Maiden victory for Antonio Felix da Costa Having driven a superb race, Kevin Magnussen (Carlin) seemed on course to claim his second win of the season in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. However, on the final lap, the Dane was forced to stop his car following a gearbox oil leak. This allowed Antonio Felix da […]
Robin Frijns wins to extend championship lead… Robin Frijns (Fortec Motorsports) increased his championship lead with victory at the Hungaroring, and in doing so became the first driver to record three victories in this season’s Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Frijns led race one from start to finish to win from Kevin Magnussen (Carlin) and Jules […]
JULES BIANCHI TESTING FOR FORCE INDIA F1 AT MAGNY-COURS… Jules Bianchi enjoyed a busy day behind the wheel of the VJM05 as Sahara Force India completed a second day of young driver testing in Magny-Cours, France. The Frenchman topped the timesheets after completing 117 laps. Jules Bianchi: “A very enjoyable day and great to do […]
Bianchi ends wait for first FR3.5 Series win Jules Bianchi (Tech 1 Racing) led from start to finish at the Nürburgring to claim his first victory in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, with Nico Müller (International Draco Racing) and Robin Frijns (Fortec Motorsports) finishing second and third respectively. By finishing third, 2011 Eurocup Formula Renault […]
Happy Yelloly Brit Grit. Nick Yelloly fended off a late race challenge from Jules Bianchi to give Comtec team first race victory since 2009. Surprise winner in season opener at Aragon. Jules Bianchi is close second. Great drives from Kevin Magnussen and Robin Frijns. Great qualifying position from front row, opening lap mayhem and […]
Photo: forceindiaf1 Sahara Force India driver Jules Bianchi on his third day of work in Jerez Jules Bianchi: “I made a small mistake on my second run. The tyres were a bit cold and I spun into the gravel and touched the wall with the right rear wheel. It was not a very big impact, […]