2016 F1RDS Season - END OF SEASON & Post-season testing

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 21 Feb 2014, 06:07

Would Vincent Nandan and Gregg Donnelley be interested in a test for RBWRT

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 21 Feb 2014, 10:08

eurobrun wrote:Would Vincent Nandan and Gregg Donnelley be interested in a test for RBWRT

Gregg Donnelly is indeed interested, however he is only available for a test on the morning of Day 1 now.

Post by **Londoner** » 21 Feb 2014, 10:14

DMR would like to offer Vincent Nandan and Pyotr Mikoyan test seats for Day 2.

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 21 Feb 2014, 13:20

East Londoner wrote:DMR would like to offer Vincent Nandan and Pyotr Mikoyan test seats for Day 2.

Pyotr Mikoyan will be happy to test for DMR

Post by **Ataxia** » 26 Feb 2014, 15:39

2016 F1RDS Grand Prix of Japan - Fuji Speedway

Qualifying

Race

POSITIVES:

+++ Nurminen Racing Engineering - Vosu did what she had to do, collecting all 20 points to produce a 17-point lead over Aimée Gauthier going into the final race.Butler only qualified 9th, but with his teammate's championship aspirations the talking point of the paddock the Brit needed to act fast if he was going to become any kind of tail-gunner. He made a fantastic start to get ahead of numerous cars, including Gauthier. He saw off her challenge calmly and expertly, until she dropped back behind a rapid Chuck Barrett. Vosu's got one hand on the trophy.

++ Chuck Barrett - Barrett's not had a vintage season at Octan by any stretch save for a couple of good podiums early on, but the American raced hard to claim a valuable 10 points for himself and his team. Putting a stunning move around the outside of Gauthier at the 100R thrilled the spectators too.

+ Iakopo Fuamatu - On the face of it, the Samoan will be aggrieved to have lost a podium, but it wasn't for the want of trying. Having been nudged off early by an errant Simon Mestach, Fuamatu put in a great recovery drive to grab a strong 6th place.

NEGATIVES

- Jari Lappalainen - Scored points, yes, but just didn't have the pace to hold onto the fine 5th place that the Finn claimed in qualifying.

-- Behrman Reith - Another apathetic showing from the young German. Not a brilliant way to captivate suitors for next season.

--- Simon Mestach - The Belgian made an absolute meal of his race. Shoving off Fuamatu early on, Mestach soon got his comeuppance when he braked too late at Dunlop corner and veered off into the gravel. Missed an almost-certain podium with his antics.

RESULTS

Post by **Londoner** » 26 Feb 2014, 17:14

DMR has completed it's line-up for the post-season test, with Russia's Pyotr Mikoyan and Japan's Kyoto Katayama taking part on the second day of the test

TEAM NAME: Definitely Maybe Racing

DAY 1 (MORNING SESSION)
DRIVER 1: Katie May (IRL) (17)
DRIVER 2: James Jones (GBR)

DAY 1 (AFTERNOON SESSION)
DRIVER 1: Katie May (IRL) (17)
DRIVER 2: James Jones (GBR)

DAY 2 (MORNING SESSION)
DRIVER 1: Pyotr Mikoyan (RUS)
DRIVER 2: Kyoto Katayama (JPN)

DAY 2 (AFTERNOON SESSION)
DRIVER 1: Pyotr Mikoyan (RUS)
DRIVER 2: Kyoto Katayama (JPN)

Post by **Ataxia** » 27 Feb 2014, 16:31

2016 F1RDS Grand Prix of Japan - Fuji - Round 2

Qualifying

Race

POSITIVES

+++ Daniela Anger - The Swiss rookie's not had it all her own way this season; having missed the Winter Cup, Anger was always going to start the year on the back foot. Throughout 2016, she's been slowly building up points and an excellent win at the last race of the season showed her true capabilities as a driver.

++ Aimée Gauthier - Fair play to Gauthier, she didn't give up in this race. Unfortunately for her, Anger was just on another level, and must be content with 2nd in the championship.

+ J.C. Wolf - The Austrian claimed his first pole and first points to end the season on a high. The kid's got what it takes to do well in RDS, it just remains to be seen whether he'll stick around.

NEGATIVES

- Anu Vosu - She won the title by the skin of her teeth. A great year, but not a great performance on which to end.

-- Stan Frankham - The Brit seems destined for bigger things next year, but having been mathematically ruled out of the championship in the previous Fuji race meant that he'd effectively given up on this one.

--- Miguel Silva - Threw away certain points with a lacklustre performance. If the Spaniard can work on his consistency, he'll be a good asset for an F3RWRS team next year, but his 2016 has been fraught with many errors.

RESULTS

NOTE: Please keep submitting plans for end-of-season test. I'll give you until Saturday, 21st March 21:00 GMT to submit.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 27 Feb 2014, 16:38

Luke Knight wrote:Victory? I didn't expect that... what a race. We've had the faith in both of our drivers to deliver and I'm delighted with both Daniela's and Pierre's performances. Pierre had a difficult race today, Sandy Grey got the better of us at the start and just made the car as wide as possible, it was a good fight, but it prevented Pierre from getting on the podium at least. *Plus One engineer blows air horn*

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 27 Feb 2014, 16:42

Aimée Gauthier wrote:We lost the championship at race 1. Finishing 5th while Vosu scored maximum points was simply not good enough. Nevertheless, I am very pleased with the way this year has gone. The fact that I was only denied the title by a driver in her second year, who is a few years older than me, and who was less consistent than me is not something to be displeased with.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 27 Feb 2014, 17:12

Anu Võsu wrote:YES! It was a close call, but I guess it's better for the spectators to have a tense fight for the title right to the finish. After my less-than-good first season I was afraid my career was already over, but luckily Nurminen believed in me and gave me another chance. Everything seemed to click with the team right from the beginning of the season, although car issues prevented me from reaching all of the points I should've scored. But hey, a title's a title and I'll take it - this gives me a great boost to take up the challenge in F3RWRS next season!

Niko Nurminen wrote:A great effort by both our drivers, I must say. It was already evident in the Winter Cup that this season could lead to great things for us, and despite some occasional troubles it culminated in us getting both of the titles! Anu Võsu was absolutely phenomenal at some points of this season, while Butler did a great job in helping us achieve the teams' title despite having to jump in the car mid-season. Although we'll be together for one last time at the Macau F3 Masters, I'm already wishing them the best of luck for next season.

Daniela Anger wrote:I WON! I WON I WON I WON! THIS IS AMAZING! And I scored the fastest lap too? Brilliant! This whole season has been a learning experience for me, and while at times it has been tough I know it's all worth it in the long run, and has already paid off. Watch out everyone, because next year Danger is on the track!

Post by **kevinbotz** » 27 Feb 2014, 17:49

Pierre St. Laurent wrote:It was a good day for us today. Congratulations to Daniela for the victory; she's done a fantastic job all weekend. And, of course, congratulations to Anu for the championship.

As for me, the race was a bit disappointing, having fallen behind Grey fairly early on. I had the pace to overtake, but just couldn't find a way past. Still, a sixth place is nothing to scoff at, and our result will really help boost morale for next season. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Knight and the whole of the Plus One outfit for giving me this opportunity, and I look forward to bringing home some podiums and possibly wins next year.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 27 Feb 2014, 22:13

Can I please be put onto the waiting list?
Thanks

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Mar 2014, 15:05

Fuji End-of-season Test - Day 1

Morning Session

1. Han-Yong Sung (Crusaders) 1:51.795
2. Daniela Anger (Plus One) +0.004
3. Aldo Pellizotti (Alitalia) +0.242
4. Gina Arilla (Mecha) +0.403
5. Jukka-Pekka Kankaanpaa (Octan) +0.407
6. Solvy Odegard (Prenois) +0.509
7. Gregg Donnelly (Red Bull) +0.516
8. Sandy Grey (Rosenforth) +0.607
9. James Jones (DMR) +0.609
10. Pierre St. Laurent (Plus One) +0.627
11. Volker Scrattenheim (Red Bull) +0.713
12. Torolf Sigurdsson (NRE) +0.800
13. Chloe O'Sullivan (Rosenforth) +0.856
14. Katie May (DMR) +0.869
15. Richard Taylor (V-Sport) +0.872
16. Angelica Lopez (Octan) +0.901
17. Manuarii Vahirua (Alitalia) +0.946
18. J.J. Taylor (Crusaders) +0.964
19. Diego Pereira (Prenois) +1.005
20. Jimmy Hopkins (Mecha) +1.051
21. Eric Laurent (V-Sport) +1.128
22. Kyosti Pykalisto (NRE) +1.158

Afternoon Session

1. Katie May (DMR) 1:50.746
2. Han Yong-Sung (Crusaders) +0.936
3. Richard Taylor (V-Sport) +0.942
4. Solvy Odegard (Prenois) +1.159
5. James Jones (DMR) +1.203
6. Diego Pereira (Prenois) +1.210
7. Kyosti Pykalisto (NRE) +1.308
8. Sandy Grey (Rosenforth) +1.319
9. Volker Scrattenheim (Red Bull) +1.408
10. Gregg Donnelly (Octan) +1.500
11. Manuel Riva (Mecha) +1.508
12. Daniela Anger (Plus One) +1.618
13. Aldo Pellizotti (Alitalia) +1.655
14. Vincent Nandan (Red Bull) +1.671
15. Iakopo Fuamatu (Rosenforth) +1.706
16. Manuarii Vahirua (Alitalia) +1.747
17. JJ Taylor (Crusaders) +1.968
18. Johnny Edwards (Plus One) +2.005
19. Angelica Lopez (Octan) +2.020
20. Eric Laurent (V-Sport) +2.044
21. Alexi Schnass (NRE) +2.101
22. Jimmy Hopkins (Mecha) +2.107

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 02 Mar 2014, 18:21

Taylor is considered for 2017.

Post by **Ataxia** » 03 Mar 2014, 22:21

Fuji End-of-season Test - Day 2

Morning Session

1. Pierre St. Laurent (Plus One) 1:51.987
2. Daniela Anger (Plus One) +0.019
3. Naas Botha (Mecha) +0.027
4. James Jones (V-Sport) +0.071
5. Gina Arilla (Mecha) +0.099
6. Sandy Grey (Rosenforth) +0.128
7. Diego Pereira (Prenois) +0.167
8. Mineiro (Alitalia) +0.210
9. Gregg Donnelly (NRE) +0.216
10. Torolf Sigurdsson (NRE) +0.402
11. Angelica Lopez (V-Sport) +0.416
12. Yael De Bock (Octan) +0.472
13. Han Yong-Sung (Crusaders) +0.504
14. JJ Taylor (Crusaders) +0.567
15. Kyoko Katayama (DMR) +0.605
16. Iakopo Fuamatu (Rosenforth) +0.630
17. Pyotr Mikoyan (DMR) +0.782
18. Manuarii Vahirua (Alitalia) +0.785
19. Jukka-Pekka Kankaanpaa (Octan) +0.815
20. Volker Scrattenheim (Red Bull) +0.979
21. Vincent Nandan (Red Bull) +1.071
22. Romain Hadamard (Prenois) +1.122

Afternoon Session

1. Pierre St. Laurent (Plus One) 1:51.541
2. James Jones (V-Sport) +0.027
3. Yael De Bock (Octan) +0.104
4. Sandy Grey (Rosenforth) +0.159
5. Iakopo Fuamatu (Rosenforth) +0.358
6. Gregg Donnelly (Octan) +0.358
7. Kyoko Katayama (DMR) +0.464
8. Manuel Riva (Mecha) +0.497
9. Kyosti Pykalisto (NRE) +0.508
10. Naas Botha (Mecha) +0.609
11. Mineiro (Alitalia) +0.777
12. Volker Scrattenheim (Red Bull) +0.809
13. Pyotr Mikoyan (DMR) +0.821
14. JJ Taylor (Crusaders) +0.854
15. Solvy Odegard (Prenois) +0.969
16. Angelica Lopez (V-Sport) +0.976
17. Johnny Edwards (Plus One) +1.016
18. Han Yong-Sung (Crusaders) +1.069
19. Romain Hadamard (Prenois) +1.170
20. Egide Ngendandumwe (NRE) +1.201
21. Vincent Nandan (Red Bull) +1.212
22. Aldo Pellizotti (Alitalia) no time

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 03 Mar 2014, 23:37

Evaluation of the drivers:
De Bock Performed good, and has beaten both teammates.
Conclusion: we signed the right guy.
Kanäanpapadopoulos or something like that: Inconsistent, easily outperformed Lopez, but didn't get close to De Bock.
Conclusion: we don't know yet, but considering we need an F3RWRS driver anyway, his experience and results in touring cars justify such a move.
Donnelly: Easily outperformed Lopez and wasn't too far of De Bock, also performed good in his tests with other teams.
Conclusion: Has made the best impression, and we are officially interested.
Lopez: Very unimpressive, and didn't perform much better with other teams either.
Conclusion: Has made no impression, and we are officially no longer interested.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 03 Mar 2014, 23:44

2016 Teams' Champions (nudge nudge) Nurminen Racing Engineering offer 2017 contracts to Kyösti Pykälistö and Gregg Donnelly.

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 04 Mar 2014, 01:05

This wrote:Kanäanpapadopoulos or something like that: Inconsistent, easily outperformed Lopez, but didn't get close to De Bock.
Conclusion: we don't know yet, but considering we need an F3RWRS driver anyway, his experience and results in touring cars justify such a move.

So, he did well enough to get some consideration. We'll await further word with patience if you are interested and need some time.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 04 Mar 2014, 06:22

Right, Richard Taylor and James Jones are offered the drive for 2017.

OsellaFA1L · Post by **OsellaFA1L** » 04 Mar 2014, 07:23

Just saying, you used the wrong Nandan brother. It was supposed to be Vincent Nandan testing for Red Bull.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 04 Mar 2014, 10:50

Mineiro and Aldo Pellizotti are confirmed as drivers for IBR in 2017.

Post by **Londoner** » 04 Mar 2014, 16:09

DMR are pleased to confirm that Katie May and James Jones have been signed as drivers for the 2017 season.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 04 Mar 2014, 16:39

Nuppiz wrote:2016 Teams' Champions (nudge nudge) Nurminen Racing Engineering offer 2017 contracts to Kyösti Pykälistö and Gregg Donnelly.

Gregg Donnelly accepts the contract.

Post by **Ataxia** » 04 Mar 2014, 17:49

When F1RWRS finishes this weekend, I'll stick up a new thread detailing all of the changes the series will go under. Keep your eyes peeled for that.

I'll also release the new car livery template (we're using the GP3 mod on rFactor, in case you weren't aware) with a guide to sponsor application since there are some parts of the car that are flipped. Of course, if you a) don't have the tools or b) can't be arsed to do your livery, I'll put up a livery request form. Since I'll need one livery per driver, any personal sponsorship that a driver brings would add a touch of authenticity.

Hopefully you've enjoyed this season, and by all means get your prep for 2017 underway. We've got a way to go until we start up again, and hopefully the calendar will be with you soon.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 04 Mar 2014, 17:56

Écurie Prenois confirms Sølvy Ødegård for 2017. She will drive car #6.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 04 Mar 2014, 23:07

Just to confirm, Naas Botha will move to Restov for 2017. Second seat is TBA still.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 05 Mar 2014, 03:30

go_Rubens wrote:
This wrote:Kanäanpapadopoulos or something like that: Inconsistent, easily outperformed Lopez, but didn't get close to De Bock.
Conclusion: we don't know yet, but considering we need an F3RWRS driver anyway, his experience and results in touring cars justify such a move.

So, he did well enough to get some consideration. We'll await further word with patience if you are interested and need some time.

We'll sign him up anyway, but i can not say yet if it will be F1RDS or F3RWRS. Or even IFRC if you don't mind me rushing him up the ranks, i'm giving him a test in IFRC to see if he can handle this machinery.

A lot will depend on Nicchi and Barett. Their owners need to tell me if they prefer going to F3RWRS, or might take the gamble to go straight to IFRC.
I'm not very keen on the idea of keeping them in F1RDS, because else i will run short of drivers.

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 05 Mar 2014, 03:36

This wrote:
go_Rubens wrote:
This wrote:Kanäanpapadopoulos or something like that: Inconsistent, easily outperformed Lopez, but didn't get close to De Bock.
Conclusion: we don't know yet, but considering we need an F3RWRS driver anyway, his experience and results in touring cars justify such a move.

So, he did well enough to get some consideration. We'll await further word with patience if you are interested and need some time.

We'll sign him up anyway, but i can not say yet if it will be F1RDS or F3RWRS. Or even IFRC if you don't mind me rushing him up the ranks, i'm giving him a test in IFRC to see if he can handle this machinery.

That sounds allright with me. Go ahead!

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 05 Mar 2014, 03:38

Angelica Lopez would like to know if V-Sport or any other teams would be interested in her services for 2017, otherwise she will try for another series.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 05 Mar 2014, 03:40

V8fan12 wrote:Angelica Lopez would like to know if V-Sport or any other teams would be interested in her services for 2017, otherwise she will try for another series.

Octan might re-consider her, considering she's female and thus commercially interesting. We do have experience with slow drivers (Da Cunha and Nicchi) and we are partnered to RonDen Racing Engineering, and former RonDen drivers usually turned out very competitive afterwards. And we still have one spot left anyway.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 05 Mar 2014, 03:48

This wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:Angelica Lopez would like to know if V-Sport or any other teams would be interested in her services for 2017, otherwise she will try for another series.

Octan might re-consider her, considering she's female and thus commercially interesting. We do have experience with slow drivers (Da Cunha and Nicchi) and we are partnered to RonDen Racing Engineering, and former RonDen drivers usually turned out very competitive afterwards. And we still have one spot left anyway.

Alrighty then. You are welcome to make a formal offer.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 05 Mar 2014, 07:11

I agree to that.

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 05 Mar 2014, 12:14

After a successful test Pytor Mikoyan is looking for a drive for a drive with any team who may be interested in signing him for the 2017 season

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 05 Mar 2014, 15:51

After his first taste of the machinery at this level with Plus One, Johnny Edwards is looking for a drive with any team that is interested in taking him on.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 05 Mar 2014, 20:06

Shizuka wrote:I agree to that.

Um, what are you agreeing to here?

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 05 Mar 2014, 20:22

V8fan12 wrote:
Shizuka wrote:I agree to that.

Um, what are you agreeing to here?

I agree to agree that he agrees. Agreed?

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 05 Mar 2014, 20:51

Biscione wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:
Shizuka wrote:I agree to that.

Um, what are you agreeing to here?

I agree to agree that he agrees. Agreed?

I still don't get what he was agreeing to...

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 05 Mar 2014, 21:10

V8fan12 wrote:You are welcome to make a formal offer.

Sorry, wasn't really clear on that. To this, I meant. :oops:

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 05 Mar 2014, 21:14

Shizuka wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:You are welcome to make a formal offer.

Sorry, wasn't really clear on that. To this, I meant.

Oh right! So V-Sport wants Lopez? If that is the case, then I will have to see whether This would want her as he put forward his interest first. If he doesn't, then done deal

.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 05 Mar 2014, 22:22

V8fan12 wrote:
Shizuka wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:You are welcome to make a formal offer.

Sorry, wasn't really clear on that. To this, I meant.

Oh right! So V-Sport wants Lopez? If that is the case, then I will have to see whether This would want her as he put forward his interest first. If he doesn't, then done deal .

We're both officially interested, so it's her choice.
You people know that signing up with Octan YD will garantue that your driver will make it up to IFRC at least, and if he/she is good, there's also a big chance of ending up in F2RWRS.
At the moment i am rushing my drivers a little fast, but this is only temporary as i'm currently in shortage of drivers.