http://www.gpupdate.net/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:02:03 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1665/wsbr-safety-car-spins/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1665/wsbr-safety-car-spins/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/272258/fortec-signs-huertas-for-2012-season/ Carlos Huertas will be stepping up to Formula Renault 3.5 with Fortec in 2012. The Colombian makes the switch from British Formula 3, where he has competed for the last three years before winning for the first time in the 2011 finale. Having raced in F3 with Carlin, he makes the move to Fortec after impressing in a test session. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/272258/fortec-signs-huertas-for-2012-season/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:18:00 +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/videos/1564/introduction-to-jean-eric-vergne http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1564/introduction-to-jean-eric-vergne Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:31:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/270171/magnussen-confirms-fr3-5-deal-with-carlin/ Kevin Magnussen, runner-up in this year’s British F3 Championship with Carlin, will be moving to the company’s World Series by Renault outfit for 2012. The Dane, son of ex Formula 1 driver Jan, tested the Formula Renault 3.5 car in Barcelona last week. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/270171/magnussen-confirms-fr3-5-deal-with-carlin/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:12:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270100/hartley-f1-still-the-target-but-i-m-not-a-dreamer/ Brendon Hartley insists that Formula 1 remains his principal goal but admits that reaching the pinnacle will be no easy feat. The New Zealander, who was replaced in the Red Bull driver programme by Jaime Alguersuari, has suffered a tough World Series by Renault campaign which ended with a podium finish in Barcelona. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270100/hartley-f1-still-the-target-but-i-m-not-a-dreamer/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:10:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/270067/arden-and-dams-to-debut-in-2012/ As planned last week, organisers for the World Series by Renault have named the 13 teams which have been accepted for the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 championship. Changes see the Epic Racing and Mofaz outfits replaced by newcomers Arden and DAMS, already experienced outfits in the world of GP2. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/270067/arden-and-dams-to-debut-in-2012/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:56:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269679/sorensen-fastest-on-final-day-in-barcelona/ Marco Sørensen ensured that the World Series by Renault test at the Circuit de Catalunya this week was headed by a Danish driver on both days, with the 2011 German Formula 3 competitor comfortably moving to the top of the timesheets after compatriot Kevin Magnussen led proceedings 24 hours ago. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269679/sorensen-fastest-on-final-day-in-barcelona/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:07:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269636/magnussen-on-top-in-first-world-series-test/ Kevin Magnussen led the way on the first day of this week’s two-day World Series by Renault test in Barcelona. Driving for Carlin, the same outfit which housed the Dane in this year’s British Formula 3 championship, Magnussen – who turned 18 last week – topped the timesheets after GP3 Champion Valtteri Bottas led the way in the morning. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269636/magnussen-on-top-in-first-world-series-test/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:16:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269603/dams-working-alongside-epic-for-fr3-5-tests/ GP2 team DAMS has announced that it is to work alongside Epic Racing at this week’s World Series by Renault test session in Barcelona, which is taking place at the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday and Wednesday. The French team hopes to enter the series next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269603/dams-working-alongside-epic-for-fr3-5-tests/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:10:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/269589/wickens-i-m-more-ready-than-ever-for-f1/ Virgin Racing reserve driver Robert Wickens has reiterated his desires to race in Formula 1 but admits that the future is out of his hands. The Canadian, 22, clinched the World Series by Renault title for Carlin in Barcelona on Sunday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/269589/wickens-i-m-more-ready-than-ever-for-f1/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269588/exclusive-interview-with-robert-wickens/ Sunday saw Canada’s Robert Wickens clinch the 2011 World Series by Renault title at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya, with a collision having occurred between himself and Carlin team-mate Jean-Éric Vergne. The 22-year-old Virgin Racing F1 reserve driver took time out after the race to discuss the latest with GPUpdate.net. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269588/exclusive-interview-with-robert-wickens/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:47:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269581/18-teams-apply-for-2012-championship/ Organisers of the World Series by Renault have released the names of 18 teams which wish to contend next year’s flagship Formula Renault 3.5 championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269581/18-teams-apply-for-2012-championship/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:52:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269567/berthon-uninjured-after-huge-barcelona-crash/ Nathanaël Berthon has escaped without significant injuries from his large accident at the start of the season-ending Formula Renault 3.5 race in Barcelona on Sunday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269567/berthon-uninjured-after-huge-barcelona-crash/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:32:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269555/russia-included-on-2012-world-series-calendar/ The World Series by Renault calendar has been released for the 2012 season, with Canada’s Robert Wickens having sealed this year’s title in dramatic fashion at the Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday afternoon. Next year, MotorLand Aragón will begin the campaign in May before another October finish in Barcelona. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269555/russia-included-on-2012-world-series-calendar/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:55:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1480/dramatic-end-to-formula-renault-3-5-season-barcelona/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1480/dramatic-end-to-formula-renault-3-5-season-barcelona/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:58:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7705/world-series-by-renault-circuit-de-catalunya-2011-sunday/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7705/world-series-by-renault-circuit-de-catalunya-2011-sunday/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:18:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269537/costa-wins-as-wickens-claims-title-in-barcelona/ Canadian Robert Wickens has claimed the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 championship title in Barcelona after he and Carlin team-mate Jean-Éric Vergne collided in the final round. To the delight of thousands of Spanish spectators, Albert Costa celebrated a maiden career win as Nick Yelloly and Brendon Hartley completed the top three. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269537/costa-wins-as-wickens-claims-title-in-barcelona/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:17:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269505/costa-on-pole-for-fr3-5-title-decider/ Spain’s Albert Costa has seized pole position at the Circuit de Catalunya for Sunday’s title-deciding Formula Renault 3.5 race. Championship leader Robert Wickens – winner of yesterday’s opening race - will share the front row as he heads into the finale with a nine-point advantage over Carlin team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne, who will set off from fifth spot. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/world-series-renault-news/269505/costa-on-pole-for-fr3-5-title-decider/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:09:00 +0200 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7701/world-series-by-renault-circuit-de-catalunya-2011-saturday/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7701/world-series-by-renault-circuit-de-catalunya-2011-saturday/ Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:35:00 +0200