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Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Examiner
Alex Dunne regains Formula 2 Championship lead with two great performances in Spain
Offaly racer Alex Dunne has regained the lead of the FIA Formula 2 Championship with two great performances in Spain over the weekend. The Clonbullogue driver was outstanding in Saturday's Sprint Race where he came from 19th on the grid to claim second. It quickly erased last week's disappointing outing in Monaco, where the 19-year-old McLaren development driver was blamed for first corner collision that later resulted in a ten-place grid penalty for the sprint race in Spain. Beginning the Barcelona race from P19, he made up five places on the opening lap and later enjoyed a slice of fortune when the safety car was deployed. Dunne and Dutch driver Richard Verschoor pitted for soft tyres and on the re-start they carved their way through the pack. With the tyre advantage, Verschoor took the chequered flag, a mere 0.3 seconds ahead of Dunne, who moved back into the championship lead - four-points clear of British driver Luke Browning. In Sunday's feature race, Rodin Motorsport driver Dunne started from P8 and eventually finished fifth as Briton Arvid Lindblad converted his pole position into a maiden Formula 2 feature race victory - and a home win for his Spanish team Campos Racing. Dunne annexed a bonus point for registering the fastest lap of the race, his next outing is at the Austrian GP at the end of the month. In championship terms, he's three points ahead of Verschoor with Lindblad, five points further behind in third. Dunne revealed that he was subjected to a barrage of online abuse following the Monaco incident, that forced him to delete all of social media content from his phone.
7NEWS
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
True story emerges behind Oliver Oakes' shock Alpine exit
When Alpine's team principal Oliver Oakes suddenly quit — just a day after the Renault-owned Formula One team dumped Australian driver Jack Doohan — followers of the sport immediately made the link. Oakes had been a key supporter of Doohan and naturally fans and journalists concluded this was the fallout from the decision to replace Doohan with Argentina's Franco Colapinto. But another more wild story involving Oakes was emerging behind the scenes. Days before he handed in his resignation, Oakes' brother, William, had been arrested by police while carrying 'a large amount of cash'. The 31-year-old was detained near motor-racing team Hitech's base at Silverstone. Hitech is a British team that competes in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship, GB3 Championship, and the F4 British Championship. Oliver Oakes led that team before moving into F1, but Oliver and William are both listed as directors of Hitech Global Holdings. 'William Oakes, 31, of Rugby was charged with transferring criminal property on Friday, May 2 after he was stopped in the Silverstone Park area in Northamptonshire on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in possession of a large amount of cash,' local police said. 'He appeared before Northampton Magistrates' Court on Saturday, May 3, and remanded in custody.' The Alpine team had done its best to shut down the whispers on the Doohan fallout. 'A lot has been said in the past 24 hours, incorrectly associating the decision of Oli resigning to an alleged disagreement, or that we shared different views. This is completely false and far from the truth,' executive advisor and interim team boss Flavio Briatore said in a statement. 'Me and Oli have a very good relationship and had long-term ambitions to drive this team forward together.'
Daily Tribune
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Formula 1 drivers and officials touch down ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix 2025
TDT | Manama Formula 1's star drivers and officials have begun arriving in the Kingdom ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). Following an exciting race in Japan last Sunday, the F1 community had no time to rest as they made the long trip from the Far East to Bahrain ahead of the upcoming Sakhir spectacle, taking place Friday to Sunday at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East'. zxdf A number of top drivers were seen touching down with team members today along with F1 and Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) officials at Bahrain International Airport. Among them were two-time former world champion Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon of Williams, Yuki Tsunoda of Red Bull Racing, Esteban Ocon of Haas, and Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls, along with their team principal Laurent Mekies. They were received by members of BIC's Meet and Greet Team, who assisted them in their arrival formalities and with their transportation arrangements to their respective residences for the week. The rest of F1's star-studded 20-driver field are expected to arrive within the next several hours and be at BIC on Wednesday. czczx Excitement is now at fever pitch for the F1 extravaganza, featuring loads of top-class motorsport and entertainment. It is expected to be yet another record-breaking event for the Kingdom and BIC. All grandstand tickets to the race weekend have already completely sold out, including seats at the Main, Turn 1, Beyon, University, and Victory grandstands. Fans who have missed out on these seats can still get tickets to BIC's last remaining hospitality option, The Dome by F1 Experiences, but there is only very limited availability. This is a unique way to enjoy the F1 weekend, with plenty of exclusive offerings throughout the three days. sddsf BIC's other hospitality options, including the Paddock Club, Corporate Lounges, and Champions Club, are all also completely sold out, so fans interested in being a part of the F1 spectacle must act fast to secure their passes to The Dome by F1 Experiences. The Dome by F1 Experiences features a dedicated grandstand located along the Main Straight with comfortable, seat-back style seating. Fans can enjoy exceptional views of the Podium and pit entry, and also see the cars as they navigate the final turn before accelerating down the track. The package also includes complimentary lunch dishes, lite bites, refreshments and live performances by DJs, roaming entertainers and more between track sessions. The F1 action will be supported by three leading racing series, including the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East. There will also be plenty more off-track attractions for the whole family to enjoy. A special charity auction has been launched by BIC in the lead-up to F1 weekend, aiming to raise money for the Royal Humanitarian Foundation. With the generosity of many of the F1 teams, BIC has gathered an incredible selection of unique items of F1 memorabilia along with some amazing donations from Gulf Air. The auction is now live and will continue until race day on 13 April. It can be accessed on the under the 'BIC Memorabilia' category.
Gulf Insider
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
F1 Drivers And Team Members Arrive In Kingdom Ahead Of Bahrain GP
Formula 1's star drivers and officials have begun arriving in the Kingdom ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). Following an exciting race in Japan last Sunday, the F1 community had no time to rest as they made the long trip from the Far East to Bahrain ahead of the upcoming Sakhir spectacle, taking place Friday to Sunday, April 11-13, at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East'. A number of top drivers were seen touching down with team members today along with F1 and Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) officials at Bahrain International Airport. Among them were two-time former world champion Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon of Williams, Yuki Tsunoda of Red Bull Racing, Esteban Ocon of Haas, and Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls, along with their team principal Laurent Mekies. They were received by members of BIC's Meet and Greet Team, who assisted them in their arrival formalities and with their transportation arrangements to their respective residences for the week. The rest of F1's star-studded 20-driver field are expected to arrive within the next several hours and be at BIC on Wednesday (Editor's note: 9 April). Excitement is now at fever pitch for the F1 extravaganza, featuring loads of top-class motorsport and entertainment. It is expected to be yet another record-breaking event for the Kingdom and BIC. All grandstand tickets to the race weekend have already completely sold out, including seats at the Main, Turn 1, Beyon, University, and Victory grandstands. Fans who have missed out on these seats can still get tickets to BIC's last remaining hospitality option, The Dome by F1 Experiences, but there is only very limited availability. This is a unique way to enjoy the F1 weekend, with plenty of exclusive offerings throughout the three days. BIC's other hospitality options, including the Paddock Club, Corporate Lounges, and Champions Club, are all also completely sold out, so fans interested in being a part of the F1 spectacle must act fast to secure their passes to The Dome by F1 Experiences. The Dome by F1 Experiences features a dedicated grandstand located along the Main Straight with comfortable, seat-back style seating. Fans can enjoy exceptional views of the Podium and pit entry, and also see the cars as they navigate the final turn before accelerating down the track. The package also includes complimentary lunch dishes, lite bites, refreshments and live performances by DJs, roaming entertainers and more between track sessions. For more information on The Dome by F1 Experiences or to make a booking, call +973-17451086. The F1 action will be supported by three leading racing series, including the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East. There will also be plenty more off-track attractions for the whole family to enjoy. A special charity auction has been launched by BIC in the lead-up to F1 weekend, aiming to raise money for the Royal Humanitarian Foundation. With the generosity of many of the F1 teams, BIC has gathered an incredible selection of unique items of F1 memorabilia along with donations from Gulf Air. The auction is now live and will continue until race day on 13 April. It can be accessed on the under the 'BIC Memorabilia' category. For more information on the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 or other events and experiences at BIC, visit call the BIC Hotline, or follow the circuit's social media channels. Source Bahrain News Agency
Daily Tribune
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
BIC to host three days of in-season testing for F2 and F3 championships this week in Sakhir
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', will be hosting three days of in-season testing this week for the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the FIA Formula 3 Championship. The tests are scheduled to take place from Wednesday to Friday behind closed doors in Sakhir. These in-season sessions are being held between the first and second rounds on both series' 2025 calendars. The two Formula 1 feeder championships flagged off their campaigns in Melbourne, Australia earlier this month, and both are set to headline the support race programme in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, taking place 11 to 13 April at BIC. It will be the second round of their respective seasons. The tests will take place from morning to night with two separatae sessions for each series over the three days, making for running in both daylight conditions and at night under lights. F3 will be first on track from 9.30am to 12noon and then again from 3.15pm to 5.45pm. F2's running will be from 12.30pm to 3pm and then from 6.30pm to 9pm. There will be no spectators throughout the three days of in-season testing. F2 is currently in its ninth season and it has produced readymade talent for F1. In recent years, current F1 stars who have made the step up from F2 are Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Alexander Albon, Yuki Tsunoda, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Jack Doohan, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Gabriel Bortoleto. For F3, the 2025 season is the start of a brand-new era, with the latest Dallara-built car. It is more closely in line with both F2 and F1 in terms of safety, systems, and performance. On top of that, the new car runs on Aramco's advanced fuel, which is being developed to the FIA's 100% sustainable fuel standard. F2 and F3 will have two races apiece over the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, with their Sprint Races set for the Saturday and the Feature Races on the Sunday. The support series programme also features the Bahrain-based Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East. Joshua Durksen of AIX Racing took the victory in the Sprint Race in Melbourne, where the Feature Race was cancelled due to inclement weather. In F3, Santiago Ramos of Van Amersfoort Racing claimed the chequered flag in the Sprint Race, while Rafael Camara of Trident won the Feature. All those wishing to be a part of this year's F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix must act fast if they have yet to secure their tickets. BIC's Main Grandstand is already completely sold out and there is very limited availability for the circuit's Turn 1, Beyon, University, and Victory grandstands.
