Renault Sport has announced that the second Formula Renault Eurocup pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been cancelled. Drivers had just completed the first Formula Renault Eurocup test session at Valencia, and were due to move to the second test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Brazilian Caio Collet
Formula Renault Eurocup
Australians Jackson Walls and Tommy Smith have left Spain as the nation prepares to declare a “State of Alert” on Saturday. The pair had completed the first Formula Renault Eurocup test session at Valencia, and were due to move to the second test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. As the
Formula One
Formula 1 and Australian Grand Prix officials have addressed the media regarding the cancellation of the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. F1 race director Michael Masi, Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) CEO Andrew Westacott and chariman Paul Little, and F1 CEO Chase Carey held a joint press conference in
S5000
VHT S5000 championship category manager Chris Lambden has said he is “bitterly disappointed” with the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix. The S5000 category was set to make its championship debut at the Grand Prix this weekend, after two non-championship events last year. Lambden spoke to Highway F1 immediately after
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The Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled. No support activities will take place - including the S5000 championship debut. Press conference ready to go at #AusGP. External media have been brought into the circuit. Will start in 10 min and take questions afterwards #F1 pic.twitter.com/
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James Golding has taken pole position for Round 1 of the VHT S5000 Championship, followed by Thomas Randle and Ricky Capo. A 14-car grid made their way to the Albert Park circuit for the Qualifying session as Antonio Astuti watched on from the paddock. The Formula 4 graduate had an
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Motorsport Australia has announced that the champion of the VHT Australian S5000 Championship will receive the historic Gold Star award from 2020 onwards. The Gold Star, also known as the Australian Drivers’ Championship, was established in 1957 and last awarded in 2014 to Simon Hodge for his status as Australian
Indy Pro 2000
Kiwi Hunter McElrea has announced today that he will drive for Pabst Racing in the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 Championship presented by Cooper Tires. McElrea is making quick progress on the Road To Indy, after his competitive stint in the USF2000 Championship last year saw him finish as Vice Champion.
Formula Renault Eurocup
Young Australian Tommy Smith has announced that he will contest the 2020 Formula Renault Eurocup season with Italian team JD Motorsport. Smith contested the 2018 and 2019 Australian Formula 4 championships, before moving to the F3 Asian Championship, taking part in the 2019 and 2019-20 series, with a season-high finish
Formula Renault Eurocup
Oscar Piastri’s Formula Renault FR049, used by the young Australian to win the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup title, has landed in Australia. With the help of family and sponsors, Piastri secured the car from team R-ace GP, after Piastri claimed the title in Abu Dhabi last November. On his
S5000
Ahead of the 2020 VHT S5000 Championship debut at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix, Highway F1 sat down with Category Manager Chris Lambden. All talk was on the late announcement that Williams F1 reserve driver Jack Aitken would be joining the S5000 field, with Lambden telling HF1 that
S5000
Australian junior Antonio Astuti has announced that he will contest the S5000 championship debut at the Australian Grand Prix next week. The Victorian placed fourth in the 2019 Australian Formula 4 championship, which was ultimately won by Luis Leeds. Leeds will contest the 2020 S5000 championship with AGI sport. Astuti