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Snow halts Formula Master test in Spa-Francorchamps
25.03.2009
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This week's International Formula Master (IFM) test at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium has been cancelled following heavy overnight snow falls.The official test was due to take place today and tomorrow, in preparation for the Series' first round at the lege more >> |
IFM drivers to test the Chevrolet-Cruze WTCC
24.03.2009
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WTCC driver Nicola Larini at the wheel of the Chevrolet Cruze in Puebla this weekendInternational Formula Master (IFM) and Chevrolet have signed a partnership, which will provide IFM drivers the chance to test a FIA World Touring Car Champion more >> |
Fabio Leimer tops Formula Master times at Imola test
19.03.2009
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Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer led the times on the first of a two-day International Formula Master (IFM) test in Imola, Italy, today with a best lap of 1:37.512.Following closely, Josef Kral posted a fastest time of 1:37.624 for JD Motorsport, ahead of team-mate Sergey more >> |
Fabio Leimer breaks Valencia lap record
03.03.2009
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| Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer was fastest today
Formula Master's Fabio Leimer broke the Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo lap record for 2.0 litre single-seaters today with a best time of 1:26.136.The young Swiss, driving f more >> |
Formula Master - Valencia official testing Day Two: overall results
03.03.2009
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| 1. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:26.1362. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:26.3753. Josef Kral (CZH), JD Motorsport, 1:26.3934. Simon Trummer (SUI), Iris Project, 1:26.8235. Vladimir Arabadzhiev (BUL), JD Motorsport, 1:26.8616. Mihai Marinescu (ROM), AR Racing, 1:27.1997. Edoardo Piscopo (ITA), Cram Compe more >> |
Formula Master - Valencia official testing Day One: overall results
02.03.2009
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| Fastest man today, Fabio Leimer1. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:26.5852. Erik Janis (CZH), ISR, 1:27.234 3. Josef Kral (CZH), JD Motorsport, 1:27.3874. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:27.4 more >> |
Fabio Leimer fastest overall on first official-2009 test day in Valencia
02.03.2009
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JD Motorsport's Vladimir Arabadzhiev with the 2009 engine cover 2008 Formula Master Vice-Champion, Fabio Leimer, set the fastest lap time in Valencia, Spain, today for the Series' first official 2009 test day, with a best lap of 1:26.585. more >> |
Josef Kral fastest on first official day back in Valencia
01.03.2009
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| JD Motorsport's Josef Kral topped this morning's timesheets on the first official 2009 Formula Master test day in Valencia, Spain, with a best lap of 1:27.387. The young Czech driver was closely followed by Iris more >> |
AR Motorsport to test in Valencia
28.02.2009
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| AR Motorsport will take part in next week's official Formula Master test in Valencia, Spain, with drivers Kelvin Snoeks and Mihai Marinescu. The team joins the Formula Master Series from the more >> |
I.S.R. Racing confirms Janis and Salaquarda for 2009 season
12.02.2009
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Czech team I.S.R. Racing has confirmed 2008 Formula 3 Euroseries Rookie Champion Erik Janis and Filip Salaquarda for its 2009 Formula Master season. Both Czech drivers have driven in the Series before; Salaquarda took part in all 2008 r more >> |
Cram Competition fastest in Misano
11.02.2009
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| Cram Competition on track at the last Formula Master round in Monza Formula Master team Cram Competition took to the track last week in Misano, Italy, with two cars driven by 2008 more >> |
Iris Project to run Simon Trummer
07.02.2009
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| Formula Master team Iris Project will run 2008 Formula Renault Switzerland Vice-Champion Simon Trummer in the upcoming season. The 20-year-old got his first taste of Formula Ma more >> |
Formula Master race-winner Josef Kral will join JD Motorsport
07.02.2009
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| ....on his return to the Series for the 2009 season. The 18-year-old Czech, who won his first Formula Master race in Oschersleben last year, will switch from his 2008 squad, Team JVA, to JD Motors more >> |
Varhaug graduates to Jenzer Motorsport's top Formula Master squad
06.02.2009
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| 2008 Formula Renault Italy Champion Pål Varhaug will graduate to Formula Master this season to partner Fabio Leimer in the Jenzer Motorsport team. Varhaug, from Norway, has more >> |
Smooth graduation to GP2 for Provenzano thanks Formula Master
29.01.2009
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Formula Master regular Frankie Provenzano cited the Series as the reason for his quick adaptation to the GP2 Asia single-seater, after he took part in his first GP2 races last weekend in Bahrain.After competing in two Formula Master seas more >> |
Campos Racing and HiTech Junior join Formula Master
23.01.2009
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| Newly-announced teams Campos Racing and Hitech Junior are set to bring their considerable racing experience to the Formula Master grid this season. Formed over a decade ago, in 1998, Campos Racing has competed in several singl more >> |
Formula Master Champion on front row in GP2 Asia
23.01.2009
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| 2007 Formula Master Champion Jérôme D'Ambrosio will start today's GP2 Asia feature race in Bahrain from the front row after securing second in yesterday's qualifying session. The DAMS driver posted a best lap of 1:41.476, just 0.125 seconds behind pole position, with team-mate Kamui Kobayashi in third place. D'Ambrosio now hopes to use his team's form to win today more >> |
Formula Master announces three new teams and extends Eurosport coverage until 2012
17.01.2009
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| Following two successful broadcasting seasons, Formula Master's agreement with Eurosport has been extended until 2012. Coverage still includes Race One on Saturdays and Race Two on Sundays. The agreement was rene more >> |
International Formula Master - Calendar 2009
26.12.2008
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| (6 épreuves / events)17/05 F IFM Pau21/06 CZ Brno19/07 GB Brands Hatch26/07 H International Formula Master06/09 D Oschersleben20/09 I Imola- FIA - December 2008 - more >> |
Formula Master engine: realiability and performance key to success
23.12.2008
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| As the end of another successful year approaches, Formula Master teams have hailed the Series' 2008 engine, together with its reliability and performance, a complete success. With 16 races throughout the sea more >> |
Collective testing - Valencia results
20.12.2008
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| 1. Josek Kral (CZH), JD Motorsport, 1:26.577 (Formula Master)2. Vladimir Arabadzhiev (BUL), JD Motorsport, 1:27.357 (Formula Master)3. Alessandro Kouzkin (RUS), Cram Competition, 1:28.029 (Formula Master)4. Max Chilton (GBR), Carlin Motorsport, 1:28.124 (B.F3)5. Oliver Oakes (GBR), Carlin Motorsport, 1:28.896 (B.F3)6. Henki Waldschmidt more >> |
Formula Master breaks Valencia lap record again
20.12.2008
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| Formula Master set a new lap record for 2.0 litre race cars at the Circuit y la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo in Spain yesterday. Czech driver Josef Kral posted a best lap of 1:26.577 with team JD Motorsport. more >> |
Delighted Afanasiev thanks Formula Master for DTM test
13.12.2008
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| Formula Master's Sergey Afanasiev took to the track in DTM team FutureCom-TME's Audi A4 today at the Circuito de Almería, Spain, for his prize test as the Series' Best Team-mate for 2008. The Moscow-born Rus more >> |
Formula Master future unchanged
10.12.2008
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| Despite the current worldwide financial situation affecting all industries, including motorsport, Formula Master organisers can confirm that the future of the Series remains as solid as ever. Plans confirmed for 200 more >> |
Technical imaging for 2009 update kit unveiled
05.12.2008
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Formula Master unveiled imaging from chassis-designer Tatuus' technical research behind the Series' recently-announced 2009 update kit today.
The updated package includes a new more >> |
Formula Master celebrates 2008 seasonV
29.11.2008
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Left to right: Jock Clear, Chris van der Drift, Fabio Leimer & Mauro Sipsz
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Official testing calendar 2009 unveiled
25.11.2008
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Formula Master has confirmed five official test sessions scheduled in 2009, including days on both Formula 1 circuits the Series is set to attend during the upcoming season.
Teams will test on three trac more >> |
2009 updates unveiled for Formula Master car
18.11.2008
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The Formula Master season may have only ended six weeks ago but plenty of work is already taking place to ensure the Series delivers even greater racing in 2009. The Formula Master more >> |
Formula Master Vice-Champion claims GP2 prize
13.11.2008
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Formula Master Vice-Champion Fabio Leimer made his mark on the GP2 Series by setting the fastest rookie time yesterday morning at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. The 19-year-old Swiss took part in the test with team Trident Racing as a prize for finishing runner-up in the 2008 Formula Master Series.
Despite being his first experience in a GP2 car, Leimer was fastest w more >> |
Teams evaluate 2009 drivers
08.11.2008
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Formula Master teams covered in excess of 2,000 laps on four different tracks over the past two weeks with today's test in Imola culminating a fortnight of 2009 driver evaluation.
Jenzer Motorsport was first to start, with three drivers on track at Hockenheim on 27 October followed by Spa Francorchamps the next day. 2008 Formula Master driver Tomas Pivoda was joined by N more >> |
Formula Master's Fabio Leimer impresses in Indy Lights prize test
06.11.2008
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Formula Master's winning rookie Fabio Leimer claimed his test prize with Sam Schmidt Motorsports at the Indianapolis-based Putnam Circuit this week, posting a best time of 58.6 seconds.
Completing 122 laps on Monday, Leimer's circuit performance follows a superb oval test at Kentucky Speedway, which saw the 19-year-old set more >> |
Alessandro Alunni Bravi joins Formula Master
02.11.2008
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Trident Racing's former Team Principal and Managing Director Alessandro Alunni Bravi has joined the Formula Master team as General Manager of the Series.
The 34-year-old law graduate led team Trident Racing's pro more >> |
Formula Master gets even closer to GP2
31.10.2008
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Formula Master's goal to provide young drivers with the best learning environment has led to the Series changing its racing format for 2009. From next season onwards, Formula Master's schedule and points system will be closer aligned with that of Formula 1 feeder series, GP2.
Race weekends will feature longer free practice sessions when partnering the FIA World Touring C more >> |
Fabio Leimer in the US for Formula Master rookie prize
25.10.2008
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2008 Formula Master rookie Fabio Leimer will test with Indy Lights team Sam Schmidt Motorsports during a three-day testing session from 27 October to 29 October.
Leimer will test with Sam Schmidt Motorsports, the most winning team in Indy Lights history, on road circuit Putnam Park, Indiana, before making his oval debut at the Kentucky Speedway, Kentucky.
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Formual Master winner takes GP2 Asia success
21.10.2008
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Formula Master race winner Earl Bamber secured his first GP2 Asia Series podium for My Qi-Meritus.Mahara Team after claiming a 2nd place finish in Shanghai.
The New Zealander, who claimed a race victory in Imola at round 14 of the 2008 Formula Master Series, started 3rd on the grid after finishing 6th in yesterday's race one. After two points-scoring finishes this weeken more >> |
FM Calendar 2009 re-confirmed
11.10.2008
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Formula Master will partner the Hungarian and Belgium Grand Prix in 2009, keeping the planned calendar of two rounds with FIA Formula 1 World Championship, in addition to six rounds partnering the FIA World Touring Car Championship.
Following the exclusion of the Canadian Grand Prix from the Formula 1 season, the Formula Master calendar is now made up of the following: more >> |
Tim Sandtler - Duelling in Monza Park
08.10.2008
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Place: Monza (ITA) Dates: 4th - 5th October 2008 Track length: 5.7km
Race 1 Race 2
Grid Position: 8 Grid Position: 1
Result: 8 Result: 7
An exciting season in the Formula Master series came to an equally exciting conclusion in the royal park of Monza. In the first race, cars went flying in all directions on the historic circuit more >> |
Monza Race Lap-by-lap analysis
06.10.2008
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Lap 1: Schlegelmilch takes the lead into Turn One / Kral passes Schlegelmilch
Lap 2: Mancinelli spins at Turn Two / Van der Drift passes Sandtler for third place / Mihaescu overtakes Afanasiev for P13 / Arabadzhiev and Mokshantev retire - OUT
Lap 3: Sandtler retakes third place from van der Drift / Leimer passes Marinescu ninth place
Lap 4: Mancinelli p more >> |
Drivers, Teams, Rookies Classification after Monza races
06.10.2008
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Formula Master drivers classification - top eight
1. Chris van der Drift (NZL), JD Motorsport (#6), 101 points
2. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport (#23), 79 points
3. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Trident Racing (#27), 74 points
4. Harald Schlegelmilch (LAT), Trident Racing (#31), 46 points
5. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram more >> |
