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F2 stands by rule barring champions from returning after Drugovich urges change
Formula 2
Posted onFormula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich’s call for the series to allow title winners to remain in the category has fallen on deaf ears.
Martins dedicates Formula 3 championship win to late friend Hubert
Formula 3
Posted onVictor Martins dedicated his Formula 3 championship success to his late friend Anthoine Hubert, who died in a crash three years ago.
Monza finish brought back memories of Abu Dhabi finale for Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Monza finish triggered Abu Dhabi flashback for Hamilton • Zhou nearly hit De Vries behind Safety Car • F2 and F3 penalties were incorrect
Leclerc frustrated by decision not to restart Italian Grand Prix
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc was disappointed by the decision to finish the Italian Grand Prix behind Safety Car after taking second behind Max Verstappen.
F3 champion Martins feared repeat of Hamilton’s Abu Dhabi title loss during red flag
Formula 3
Posted onFormula 3 champion Victor Martins said he feared a repeat of last year’s controversial Formula 1 title-decider during the red flag period in today’s race.
Daruvala holds off Vesti for first win of F2 season in Monza feature race
Formula 2
Posted onJehan Daruvala held off Frederik Vesti for his first Formula 2 victory of 2022 in an attrition-heavy race that saw just 14 cars take the chequered flag.
Martins controversially crowned F3 champion under red flag as Maloney wins final race
Formula 3
Posted onVictor Martins narrowly emerged the FIA Formula 3 champion under a red flag as the final race of the season did not reach full distance.
New F2 champion Drugovich still aiming to find F1 drive for 2023
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNewly-crowned Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich says he is still pursuing race seat in Formula 1 next year, despite a lack of options.
Drugovich crowned F2 champion despite sprint race retirement as Vips wins
Formula 2
Posted onFelipe Drugovich sealed this year’s Formula 2 title despite watching most of the Monza sprint race from the pit wall.
Leclerc took “much more risks” on Monza pole lap to beat Verstappen
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc said he had to take more risks through the two Lesmo corners in order to find an advantage over Max Verstappen.
Colapinto win sets up six-way F3 title decider at Monza on Sunday
Formula 3
Posted onFranco Colapinto won the FIA Formula 3 Monza sprint race from pole, while behind him chaos ensued for the drivers at the top of the championship standings.
Doohan claims Monza pole as Iwasa crash thwarts Pourchaire
Formula 2
Posted onJack Doohan took pole position for the Formula 2 feature race at Monza after Ayumu Iwasa crashed late in the session bringing out the red flags.
Smolyar takes Monza pole as Hadjar jeopardises title bid with crash
Formula 3
Posted onAlexander Smolyar secured his second FIA Formula 3 pole position of the season, as title contender Isack Hadjar crashed out of the session.
Horner dismisses “wild rumours” of Red Bull departure
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Horner dismisses “wild rumours” of Red Bull departure • Zhou “unlucky” with pit lane speeding • Stewards “don’t like” F2 collision, but no penalty
Nissany becomes third Formula 2 driver to earn ban, after string of collisions
Formula 2
Posted onWilliams junior driver Roy Nissany has become the third Formula 2 driver this year to earn an automatic ban from an event.
Verstappen says race-winning pass on Hamilton was ‘timed really well’
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said his victory in the Dutch Grand Prix was “not a straightforward race” after winning at home for the second time.
Drugovich tightens grip on F2 title with Zandvoort feature race win
Formula 2
Posted onFelipe Drugovich now looks near-certain to seal the 2022 Formula 2 title next weekend after extending a 70 point lead over Théo Pourchaire with a feature race win in Zandvoort.
Maloney secures second-straight feature race win as Martins takes championship lead
Formula 3
Posted onZane Maloney secured his second consecutive FIA Formula 3 feature race win after battling back against Victor Martins’ charge off the line.
Mercedes finally understanding “mood swings” of 2022 car – Hamilton
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his car’s varying performance is like “mood swings”, but his team understand why they weren’t competitive at Spa.