http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ GPUpdate.net - Every day updated news! (For news, results, photos and more!) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:00:22 +0100 120 35 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ http://images.gpupdate.net/if/rss/rsslogo.jpg http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/17/gp2-asia-series-announces-night-event-in-qatar/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/17/gp2-asia-series-announces-night-event-in-qatar/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:52:00 +0100 The GP2 Series organisation has announced that the fourth round of the GP2 Asia Series 08-09 championship will now take place in Qatar, instead of Dubai as previously scheduled for the end of February. The GP2 Asia Series circus will now compete at the Losail International Circuit on February 6th and 7th. Qatar is not only a new addition to our calendar, but it also marks a historical event for GP2 as the entire race weekend will take place at night. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/16/gp2-series-announce-grid-and-calendar-for-2009/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/16/gp2-series-announce-grid-and-calendar-for-2009/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:25:00 +0100 The GP2 series announced its grid and calendar for the 2009 GP2 Series. A total of thirteen teams have been confirmed for next season. There are a few changes as BCN Competicion is purchased by Ocean Racing Technology, while Arden will be called 'Arden International' next season. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/09/art-grand-prix-confirms-nico-hulkenberg/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/09/art-grand-prix-confirms-nico-hulkenberg/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:18:00 +0100 Nico Hülkenberg's collaboration with ART Grand Prix started in 2007 and both parties are aiming high for the third year of their partnership. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/06/heavy-rain-forces-cancellation-race-2-at-dubai/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/06/heavy-rain-forces-cancellation-race-2-at-dubai/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:37:00 +0100 Due to overnight storms, there is excessive flooding at the Dubai Autodrome today where the Sprint Race of the second round of the GP2 Asia Series was to take place at 1:10pm. Following a track inspection by the Race Directors, it was their collective view that the volume of water on the track, and the likelihood of there being any improvement during the day, would make it impossible to run any races safely. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1104-3689 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1104-3689 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:34:35 +0100 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1103-3689 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1103-3689 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:14:17 +0100 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/05/kobayashi-wins-race-one-at-dubai/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/05/kobayashi-wins-race-one-at-dubai/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:42:00 +0100 Dams' Kamui Kobayashi stormed to the win in today's Dubai feature race after he dominated the first part of the event. He then lost the lead after a late pitstop to Vitaly Petrov and was later passed by Roldan Rodriguez, but a strong drive and great overtaking manoeuvres put him back on the top spot and the Japanese ace claimed his first victory of the season. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/04/kobayashi-gets-pole-in-dubai/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/04/kobayashi-gets-pole-in-dubai/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:05:00 +0100 The Dams driver snatched the top spot in qualification today in a 1:41.091. The Japanese ace got his revenge: seeking pole position in Shanghai and failing, he brilliantly managed to be the quickest man of the day, securing the top spot of the grid for tomorrow's feature race of the second round of the GP2 Asia Series. He delivered his best performance with only two minutes left on the clock.  http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1102-3689 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1102-3689 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:10:36 +0100 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/04/bamber-fastest-in-first-practice-in-dubai/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/04/bamber-fastest-in-first-practice-in-dubai/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:05:00 +0100 On a windy track, rookie Earl Bamber has taken the top spot in free practice today in Dubai in a 1:44.048, just 1/1000th ahead of Dam's Kamui Kobayashi. After snatching his first GP2 podium last October in the opening of the second season of the GP2 Asia Series in China, the impressive young driver from MY Qi-Meritus.Mahara proves once again that he is a man to watch. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/04/pantano-bemoans-lack-of-f1-interest/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/04/pantano-bemoans-lack-of-f1-interest/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 GP2 champion Giorgio Pantano is upset by the lack of attention he has received from F1 teams despite winning the support series title this year. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=3689 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=3689 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:16:00 +0100 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/02/crestani-joins-buurman-at-ocean-racing/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/12/02/crestani-joins-buurman-at-ocean-racing/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:57:00 +0100 Ocean Racing Technology announced its second driver on Tuesday afternoon. Fabrizio Crestani will join Yelmer Buurman in Dubai this weekend for his GP2 Asia Series debut. The 20-year-old driver won the two last races of the EuroSeries 3000 in Magione (Italy) bringing his tally to three victories. Fabrizio's presence on the podium was regular and despite the handicap of missing the first third by the championship, he finished just 11 points behind the champion. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/30/buurman-joins-ocean-racing-technology/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/30/buurman-joins-ocean-racing-technology/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:23:00 +0100 The Ocean Racing Technology GP2 team has immediately announced the team's new driver Yelmer Buurman after the team announced taking over BCN Competicion. Buurman will join the team at next week's second race weekend in Dubai. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/28/tiago-monteiro-confirms-the-acquisition-of-gp2-team/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/28/tiago-monteiro-confirms-the-acquisition-of-gp2-team/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:04:00 +0100 The acquisition of the BCN team currently competing in the GP2 series by a project driven by former F1 racer Tiago Monteiro, was finalized this week and from now on the team becomes the first 100% Portuguese team to compete at this level of Motoracing. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/14/van-der-garde-sitting-tight-at-renault/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/14/van-der-garde-sitting-tight-at-renault/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:23:00 +0100 World Series by Renault champion Giedo van der Garde travelled to Enstone on Thursday for his seat fitting at the Renault Formula 1 factory. The Dutchman will enjoy two days of testing at Circuit de Catalunya next week with the team. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/12/rodriguez-tops-last-day-at-paul-ricard/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/12/rodriguez-tops-last-day-at-paul-ricard/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:42:00 +0100 Roldan Rodriguez was the fastest man out on track on Thursday at Paul Ricard. The Spaniard completed a total of 32 laps for Piquet Sports at the French track. Rodriguez was just ahead of Kamui Kobayashi and Vitaly Petrov. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/12/van-der-garde-to-test-renault-f1/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/12/van-der-garde-to-test-renault-f1/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:24:00 +0100 World Series by Renault champion Giedo van der Garde will be testing at Circuit de Catalunya next week with the Renault F1 team. Like previous World Series winners Van der Garde gets the opportunity to enjoy a day of testing with the Renault F1 team. http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=3742 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=3742 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:59:26 +0100 http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/11/kobayashi-finishes-first-day-on-top/ http://gp2.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/11/11/kobayashi-finishes-first-day-on-top/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:48:00 +0100 Kamui Kobayashi set the fastest lap time of the day in a 1:15.434 as the first day of testing this week at Paul Ricard drew to a close.