Hegewald takes stunning pole for Race One at Spa

Veröffentlicht am 26.6.2009 von Wolfgang

German racer leads from Andy Soucek and Robert Wickens

Tobias Hegewald has continued his superb run of form today at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, by taking a stunning maiden pole for tomorrow’s first F2 race.
The German, who has topped every session so far in Spa, set his best time of 2:08.890s shortly after a red flag period to recover Sebastian Hohenthal’s stricken car from the top of Eau Rouge.

Spaniard Andy Soucek, who has an excellent record at Spa, was second, with Canadian Robert Wickens in third – both drivers also setting their time in the final half of the session.

Julien Jousse held provisional pole prior to the red flag, but the Frenchman failed to improve in the latter stages and had to settle for fourth. Kazim Vasiliauskas took fifth, with Henry Surtees sealing an impressive day by securing sixth on the grid.

Milos Pavlovic and Alex Brundle rounded out the top eight ahead of Jolyon Palmer, who enjoyed his best qualifying performance of the season in ninth, with Philipp Eng completing the top ten.

Mikhail Aleshin didn’t take part in the session following damage sustained in an earlier free practice crash.

Tobias Hegewald said: "I’m really happy with today. I tried my best to do a good lap and I didn’t make any mistakes, so it has been a good day for me. After the red flag I was worried that I had wasted my new tyres, and I tried to save them as best as I could on the way back to the pits. After the red though I think the track was in perfect condition. It’s my favoruite circuit and I love driving here, so I’m really happy to be starting from pole tomorrow – hopefully I can finish where I start!"

Andy Soucek said: "After free practice I was a bit disappointed – it’s the first time I’ve been to Spa and not been in the top five. We made a few changes for qualifying and the new rubber made a massive difference which we hadn’t expected, so that was a nice surprise. I have a good position for tomorrow, and with Bortolotti and Aleshin down the order there is a chance to score some valuable points. It’s all about leaving Spa with at least a top three so I can go into the next round with good points in my pocket."

Robert Wickens said: "After the weekend I had in Brno I’m just glad to be back in a press conference! I got caught out a little by the red flag, and then my next lap had the potential to be better until I caught traffic, so I’m a little disappointed. However a top three is still good for the race tomorrow, and I’ll be treating the race as if it were my last – points are so critical, and in the end it could be one point that decides the champion. I’m hoping to pounce on this opportunity to score, especially as some of my championship opponents are starting down the grid."

FIA Formula Two Championship, Spa-Francorchamps, Qualifying One results:

1. Tobias Hegewald, 2:08.890s
2. Andy Soucek, +0.091s
3. Robert Wickens, +0.375s
4. Julien Jousse, +0.559s
5. Kazim Vasiliauskas, +0.923s
6. Henry Surtees, +1.435s
7. Milos Pavlovic, +1.529s
8. Alex Brundle, +1.597s
9. Jolyon Palmer, +1.631s
10. Philipp Eng, +1.854s www.formulatwo.com

Hochkarätige Sponsoren unterstützen Triest-Wien 2009

Veröffentlicht am 26.6.2009 von Wolfgang

Die 7. Rallye Triest-Wien nähert sich mit Riesenschritten – in 2 Monaten ist es soweit, knapp 100 Fahrzeuge setzen sich von Opatija aus in zwei Klassen in Bewegung Richtung Wien.

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LIVERPOOL FC ON TOP AS 2009 ‘SUPERLEAGUE FORMULA BY SONANGOL’ ROARS INTO ACTION

Veröffentlicht am 26.6.2009 von Wolfgang

Liverpool FC opened the scoring as this years Superleague Formula by Sonangol roared into action with a four-hour pre-season test session at Magny-Cours in France. The former home of the French Grand Prix stages the opening rounds of the 2009 football-themed championship on Sunday and the competitors were given a chance to fine tune their upgraded V12 race cars today (Friday).
The pace was set by two of last years front-runners with Adrian Valles powering the Liverpool FC entry to the top of the time sheets, the Spaniard lapping fractionally faster than local French hero Tristan Gommendy in the FC Porto car. Causing an early upset, Kasper Anderson was third quickest for FC Midtjylland, the ambitious Danish club is new to the series.
A total of 15 cars took the track today among them several late driver signings including Ho-Pin Tung representing Athletico Madrid and Duncan Tappy in the Galatasaray entry. Several drivers tipped for the top in 2009 including ex-F1 stars Giorgio Pantano (AC Milan) and Enrique Bernoldi (Clube de Regatas do Flamengo) only completed a handful of shakedown laps and therefore did not set competitive times.

Superleague Formula by Sonangol Friday test session:
1- Adrian Valles, Liverpool FC – 1m 27.758s
2- Tristan Gommendy, FC Porto – +0.237s
3- Kasper Anderson, FC Midtjylland – +0.287s
4- John Martin, Glasgow Rangers – +0.376s
5- Antonio Pizzonia, FC Corinthians PTA – +0.381s
6- Craig Dolby, Tottenham Hotspur – +0.669s
7- Ho-Pin Tung, Athletico Madrid – +1.707s
8- Pedro Petiz, Sporting Clube de Portugal – +2.352s
9- Miguel Molina, Al-Ain FC – +2.527s
10- Max Wissel, FC Basel – +2.572s
11- Enrique Bernoldi, Flamengo – +3.568
12- Dominique Muermans, PSV – +3.909
13- Giorgio Pantani, AC Milan – +4.045
14- Duncan Tappy, Galatasaray SK – +5.003
15- Davide Rigon, Olympiacos – No time

www.superleagueformula.com

Hegewald takes control at Spa-Francorchamps

Veröffentlicht am 26.6.2009 von Wolfgang

German driver tops both free practice sessions

Tobias Hegewald topped both free practice sessions at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, today (Friday) to take early control of FIA Formula Two Championship weekend at the legendary venue.

Hegewald led the way in the first practice session after setting a time of 2:10.110s, with a comfortable margin over Mikhail Aleshin and Alex Brundle. In the second session Aleshin damaged his car after making contact with the barriers, whilst Brundle improved to set the second fastest time ahead of Julien Jousse.

Experienced Spaniard Andy Soucek, who has taken podiums at Spa-Francorchamps in GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5, was fourth in both sessions. Behind him there were strong showings from the likes of Milos Pavlovic, Henry Surtees and Philipp Eng, whilst Robert Wickens guided his car to eighth in each session.

Championship leader Mirko Bortolotti could only manage 15^th in the opening session, but improved to tenth as practice drew to a close. On his birthday Carlos Iaconelli claimed fifth spot in opening practice, but fell to 18^th in the second session.

Tobias Hegewald said: "I am happy with the way things have been going so far today, and I just hope I can do the same in qualifying. I have driven here many times and I have a good feeling with the car and the circuit. I am sure it will be very close and I will have to fight hard in qualifying, but I am looking forward to it. This is my favourite circuit, so I am hoping for some good times this weekend.

Alex Brundle said: "I am obviously happy to show my pace. There is still a lot of work to do for qualifying, but I am happy with the set-up and with this being such a long lap, there is always more time you can gain as a driver. I will see what I can do but I will just keep driving the car the way I am – everything seems to be working and I hope to take some points away from the weekend."

Julien Jousse: "We have worked really hard on set-up as you have to find the right compromise with the fast straights and corners here. We have worked hard and I have learnt a lot, so I am feeling quite good for qualifying. To be towards the top always feels good, but conditions will change and it will be a lot cooler late this afternoon so we will just have to see what happens."

Drivers will return to the circuit at 16:50 later today for the opening qualifying session of the weekend, with rain having just begun to fall in the Ardennes forest.

www.formulatwo.com

WTCC: ROUTE TO: PORTO, PORTUGAL

Veröffentlicht am 26.6.2009 von Wolfgang

The 13^th and 14^th rounds of the FIA WTCC will take place next week on Porto’s Circuito da Boavista.
This is the second visit the championship pays to this racetrack that winds along the streets of the Portuguese city and was revived in 2005, half-a-century since it hosted the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
In 2007 – on WTCC’s first visit – Chevrolet and BMW shared the glory. In the first race Alain Menu led home a trio of Chevrolet Lacetti cars, followed by team mates Robert Huff and Nicola Larini. The second race saw a BMW double, with Andy Priaulx emerging as the winner ahead of Jörg Müller.
Next week the WTCC co mpetitors will benefit from a 30 minute test session on Friday to re-discover the track; the only major change to the layout that was used two years ago concerns the infamous paddock chicane, which has been completely redrawn.

Two years later, the WTCC goes back to Porto’s Circuito da Boavista

JAMES THOMPSON JOINS LADA SPORT
Touring car ace James Thompson returns to the FIA WTCC joining the LADA Sport team.
Yesterday at Zolder, the 35-year old Englishman had his first test in the brand new LADA Priora he will drive in Porto next week. Thompson will replace team principal and driver Viktor Shapovalov in four of the remaining six events: Porto, Brands Hatch, Okayama and Macau, missing Oschersleben and Imola due to previous commitments. His team-mates Jaap van Lagen and Kirill Ladygin will also switch from the current LADA 110 to the new Priora from the meeting in Oschersleben on September 6^th.
Thompson boasts an outstanding WTCC record, having raced for Alfa Romeo, SEAT and Honda claiming 4 victories and 12 other podium results; in 2007 he classified third in the drivers‘ championship. He has started the current season competing in the Danish and the British Touring Car Championships, achieving four wins so far.
"I’m very excited to be back in the WTCC and I feel very privileged that LADA has asked me to be the first person to race their new car," said Thompson. "It’s a great challenge to be involved in a new project like this from the beginning and I am looking forward to it very much."

James Thompson tested the new LADA Priora in Zolder

WTCC TO RACE AT ZOLDER IN 2010
On Wednesday in Paris the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the calendar for the 2010 World Touring Car Championship.
The series will visit two new venues: Zolder and Algarve. The former that hosted one meeting of the FIA European Touring Car Championship back in 2001, replaces the French round of Pau and will mark WTCC’s return to Belgium after its only visit (at Spa in 2005). As for the new Portuguese racetrack, it will receive the championship for the first time, stepping in for Porto.
Other changes compared to the current season are the dates swapped between Italy and Spain (the name of the Italian venue that will host the first European event will be communicated soon) and the postponement of the Czech event to August 1^st.

YOKOHAMA CONFIRMED UNTIL 2012
Following an invitation to tender, the FIA World Motor Sport Council appointed the Yokohama Rubber Company to supply the control tyre for the next three seasons of the FIA World Touring Car Championship: 2010, 2011 and 2012.
The Japan-based manufacturer has been WTCC official tyre supplier since the 2006 season.

SEAT AND CHEVROLET ARE LIGHTER IN PORTO
The SEAT León Tdi and Chevrolet Cruze LT cars will benefit from a reduction of the compensation weight for the next event of the season in Porto.
According to the calculation that took into account the lap times set in the three previous events (Pau, Valencia and Brno) BMW remains the fastest model and will receive once again the maximum 40kg ballast. At the same time SEAT’s turbodiesel machines will run on the minimum weight fixed by the sporting regulations (1170 kg), while Chevrolet will be a further 10 kilos lighter, just like Alessandro Zanardi’s BMW 320si (the only one equipped with a sequential gearbox).
Both the SEAT León TFSI and the LADA 110 cars will have 20kg deducted from the minimum weight, while the newly homologated LADA Priora will be laden with the maximum ballast for its first two events in the championship.

Compensation weights Porto
+ 40 kg BMW 320si, LADA Priora
± 0 kg SEAT León TDI
– 10 kg BMW 320si Zanardi , Chevrolet Cruze LT
– 20 kg LADA 110, SEAT León TFSI

FASTEST CARS IN THE PREVIOUS EVENTS
Lap time calculation as per art. 79 Sporting Regulations
Curitiba: 1^st SEAT León Tdi; 2^nd BMW 320si (+ 0.252); 3^rd: Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.337)Puebla: 1^st BMW 320si; 2^nd SEAT León Tdi (+ 0.419); 3^rd: BMW 320si GBS (+ 1.497)
Marrakech: 1^st Chevrolet Cruze LT; 2^nd SEAT León Tdi (+ 0.191); 3^rd: BMW 320si (+ 0.831)
Pau: 1^st BMW 320si; 2^nd Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.579); 3^rd: SEAT León Tfsi (+ 1.002)
Valencia: 1^st SEAT León Tdi; 2^nd BMW 320si (+ 0.294); 3^rd: Chevrolet Cruze LT (+ 0.965)
Brno: 1^st BMW 320si; 2^nd BMW 320si Zanardi (+ 0.393); 3^rd: SEAT León Tdi (+ 0.809)

PUYO IS THE SEAT CUP WINNER FOR PORTO
Diego Puyo has won participation in the next World Touring Car Championship races at Porto by winning the SEAT León Eurocup’s second event last Sunday at Brno.
On the Czech racetrack the 25 year-old Spaniard completed the first race in fifth position and won the second one, climbing on top of the standings.
Thanks to these results, Puyo will take the wheel of SUNRED Engineering’s third SEAT León at Porto, succeeding Tim Coronel who successfully drove it at Brno.

ARTISTIC LIVERY FOR MENU’S CHEVROLET
Chevrolet chose the Portuguese event to sport – on Alain Menu’s Cruze car – the special livery winner of this year’s ‚Young? Creative? Chevrolet!‘ pan-European contest.
Like in 2008, the brief in the visual arts discipline of Chevrolet’s competition for art school students was the design of a unique livery to be sported one-off by one of the WTCC cars.
The winning project comes from Belgium and was conceived by Britt Raes, from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) in Ghent.

www.fiawtcc.com

Curso de Karting con Juan Carlos Resoagli, Miguel Socías y Anna-Maria James-Wyatt

Veröffentlicht am 26.6.2009 von Wolfgang

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Miguel Ferrer, Circuito Renn Arena (Llucmajor, Illes Balears)._Tras conseguir un buen resultado en el curso académico que acaba de finalizar, Juan Carlos Resoagli, Miguel Socías y Anna-Maria James-Wyatt han sido tenido una recompensa, un cursillo privado de karting de dos días de duración.

Los instructores de este miniprograma tienen mucha experiencia acumulada a sus espaldas. El australiano John Smith Darrell actualmente es piloto probador de la casa Rotax, él es el encargado de poner en funcionamiento las nuevas modificaciones de la marca y de su evolución. Lleva casi cuarenta años en el karting y atesora varios campeonatos europeos de karting y varias victorias en el antiguo campeonato de Fórmula A, con varios triunfos destacando el GP de Suzuka en Japón.

Por otra parte James Geidel afincado en Suiza es el director del equipo Mira Motorsport, desde pequeño ha estado vinculado al karting, ha sido piloto, mecánico de competición y actualmente ocupa la función de manager dentro del equipo.

En la jornada del miércoles los dos profesores conocieron a sus tres alumnos y se interesaron por sus monturas. Lo primero que les enseñaron fue un poco de mantenimiento de su kart, mirar presiones antes y después de las tandas de entrenos, engrasar la cadena etc.. y la importancia de estos pequeños ajustes que puede hacer todo piloto. Tal vez esa fue la parte más aburrida para los jóvenes pilotos. (Muy agradecida por los mecánicos, que tuvieron sus momentos de relax)

Tanto James como John pasaron rápidamente a la acción y durante toda la jornada del jueves estuvieron en la pista enseñándoles diferentes técnicas sobre adelantamientos, salidas lanzadas, buscar huecos, como cerrar a tus rivales etc.. Las tandas se iban acumulando y los tres pilotos mantenían intactas sus cualidades y su atención en los diferentes ejercicios que iban haciendo.

Justo antes de comer pilotos y profesores se tomaron un pequeño descanso y después de nuevo al trabajo, las lecciones eran interesantes y más aun los ejercicios por lo que la atención de los alumn@s fue mayúscula. En la tarde del jueves pudimos ver una buena progresión en su nivel de pilotaje, no obstante su prueba de fuego será este domingo en el Circuito de los Ángeles en Jumilla donde tendrán que poner en práctica lo aprendido y demostrar sus buenas manos.

Los comentarios de los dos alevines fueron:

Miguel Socías: Me lo he pasado muy bien, estoy algo cansado, pero ha valido la pena. He aprendido muchas cosas, entre ellas a mirar la presión de las gomas y a engrasar la cadena. Este fin de semana tendré la oportunidad de desarrollar estos conocimientos en carrera.

Juan Carlos Resoagli: Ha sido fantástico, hemos estado todo el día compitiendo Miguel y yo siempre bajo la atenta mirada de John y James que nos han estado corrigiendo nuestros fallos, lo mejor han sido las últimas tandas compitiendo nosotros dos contra John.

Créditos fotos: Wolfgang Lindner

Formula Two arrives at Spa

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

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Top five drivers seperated by just six points as F2 arrives at Spa
Rounds five and six take place this weekend at legendary Belgian venue

After a wide open weekend in Brno, the 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship rolls into the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium this weekend (26/27/28 June) for rounds five and six of the season.

Mirko Bortolotti currently holds the championship lead, but with the top five drivers separated by just six points he will have his work cut out defending his position. The Italian took a stylish maiden victory in Race One at Brno, but a spin when challenging for fifth in the second race allowed his rivals to close the gap.

Experienced Spaniard Andy Soucek will be hoping to carry his winning form into Spa, after capitalising on an error by Nicola De Marco to take victory in the second race at Brno. Soucek has previously scored podiums at Spa in Formula Renault 3.5 and GP2, and will be hoping to again be challenging at the front in Formula Two.

Separating Bortolotti and Soucek in the overall standings are the Red Bull duo of Robert Wickens and Mikhail Aleshin, and Frenchman Julien Jousse. Wickens lies second in the championship courtesy of a sensational opening weekend in Valencia where he took both pole positions and both race wins, but after failing to register a points finish at Brno he will be hoping to get his season back on track here in Belgium. Aleshin meanwhile lies third after a string of top-six finishes, but he too must bounce back from a non-finish in race two last weekend.

Elsewhere it was a weekend of mixed fortunes for De Marco, who impressed in Brno by taking pole for race one and leading much of race two, before a mistake dropped him down to third. Henry Surtees also impressed with pole for race two, but suffered heartbreak after failing to get away from the start. Henri Karjalainen was the surprise package of the weekend, the Finn taking his maiden points with fourth in the opening race, whilst Armaan Ebrahim had two storming drives through the field to take sixth in both races.

Cut into the forests of the Ardennes, the sweeping Spa-Francorchamps is set to provide some fantastic racing this weekend with many of the 25 F2 drivers having previous experience of the circuit. Incredibly 17 drivers have already scored points after just four rounds of the championship, with nine claiming podium finishes.

Championship leader Mirko Bortolotti said: Im really looking forward to Spa this is the first time Ive been here, which is a bit of a disadvantage, but the circuit has a great reputation and I think we will have a good package. Im keen to do my best on Friday and to see where I stand. I can be very happy with my start in Formula Two this season, especially my victory, but the championship is long so I have to look forward and continue winning.

Robert Wickens said: Spa is the kind of track that you dream of driving when youre young its a blast! Its also good timing as it allows me to get Brno out of my system quickly. Ill be targeting wins and podiums this weekend, and Im confident whatever the weather does. Its just a matter of getting things together and not making the same mistakes we did in Brno.

Andy Soucek said: I have been in love with Spa since my first race here in Formula Renault 3.5, and Im really looking forward to racing here in Formula Two. More than just my victory, I am very happy about the fact I have really closed on the top three drivers after Brno. From the first test my aim has been to win the championship, and I think Spa could set the tone for the rest of the season.

www.formulatwo.com

1000 Km of Algarve: the programm

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

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Let’s discover the 1000 Km of Algarve timetable. This night race, which will take place on Saturday night, is announced as an exceptional round and will be the nail of a very complete show. There will be no less than six support races among which the CER, the Formula Le Mans, the Formula Renault 3.5…and a lot of other ones.

Under Portimao’s sun, teams and drivers will meet for the very first time since the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Even if the atmosphere will be very a summer one, the third round of the season promises to be…very hot!

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1000 Km of Algarve: the programm

www.lemans-series.com.

Miguel Socías Campeonato de karting de la región de Murcia

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

El Circuito de Los Ángeles acoge la cuarta cita del murciano de karting
SOCÍAS AMPLIA SU PROGRAMA Y CORRERÁ EN JUMILLA

Campanet, (Illes Balears, España), miércoles 24 de junio de 2009.
Vista la buena progresión del pilotaje de Miguel Socías a lo largo de esta
temporada, el equipo MS Motorsport ha decidido ampliar un poco su programa
deportivo y este fin de semana competirá en el Circuito Internacional de
Jumilla, el más grande de esta comunidad, que acogerá la cuarta prueba del
regional de karting de la región de Murcia. Esta es la segunda vez que este
certamen visita la comarca del altiplano, no obstante para el piloto de la
Escudería Mallorca Competició será su bautismo de fuego sobre este trazado.
Miguel Socías está preparando esta carrera de la mejor manera posible y hoy
y mañana entrenará en el Circuito de Llucmajor probando algunos reglajes
y nuevas configuraciones. Como viene siendo habitual el campaneter correrá
al volante de un kart AVK con motor Puma, aunque para esta ocasión empleará
un chasis corto cedido por Vicente Vallés. Las expectativas para esta cita son
alentadoras ya que se espera una buena participación al estar ya muchos de
los jóvenes pilotos de vacaciones.
En la jornada del sábado se realizarán las verificaciones técnicas y administrativas
y a la vez los participantes podrán realizar entrenamientos libres. En la matinal
del domingo se celebrarán los entrenamientos oficiales y las dos mangas de
carrera de cada categoría siendo los alevines los primeros en saltar a la pista.
Por otro lado está previsto que este meeting finalice sobre las 14:00 horas.
El balear al conocer la noticia sobre su participación en la carrera de Jumilla
nos comentaba:
"Para mí es una gran satisfacción que el equipo haya decidido ampliar mi
programa deportivo, además nunca he corrido en el Circuito de Jumilla, es
un trazado nuevo para mí, y ello es un motivo más para afrontar esta prueba
con gran motivación, espero hacer un buen resultado, aunque soy consciente
de que soy nuevo en esto y todavía tengo mucho que aprender, pero las ganas
de estar arriba, uno siempre las tiene."

Miguel Ferrer
tn.+34 619.674.644
www.ferbispress.com

‘SUPERLEAGUE FORMULA BY SONANGOL’ ALL SET FOR BLAST OFF IN FRANCE

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

The final countdown has begun: there are now just days before the spectacular 2009 Superleague Formula by Sonangol race series kicks off this weekend (27/28 France) at Magny-Cours in France.
The former home of the French Grand Prix not only will witness the start of what promises to be an even more dramatic second season for the ground breaking Superleague Formula series that combines the gusto and exhilaration of premier league motor sport with the passion and obsession of football but also will witness several significant evolutions for the dynamic championship.
Major new developments for 2009 include the arrival of three new soccer clubs, a thrilling new race format, the introduction of upgraded and more powerful V12 engines, the addition of three famous new venues, even more top class drivers as well as the advent of a new title sponsor following confirmation that Angolan-based multinational oil giant Sonangol has entered into an important two-year partnership with Superleague Formula.

As well as the three Superleage Formula headline races (see Super Final below), this weekends busy track schedule includes rounds of both the Euroseries 3000 and popular MitJets championships.
However, as always, there is far more to a Superleague Formula event than on-track action. Adding an extra fun dimension to each race weekend, meetings include a programme of off-track entertainment with festival activities for all ages to add extra value to the admission ticket. At Magny-Cours fans can enjoy a wide range of amusing entertainments including: stunt moto displays, slot car racing, minikarts, Playstation contests and many more.

An open-to-all philosophy also allows fans to get access to the paddock, to the rear of the pit garages and to meet their football and racing heroes. Adding to the excitement, in the final build up to the opening weekend at Magny-Cours there will be a spectacular demonstration featuring the Olympique Lyonnais, Liverpool and AS Roma cars on the streets of the local city of Nevers. This dazzling street show is being organised by Superleague Formula, Magny Cours and the city hall.
Three new clubs:
The majority of those internationally renowned soccer clubs contesting the inaugural Superleague Formula are back for more action in 2009. This time, though, European champions such as AC Milan and Liverpool FC are joined on the 18-car grid by three ambitious rookies: FC Midtjylland, Olympique Lyonnais, and Sporting Clube de Portugal. Olympique Lyonnais is the series first French club and sure to be the fans favourite this weekend at Magny-Cours.
New Super Final climax:
Magny-Cours will witness the introduction of an exciting new race format. As in 2008, race day will feature two 45-minutes showdowns, the second with a reverse starting grid taken from the finishing results of the first. However the action-packed schedule will now reach its thrilling climax with a third race for the top three finishers from the first two races. This special six-car shoot-out will decide the overall Weekend Winner. Extra championship points will not be on offer but the final results will determine the distribution of each events 333,000 prize fund.
More powerful V12 engines:
Specially designed and manufactured exclusively for the series by Menard Competition Technologies in Oxfordshire, England, the advanced 4.2-litre V12 is fitted to all the single-seater racers that represent many of the worlds top football clubs on the vibrant Superleague Formula grid. Since its introduction in 2008, the high-tech 750+ horsepower engine has received widespread acclaim for both its power and reliability as well as for delivering stirring sounds, which have added greatly to the football-inspired fervor in the grandstands. Now, with a years racing experience successfully completed, MCT has introduced several significant upgrades aimed at increasing both power and durability. Notable new developments include an improved water system plus revisions to the oil system to reduce oil surge in high g-force corners.

www.superleagueformula.com

„Deutsches Monaco“: Formel 3 Euro Serie startet am Norisring

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

Streckenlänge: 2,300 Kilometer
Rundenrekord:0:48,902 Minuten / Nico Hülkenberg 2008
Distanz: Sa: 35 Runden / So: 48 Runden
Sieger 2008: Nico Hülkenberg / Christian Vietoris
Der Norisring, wegen seines außergewöhnlichen Flairs auch Deutsches Monaco genannt, ist am kommenden Wochenende Schauplatz der Saisonrennen fünf und sechs der Formel 3 Euro Serie. Das Rennwochenende auf dem nur 2,3 Kilometer langen Stadtkurs um die Steintribüne am Nürnberger Duzendteich ist traditionell der Saisonhöhepunkt der stärksten Nachwuchsserie der Welt. Der Franzose Jules Bianchi (ART Grand Prix) reist als Führender der Tabelle in die fränkische Metropole, doch sein Vorsprung auf die beiden punktgleichen Zweitplatzierten Roberto Merhi (Manor Motorsport) und Sam Bird (Mücke Motorsport) ist mit zwei Punkten sehr gering.
Bianchis Verfolger standen jeweils schon zweimal in dieser Saison auf dem Podium und werden am Norisring beide versuchen, ihren ersten Sieg einzufahren. Das ist Bianchi bereits auf dem EuroSpeedway Lausitz gelungen. Der aktuell beste Rookie Valtteri Bottas (ART Grand Prix) konnte zwar noch keinen Lauf der Euro Serie gewinnen, hat aber vor zwei Wochen das Masters of Formula 3, das wohl wichtigste Formel-3-Rennen Europas, für sich entschieden. Der Finne reist mit großem Selbstvertrauen nach Nürnberg und will seiner ersten Pole-Position, die er in der Lausitz eroberte, nun den ersten Sieg folgen lassen.
Marco Wittmann (Mücke Motorsport): Ich wohne nur 40 Kilometer vom Norisring entfernt und freue mich wahnsinnig auf das Rennen. Die Atmosphäre in Nürnberg ist immer etwas Besonderes. Die Strecke sieht zwar einfach aus, ist es aber nicht. Jede Kurve hat ihre Tücken. Wichtig ist beispielsweise, den Ausgang der Duzendteichkurve gut zu erwischen, damit man Schwung auf die Gerade mitnimmt, aber auch die Bremspunkte immer möglichst genau zu treffen. Mein Ziel ist die Top 8 und das sollte auch möglich sein.

www.f3euroseries.com

WTCC TO CELEBRATE 100th RACE IN PORTO

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

The FIA World Touring Car Championship prepares to celebrate the 100^th race since the series in 2005 was launched.
The second race in Porto, on July 5^th, will mark this historical moment for the championship, four years and fifty race meetings after the inaugural event that took place at Monza on April 10^th, 2005. Since then, the WTCC has constantly grown, becoming more and more attractive and establishing itself as one of the most spectacular, competitive and fans‘ favourite motorsports series.

"We are delighted to celebrate this 100th race, which marks a milestone in the history of our championship. We would like to associate to this jubilee date all partners, sponsors, circuit promoters as well as media who have supported our series since 2005. Special tribute shall be paid to the manufacturers, teams and drivers who provide close battles at each race meeting, offering the fans spectacular and action-packed shows," Marcello Lotti, Managing Director of KSO said.

Figures say it all about the continuous attractiveness and loyalty to the WTCC.
Three out of the four registered manufacturers competing in 2009 were already there in 2005: BMW, Chevrolet and SEAT (LADA only joined the championship this year), while 10 out of this year’s 28 drivers have taken part in all the events from Monza 2005 to Porto 2009.

Since its creation, the WTCC has steadily progressed in all fields, consolidating its strong position alongside the two other FIA World Championships as well as increasing its popularity worldwide. Some of the latest developments this year proved that WTCC plays a pioneering and innovative role in spreading its appeal to fans around the world: from its first successful visit to Africa (Marrakech), to the switch to second generation bio-fuel. The WTCC has also become the first-ever FIA World Championship produced in native High Definition.

All these innovations contribute to the growing popularity and success of the FIA WTCC. As a result, in 2008, a new TV audience record was set with a reach of 350 million viewers around the world throughout the season. In addition, 675,000 spectators enjoyed the races on site.
Like its tagline "Real Cars, Real Racing" implies, the WTCC offers thrilling racing and close competition. This is the reason why more and more motor sport fans around the world become addicted to this championship.

"We are very proud of the tremendous work we have done in the past years with all stakeholders, and we are looking forward to further developing the WTCC. We are building history and future of the world touring cars at the same time!" concluded Marcello Lotti.

www.fiawtcc.com

Vergangenheit trifft auf Zukunft

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

Laurens Vanthoor und Bas Leinders

(25.06.2009) Am vergangenen Rennwochenende des ATS Formel-3-Cup in Oschersleben trafen sie aufeinander: Bas Leinders und Laurens Vanthoor – der erste Belgier, der die Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft gewinnen konnte und der vielleicht neue und jüngste Meister aus dem kleinen Benelux-Land. Leinders sicherte sich 1998 den Titel, jetzt, elf Jahre später ist Vanthoor der Favorit und auf einem sehr guten Weg den Formel-3-Cup für sich zu entscheiden. Dem 18-Jährige gelang in Oschersleben ein Doppelsieg – genau wie Leinders in seinem Titeljahr: ″Das war ein wichtiger Schritt für die Meisterschaft″, freute sich Laurens Vanthoor, als er am Parc Fermé seinen Landsmann begrüßte.
Wie Vanthoor heute war auch Leinders damals im Team von Van Amersfoort Racing an den Start gegangen. ″Elf Jahre sind eine lange Zeit, aber ich kann mich noch ganz gut an damals erinnern – ich wollte schon mein ganzes Leben Formelautos fahren″, erzählte der 33-Jähre. ″Die Formel 3 war für mich eine sehr gute Schule. Die Meisterschaft in Deutschland war schon zu meiner Zeit perfekt organisiert und van Amersfoort Racing zählt seit Jahren zu den Top-Teams.″ 2004 schaffte es Leinders sogar bis in die Formel 1 – als Testfahrer für das Minardi F1 Team.
Doch bis heute hat er die Formel 3 in Deutschland nicht aus den Augen verloren. ″Ich freue mich, dass der ATS Formel-3-Cup so gut funktioniert″, so der Belgier. ″Nicht nur, dass hier 22 Fahrzeuge am Start sind, auch die Fahrer sind sehr gut.″ Momentan startet Leinders in der FIA GT Championship mit einem Ford GT, der bereits nach dem neuen Reglement für 2010 gebaut wurde. Natürlich gratulierte auch Vanthoor nach dem Rennen seinem Landsmann. ″Bas gehört zu den bekanntesten Piloten in Belgien″, berichtet der 18-Jährige. ″Es wäre toll, wenn ich der nächste belgische Fahrer wäre, der sich den Formel-3-Titel holt.″
Sollte dies tatsächlich so kommen, dann stehen in der seit 1975 in Deutschland geführten Tabelle der Formel-3-Champions bereits drei belgische Piloten:
Bas Leinders 1988 – Van Amersfoort Racing Int. Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft
Frédéric Vervisch 2008 – Jo Zeller Racing ATS Formel-3-Cup
Laurens Vanthoor 2009 – Van Amersfoort Racing ATS Formel-3-Cup

www.formel3.de

SONANGOL BECOMES SUPERLEAGUE FORMULA TITLE SPONSOR FOR 2009 AND 2010 SEASONS

Veröffentlicht am 25.6.2009 von Wolfgang

Superleague Formula enters a significant new era after concluding a two-year partnership with African oil giant Sonangol for title sponsorship of the prestigious race series that combines the very best of international motor sport action with the passion and fervor of world-class club football. The 2009 season kicks-off at Magny-Cours in France this weekend (27/28 June) and will be renamed Superleague Formula by Sonangol.
Sonangol is a global company responsible for petroleum and natural gas production in Angola. Following Angolas independence from Portugal in 1975, Sonangol, the state owned company was formed in 1976 with a mandate to manage the countrys substantial oil and natural gas reserves. Despite having the government as the sole shareholder, Sonangol has always been governed as a private company and is under strict performance standards to ensure efficiency and productivity.

We are delighted to be announcing this new relationship with Sonangol which comes on the eve of the start of our second season and will play a major part in the on-going development and growth of Superleague Formula, said Alex Andreu, Superleague Formula President. Sonangol is an ambitious company with global aspirations, so its a perfect match for Superleague Formula, which has very similar objectives. Over the next two years we will work closely together to develop both of our brands.
Since its formation Sonangol has focused its resources on diversifying and expanding its business activities into new markets. Prioritizing the management of hydrocarbons, environmental protection and industrial safety, Sonangol has created a diversified business that is centered around oil. With headquarters in Luanda, Sonangol is proud to be a company with representations in the whole country. Overseas the company has offices in Democratic Congo, Sao Tome e Principe, Cape Vert, USA, England, Singapore and Chine. More than 10 subsidiaries and over 25 joint venture companies are now part of Sonangol Group.
With a mixed economic status, Sonangol has expanded its core business into other activities and today is a self-made multinational company explained Mr. Rosa Santos, Sonangols spokes person, We are confident this important new relationship with Superleague Formula will provide us with the perfect platform not only to promote our current international status but also to help us to continue growing our global business in the future. The mix of premier league motor sport and famous football brands has immense appeal and huge potential. We are proud to be part of such an innovative sporting series and are looking forward to the first round of the 2009 Superleague Formula by Sonangol in France on Sunday.

www.superleagueformula.com

GU Racing geht erneut für den FC Basel und CFP Olympiakos an den Start

Veröffentlicht am 24.6.2009 von Wolfgang

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GU Racing geht erneut für den FC Basel und CFP Olympiakos an den Start."Wir haben in der Winterzeit hart und mit extremen finanziellen Einsatz an den beiden Fahrzeugen gearbeitet" so GU Teammanager H.G.Wissel.Nachdem Max bereits seit langem als Fahrer für den FC Basel feststand war Teamchef Günther Unterreitmeier lange auf der Suche nach einem Topfahrer für das Olympiakos Team." Ich bin seit wochen mit unterschiedlichsten Fahrern im Gespräch aber es ist nicht einfach einen Konsenz zu finden.Trotz der schwierigen Lage ist es uns gelungen einen absoluten Siegfahrer zu verpflichten!"so G.Unterreitmeier.

Hiermit lüften wir das Geheimnis: " Es ist der Vorjahreschampion Davide Rigon !"

Wir hoffen mit Ihm und Max zusammen um Siege und Podeste fahren zu können.