http://www.gpupdate.net/ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:25:18 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290646/alguersuari-f1-has-become-an-auction/ Jaime Alguersuari believes that Formula 1 ‘has become an auction’ in terms of trying to secure a place on the grid, with the Spaniard admitting that his hopes of landing a 2013 seat are now over after the recent driver market movements. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290646/alguersuari-f1-has-become-an-auction/ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:12:20 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288971/buemi-misses-out-on-force-india-seat/ Sébastien Buemi is no longer in the running for the vacant Force India seat, according to Swiss newspaper Blick. The 24-year-old's former Toro Rosso team-mate, Jaime Alguersuari, is also believed to have missed out on a drive at the Silverstone-based squad, with Adrian Sutil and Jules Bianchi the two remaining candidates. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288971/buemi-misses-out-on-force-india-seat/ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:10:08 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288077/alguersuari-remains-hopeful-over-f1-seat/ Jaime Alguersuari remains confident over his chances of securing a place on the 2013 Formula 1 grid, despite the fact that there are a wide range of candidates for the five seats still to be confirmed. The Spaniard, who was dropped by Toro Rosso at the end of 2011, says he is hoping to be racing for a 'good team' next season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288077/alguersuari-remains-hopeful-over-f1-seat/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:27:11 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/286955/title-is-vettel-s-to-lose-says-alguersuari/ Sebastian Vettel has more to lose than Fernando Alonso over the course of the final two Grands Prix. That is the opinion of Jaime Alguersuari, who has just two races remaining until he is likely to return to the grid himself in 2013. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/286955/title-is-vettel-s-to-lose-says-alguersuari/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:20:51 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/284231/alguersuari-poised-to-make-announcement-on-future/ Jaime Alguersuari has hinted that he will soon be confirmed for a comeback in the 2013 Formula 1 season. The Barcelona driver was suddenly dropped by Toro Rosso last year, having previously been assured of drive for this season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/284231/alguersuari-poised-to-make-announcement-on-future/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:56:54 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/282319/alguersuari-tips-alonso-for-third-title-glory/ Jaime Alguersuari may have missed out on the 2012 Formula 1 season as a driver, but has been enjoying the action alongside James Allen and Jonathan Legard in his role as BBC Radio 5 live analyst. Furthermore, the Barcelona-born man is confident that fellow countryman Fernando Alonso can wrap up a third world title this year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/282319/alguersuari-tips-alonso-for-third-title-glory/ Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:07:40 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/279566/alguersuari-floor-ruling-won-t-hurt-red-bull/ Former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari does not expect the recent Red Bull floor clarification to affect the squad, explaining that he doubts it was of 'crucial' performance benefit. The Spaniard, who is determined to return to Formula 1 in 2013, has tipped Mercedes and Lotus to set the pace in Canada this weekend. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/279566/alguersuari-floor-ruling-won-t-hurt-red-bull/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:01:24 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/279337/alguersuari-alonso-showing-he-is-best-driver/ With a combination of tactics, raw speed and tyre management being crucial under the 2012 Formula 1 regulations, Fernando Alonso is proving why he is the best driver in the field. That is the view of fellow racer and compatriot Jaime Alguersuari, who this season is watching from the sidelines and providing commentary for BBC Radio 5 live. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/279337/alguersuari-alonso-showing-he-is-best-driver/ Wed, 30 May 2012 10:08:38 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278740/alguersuari-2013-comeback-100-percent-sure/ Jaime Alguersuari has no doubts whatsoever about being able to return to Formula 1 as a race driver next season. Having been surprisingly dropped by Toro Rosso at the end of 2011, the Barcelona man is spending the current campaign as a commentator. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278740/alguersuari-2013-comeback-100-percent-sure/ Thu, 17 May 2012 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278232/alguersuari-begins-pirelli-test-at-jerez/ Monday has seen Jaime Alguersuari start his first in-season test as Pirelli’s Formula 1 development driver, taking to the track at Jerez in a 2010 Renault. The Spaniard will remain in the car until the end of Wednesday before travelling back to his home city ahead of this weekend’s fifth round of the championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278232/alguersuari-begins-pirelli-test-at-jerez/ Mon, 07 May 2012 12:39:43 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276646/alguersuari-and-di-grassi-signed-up-by-pirelli/ Jaime Alguersuari and Lucas di Grassi's services have been secured by sole Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli for the 2012 campaign, with the pair set to share a total of four development tests at the wheel of Renault's R30 chassis. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276646/alguersuari-and-di-grassi-signed-up-by-pirelli/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:43:05 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1955/jaime-alguersuari-chats-with-bbc-s-humphrey-and-jordan/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1955/jaime-alguersuari-chats-with-bbc-s-humphrey-and-jordan/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:32:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/275635/alguersuari-pins-hopes-on-2013-f1-return/ Jaime Alguersuari is positive that he can return to racing in F1 for the 2013 season. At the end of 2011, the Barcelona driver was sacked by Toro Rosso in a highly unexpected move which resulted in both he and Sébastien Buemi being replaced. The Spaniard speaks exclusively with GPUpdate.net. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/275635/alguersuari-pins-hopes-on-2013-f1-return/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:19:59 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/275422/alguersuari-joins-bbc-5-live-line-up/ Former Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari has joined BBC Radio 5 live for the new Formula 1 season, taking over the 'expert summariser' role from Anthony Davidson. The Spaniard, who was dropped by the aformentioned team in favour of an all-new driver pairing this year, will work alongside lead commentator James Allen. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/275422/alguersuari-joins-bbc-5-live-line-up/ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:18:38 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274651/tost-alguersuari-and-buemi-not-suitable-for-red-bull/ Jaime Alguersuari and Sébastien Buemi were not capable candidates for a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 seat. That is according to Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost, with both drivers having been left on the sidelines after 2011. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274651/tost-alguersuari-and-buemi-not-suitable-for-red-bull/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:16:52 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/273275/drivers-mourning-for-trainer-raniero-gianotti/ Several Formula 1 drivers are paying their respects this week following the death of Raniero Gianotti. The Italian trainer, 46, passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack when on a bicycle ride. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/273275/drivers-mourning-for-trainer-raniero-gianotti/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:01:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/273159/insight-left-on-the-sidelines/ Amazingly, no less than 11 drivers who contested Grands Prix in 2011 are currently still on the lookout for 2012 F1 race seats. Problem: only two vacancies remain on the grid. Result: a selection of reputable names are to be left on the sidelines this year. GPUpdate.net takes a look at the who’s, whys and wheres… http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/273159/insight-left-on-the-sidelines/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1725/marko-argues-with-alguersuari/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1725/marko-argues-with-alguersuari/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272947/hrt-signing-alguersuari-is-unlikely/ HRT has cast further doubt over the Formula 1 career of Jaime Alguersuari, with the Spaniard having been left on the sidelines by Toro Rosso. Although the Murcia-based team has already signed Pedro de la Rosa, new Team Principal Luis Pérez-Sala does not expect the second Barcelona driver to join. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272947/hrt-signing-alguersuari-is-unlikely/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272777/toro-rosso-gives-reasons-for-double-exit/ Toro Rosso has explained why it choose to oust both Jaime Alguersuari and Sébastien Buemi when selecting its drivers for the 2012 F1 season. In a meeting at Red Bull’s Austrian headquarters on Tuesday, it was decided that Daniel Ricciardo and newcomer Jean-Éric Vergne would step up to the team next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272777/toro-rosso-gives-reasons-for-double-exit/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:54:00 +0000