Inspired by my post about what the UK number one songs were when each 2023 F1 driver was born... I thought I would do the same for the F2 drivers (and make myself feel old in the process 😂)
Roy Nissany - (30th November 1994) - Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy
Ralph Boschung - (23rd September 1997) - Elton John - Candle In The Wind 97
Jehan Daruvala - (1st October 1998) - B*witched - Rollercoaster
Juan Manuel Correa - (9th August 1999) - Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
Kush Maini - (22nd September 2000) - Modjo - (Lady Hear Me Tonight)
Arthur Leclerc - (14th October 2000) - U2 - Beautiful Day
Richard Verschoor - (16th December 2000) & Clement Novalak - (23rd December 2000) - Bob The Builder - Can We Fix It
Victor Martins - (16th June 2001) - Shaggy & Rayvon - Angel
Enzo Fittipaldi - (18th July 2001) & Brad Benavides - (20th July 2001) - Robbie Williams - Eternity
Ayumu Iwasa - (22nd September 2001) - Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head
Frederik Vesti - (13th January 2002) - Aaliyah - More Than A Woman
Amaury Cordeel - (9th July 2002) - Elvis vs JXL - A Little Less Conversation
Jack Doohan - (20th January 2003) - David Sneddon - Stop Living The Lie
Dennis Hauger (17th March 2003) - Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
Theo Pourchaire - (20th August 2003) - Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul - Breathe
Zane Maloney - (2nd October 2003) - Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love
Roman Stanek - (25th February 2004) - Busted - Who's David
Isack Hadjar - (28th September 2004) - Eric Prydz - Call On Me
Jak Crawford - (2nd May 2005) - Tony Christie & Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
Highly recommend everyone who’s somewhat interested in racing but maybe isn’t totally clued in, listen to Brad Benavides on the Pitstop podcast talking about the finance behind racing and his story.
It’s not something you see people talk about and it’s genuinely something at the forefront of most formula’s. here’s a small clip
Correa completes Formula 2 comeback mission by securing spot on 2023 grid | Formula 2
Juan Manuel Correa will return to Formula 2 full-time in 2023, four years on from his life-threatening crash in the series.
The American-Ecuadorian was placed in a coma after a crash at Spa-Francorchamps that cost the life of Anthoine Hubert. Correa sustained serious damage to his lungs and legs that required him to learn how to walk again after extensive surgery.
After doing so, Correa worked on a return to racing and achieved that in FIA Formula 3 last year. He came 21st in the standings in his comeback season, then claimed a podium this year and finished an improved 13th in the championship.
Last month the opportunity arose to race in F2 again, with Correa standing in for another driver at Van Amersfoort Racing for the season finale. He had a penalty-filled weekend, but enjoyed the experience and has now signed with the team to contest the full 2023 campaign.
“Being back full-time in F2 means more to me than most people can imagine,” said Correa.
“It is not just an achievement in itself to be on this grid, but it also is a realisation of a goal that has been the epicentre of my efforts for the last three years, so it is a very emotional achievement.”He will drive alongside Richard Verschoor at the team. “I am super-grateful for the opportunity that VAR is giving me,” Correa continued. “I am very hungry, I am very motivated, and I know the team is as well.
“I am sure together we, the team and my team mate Richard, will make a great line-up and create a great working environment for everyone. We will be pushing each other to continuously improve, because we all want to do well this upcoming season.”
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Correa returned to F2 in last month’s season finale
In their first F2 season this year, VAR suffered from a rotation of drivers but did show pace quickly with a podium finish in their second event. However that was lost to a technical infringement, and subsequently the team’s best result was a fourth place. They finished the year with five consecutive strong points finishes.
“F2 is a competitive category, and I think VAR has done a really good job in their first year in the championship,” said Correa.
“With the little experience they had, they’ve put on a very impressive performance. I am looking forward to seeing how I can help the team improve and work together with them in this very exciting season!”
2022 Formula 2 grid so far
Team
Driver
Driver
MP
Dennis Hauger
Jehan Daruvala
Carlin
TBC
TBC
ART
TBC
TBC
Prema
TBC
TBC
Hitech
TBC
TBC
DAMS
Ayumu Iwasa
Arthur Leclerc
Virtuosi
Jack Doohan
Amaury Cordeel
PHM by Charouz
Roy Nissany
Brad Benavides
Trident
Clement Novalak
TBC
Van Amersfoort
Richard Verschoor
Juan Manuel Correa
Campos
Ralph Boschung
Kush Maini
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PHM Racing Replaces Benavides with Mason For 2023 F2 Belgian Round
PHM Racing have replaced Brad Benavides with Josh Mason for the 2023 F2 Belgian round.PHM Racing Replaces Benavides with Mason For 2023 F2 Belgian Round
2021 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine - Test Day 1: Pasma, Saucy and Quinn Top the Times
2021 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine – Test Day 1: Pasma, Saucy and Quinn Top the Times
On the first of two days of testing at Barcelona-Catalunya, among the 32 drivers challenging themselves in the new series, the fastest of the day were the experienced Finn Patrik Pasma (KIC Motorsport) with a time of 1:40.567, followed by the Swiss ART Grand Prix driver, Grégoire Saucy (1:40.613), and Brit Alex Quin (Arden Motorsport), stopping the clock at 1:40.667.
In the morning it was Paul…
The Mandalorian Theme by Ludwig Göransson Director/Editor: Isaac Ravishankara Producer: Jason Baum Production Company: Reprobates EP: Doug Klinger Head of Production: Anna Heinrich DP: Dustin Lane Groomer: Kristen Shaw Hair: Gregory Russell Colorist: Steve Scott VFX: Strange Invention Thanks to Monica Sonand, Hiro Murai, Disney +, Lucasfilm, Jon Favreau, Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound, and Company 3 *** The Volume Unit (Day 1): Executive Producer: Colin Wilson Co-Executive Producer: Karen Gilchrist Co-Producer: John Bartnicki Associate Producer: Kristen Schreck 1st AD: Kim Richards 1st AC: Paul Metcalf 2nd AC: Josh Benavid DIT: Eduardo Eguia Crane Tech: Derlin Brynford-Jones, David Haeussler Libra Head Tech: Chuck Harrington Chief Lighting Technician: Jeff Webster Asst Chief Lighting Tech: Layne McIsaac Lighting Board Op: Derek Hoffman SLT: Joey Kennedy Key Grip: Nate Childe Grips: Diego Mariscal, John Morgan Set Decorator: Amanda Serino Set Dresser: Art Vacenius, Pete Lakoff Fixtures: Sam Kemp Set PA: Mathieu Aquino, Amanda Pastunink, Randy Dizon VFX Supervisor: Jason Porter ILM Brain Bar: Greg Kegel, Brad Watkins, Mike Bauer, Christian Cascada, Elvin Korkuti, Matt Kolodzierjczyk, Jett Lucas Fuse Team: Waldo Alfaro, Cory Driskell *** Recording Studio Unit (Day 2): 1st AC: Erick Aguilar 2nd AC: Bryam Aguilar Gaffer: Justin Moore Key Grip: Monty Sloan Swing: Alberto de Costa Calla Set Dresser: Alina Cutrono Set PA: Randy Dizon *** 2020
One seat left on 2023 F2 grid as ART promote F3 champion Martins | Formula 2
FIA Formula 3 champion Victor Martins will join Theo Pourchaire at ART for his first season in Formula 2, the team has confirmed.
Martins claimed the F3 title with the team last year in dramatic circumstances at the final round in Monza, beating Zane Maloney to the crown by just five points.
After two seasons in the FIA F3 series, Martins will remain with the team and join Pourchaire for his first season in the second-tier single-seater championship. The 21-year-old completed three days of testing in an F2 car with ART at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi last year, covering almost 1,200km over the test in preparation for his step up to the series.
Martins says he will be aiming to fight for the championship in his first season in F2.
“After a successful year with ART Grand Prix, I was not considering taking the next step with any other team,” he said.
“I can’t wait to discover the Formula 2 championship, which is tough and competitive, with such a professional and experienced team. The tests made it possible to remove what little doubts I might have had about my adaptation because I felt comfortable and confident. My objective will therefore be to do everything possible to win the title in my first year.”
ART team manager Sebastien Philippe believes Martins has the ability to adapt to the new series quickly and be competitive from the early phase of the championship.
“Victor made enormous progress in 2022 and has proven that in both difficult personal and sporting conditions, he has the mental strength and the talent to achieve great things at the highest level of motorsport,” said Philippe.
“The Abu Dhabi tests confirmed his ability to adapt quickly and well to his new single-seater. His determination, his enthusiasm and his conquering spirit will be weapons in a championship where competition is fierce.”
Martins’ confirmation leaves just one final seat to be filled for this year’s Formula 2 championship – that of the second MP Motorsport driver alongside Red Bull junior Dennis Hauger. Former Red Bull junior driver Jehan Daruvala tested for the team at Yas Marina at the end of last season.
2023 Formula 2 driver line-up
Team
Drivers
MP
Dennis Hauger
TBC
Carlin
Enzo Fittipaldi
Zane Maloney
ART
Theo Pourchaire
Victor Martins
Prema
Frederik Vesti
Oliver Bearman
Hitech
Jak Crawford
Isack Hadjar
DAMS
Ayumu Iwasa
Arthur Leclerc
Virtuosi
Jack Doohan
Amaury Cordeel
PHM by Charouz
Roy Nissany
Brad Benavides
Trident
Clement Novalak
Roman Stanek
Van Amersfoort
Richard Verschoor
Juan Manuel Correa
Campos
Ralph Boschung
Kush Maini
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PHM Racing Replaces Benavides with Mason For 2023 F2 Belgian Round
PHM Racing have replaced Brad Benavides with Josh Mason for the 2023 F2 Belgian round.PHM Racing Replaces Benavides with Mason For 2023 F2 Belgian Round
2021 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine - 12 Teams and 32 Drivers Set For Testing At Imola
2021 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine – 12 Teams and 32 Drivers Set For Testing At Imola
The first collective tests of the opening season of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine will take place tomorrow and Thursday
The new series, the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine – certified by FIA, starts with the first collective tests at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola.
12 teams, the maximum number permitted under the sporting regulations, and 32…
The Mandalorian Theme by Ludwig Göransson Director/Editor: Isaac Ravishankara Producer: Jason Baum Production Company: Reprobates EP: Doug Klinger Head of Production: Anna Heinrich DP: Dustin Lane Groomer: Kristen Shaw Hair: Gregory Russell Colorist: Steve Scott VFX: Strange Invention Thanks to Monica Sonand, Hiro Murai, Disney +, Lucasfilm, Jon Favreau, Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound, and Company 3 *** The Volume Unit (Day 1): Executive Producer: Colin Wilson Co-Executive Producer: Karen Gilchrist Co-Producer: John Bartnicki Associate Producer: Kristen Schreck 1st AD: Kim Richards 1st AC: Paul Metcalf 2nd AC: Josh Benavid DIT: Eduardo Eguia Crane Tech: Derlin Brynford-Jones, David Haeussler Libra Head Tech: Chuck Harrington Chief Lighting Technician: Jeff Webster Asst Chief Lighting Tech: Layne McIsaac Lighting Board Op: Derek Hoffman SLT: Joey Kennedy Key Grip: Nate Childe Grips: Diego Mariscal, John Morgan Set Decorator: Amanda Serino Set Dresser: Art Vacenius, Pete Lakoff Fixtures: Sam Kemp Set PA: Mathieu Aquino, Amanda Pastunink, Randy Dizon VFX Supervisor: Jason Porter ILM Brain Bar: Greg Kegel, Brad Watkins, Mike Bauer, Christian Cascada, Elvin Korkuti, Matt Kolodzierjczyk, Jett Lucas Fuse Team: Waldo Alfaro, Cory Driskell *** Recording Studio Unit (Day 2): 1st AC: Erick Aguilar 2nd AC: Bryam Aguilar Gaffer: Justin Moore Key Grip: Monty Sloan Swing: Alberto de Costa Calla Set Dresser: Alina Cutrono Set PA: Randy Dizon *** 2020