Re: F3RWRS - Yet another feeder series
Posted: 30 Dec 2011, 02:57
The sad thing was Joel's performance was reminiscent of older brother Daniel's first race at Ferrari minus the mistake at the end ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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Autosport wrote:Alitalia rookie chasing second Christopherson seat
Scuderia Alitalia is reportedly looking to place junior driver Lorenzo Crescenzi in the currently vacant second seat at Christopherson Racing. Alitalia are a team known to have ambitions bigger than their organisation currently has capacity for, and already has former F1RWRS driver Phil McCracken driving for Dagnall Engineering's F2RWRS team, Kit-Kat Warriros.
"If we could agree a deal with Christopherson, then yes, we would be interested in placing Lorenzo in their team," said team principal Alasdair Lindsay. "He was intended for our F2RWRS program, but as there is no chance of us entering the series on our own until next season at the earliest, he has been forced to sit on the sidelines. These guys seem to be running a professional team here, and I think this would give Lorenzo a chance to do well in F3RWRS and measure up against Alessandro and Gigi in our own team."
"Obviously, this deal could benefit Christopherson Racing as well as ourselves - we can of course provide financial backing if necessary, and having a second driver will improve their chances of a high placing in the teams championship. Therefore, I think this would be a good deal for both parties."
Neither team principal Jack Christopherson or his son was available for comment at the time of printing.
the Masked Lapwing wrote:Harmsky's DNF was a tad more embarassing - he spun off at the last corner of the last lap.
Jack Christopherson wrote:I have had talks with Crescenzi, and I am certainly interested, as I have been looking to expand to a 2-car team for a while now.
SCUDERIA ALITALIA | PRESS RELEASE
LORENZO CRESCENZI & RAGNAR LARSEN GAIN EXTERNAL F3RWRS SEATS
Scuderia Alitalia are happy to announce that two members of their young driver programme have found seats in F3RWRS. After lengthy negotiations, Lorenzo Crescenzi has secured the second seat at Christopherson Racing, after his planned F2RWRS programme fell through.
"I am very 'appy to be 'ere in Christopherson Racing in the F3RWRS," he said. "Its'a very good opportunity for me to improve myself as a driver. I look forward to working with Jack Christopherson who is'a very experienced man in racing, and I would also like'a to thank Alitalia for letting me move to a rival team to drive."
However, within 24 hours of Crescenzi's news, Ragnar Larsen was able to secure a seat at Lotus Developement with Group Lotus Professional and Team Lotus Bakeries, by RonDen Racing Engineering. Sponsors contractual obligations forced Larsen to step aside for Lucarelli and Pazzini in the main Scuderia Alitalia team, however Lotus Developement with Group Lotus Professional and Team Lotus Bakeries, by RonDen Racing Engineering were happy to accomodate Larsen in their vacant second seat.
"I would like to thank Lotus Developement with Group Lotus Professional and Team Lotus Bakeries, by RonDen Racing Engineering for this chance to race," he said. "It was unfortunate what happened at Alitalia, but I understand why it had to happen. I am happy that they were able to pay for and arrange for a seat at Lotus Developement with Group Lotus Professional and Team Lotus Bakeries, by RonDen Racing Engineering, hopefully this means I will keep up to a good consistent pace ahead of next season with the extra track time and racing this will give me."
Scuderia Alitalia team principal Alasdair Lindsay was similarly optimistic of the races to come for the pair.
"It's great that Lorenzo and Ragnar will get the chance to do some proper racing in a very competitive environment this season, with Christopherson Racing and Lotus Developement with Group Lotus Professional and Team Lotus Bakeries, by RonDen Racing Engineering. It's good to have this much internal competition between the guys, it keeps them motivated and on their toes."
Jason Hamilton wrote:Typical Joel Melrose.
Phoenix McAllister wrote:Nice one, son, that's one good step towards saving your job.
Judd McAllister wrote:I drank one more can of Red Bull than usual, good stuff. It helped me avoiding the crash. That, and praying to the Virgin Mary before the race, surely.
Alasdair Lindsay wrote:YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FRATELLLIIIII D'ITAAALLIIAAAAA, L'ITAALLIIAAAA S'E DESTAAA DELL'ELMOOO DI SCIPIOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alessandro Lucarelli wrote:I couldn't believe my eyes at the first corner. I managed to make a good start which helped me, and then the pile-up at Druids gave me a chance to make up lots of positions. And before I knew it, I was leading! Jason Hamilton was pressuring me all the way to the finish though, I'm not sure what the outcome would have been with a one lap longer race...but still, I am really surprised to win! From my starting position I was just aiming to make a point or two. Hopefully this result is a good sign of things to come.
Gigi Pazzni wrote:This'a Joel Melrose bambino sure is'a f***ing idiota. He did not brake at all at the first turn, so he box me in and I have nowhere to go. It ruin my race completely. The stewards need to'a penalise him for such a wreckless driving...it is a joke. But ok, well done to Alessandro, he show that the team is making good progress. I hope for his luck in the final race. And for Melrose to be disqualified from the weekend...that was'a disgraceful driving.
Sammy Jones wrote:Joel Melrose will be placed on probation for the remainder of this race weekend. Whilst his position at the team is only temporary anyway until Hawkin returns, he is doing very little to endear himself to the team. Therefore, should he find himself in any further difficulty, or cause my race team any more hassle than what is to be expected, then we will terminate his contract and employ someone else to drive the car until Terry Hawkin returns from his stint at Gillet in the F2RWRS.
AndreaModa wrote:Sammy Jones wrote:Joel Melrose will be placed on probation for the remainder of this race weekend. Whilst his position at the team is only temporary anyway until Hawkin returns, he is doing very little to endear himself to the team. Therefore, should he find himself in any further difficulty, or cause my race team any more hassle than what is to be expected, then we will terminate his contract and employ someone else to drive the car until Terry Hawkin returns from his stint at Gillet in the F2RWRS.
Which reminds me TMLW and Wizzie, whereabouts in the F3RWRS will we be following the F2RWRS at Austria and Hawkin's return to Jones Racing? Just so I know how many races I need a replacement for?
the Masked Lapwing wrote:AndreaModa wrote:Sammy Jones wrote:Joel Melrose will be placed on probation for the remainder of this race weekend. Whilst his position at the team is only temporary anyway until Hawkin returns, he is doing very little to endear himself to the team. Therefore, should he find himself in any further difficulty, or cause my race team any more hassle than what is to be expected, then we will terminate his contract and employ someone else to drive the car until Terry Hawkin returns from his stint at Gillet in the F2RWRS.
Which reminds me TMLW and Wizzie, whereabouts in the F3RWRS will we be following the F2RWRS at Austria and Hawkin's return to Jones Racing? Just so I know how many races I need a replacement for?
Well, If Austria was Hawkin's last F2 race, then he can be back for the next F3 round in Germany.
AndreaModa wrote:the Masked Lapwing wrote:AndreaModa wrote:
Which reminds me TMLW and Wizzie, whereabouts in the F3RWRS will we be following the F2RWRS at Austria and Hawkin's return to Jones Racing? Just so I know how many races I need a replacement for?
Well, If Austria was Hawkin's last F2 race, then he can be back for the next F3 round in Germany.
Yeah he'll be around until at the very least the F2RWRS race in Hungary where he might replace Lamberigts at Gillet, results pending. Where would that slot into the F3RWRS schedule? I'm guessing after the Belgian round, but before China? Therefore meaning at the very least Hawkin should be back for two rounds, Germany and Belgium.
This is all very fortunate for a young Mr. J. Melrose, who was probably going to be dumped after Brands Hatch anyway!
Scuderia Alitalia add third car for Germany
Enrico Molinaro will join Scuderia Alitalia from Germany onwards, after securing a deal to drive a brand new third car for the team. The 20 year old is new to the series, having recently joined the squad's young driver programme.
Molinaro brings with him extra sponsorship, allowing the team to run a full three-car team from a financial perspective. For that reason, his car will run a strikingly different livery to the other SA cars, as shown below.
"It's great to have this opportunity...[article continues with random PR ramblings]
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Pos Driver Avg. Pos.
1 T. Kazama 7.5
2 R. Zimmer 8
3 G. Pazzini 8
4 A. Lucarelli 9
5 J. McAllister 9.5
6 J. Christopherson Jr 9.5
7 Y. Katayama 10
8 J. Hamilton 12
9 R. Jimenez 13
10 J. Cabral 14
11 D. Lamberigts 14.5
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12 S. Walsh 14.5
13 J. Maylander 15.5
14 E. Swerts 15.5
15 H. Austin 17
16 D. Hallenstien 17.5
17 H. Naufal 18
18 W. Cieslar 18.5
19 J. Harmsky 18.5
20 J. Cavalcanti 19
21 K. Lee-Wang 20
22 I. Pitea 20
23 A. Donegro 21
24 Y. Sokolov 21.5
Jason Hamilton wrote:7th is OK.
Hendra Naufal wrote:The point at race 2 is a fluke, but great race nonetheless.
Kim Lee-Wang wrote:Talk about getting myself too slow.![]()
Sandeman wrote:Has Cabral finally delivered? I am astonished. Soares on the other way must be careful.
Sammy Jones wrote:We part with Joel Melrose after what has been a character-building weekend with the young lad. I hope he finds success elsewhere, but in the meantime I look forward to welcoming Terry Hawkin back to the team, after his amazing successes in the F2RWRS. Eric has had another fairly tough weekend, but it's been difficult for us all with the huge crash brought on by Joel in race 2. I'm hoping Eric will improve for the next race in Germany.
Phoenix McAllister wrote:I'm considering adding a third car for the next round, driven by Mexican César Vialpando, after Hillary King is proving to be consistently rubbish, just to add some pressure.
Alasdair Lindsay wrote:This was a great debut weekend for us. We showed that out of the box, we're already one of the few teams giving Prospec a real run for their money. Lucarelli has missed six races this season and is already 8th in the championship. And Gigi is not far behind either in 11th. Perhaps if we had entered sooner Prospec wouldn't have dominated so far...
Alessandro Lucarelli wrote:After qualifying I expected a nightmare weekend. It was not even my fault I qualified so far back, and there was not much I could do in Race 1 from that position. But, it is obviously worth considering I maybe would have been caught up in the Melrose bathplug at the beginning of race two, when he tried to vaporise everything in sight. And finally in race three, I was hoping to get onto the podium, but the guys up front were quick and made no mistakes, and Christopherson behind me was the fastest guy on track so I couldn't keep him behind. I am still happy for the points though. I'm very optimisic for the rest of the season now.
Gigi Pazzini wrote:A podium! It'sa great way to finish off'a the weekend. Hopefully for me the next step is a win. Alessandro already did it this weekend, so the car can do it, I know this for sure. Now to prepare for Germany.
Hydook to take over Ecurie Albertini?
F1 Rejects Magazine revealed that Hydook Racing Team is willing to take over Ecurie Albertini.
Croatian F2RWRS outfit formed by Anton and Bratislav Bosevic wants to expand their operation in Rejects World Race Series and provide their drivers the full development programme, and possibly will try to enter F1RWRS in the nearest future.
Prince Falik wrote:I feel sorry for Yuka, she suffered from a car that was broken in race 3, but she did her best. That fool Joel should be fined or banned. However Jones racing will be getting a bill from us to repair the car that their driver who caused a major accident with managed to break.
Phoenix wrote:Phoenix McAllister wrote:I'm considering adding a third car for the next round, driven by Mexican César Vialpando, after Hillary King is proving to be consistently rubbish, just to add some pressure.
the Masked Lapwing wrote:Lotus Development
OUT - Simon Garfunkel
IN - Lorenzo Crescenzi
Christopherson Racing
IN - Ragnar Larsen
Klon wrote:If a F3RWRS event and a F1RWRS event are on the same weekend and in the same location, can a driver participate in both?
the Masked Lapwing wrote:Germany should be up this weekend, I'm on holidays at the moment, and having already done the race I brilliantly forgot to bring my laptop with the results on it. All I'll say for now is that a few drivers may be DSQed from race 3, AndreaModa shall be quite pleased, and the carnage in all three races hasn't resulted in any injuries.
And to Klon: If all three series were at the same weekend, a driver could in theory do at least one race in the F3, as long as they didn't take part in pre-qualifying for F1. Maybe two, if race 2 is before qualifying.
the Masked Lapwing wrote:AndreaModa shall be quite pleased