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http://www.britsonpole.com/ - Brits on Pole is a news site covering British drivers in all major forms of open-wheel motor racing worldwide. We're here to remember the legends and cheer on the Brits in F1, GP2, A1GP, IndyCar and more.

F1: Did Williams’ “viral car launch” pay off or backfire?
F1: Did Williams’ “viral car launch” pay off or backfire?
britsonpole.com — Has the Williams F1 team just staged the first-ever viral launch of an F1 car? And, perhaps... more importantly, did it work? The team, famous for concentrating its resources squarely in engineering and finding innovative solutions to fill in the areas around the edges, was one of several that ... (more) F1: Did Williams’ “viral car launch” pay off or backfire?
F1: Alexander Sims is rising with Gravity
britsonpole.com — Former McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver award-winner Alexander Sims has put himself onto the fast-track to the... pinnacle of motor racing by signing with the management programme run by the new owners of the Renault Formula One team. The 21-year-old from Cambridgeshire, who will start this ... (more) F1: Alexander Sims is rising with Gravity
A1GP: Australian police are investigating Gold Coast deal
britsonpole.com — The five-year contract for A1GP to appear at Australia’s annual Gold Coast motorsports festival is now under... investigation by that country’s police following a damning auditor’s report. And Queensland police commissioner Bob Atkinson has told the Australian media that he is ... (more) A1GP: Australian police are investigating Gold Coast deal

Donington Park deal very close, says Wheatcroft
britsonpole.com — A deal to secure the future of the Donington Park racetrack is very close, according to owner... Kevin Wheatcroft, who says he is in advanced talks with several potential new leaseholders. He told BBC Leicestershire that he was speaking to five interested parties and said: “We are ... (more) Donington Park deal very close, says Wheatcroft
IndyCars: Wilson and Conway announcement video
IndyCars: Wilson and Conway announcement video
britsonpole.com — Here’s the video of the announcement of Justin Wilson and Mike Conway as Dreyer & Reinbold’s new... driver pairing, with co-owner Robbie Buhl predicting they’ll push each other to make it one of the team’s best-ever seasons. Wilson, who joins the team from Dale ... (more) IndyCars: Wilson and Conway announcement video
Le Mans 24hrs: Team Mansell, Andy Priaulx and Drayson Racing
britsonpole.com — This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans is set to offer a treat for British racing fans... with the debut of Formula One world champion Nigel Mansell in the top-tier LMP1 class. Mansell, 56, will be racing alongside his sons Greg and Leo for Buckinghamshire-based Beechdean Motorsport in a ... (more) Le Mans 24hrs: Team Mansell, Andy Priaulx and Drayson Racing
Opinion: Is Adam Carroll’s F1 dream still alive?
Opinion: Is Adam Carroll’s F1 dream still alive?
britsonpole.com — When we started Brits on Pole, back in August 2007, we gazed upon unimaginable riches as far... as F1 was concerned. We had four UK drivers at four different teams to cover, including Red Bull’s David Coulthard and Super Aguri’s Anthony Davidson in addition to Lewis Hamilton at ... (more) Opinion: Is Adam Carroll’s F1 dream still alive?
GP2 Asia: It’s iSport’s weekend as Valsecchi wins sprint
GP2 Asia: It’s iSport’s weekend as Valsecchi wins sprint
britsonpole.com — iSport’s Davide Valsecchi was expected to dominate this weekend’s GP2 Asia event in Abu Dhabi after his... near-shutout in November – and he delivered the goods in the sprint race. Despite coming second to his British team-mate Oliver Turvey in the feature race a day earlier, ... (more) GP2 Asia: It’s iSport’s weekend as Valsecchi wins sprint

GP2 Asia – Victory for Turvey as iSport clean up
britsonpole.com — Oliver Turvey led home a 1-2 finish for the Norfolk-based iSport squad as the GP2 Asia cranked... up to speed again, despite bashing wheels with team-mate Davide Valsecchi while the pair battled for the lead at the Yas Marina circuit. Valsecci retains the championship lead after three races, ... (more) GP2 Asia – Victory for Turvey as iSport clean up

F2: Tandy makes ‘last-chance’ bid for 2010 drive
F2: Tandy makes ‘last-chance’ bid for 2010 drive
britsonpole.com — Bedford racer Nick Tandy reckons that a drive in this year’s F2 championship could be his last... realistic prospect of a full-time career in single-seater racing. Whether or not he and fellow Brit Duncan Tappy, who is also hopeful of funding a season in the series, both succeed will prove ... (more) F2: Tandy makes ‘last-chance’ bid for 2010 drive
F2: New car makes ‘hugely impressive’ track debut
F2: New car makes ‘hugely impressive’ track debut
britsonpole.com — This season’s Formula Two car has made what series organisers call “a hugely impressive track debut” after... recording times of around three seconds a lap faster than its predecessor. Williams JPH1B: front view The Williams JPH1B has just gone through pre-season testing at ... (more) F2: New car makes ‘hugely impressive’ track debut
Indy Lights: Stefan Wilson signs for full-season drive
Indy Lights: Stefan Wilson signs for full-season drive
britsonpole.com — Sheffield’s Stefan Wilson has become the third British driver to be confirmed for the 2010 Indy Lights... season after signing with the team set up by IndyCar veteran Bryan Herta. Stefan Wilson Wilson, whose elder brother Justin yesterday signed with IndyCar team Dreyer & Reinbold, ... (more) Indy Lights: Stefan Wilson signs for full-season drive
GP2 Asia: Twilight race marks return to Abu Dhabi
britsonpole.com — The first GP2 Asia race of 2010 is set to be held at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina... circuit at the weekend for a twilight contest featuring five new drivers. They include Barwa Addax pilots Giedo van der Garde and Sergio Perez, Coloni’s Alberto Valerio and Trident’s Dani Clos as well as ... (more) GP2 Asia: Twilight race marks return to Abu Dhabi
Dalziel triumphs over Wilson in Rolex 24 endurance race
britsonpole.com — Scotland’s ex-Superleague and Champ Car driver Ryan Dalziel has cemented his move into sports cars with victory... in the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race, beating Ganassi teams that included Justin Wilson and Dario Franchitti. Driving for series debutants Action Express ... (more) Dalziel triumphs over Wilson in Rolex 24 endurance race
F1 testing: Button says ‘times mean nothing’ on first run-out
F1 testing: Button says ‘times mean nothing’ on first run-out
britsonpole.com — Jenson Button warned McLaren fans not to read much into the times he set at testing in... Valencia after his debut for the team saw him finish fifth-fastest of seven drivers, ahead only of rookies Vitaly Petrov and Nico Hulkenberg. Fernando Alonso ensured that Ferrari topped the timesheets for ... (more) F1 testing: Button says ‘times mean nothing’ on first ...
All-British IndyCar pairing as Wilson joins Conway at DRR
All-British IndyCar pairing as Wilson joins Conway at DRR
britsonpole.com — Mike Conway has been re-signed for a second year at IndyCar midfielders Dreyer & Reinbold – and,... in a surprise move, he will be joined at the team by fellow Brit Justin Wilson. Team co-owner Dennis Reinbold said: “We are excited to be able to put a deal together for both Mike ... (more) All-British IndyCar pairing as Wilson joins Conway at DRR
F1 testing: Massa and Sauber team fastest again
F1 testing: Massa and Sauber team fastest again
britsonpole.com — Day two of F1 testing in Valencia was much like the first, with Ferrari’s Felipe Massa showing... a clean pair of heels to all-comers and the unsponsored Sauber car putting on a show in second place. Massa clocked 124 laps during the day, more than any other driver, as he continues his ... (more) F1 testing: Massa and Sauber team fastest again
F1 testing: Teams take first 2010 outing at Valencia
britsonpole.com — Ferrari’s Felipe Massa returned to the race track today for his first proper day at the office... since a horrific accident at the Hungaroring in July looked to have put an end to his racing career – and promptly stuck his car at the top of the unofficial timesheet. Behind him, ... (more) F1 testing: Teams take first 2010 outing at Valencia
McLaren car launch: quotes of the day
McLaren car launch: quotes of the day
britsonpole.com — So, what were the highlights of McLaren’s hour-long video feed of the launch and the following press... conference? Here are some soundbites from some of the key players, including team principal Martin Whitmarsh, engineering director Paddy Lowe – and of course the drivers, Jenson ... (more) McLaren car launch: quotes of the day
All smiles as Button and Hamilton launch the MP4-25
All smiles as Button and Hamilton launch the MP4-25
britsonpole.com — It was all smiles between Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton as the pair teamed up to launch... McLaren’s challenger for the 2010 season, the MP4-25. McLaren's 2010 challenger, the MP4-25 The reigning world champion said his new team’s difficulties at the start of 2009 had spurred ... (more) All smiles as Button and Hamilton launch the MP4-25
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