RWRS 2016 Silly Season Thread

[dr-baker]

Pah, these women drivers yeah, no commitment at all. They all end up being up the duff in the end. Proves that motorsport is a preserve of the dominant gender.

Um, hellloooo!!! Where do I stand in your theory then? Or am I the exception to the rule, eh?

[pasta_maldonado]

Pah, these women drivers yeah, no commitment at all. They all end up being up the duff in the end. Proves that motorsport is a preserve of the dominant gender.

Um, hellloooo!!! Where do I stand in your theory then? Or am I the exception to the rule, eh?

I hate to staten der obvious but don't you have das baby inside of you? In zome sort of ironic way you are making der sexist allegation true....

[Klon]

Pah, these women drivers yeah, no commitment at all. They all end up being up the duff in the end. Proves that motorsport is a preserve of the dominant gender.

Um, hellloooo!!! Where do I stand in your theory then? Or am I the exception to the rule, eh?

AND WHAT ABOUT ME? I am actually a two-time champion - three-time champ in the making - and didn't just get the title handed to me unlike her. There is only one dominant gender in this sport and that is Tomo.

[pasta_maldonado]

Pah, these women drivers yeah, no commitment at all. They all end up being up the duff in the end. Proves that motorsport is a preserve of the dominant gender.

Um, hellloooo!!! Where do I stand in your theory then? Or am I the exception to the rule, eh?

AND WHAT ABOUT ME? I am actually a two-time champion - three-time champ in the making - and didn't just get the title handed to me unlike her. There is only one dominant gender in this sport and that is Tomo.

Tomo Kazama? Sounds like a rubbish magician

[Gerudo Dragon]

Pah, these women drivers yeah, no commitment at all. They all end up being up the duff in the end. Proves that motorsport is a preserve of the dominant gender.

Just wait until I dominate IFRC, stronzo.

[Nessafox]

Pah, these women drivers yeah, no commitment at all. They all end up being up the duff in the end. Proves that motorsport is a preserve of the dominant gender.

How do you explain Van Dycke, who somehow improved after her sex-change?

You know where these women racing drivers belong? In my bed! And they'll defenitely score some pole-positions!

Don't give me any idea's, you naughty boy And i can be a dominant woman too, George! °Whipping sound°

[SuperAguri]

These women should not be in motorsport, it is a sport for men. They should stick to gymnastics or netball. Pippa might say she is some kind of world champion, but only with a stupid point system with the current manly point system she would gave come 3rd. Tomo will get a 'arsh lesson in this sport, and she should consider being a pit girl, they were very beautiful last season, especially in Italy. I was very 'appy in my beloved italia.

[Salamander]

Rosco, I don't think what you're saying is very nice. Haven't you ever heard of, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all?" Why can't we all just get along?

Yeah, sure, keep spouting your bigoted nonsense you morons. I don't care, it just means I'll laugh harder when you fools are left in my wake.

[dr-baker]

These women should not be in motorsport, it is a sport for men. They should stick to gymnastics or netball. Pippa might say she is some kind of world champion, but only with a stupid point system with the current manly point system she would gave come 3rd. Tomo will get a 'arsh lesson in this sport, and she should consider being a pit girl, they were very beautiful last season, especially in Italy. I was very 'appy in my beloved italia.

There were plenty of men around that year who could have taken better advantage of the points system that was the same for everybody, but they didn't. Whose fault is that? Not mine...

I hate to staten der obvious but don't you have das baby inside of you? In zome sort of ironic way you are making der sexist allegation true....

What baby inside of me? Did you put it there without me noticing? Me racing this coming season in F1RWRS was dependent on me proving that I didn't have a bun in the oven, and the fact that I am on the official entry list disproves your allegation instantly. The idea that I would race while pregnant? Ridiculous!

[FMecha]

EXCLUSIVE: ROSCO VANTINI IS MOTORSPORT'S BIGGEST STRAW MISOGYNIST

(Insert rant accusing Vantini of misogynist in motorsport here)

Rosco, knock it off. This business - women racing - is all about percentages, in addition to the main racing itself.

[AndreaModa]

[TomWazzleshaw]

Spencer to Dofasco in 2016?

In the latest of a long line of rumours concerning the last remaining F1RWRS race seat in 2016, a strong rumour has come out of Spain that 2011 F1RWRS Champion and Alitalia third driver Nathanael Spencer may be about to sign a provisional five race contract with struggling minnows Dofasco. While it is believed this deal will only be in place until Canadian rookie Tommy Nash is available to drive in late may, it may prove to be a potential lifeline for Spencer, who has been in the RWRS wilderness since being sacked by Melrose Racing Team in 2014. Neither Dofasco nor Spencer were available to comment on the rumours.

[DemocalypseNow]

Spencer to Dofasco in 2016?

In the latest of a long line of rumours concerning the last remaining F1RWRS race seat in 2016, a strong rumour has come out of Spain that 2011 F1RWRS Champion and Alitalia third driver Nathanael Spencer may be about to sign a provisional five race contract with struggling minnows Dofasco. While it is believed this deal will only be in place until Canadian rookie Tommy Nash is available to drive in late may, it may prove to be a potential lifeline for Spencer, who has been in the RWRS wilderness since being sacked by Melrose Racing Team in 2014. Neither Dofasco nor Spencer were available to comment on the rumours.

Nope.

[The Lukas]

Spencer and Tojo to five races to Dofasco? Sobczyk still trying to persuade Ashley Watkinson and Dofasco intends to sign an agreement that is going to give a cash injection
Dofasco Racing still has not announced who will be the driver in the 2015 season. yes the team was able Tommy Nash contracted due to injury but Canadian is sidelined the first five races of the season so the team is forced to look for a replacement for that period, falling among drivers such names as Nathanael Spencer and Hiroto Tojo. Dofasco team owner said he had been in contact with both drivers and talking about it, Sobczyk also added that it is still trying to persuade Ashley Watkinson to drive in his team and his own admission is still in contact with an Englishman
"when it comes to look for a replacement for the first five races I have to say that I talk to Spencer and Tojo on this subject, but I'm still in touch with Ashley Watkinson so if in the case of the two, it can not be, I will try to persuade him like that does not work then I talked to other teams about renting one of their test drivers or I'll talk to the drivers who do not have anywhere employment"
Sobczyk also acknowledged that his team was negotiating an agreement that will help the survival of his team, as he admitted talking to a really wealthy mortals so you will be able to secure your team before such withdrawal Lukoil (main sponsor) of funding
"just today I have to say that what we're going to talk to wealthy people about a substantial infusion of cash so that we can secure the future of the team, this contract is to rely on buying by those people exactly 48.5% of the shares in Dofasco Racing, I hope that something of this come"

[DemocalypseNow]

IBR refusing to release Spencer, Watkinson in pole position for Dofasco drive

With only one free seat left in F1RWRS for 2016, all silly season rumours have been pointed squarely at Dofasco Racing, who have yet to fill their other seat alongside Alexey Buyvolov. Team principal Grzegosz Sobczyk has indicated Nathanael Spencer was one of the main candidates to drive for the Polish squad, however IBR CEO Alessandro Linari, whom Spencer is contracted to as test and reserve driver for the coming season, has refuted any suggestion of Spencer making a switch to Dofasco on loan.

"Spencer is going nowhere," said Linari. "He has a full programme for this season. He is not just sitting on the sidelines doing nothing, he has a full programme with IBR, he's our go-to-guy if anything happens with our current lineup. We won't give such an asset away in a hurry."

One name that Sobczyk has repeated several times however is Ashley Watkinson. The Englishman was released by Kingfisher Racing at the end of the season, but with three career wins to his name, is regarded as the best driver still without a contract for the upcoming season. A source close to negotiations between the two parties gave Gazzetta an exclusive insight into the possible Watkinson-Dofasco deal.

"This deal has been very slow up until very recently," he explained. "Watkinson's representation has been drawing out the talks quite badly for some time now. But, let's just say, we are getting some divine intervention. The negotiation is being sped up by an external source to make sure the deal is concluded and Watkinson is in the Dofasco for 2016. Nash is not longer in the picture after this."

With only a few days left until the official pre-season tests and still no contract in place for the second Dofasco seat, their F2RWRS driver Diego Alvarez Torrente has been nominated as test driver instead, but may not see the track if a deal is struck in time for said tests.

[Aerospeed]

Nash to call it a career
Former Aston Martin driver hampered by injuries sustained at Road America
It really is quite bizarre to retire at the age of 21, but that is what Canadian Tommy Nash is doing. Nash, a F2RWRS race winner, and who has three F1RWRS starts to his name, announced on Twitter that he was retiring from open-wheeled Motorsport, saying that his injuries are "too severe" to consider returning to the series. The full tweet read: "Leg is 2 hurt to continue in 2RS. Will get year off and return in NSCR nxt yr. Cya then " Brett Johnson, head of Aston Martin, confirmed this in a phone interview, saying, "Yes, Tommy said that he won't be returning to open wheels, given his injury. His status has worsened and he has been advised to give it more rest, and that it would be incredibly unwise to return to a car of our type. Frankly, I cannot blame him for making such a decision."

[The Lukas]

Sobczyk understands the Nash decision,and Tojo and Mackintosh to Dofasco?
Dofasco Racing team owner acknowledged that he understood the decision Tommy Nash,at the end of their sporting career due to injury (Nash still was not able to recover from the accident). Sobczyk admitted as such is sport and drivers often bear a considerable price of being a racing driver,
"I can understand Tommy's decision Car racing is a dangerous sport, and even the smallest mistake can cost you a career, We wish him good luck in the new way of life"
Sobczyk also spoke about the situation of contracting a second driver,said that the game was only two drivers namely Steven Mackintosh and Hiroto Tojo,the team was not able to persuade Ashley Watkinson who is not interested in driving for Dofasco, Sobczyk said he still talks from Mackintosh and Tojo and said that one of the two will be the Dofasco second driver in the F1RWRS 2016 season

[Phoenix]

The Lukas, would you like to give Raul Souto Maior a shot? He'd like to hang out to get experience while doubling racing in F2RWRS as well I can make him a pay driver to sweeten the deal too.

[Ataxia]

Álvarez Torrente welcomes testing chance; rules himself out of F1RWRS seat

Dofasco F2RWRS driver and Astro Racing Stars prodigy Diego Álvarez Torrente has stated in a press event for Astro that he would be willing to test F1RWRS machinery in the absence of a Dofasco driver, although ruling himself out of the seat. The Polish team have had a torrid time finding a partner for highly rated Alexey Buyvolov, and their all-or-nothing approach to change their fortunes in 2016 hasn't managed to bear fruit at this time.

"If Dofasco don't get a driver in time, I'm perfectly happy to test the car. However, at this stage I'm concentrating 100% on making a strong challenge in F2RWRS. I genuinely think that the team will be in the hunt for a good number of points next season, and that's a challenge I want to lead." said Torrente. "I haven't made a plan for 2017 yet; I had in my mind I'd like two years in F2, but if this year goes well why not jump up into the top division? Of course, the time and team would have to be right for me."

Although Dofasco haven't managed to successfully lure Ashley Watkinson, former champion Nathanael Spencer or a recently-retired Tommy Nash to the team, they are currently courting former Mecha driver Steven Mackintosh and former RoLFS driver Hiroto Tojo. Torrente's teammate and compatriot Judd McAllister has also thrown his hat into the ring, having recently secured some potential backers. The Dofasco seat is currently the only vacant seat on the grid, although Tropico appear to have a berth from Round 4 onwards; Yuka Katayama has only signed a contract for the first three races.

[The Lukas]

Hiroto Tojo confirmed as the Dofasco second driver to 2016 season
You can say that finally, Dofasco Racing has confirmed its second driver for the 2016 season will be the Japanese Hiroto Tojo, Who had ridden in Rejects of LFS(has scored victory in Nippon Super 200 and two podiums for the season 2014) and has a history of racing in Formula Nippon. as said team owner Grzegosz Sobczyk everything has been taken care of and he Tojo was confirmed as a Dofasco second driver and Alexey Buyvolov partner for the season 2016

[TomWazzleshaw]

MRT to support Fenech for 2016

As part of Melrose Racing Team's ongoing rebranding program, it has been announced earlier today that MRT will be supporting Australian actor and director Paul Fenech for the 2016. As part of the deal, MRT will run logos for Fenech's TV shows Pizza, Swift and Shift Couriers, and Fenech's latest hit Housos. In addition, it is rumoured that the team will be playing host to a Housos filming weekend during the New South Wales Grand Prix, and again at the F2RWRS Pacific Grand Prix the following weekend. While MRT boss Daniel Melrose was reluctant to comment on just what would be filmed for those two weekends, he quipped that he might be given a role despite being "the world's worst actor."

Because why the hell not?

Seriously though, it'll require some new logos to be put on the MRT F1RWRS, F2RWRS and IFRC cars which are as follows:





They don't have to be done terribly well, as long as they can be seen in all their glory

[Ataxia]

[TomWazzleshaw]

You can stick the logos on back-to-front and paint the cars fluorescent green and purple if that's what makes you happy.

[Ataxia]

You can stick the logos on back-to-front and paint the cars fluorescent green and purple if that's what makes you happy.

I gave it a go, but they looked too fig-like. The liveries are all done and in each thread.

[Gerudo Dragon]

If all 2016 series I'm in (Apart from GT-R) could change my team's name to The Crusaders, that would be great

[TomWazzleshaw]

Macklin to return to F2RWRS?

Speculation that former F2RWRS champion Mitchell Macklin may be about to make a surprise return to the F2RWRS intensified today, as British media is reporting on rumours that the 20 year old may be about to join the Fusion Motorsports program for the 2016 season. While there is no official word as yet, it is believed that Macklin's manager, F1RWRS team owner Daniel Melrose, is trying to make the 11th-hour deal as a last-ditch to save the 2014 F2RWRS champion's faltering career, which have hit new lows over pre-season testing with the Prospec cars struggling for pace. While the Australian currently has a season-long contract with the former F1RWRS champions, it is expected that Melrose will pay out of his own pocket to terminate the contract, leaving the team able to pick a second paydriver in order to turn their fortunes around.

[Ataxia]

Fusion join F2RWRS; hunt for second driver.

After Kingfisher Racing had to withdraw from F2RWRS due to unfortunate circumstances, Fusion Motorsports will return to RWRS competition in the second tier. Having pledged to keep on talented Dutchman Martin van der Maeyede, the Bath-based team have been on the hunt for a talented second driver to bolster the team. Although Mitchell Macklin has been touted as a possible driver, there could be issues with Prospec allowing the young Australian to leave.

"I'm really upset that this is the manner we entered, and we hope to see Kingfisher return one day" said team principal Jake Legge. "However, we've got a job to do and we've got to grasp this chance. We've agreed to keep Martin on, and we've been looking into Macklin as well. However, I don't know whether Prospec will let him go or not, so we've been looking into a few other drivers."

It is believed that Fusion are also pursuing IFRC driver Dorien Lamberigts, Revolution reserve Marie Simon and Dutch drivers Micko Glotch and Markus van de Schoot if the move for Macklin doesn't work out. In addition, the team will most likely retain the Holden engines (possibly under a VXR badge if agreed), but may opt for a Zytek chassis.

[AndreaModa]

Jones Racing Group to enter road car production in 2017

As the 2016 motorsport season gears up to get underway in a matter of weeks, Jones Racing Group owner Sammy Jones has announced that his company will begin designing and manufacturing road-going sportscars in less than 12 months time. According to Jones, over the past year, the Group have been carrying out preliminary feasibility studies to determine the viability of a road car project.

Now, with it being given the green light, Jones is entering into a partnership with David Marshall who two years ago attempted to re-launch the Triumph marquee with the aid of BMW. Despite having bought the rights to the name, and established a facility to operate from, Marshall lost a lengthy court battle with the German manufacturer after it emerged that despite having bought the Triumph name and brand, he had failed to acquire the rights to license its use outside of the UK, which remained in BMW's hands. Consequently, having failed to wrestle control of the worldwide license, Marshall was forced to abandon the Triumph project and has since set about establishing his operation under a new name.

Jones and Marshall had previously worked together when Triumph joined the tender process for new F2RWRS engine suppliers prior to the 2015 season. Jones agreed a preliminary deal to become the works team supplied with Triumph engines, which would have ultimately been almost identical to the BMW engines already supplied in the series. It was this aspect of Triumph's bid which ended its chances of securing one of the two slots made available, but the impending court case later on in the year would have ended their involvement anyway. As a result, Jones took a supply of Aston Martin engines, but for 2016 has switched to become Ford's factory entrant in the series.

Now it seems, the Ford ties are set to go deeper with the American manufacturer likely to supply the engines which will power the road cars designed and built by the Jones Racing Group, with Marshall coming in to oversee the project and report to Jones himself. As of yet it is unclear what title Marshall will hold within the new organisational structure, but an insider at Jones' main facility in Banbury told Autocar that it would be of C-level status.

What is clear is that the road cars will be designed and assembled at the Coventry factory built by Marshall back in 2014 which has laid dormant ever since the court case with BMW. Reports have indicated that a number of Triumph prototypes remain at the facility, and sources have hinted that these prototypes may well form the basis of new Jones Racing Group road cars, but this information has yet to be confirmed at the time of going to press.

Along with any ideas of what the cars will look like and any specifications, Jones refused to discuss any details of what the new road car project will be named. There have been rumours that the Jones name will grace both the new road cars alongside the race cars that the company is synonymous with, but when questioned on this, the factory insider told Autocar that this was wide of the mark.

Whatever brand name the Group chooses, this announcement has created a stir amongst the automotive world, as Jones attempts to follow in Formula 1 team McLaren's footsteps in trying to replicate their on-track success in road cars for the general public. Autocar will be following the story closely as more details emerge, and you can rest assured that you, our readers, will be the first to hear about any new developments.

Time to create another fictional brand in the RWRS universe...watch this space.

[pasta_maldonado]

PORE in driver trouble!

With the days before the first race rapidly reducing, F1RWRS team PORE are STILL without a driver, after having requests blocked left, rightg and centre. Luke Knight said "We are in negotiations, a few delinquents have interrupted negotiations but rest assured there'll be someone in the car in Australia"

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[Nuppiz]

Second-generation Swiss driver signed to Plus One F1RDS team

Despite the motorsports season having already started and most the single-seater categories being already underway or not far from starting, there's still been some driver changes in a few categories. First, Brucie Kibbutz, initially meant to drive for Aeroracing Engineering's IFRC team, suddenly signed for the PORE in F1RWRS as the British team struggled to find a replacement to Barii Mori after a breakdown between the working relations of the team and driver. Then Plus One's F1RDS driver Scott Marsden was moved into the now-vacant Aeroracing seat, leaving an empty spot into the F1RDS grid. In comes Daniela Anger, 16, daughter of former ProstGP and CART driver Dietrich Anger.


Anger, as freshly-signed Plus One driver.

Anger comes with a rather good junior racing background, having had success in the German Junior Kart Championship and French F4. Her sponsors include luxury watch brand Franck Muller and energy meter manufacturer Landis+Gyr.

Blah blah publicocrap blah...

[tristan1117]

PORE in driver trouble!

With the days before the first race rapidly reducing, F1RWRS team PORE are STILL without a driver, after having requests blocked left, rightg and centre. Luke Knight said "We are in negotiations, a few delinquents have interrupted negotiations but rest assured there'll be someone in the car in Australia"

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Tristan Jung offers his services to PORE as a possible replacement. Yes, that Tristan Jung.

[SuperAguri]

Driver Merry Go Round?
Kay Lon knobbled Mark Dagnalls car?
After Daniel Melrose fired Kay Lon after a spin it has been alleged that Kay Lon cut the oil line so it would fail during the race. A video shows Kay Lon near the car in the garage with his hands near the engine. However no further details are known. Mark Dagnall retired from the race with an oil failure and fire, the team have confirmed the oil line was damaged.

Kay Lon looks bound for the new Gauthier team with Hansuke Shioya looking like he has been fired after he hit the back of Jesus Plaza during prequalify.

Alexey Buyvolov going to MRT?
After an impressive qualifying session to be 14th on the grid and a race where he was running high as 10th before an oil leak took him out of the race, there are rumours that Danial Melrose is trying to sign the talented Russian driver as a replacement for the sacked Kay Lon.

Kay Lon and Barii Mori trade blows
Their are reports that a drunk Kay Lon came across Barii Mori as he was sitting with CR management and starting an arguement with the Japanese driver, the German driver is allegeded to have shoved Barii Mori and they goto into a rucus with Barii Mori being bundled into a car by the CR personel. With Lon being put in a taxi.

There are strong rumours that Barii Mori has been sacked and is being chased by Dofasco to repace Buylovol. However CR will have a gap in their team.

[DemocalypseNow]

Voeckler signs for MRT!
In a sensational mid-season driver change, MRT have cast Kay Lon astray, and brought in talented French rookie Benoit Voeckler as his replacement. Our sources say that while the official paperwork hasn't quite been signed off yet, there are only formalities in the way of MRT hiring another French driver after the departure of Philippe Nicolas at the end of last season.

"We are in discussions with MRT," said Benoit's manager Jeremy-Etienne Voeckler, yesterday. "We are confident of a deal being struck. Our interests are mutually aligned at the moment, so hopefully a deal will be done soon."

The deal comes after Alexey Buyvolov snubbed the works BMW team, apparently not even answering calls from the top team despite driving for a team in pre-qualifying.

Dofasco offered van Nieuwenhuijzen in exchange for Buyvolov extension?

Rumours have been swirling in the RWRS paddock that Alitalia is trying to block the rumoured Buyvolov to MRT move at all costs, and are said to be offering Dofasco young talent Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen to replace Hiroto Tojo as an incentive to hang on to Buyvolov.

Van Niewuenhuijzen finished 2nd overall in F2RWRS last season, and had been on track for a podium finish last weekend in Adelaide before suffering a technical issue with his car.

There is some logic to the move from Dofasco's point of view however; Tojo is widely expected to act like an anchor keeping Buyvolov in Pre-Qualifying and unable to escape, thus only paying out half as many credits for both drivers. However, a Buyvolov-van Nieuwenhuijzen lineup is far more likely to make the cut on Fridays, ensuring Buyvolov pays out the full amount of his sponsorship and therefore earns the team a similar amount of money without the need for a second paying driver.

Spencer takes Alitalia seat on permanent basis
After hiring Foxdale driver Martin McFry for the opening round of the season to replace the injured David Koczo, Alitalia have confirmed they will swap back drivers with the British squad, with Nathanael Spencer taking the reins of the #27 car for the forseeable future. The 2011 champion has not won a race since 2014, and failed to make it past the opening lap of the race at Adelaide, but looked fast in pre-season testing.

Prospec on the verge of losing second driver in two weeks!
While MRT pursues their primary target Alexey Buyvolov, the champion team is also making backup plans in case Dofasco refuse to play along. The main backup is thanks to lead driver Mark Dagnall's father, Chris, who is the manager of current Prospec wheelman Fredo Mestolio. With Prospec appearing to be firmly rooted in Pre-Qualifying, and MRT in need of some cash, the reigning champions may use their connections to forcibly remove Mestolio from his Prospec contract and replace Kay Lon.

A third option is Jean-Luc Schiller, who finished on the podium in Adelaide with the Autodynamics team. The Red Bull-backed team has an R&D agreement with MRT, and Schiller may move up to the 'senior' squad, although it is not clear whom Autodynamics would replace the Swiss driver with.

[RonDenisDeletraz]

Hearing that Jean-Luc Shiller will replace the sacked Lon at MRT. For more info go to adf.ly/Q259

[Ataxia]

Hey, Jorge!

After Jiri Komarek was moved into an IFRC test role here at Nebula with the view to future races in the series, we welcome Jorge Alvarez Torrente to our F3RWRS team! Jorge is a new addition to the Astro Racing Stars program, joining his brother Diego who currently races in F2RWRS. Having made a name for himself in national Spanish competitions, Jorge was recommended by his father and agent José, another family member with a strong racing pedigree.

Jorge will partner Thiago Mazzacane in F3RWRS.

[DemocalypseNow]

Walsh remains on IBR radar after opening weekend success

Current F3RWRS championship leader Shane Walsh has been further linked to Il Barone Rampante's junior programme after an impressive opening weekend in Adelaide, winning Race 1 and coming second in Race 2.

The American driver was heavily linked to a promotion to F2RWRS with IBR towards the end of last season, before compatriot Dan Greenlaw was announced for Scuderia Alitalia. However, with Walsh's form continuing to improve, and two slots anticipated to be opening up at the end of the year at IBR's F2RWRS programme, he continues to be linked to the Italian squad.

"Walsh is a driver I've been interested in for several months now," Linari admitted. "I am not surprised by his form last weekend. He was on our shortlist last year, but we decided he perhaps needed one more year in F3 to mature. I have to say, if one of my guys [Olafur Ragnar Hannesson & Tonu Pykalisto] can't win it, I certainly think it'll be Walsh."

Walsh was unavailable for comment on Linari's words, but a source close to the driver indicated he is merely focused on the current season and is not thinking about his future just yet.

[Klon]

Simon Mestach joins Best In The World programm

With pride, we can announce that the hottest Belgian talent, Simon Mestach, has signed a deal with the F1RDS race winner. "We are very proud to have him join our group of talented drivers," Kay Lon said, "and we are certain that he can make huge leaps in the future with our help."

One driver who has left our program is Jef Verbeeck. He informed Kay Lon about his choice earlier this month. Verbeeck managed a Formula Three season during his comeback after his horrible accident in the 2012 24 Hours Of Zolder. "I still feel the pain of the accident occasionally and am mentally blocked as well. I think I will need more time before coming back properly," he said.

[DalekSam]

Joseph Hannfield unhappy about 2016 prospects

Joseph Hannfield, Winton Racing reserve driver has publicly let known of his frustration his position in the team. "This year, all I'll probably get to do is the testing sessions and maybe fill in for Natsuki if she gets injured or something", he wrote on his blog. His Twitter account has been all smiles and being cheery about the upcoming test sessions, but this excerpt from an interview from his birthplace in San Fransisco seems the polar opposite; "I'm very much looking forward to getting into the car. Winton Racing well established itself after a single year in RoLFS with the charge from Nathan McKane. After he left and went to Kamaha it seems like they're mourning the loss of one of the best drivers they'll ever have. Yaname isn't even that committed to the team from what I've seen and it's just not f***ing fair that I get shoved aside for some Jap with a wealthy family when I've been dedicating my whole life to get into motorsport, from karting all the way up to this moment right now. After these test sessions, I consider myself a free agent for anyone who requires my services."

Winton Racing has yet to make any statement on this matter, though it's safe to assume Hannfield will be on loan after the initial test sessions.

[Aerospeed]

Jordan Davies on the brink???
With reigning F3RWRS champion Jordan Davies having only scored four points this season, compared to Marchesi's 14 points, one point off the championship leader, many people are wondering if Davies can compete at a high level in the F2RWRS. Reports indicate that Davies could be on the move due to sponsorship problems, but he could also be sacked for performance reasons as well. Brett Johnson, owner of Aston Martin racing, declined to comment on the issue, leaving Jordan Davies' future up in the air. As of the press deadline, Davies is still expected to race for Aston Martin at Austria.

[Warren Hughes]

Please excuse me, but Jordan Davies has never driven for Prospec and therefore, by definition, he cannot have ever been F3RWRS champion. So there