Sam Tomlinson, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

F2: Zhou on pole but receives reprimand

Guanyu Zhou has added to his impressive start to the 2021 Formula 2 season by qualifying on pole for Sunday's feature race by the smallest of margins. The change in weekend format means that Zhou will start ... Read More...

Dan Ticktum to remain as Williams development driver

Williams have today confirmed that Dan Ticktum will continue his role as a development driver with the team in 2021. Ticktum will compete in his second FIA Formula 2 season in 2021 and will be looking to com... Read More...

Alonso: I’m better than Hamilton and Verstappen

Fernando Alonso will make his Formula 1 return this weekend following a two-season hiatus. The Spaniard believes he is as good as ever, maybe even "better" than Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Fernando ha... Read More...

2021 Formula 2 Season Preview: New format, new drivers

Formula 2 returns this weekend with the season kicking off in Bahrain. New drivers and a revised weekend format are among the biggest talking points as the next generation of F1 drivers battle it out in 2021.... Read More...

Stateside Round-Up: Chaos at Sebring and NASCAR triple-header

It was a busy racing weekend over in the States with IMSA returning with an action-packed 12 Hours of Sebring and a NASCAR triple-header at Atlanta. IMSA's 69th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring saw drivers... Read More...

Formula 2 and 3 in early hybridisation talks

Formula 2 and 3 bosses are in early talks for a more sustainable future with the series, involving hybridisation and the use of biofuels. CEO Bruno Michel has confirmed that although talks have begun and are... Read More...

Alpine youth face uncertain future without partner teams

With McLaren and freshly rebranded Alpine parting ways, the latter's young driver pool face an uncertain future on their journey to Formula 1. Alpine racing director Davide Brivio has acknowledged that the t... Read More...

Sainz: I don’t believe anything about the Mercedes

Carlos Sainz says he will not fall for Mercedes' struggles during Formula 1 pre-season testing and expects them to bounce back imminently. Making the jump from McLaren to Ferrari, Sainz believes that the Scu... Read More...

Gasly: Honda were key to testing success

AlphaTauri and Pierre Gasly enjoyed great success at Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain with the Frenchman commending the progress made by Honda over the winter break. One of the standout performers of ... Read More...

Marko: New Honda engine a true work of art

Helmut Marko is full of confidence with Honda's latest iteration of its Formula 1 power-unit and is hopeful it will bring the team closer to Mercedes. 2021 is to be Honda's last season in F1 before Red Bull ... Read More...

Larson: It meant a lot to have Bubba congratulate me

Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace were spotted having a moment in Victory Lane last night with the former saying that Bubba’s congratulations meant a lot. Kyle Larson won his first race since his suspension for ... Read More...

Fittipaldi gets Indy 500 ride alongside Grosjean at Dale Coyne

Pietro Fittipaldi has partnered with Dale Coyne Racing on an oval-only basis, making him the second 2020 Haas F1 driver to be at the team this year. Fittipaldi drove six IndyCar races for Dale Coyne in 2018 ... Read More...

Grosjean: I’m getting up to speed and feeling confident

Romain Grosjean has completed his second IndyCar test with Dale Coyne Racing, clocking 106 laps at Laguna Seca on Monday in a private test. The team got the ex-Formula 1 man working on efficient fuel-saving ... Read More...

NASCAR: Byron cruises to Cup victory at Miami

William Byron cruised home to take a second career victory last night, winning the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami. Byron’s #24 Axalta Chevrolet grew stronger as the sun began to set, winning Stage 2 on t... Read More...

McLaughlin: I’m my own harshest critic on IndyCar transition

Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin is in IndyCar for a new challenge in 2021, saying that he’s his own harshest critic when it comes to his transition Stateside. McLaughlin, a three-time Supercar champion, ... Read More...

Michael Jordan: Bubba Wallace has the talent to win

NBA legend and new team owner Michael Jordan believes that his driver, Bubba Wallace, has the talent to win NASCAR races with 23XI Racing. Long-time friends and business partners Denny Hamlin joined forces f... Read More...

Daytona 500: Several teams revert to backup cars

Six teams have so far confirmed that they will turn to backup cars for the remainder of the Daytona 500 weekend following two eventful duels. Those doing so will still be credited with their qualifying posi... Read More...

Daytona 500: Daytona Duels set provisional grid for the big race

The conclusion of the Daytona Duels has set the starting lineup for the Daytona 500, but we could be expecting some changes as both provisional front-row sitters hit issues in their respective races. Alex Bo... Read More...

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