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  • GP2: action-packed start to European season

    The European season of GP2 kicked off in style with two action-filled races in Barcelona – but there was precious little to celebrate for British drivers Mike Conway and Ben Hanley.

    Archive, GP2

  • The top step: UK race-winners in 2011

    British single-seater race winners this season July Jenson Button July 31st, F1, Hungary Lewis Hamilton July 24th, F1, Germany Jack Clarke July 23rd, F2, Brands Hatch Craig Dolby July 17th, Superleague Formula, Zolder race one William Buller July 17th, British F3, Circuit Paul Ricard Jon Lancaster July 16th, Auto GP, Donington Park Dario Franchitti July…

    Archive

  • Field wide open for the centennial Indianapolis 500

    Forget the Monaco Grand Prix – the biggest event in motorsport for the whole of 2011 takes place this weekend with the centennial running of the Indianapolis 500.

    Archive, IndyCar Series

  • Mark Blundell: “If I’m not in it, I can’t win it”

    It’s a sunny spring day in a pretty market town in Hertfordshire’s most northerly corner and, as shoppers bustle through Royston’s winding streets, the hectic, fast-paced world of motor racing could not seem further away.

    Archive, F1, Industry, Media
    2MB Sports Management, Gary Paffett, Mark Blundell, Martin Brundle, Mike Conway

  • IndyCar: Franchitti draws first blood in battle with Power

    The first round in the hotly-anticipated IndyCar championship rematch between Dario Franchitti and Will Power was won by the Scotsman in fine style as he took victory in the Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg by more than seven seconds.

    Archive, IndyCar Series
    Dario Franchitti, Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, James Jakes, Justin Wilson, Mike Conway, Simona De Silvestro, Tony Kanaan, Will Power

  • IndyCar: Power and Franchitti resume rivalry in St Pete qualifying

    The IndyCar Series starts its new season this weekend on the Streets of St Petersburg in Florida – and if qualifying is any guide it’s going to be much like the last one.

    Archive, IndyCar Series
    Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, James Jakes, Justin Wilson, Mike Conway, Will Power

  • Mark Blundell eyes Indy’s $5 million challenge

    Mark Blundell has announced that he is to step up his racing career in 2011 – and has also revealed that he has an eye on the $5 million prize being offered by the US IndyCar series.

    Archive, Champ Car, IndyCar Series, News
    Grand Am, LMS, Mark Blundell, Martin Brundle

  • Driver fitness: how do they get the balance right?

    This season sees the return of the energy recovery system KERS to Formula One – and, with it, kilograms of extra weight that have to be clawed back from some other part of the car in order to maximise performance.

    Archive, Industry
    Adrian Quaife-Hobbs, Dan Williams, fitness, Pro Performance

  • So who’s confirmed for this season so far?

    It’s only January, but we thought we’d take an early look at which British drivers will definitely be racing this season, and where.

    Archive, F1, F2, GP2, GP3, IndyCar Series
    Adam Carroll, Adrian Quaife-Hobbs, Alex Brundle, Alex Lloyd, Alexander Sims, Callum McLeod, Craig Dolby, Dan Clarke, Dan Wheldon, Daniel Cammish, Dario Franchitti, Dean Smith, Dean Stoneman, Duncan Tappy, Greg Mansell, Jack Clarke, James Calado, James Jakes, James Rossiter, James Walker, Jay Howard, Jenson Button, Jolyon Palmer, Jon Lancaster, Justin Wilson, Katherine Legge, Lewis Hamilton, Lewis Williamson, Martin Plowman, Max Chilton, Mike Conway, Nick Yelloly, Nigel Moore, Oli Oakes, Oli Webb, Paul di Resta, Pippa Mann, Sam Bird, Stefan Wilson, Will Bratt

  • England’s racing drivers on the World Cup, Beckham and supporting the USA

    With World Cup fever reaching new heights among English football fans ahead of the team’s opening match, most of the country’s top open wheel racers are in North America looking for ways to watch the game.

    Archive, F1, IndyCar Series
    Alex Lloyd, Dan Wheldon, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Martin Plowman, Mike Conway, World Cup

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