Abu Dhabi young driver test day 3 report
Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers at Yas Marina.
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Nov 08
Formula One teams Abu Dhabi young driver test report (updated)
Oct 30
Excitement builds at the F1 in Schools World Finals Abu Dhabi 2012
After a busy two day’s of judging the knockout racing will bring the F1 in Schools Finalists together to watch everyone racing to win
It was excitement at stepping into Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and nervous anticipation of the competition ahead for the 33 teams of students from 22 countries at the F1 in Schools World Finals Abu Dhabi 2012 yesterday, the opening day of the event.
Oct 30
Sandstorm in Abu Dhabi
Oct 25
Caterham F1 Team confirms Giedo van der Garde & Alexander Rossi for Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test
“We are delighted to be running both our Reserve and Test Driver at the Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test” – Cyril Abiteboul
Caterham F1 Team has confirme that it will be running its current Reserve and Test Drivers at the forthcoming Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi, taking place at the Yas Marina Circuit from 6th – 8th November. 27 year old Reserve Driver van der Garde will be in the car for days one and two of the test with 21 year old Test Driver Rossi taking over for day three.
Jul 13
Abu Dhabi to host F1 in Schools™ world finals 2012
Over 250 students from around the world will have secured a place at the F1 in Schools World Finals
F1 in Schools™ eighth World Finals will be held in Abu Dhabi from 29th October to 31st October, with this prestigious event being held to coincide with the 2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
May 07
Only Red Bull teams stick with Abu Dhabi test plans
Red Bull’s two teams look set to test alone in Abu Dhabi later this season.
Until recently, the now-traditional young drivers’ test – giving inexperienced drivers the chance to drive current F1 cars amid the sport’s strict testing limits – was scheduled to take place as per usual at the Yas Marina circuit in November.
Jan 21
United Autosports fights to the finish in Abu Dhabi
To take hard-earned podium in Gulf 12 Hours
In one of the tensest finishes to any endurance race, the United Autosports trio of Scot Ryan Dalziel and Venezuelan pair, Enzo Potolicchio and Alex Popow drove an inspired race in the inaugural running of the Gulf 12 Hours at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to finish in a fighting third place.
Jan 12
Pirelli to launch 2012 tyres on 25 January
Pirelli will officially launch its 2012 season later this month, according to the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat.
The report said the Italian marque’s president Marco Tronchetti Provera will be present at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit when this year’s tyres and markings are revealed on 25 January.
Nov 19
Rossi ready for next step after F1 test with Team Lotus
Alexander Rossi impressed with Team Lotus F1 test and ready for next step in his career
American, Alexander Rossi was pleased with his first full day with Team Lotus in the T128-04 at ‘Yas Marina Circuit. The American driver supported by AirAsia and Team Lotus drove last weekend at ‘Yas’ for Caterham AirAsia in the GP2 finale where he is finished 13th and 7th. Rossi is a graduate from World Series by Renault in 2011, finishing 3rd overall in championship with 2 wins and 7 podiums.
Nov 15
Jan Charouz completes HRT F1 Team’s lineup in the Abu Dhabi tests
“It will be a great opportunity and I thank HRT for giving me the chance to test with them tomorrow”
Czech driver Jan Charouz will participate in the young driver test which is taking place from today Tuesday until Thursday the 17th of November at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Charouz will be behind the wheel of the F111 tomorrow and will step aside, that same day, for Nathanael Berthon once the Czech driver will complete the programme established for him by the team.
Nov 13
Abu Dhabi offers to house F1 teams
Longer DRS might not prevent boring Abu Dhabi race
Abu Dhabi’s state of the art Yas Marina circuit has offered to house formula one teams. “You have great technical expertise, if you look at what is happening in Abu Dhabi, with the huge diversification into technical industries,” track CEO Richard Cregan is quoted by the Gulf News.
Nov 13
James Calado wins on first GP2 Series weekend
GP3 graduate makes strong first impression after winning 2011 GP2 Final Sprint Race
James Calado proved Lotus ART was right to sign him for the 2012 season: on his GP2 Series debut at Yas Marina Circuit, the Brit scored his first win at the 2011 GP2 Final sprint race in Abu Dhabi. Calado kept the lead at the start from reverse pole and never surrendered despite huge pressure first from GP3 graduate Antonio Felix Da Costa and then from the experienced Marcus Ericsson.
Nov 12
Leimer sails to 2011 GP2 Final win
Racing Engineering driver dominates feature race at Yas Marina Circuit
Fabio Leimer claimed his maiden GP2 Feature Race win today at Yas Marina Circuit. The Swiss racer took a lights-to-flag victory with a dominant drive, and in spite of his closest rival Luiz Razia’s best efforts to try and reduce the gap, Leimer remained in perfect control of his Racing Engineering machine all race long and was never in danger. Jolyon Palmer in third pocketed his first GP2 podium finish.