http://www.gpupdate.net/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:04:02 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1758/2012-formula-2-car-revealed-in-birmingham/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1758/2012-formula-2-car-revealed-in-birmingham/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:02:35 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1718/formula-2-season-highlights/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1718/formula-2-season-highlights/ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:15:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/272755/bortolotti-dtm-would-be-a-great-option/ Mirko Bortolotti admits that a switch to DTM would be favourable for the 2012 racing season, but acknowledges that there are a number of options which will require time to organise. This year, the Trento-born driver comfortably sealed the Formula 2 title thanks to victories in nearly half of the championship’s races. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/272755/bortolotti-dtm-would-be-a-great-option/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/272542/calendar-confirmed-for-2012-f2-campaign/ Formula 2 drivers will be given the opportunity to compete at five Grand Prix circuits next season, with the series announcing its full calendar on Wednesday afternoon. As in 2011, the campaign will consist of eight rounds, with two races at each meeting. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/272542/calendar-confirmed-for-2012-f2-campaign/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:36:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/271917/stoneman-to-return-with-world-series-test/ Dean Stoneman is set to make a return to the motor racing scene when he tests a World Series by Renault car in Spain next week. The Englishman, F2 Champion of 2010 and who enjoyed a Williams Formula 1 test as a result, was soon after diagnosed with testicular cancer but is now fit enough to enjoy a return to the cockpit. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/271917/stoneman-to-return-with-world-series-test/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:38:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-results/4875/qualifying-2011-abu-dhabi-formula-1-grand-prix/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-results/4875/qualifying-2011-abu-dhabi-formula-1-grand-prix/ Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:19:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/271141/williams-confirms-bottas-and-bortolotti-for-test/ Williams has officially announced that Valtteri Bottas and Mirko Bortlotti will be testing at next week’s Young Driver session in Abu Dhabi. The Finn, team reserve driver, will be in action on Tuesday and Wednesday before the Italian is rewarded for his Formula 2 title by being offered the cockpit on Thursday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/271141/williams-confirms-bottas-and-bortolotti-for-test/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:31:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270780/bortolotti-wins-to-set-new-f2-record/ Mirko Bortolotti has completed his Formula 2 championship year by celebrating a double success in Barcelona, with Sunday’s victory coming after his Race 1 win on Saturday. This afternoon’s result confirms that Christopher Zanella, whose weekend has been one of many difficulties, finishes runner-up in the championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270780/bortolotti-wins-to-set-new-f2-record/ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:04:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270709/bortolotti-grabs-final-pole-position-of-season/ Mirko Bortolotti has claimed the final Formula 2 pole position of the 2011 season in Barcelona on Sunday, with the Champion and yesterday’s winner now aiming to become the driver with the most victories in the history of F2. He will start alongside Spain’s Ramón Piñeiro, who is targeting the championship runner-up spot. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270709/bortolotti-grabs-final-pole-position-of-season/ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7862/formula-2-spain-2011-saturday/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7862/formula-2-spain-2011-saturday/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:02:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270665/bortolotti-storms-to-race-1-victory/ Mirko Bortolotti claimed victory during the opening race of the weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday, leading home Miki Monrás by 8.771 seconds. The Italian dominantly led from lights to flag, with Ramón Piñeiro completing the top three. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270665/bortolotti-storms-to-race-1-victory/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:01:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270631/bortolotti-clinches-pole-in-barcelona/ Mirko Bortolotti will start from pole position for Saturday afternoon’s first Formula 2 race of the weekend in Barcelona. The Champion will share the front row with Miki Monras, as he and Ramón Piñeiro confirm two Spanish drivers in the top three. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270631/bortolotti-clinches-pole-in-barcelona/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:55:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7860/formula-2-spain-2011-friday/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7860/formula-2-spain-2011-friday/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:59:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270593/hegewald-moves-ahead-in-dryer-barcelona/ Germany’s Tobias Hegewald has finished quickest in the second Formula 2 practice session in Barcelona, topping the timesheets with a best effort of 1:38.333. Behind, Champion Mirko Bortolotti was again second fastest as Christopher Zanella, second in the championship, and morning pace-setter Miki Monras were inside the top five. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270593/hegewald-moves-ahead-in-dryer-barcelona/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:58:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270528/monras-quickest-as-rain-hits-barcelona/ Barcelona has been subject to intense showers on Friday morning, with Miki Monras able to put together the best lap in F2 practice at the Circuit de Catalunya. Behind the Spaniard, Champion Mirko Bortolotti finished half a second down as Christopher Zanella, poised to become championship runner-up, managed eighth place. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/270528/monras-quickest-as-rain-hits-barcelona/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:45:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270183/bortolotti-tests-on-williams-simulator/ Formula 2 Champion Mirko Bortolotti was in Grove on Wednesday in order to sample the Williams Formula 1 simulator prior to his test outing in Abu Dhabi. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270183/bortolotti-tests-on-williams-simulator/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:33:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/269595/bortolotti-open-to-dtm-seat-in-2012/ Newly-crowned Formula 2 Champion Mirko Bortolotti says a move away from single seater racing is not out of the question in 2012, with the Italian driver keen to assess a range of options prior to the new season. The popular DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) championship is one that the 21-year-old is considering, with Force India rookie Paul di Resta an example of how it can provide a strong platform for F1. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/269595/bortolotti-open-to-dtm-seat-in-2012/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:02:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1471/mirko-bortlotti-2011-formula-2-champion/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1471/mirko-bortlotti-2011-formula-2-champion/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:01:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/269462/exclusive-interview-with-mirko-bortolotti/ Mirko Bortolotti sealed the Formula 2 crown in dominant fashion at Monza just over a week ago, earning the prize of an outing in Williams F1 machinery later this year. The Italian talks exclusively with GPUpdate.net about his title success, the upcoming Abu Dhabi test day and what potentially lies ahead for the 2012 season... http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/269462/exclusive-interview-with-mirko-bortolotti/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:00:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/269158/bortolotti-no-words-can-explain-how-i-feel/ Mirko Bortolotti was one of two drivers to clinch a European junior formulae title at the weekend, picking up the Formula 2 crown in dominant fashion at Monza as Roberto Merhi sealed the F3 Euro Series championship in Valencia. After a lights-to-flag race and his fifth victory of the season, the emotional Italian shared his feelings. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f2-news/269158/bortolotti-no-words-can-explain-how-i-feel/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:14:00 +0200