THE FIRST REAL REVEAL OF THE 2014 SEASON McLAREN’S MP4-29— McLaren became the first Formula 1 team to fully unveil a 2014 car as it launched the MP4-29 online on Friday. While Force India and Williams had already given hints of their new designs with computer-generated images, McLaren’s event marked the first proper look a […]
MAGNUSSEN REPLACES PEREZ FOR 2014— Magnussen will replace Sergio Perez at McLaren in 2014. The initial report was done by Autosport’s Jonathan Noble on Sunday, suggesting the 21-year-old Dane had emerged as favorite after team meetings post-the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren team boss called Perez’s efforts in Abu Dhabi, “disappointing.” Then on Monday, BBC reporter Andrew […]
MAGNUSSEN AND DA COSTA LAY DOWN GAUNTLET While all eyes are on the championship duel between Jules Bianchi (Tech 1 Racing), Robin Frijns (Fortec Motorsports) and Sam Bird (ISR), Antonio Felix da Costa (Arden Caterham) and Kevin Magnussen (Carlin) are in no mood to make up the numbers on the final weekend of the season. […]
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 […]
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 […]