About Author: Mark Foley

Description: Mark Foley is a new addition to The Checkered Flag team for 2011. An F1 fan at heart, he also has a keen eye on the action-packed open wheel junior formulae across the globe, where the fledgling stars of the future duke it out on the long and winding road to Formula 1.

Posts by Mark Foley

Jaafar and Fantin Complete Carlin Quintet

Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments
Current British Formula 3 champions Carlin have announced their final 2 drivers for the upcoming 2012 season, with Jazeman Jaafar and Pietro Fantin revealed to have sealed the remaining spots.
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Recovering Tincknell Joins Carlin for 2012

Posted on January 13, 2012 | No Comments
Britain's Harry Tincknell, who suffered a career-threatening hand injury only two months ago after a testing shunt, has become the 3rd driver confirmed for reigning champions Carlin.
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Harvey Remains with Carlin for British F3 Title Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments
Jack Harvey will remain with the Carlin team for the 2012 British Formula 3 season, it has been confirmed, and has high ambitions for his 2nd year with the championship-winning outfit.
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Fortec Signs Felix Serralles as 3rd British F3 Driver

Posted on January 4, 2012 | No Comments
Puerto Rican racer Felix Serralles will compete in the 2012 Cooper Tyres International British Formula 3 Series with the Fortec Motorsport team, it was announced this morning.
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Rosenqvist And Wehrlein Confirmed As Mucke’s First 2012 Euroseries Entrants

Posted on January 2, 2012 | No Comments
Mücke Motorsport has announced they will retain Felix Rosenqvist for the Swede's 2nd year in the F3 Euroseries championship, and will partner him with Formula 3 debutant Pascal Wehrlein in their 2012 campaign.
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Juncadella Wins Thrilling Macau GP

Posted on November 20, 2011 | No Comments
Daniel Juncadella took a surprise victory in an exciting Macau GP on Sunday, the Spaniard pulling off a 3-wide overtake to grab the lead after the 2nd of 3 safety car periods.
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Wittmann Beats Nasr to Qualification Race Victory

Posted on November 19, 2011 | No Comments
Marco Wittmann won the qualification race ahead of tomorrow's 58th Macau GP on Saturday with a measured drive from pole position, with Felipe Nasr and Roberto Merhi close behind.
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Wittmann Snatches Late Macau Pole

Posted on November 18, 2011 | No Comments
Marco Wittmann stole pole position for Saturday's Macau GP qualifying race, clinching the result from F3Euroseries rival Roberto Merhi on his final flying lap.
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Roberto Merhi picks up provisional pole and 2 penalties in opening Macau qualifier

Posted on November 17, 2011 | No Comments
Roberto Merhi was the emphatic pace-setter during the first qualifying session at the prestigious Guia circuit on Thursday, but 2 post-session penalties ensured his efforts were quickly undone, meaning the Spaniard will suffer a 10-place grid drop for Saturday's qualifying race.
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Wittmann Quickest in Wet Macau Practice

Posted on November 17, 2011 | No Comments
Signature’s Marco Wittmann set the fastest lap in Thursday morning practice ahead of the 58th Macau GP this weekend. The German F3Euroseries regular coped with rainy conditions and multiple red...
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2011 Macau GP Preview

Posted on November 17, 2011 | No Comments
Though GP2 has taken the mantle of the definitive Formula 1 feeder series in recent times, the history of other junior formuale still help them stand the test of time....
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Dallara F312 Chassis Confirmed for 2012 British Formula 3 – Q and A with Dallara’s Jos Claes

Posted on November 9, 2011 | No Comments
Following the release of the Cooper Tyres British Formula 3 International Series 2012 calendar by SRO Motorsport Group earlier this week, the series has also officially confirmed that the series...
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British F3 Unveils 2012 Calendar and Reversed-Grid Adjustments

Posted on November 8, 2011 | No Comments
SRO Motorgroup Group has announced a provisional 10 event calendar for the 2012 Cooper Tyres British Formula 3 International Series championship, as well as changes to its shorter reversed-grid races. The...
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Carlos Sainz Jr. joins Carlin’s F3 outfit for 2012

Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments
Carlos Sainz Jr. will contest the Cooper Tyres International British Formula 3 Series next year with front-runners Carlin, it was announced today. The 17 year-old and son of double world...
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Pipo Derani Switches to Fortec for 2012

Posted on October 19, 2011 | No Comments
Fortec Motorsport have announced Brazilian British F3 driver Pipo Derani as their first confirmed entrant for the 2012 Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series. Following a successful test at...
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Carlin Reduces 2012 Entries to 5

Posted on October 12, 2011 | No Comments
Carlin have announced they will field only 5 cars in the 2012 British Formula 3 season, after pressure from opposing teams organisation, FOTA, concerning the team saturating the series. Carlin...
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British F3 Weekend Round-Up – 4 Drivers Scrap for 2nd Spot at Silverstone Finale

Posted on October 10, 2011 | No Comments
With only 3 races remaining of the 2011 season and the title deservedly belonging to Brazilian Felipe Nasr, the attention of many shifted to the increasingly close battle for championship...
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Huertas Heads Silverstone Finale Practice

Posted on October 7, 2011 | No Comments
Carlin’s Carlos Huertas dodged mid-session showers on Friday to post the fastest time of the day ahead of the final 2011 British Formula 3 weekend at Silverstone. Huertas was one of the final...
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Entry List Reveals Merhi, Nasr, Bottas, Stanway to Contest 2011 Macau GP

Posted on October 6, 2011 | No Comments
The provisional entry list for this year’s prestigious Formula 3 Macau GP has been published this morning, and features another strong selection of entrants from several premier single-seater categories across...
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F3 Euroseries Valencia Round-Up – Will Merhi Take the Title in Front of Home Crowd?

Posted on October 3, 2011 | No Comments
As the 2011 F3 Euroseries circus arrived in Valencia there was only one question on everyone’s lips: could Roberto Merhi clinch the 2011 title at his only home race, and with 1...
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Merhi and Melker Take Euro F3 Valencia Poles

Posted on September 30, 2011 | No Comments
Roberto Merhi and Nigel Melker both earned the chance to start from pole position this weekend, as the F3 Euroseries enters its penultimate weekend at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in...
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Carlin Quintet Top Pre-Silverstone Test

Posted on September 29, 2011 | No Comments
Carlin’s British Formula 3 entrants locked out the top 5 on Wednesday during one of the few remaining official test sessions of the 2011 season at the Silverstone circuit. Danish...
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Magnussen Wins Soaking Donington Finale

Posted on September 25, 2011 | No Comments
Kevin Magnussen survived soaking conditions and contact with team-mate Felipe Nasr to claim his 6th victory of 2011 in the 3rd and final race of the British F3 series’ weekend...
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Valtteri Bottas Triumphs On British F3 Comeback

Posted on September 25, 2011 | No Comments
Recently crowned 2011 GP3 champion Vallteri Bottas enjoyed success in race 2 of the British Formula 3 Donington Park weekend in only his 2nd race in an F3 machine since 2010. The...
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Wittmann Wins Chaotic Final Silverstone Race

Posted on September 11, 2011 | No Comments
Marco Wittmann won the 3rd and final race of the 2011 F3 Euroseries meeting at Silverstone on Sunday morning, as a constant drama behind the Signature driver unfolded throughout the whole...
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Guest Star Sørensen Grabs Silverstone Race 2 Victory

Posted on September 11, 2011 | 1 Comment
In only his 2nd ever F3 Euroseries race, Marco Sørensen secured his maiden win in Round 20 of the 2011 season at Silverstone on Saturday, as the Danish invitational driver...
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Merhi Dominates Opening Silverstone Race

Posted on September 11, 2011 | No Comments
F3 Euroseries points leader Roberto Merhi demonstrated another dominant display on Saturday afternoon to seal his 8th victory of the season ahead of Marco Wittmann and Daniel Juncadella. Merhi claimed...
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Merhi Bags Pole Position at Silverstone

Posted on September 9, 2011 | No Comments
F3 Euroseries points leader Roberto Merhi secured his 4th pole position of the 2011 season this afternoon, as the Prema driver edged out team-mate Daniel Juncadella by over a tenth...
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F3 Euroseries Partners Le Mans Series For Silverstone Debut

Posted on September 8, 2011 | No Comments
The Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire will play host to the F3 Euroseries for the first time in the series’ history this weekend, as the open-wheel category swaps the DTM calendar...
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Magnussen Wins, Felipe Nasr Secures British Formula 3 Title

Posted on September 4, 2011 | No Comments
Kevin Magnussen held off a spirited challenge from Round 22 winner Pietro Fantin to win the 3rd race of the British F3 Rockingham weekend, but a 3rd place for Felipe...
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