Strolling through the lower paddock at Brands Hatch last weekend, it was apparent to this writer that Carlos Sainz is taking his son’s fledgling racing career very seriously indeed.
Fortec Motorsport surprised the British Formula Three International Series paddock on Friday at Monza as Alex Lynn led a 1-2-3 for Richard Dutton’s team in the final practice session.
The British Formula Three Championship is often a stepping stone for the great future names of F1. Two teams dominate the 2012 grid, but as many as seven drivers have legitmate title aspirations – so say their rivals.
Harry Tincknell became the fourth different Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series driver to top an official test day from as many days of pre-season running.
Jack Harvey finished three tenths ahead of anyone else on the first day of an official two-day Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series test at Rockingham. The day also saw the track debut of the Nissan-engined T-Sport car.
Series new boy Carlos Sainz Jr. was top of the timesheets on the second day of British Formula 3 testing at Snetterton.
Carlin dominated the opening day of the first collective test leading up to the start of this year’s British Formula Three International Series campaign.
Motors TV and Channel 4 are to broadcast a documentary program following Sunoco Rolex 24 at Daytona Challenge winner Felipe Nasr on his journey to Daytona International Speedway.
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.
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.
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.
Felipe Nasr, in has been announced, will race with Michael Shank Racing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona this month.
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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The TCF Team Pick - Moment Of The Year
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The authors of The Checkered Flag pick their moment of the year, including a dead heat, a miraculous rebuild and the best overtaking move of F1 in 2011 – bar none.
The TCF Team Pick - Driver Of The Year
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In the first of four articles where contibutors to The Checkered Flag select their most memorable moments from 2011’s racing, the team put forward their choices for Driver Of The Year.
Felipe Nasr will take his first laps around Daytona International Speedway this week in testing for January’s 50th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Dallara F312 Chassis Confirmed for 2012 British Formula 3 - Q and A with Dallara's Jos Claes
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Following the release of the Cooper Tyres British Formula 3 International Series 2012 calendar by SRO Motorsport Group earlier this week, the…
