King won the first of the three Toyota Racing Series races at Taupo, while Nick Cassidy won another to retain his points lead... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Foresti Retains F3 Brazil Open Crown
Posted on 25 January 2012 | No CommentsBritish 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... -
PaddockScout Roundup: Chaotic opening weekend in TRS
Posted on 15 January 2012 | No CommentsIf 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... -
Seven young British talents selected for MSA’s national team
Posted on 13 January 2012 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
PaddockScout Preview: 2012 action kicks off in New Zealand
Posted on 12 January 2012 | No CommentsAn 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... -
Four newcomers in the Red Bull Junior Team in 2012
Posted on 5 January 2012 | No CommentsThe most famous of all the young driver programmes has announced its lineup for this year, with four newcomers to the team... -
Our 12 drivers to watch in 2012
Posted on 1 January 2012 | No CommentsIt’s a new year, which means it’s time for us to have a look at who we think will shine this coming season… -
The PaddockScout Review of 2011
Posted on 26 December 2011 | No CommentsPaddockScout brings the year to a close with a run through the junior single-seater action in 2011... -
PaddockScout top 20 talents of 2011 (part 2)
Posted on 12 December 2011 | No CommentsIt'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... -
Q&A with Dan Wells
Posted on 10 December 2011 | No CommentsA 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... -
Oliver Rowland Wins McLaren Autosport BRDC Award
Posted on 5 December 2011 | 2 CommentsRising 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... -
PaddockScout top 20 talents of 2011 (part 1)
Posted on 2 December 2011 | No CommentsIt's time to start looking back at the drivers who caught the eye in 2011. Here are those that we ranked 20 to 11... -
Estonian teenager Viidas wins Formula BMW Talent Cup shootout
Posted on 24 November 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Weekend Roundup: Juncadella victorious in Macau GP
Posted on 20 November 2011 | No CommentsThe Spanish driver wins the most prestigous and final race of the year, in an eventful weekend for some of the top young racers... -
On a (Swiss) roll: Fabio Leimer
Posted on 20 November 2011 | No CommentsFabio 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... -
Nine young racers amongst FIA Institute Academy intake for 2012
Posted on 19 November 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
Weekend Preview: Macau brings the curtain down on 2011
Posted on 16 November 2011 | No CommentsThis weekend sees the last major race of the junior single-seater season, and its probably the most famous – the Macau Grand Prix... -
F1 Young Driver Test Preview
Posted on 14 November 2011 | No CommentsPaddockScout gives you the lowdown on each of the drivers taking part in this week’s Formula 1 Young Driver Test at Abu Dhabi… -
Weekend Roundup: Leimer and Calado take GP2 Final wins
Posted on 14 November 2011 | No CommentsFabio 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... -
Weekend Preview: A look ahead to 2012 in the GP2 Final
Posted on 10 November 2011 | No CommentsThis weekend sees a non-championship GP2 race take place in support of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, giving us a glimpse into next season... -
Weekend Roundup: Three out of four for Rowland at Snetterton
Posted on 7 November 2011 | No CommentsOliver 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... -
France’s new starlet: Matthieu Vaxiviere
Posted on 31 October 2011 | No CommentsHe 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… -
Weekend Review: Bortolotti closes F2 season in dominant fashion
Posted on 30 October 2011 | No CommentsF2 champion Mirko Bortolotti dominates the F2 season finale, youngsters get their chance to shine in India and more champions are crowned... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 8-9 October
Posted on 11 October 2011 | No CommentsThe Formula Renault 3.5 Series title battle is settled at the season finale at Catalunya, and the British Formula 3 season concludes at Silverstone... -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 24-25 September
Posted on 22 September 2011 | No CommentsWith 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... -
The new Vettel?: Stefan Wackerbauer
Posted on 21 September 2011 | 1 CommentAlready 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 17-18 September
Posted on 20 September 2011 | 1 CommentThe Formula Renault 3.5 title battle closes up, a new Vettel is crowned and two stars of 2011 wrap up their respective titles... -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 17-18 September
Posted on 16 September 2011 | 1 CommentAs 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 10-11 September
Posted on 12 September 2011 | 1 CommentThe 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 10-11 September
Posted on 8 September 2011 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Second-generation great Dane: Kevin Magnussen
Posted on 7 September 2011 | 1 CommentHis 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... -
Russian race ace: Sergey Afanasiev
Posted on 6 September 2011 | No CommentsSergey Afanasiev has enjoyed success in a number of different championships in recent years, and is currently vying for the Auto GP title... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 3-4 September
Posted on 5 September 2011 | No CommentsPaddockScout.com takes a look back at another busy weekend of action for the motor racing stars of tomorrow... -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 3-4 September
Posted on 2 September 2011 | No CommentsThree 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... -
Another German looking to join the fold: Christian Vietoris
Posted on 1 September 2011 | No CommentsChristian 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... -
Hoping to make F1 “I’m Possible”: Ramon Pineiro
Posted on 31 August 2011 | 1 CommentRamon 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... -
In contention for the GP3 title: James Calado
Posted on 30 August 2011 | 1 CommentTwo 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 27-28 August
Posted on 29 August 2011 | No CommentsPaddockScout 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 27-28 August
Posted on 25 August 2011 | 2 CommentsPaddockScout looks ahead to a bumper weekend of action, featuring GP2, GP3, FIA Formula 2 and Formula Renault NEC... -
American chasing the F1 dream: Alexander Rossi
Posted on 23 August 2011 | 1 CommentWith 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 20-21 August
Posted on 22 August 2011 | 1 CommentThe World Series by Renault event at Silverstone saw three drivers each take a double win in their respective categories... -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 20-21 August
Posted on 19 August 2011 | No CommentsPaddockScout looks ahead to the World Series by Renault event this weekend at Silverstone, featuring plenty of young stars battling it out for top honours... -
El Matador II: Carlos Sainz Jr.
Posted on 16 August 2011 | 2 CommentsHis 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... -
The Master of F3: Felix Rosenqvist
Posted on 15 August 2011 | 2 CommentsFelix 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 13-14 August
Posted on 15 August 2011 | 2 CommentsPaddockScout.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… -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 13-14 August
Posted on 11 August 2011 | 1 CommentPaddockScout.com briefs you on the weekend ahead, focusing around the prestigious Masters of Formula 3 at Zandvoort in the Netherlands... -
From Cyprus via a talent contest: Tio Ellinas
Posted on 10 August 2011 | No CommentsHaving 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... -
Another Spanish F3 hotshot: Daniel Juncadella
Posted on 9 August 2011 | No CommentsWe 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… -
Leading the way in Formula Renault: Alex Lynn
Posted on 8 August 2011 | 1 CommentWe 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... -
PaddockScout Weekend Roundup: 6-7 August 2011
Posted on 8 August 2011 | 1 CommentPaddockScout.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… -
PaddockScout Weekend Preview: 6-7 August 2011
Posted on 5 August 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
On the reserves bench: Luiz Razia
Posted on 2 August 2011 | 3 CommentsAfter 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. -
The Principality’s sprint king: Stefano Coletti
Posted on 2 August 2011 | 1 CommentOnly 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. -
The next Flying Finn? Valtteri Bottas
Posted on 27 July 2011 | 3 CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Aiming to be Indonesia’s first F1 driver: Rio Haryanto
Posted on 26 July 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
On top in hard-fought GP3 season: Alexander Sims
Posted on 13 July 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
Motor racing’s latest Flying Scot: Lewis Williamson
Posted on 12 July 2011 | 2 CommentsPhoto: 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... -
France’s great young hope: Jules Bianchi
Posted on 12 July 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Continential master: Robin Frijns
Posted on 5 July 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
With Gravity behind him: Marco Wittmann
Posted on 5 July 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Red Bull’s next young star: Jean-Eric Vergne
Posted on 4 July 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Already working with Virgin Racing: Adrian Quaife-Hobbs
Posted on 30 June 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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:... -
Another speedy Mexican on his way to F1: Esteban Gutierrez
Posted on 29 June 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Back to winning ways: Mirko Bortolotti
Posted on 29 June 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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:... -
The Estonian wonderkid: Kevin Korjus
Posted on 23 June 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
Flying the flag for Canada: Robert Wickens
Posted on 21 June 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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:... -
The class of the F3 field: Roberto Merhi
Posted on 10 June 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
Pic-ture perfect: Charles Pic
Posted on 2 June 2011 | 2 CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Waiting for a place in F1: Daniel Ricciardo
Posted on 30 May 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Webber’s Kiwi kid protege: Mitch Evans
Posted on 23 May 2011 | 1 CommentPhoto: 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... -
Looking to nest in F1: Sam Bird
Posted on 10 May 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
Kiwi making his mark in Germany: Richie Stanaway
Posted on 29 April 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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... -
The latest British F3 star from Brazil: Felipe Nasr
Posted on 26 April 2011 | No CommentsPhoto: 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...