Chiara Martin, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

FE | Jeddah E-Prix | Qualifying | Maximilian Günther takes first pole position for DS Penske

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

After an eventful second Free Practice session, the drivers were ready to battle it out for pole position in Jeddah. Antonio Felix da Costa led the second practice session for the Jeddah E-Prix, which ended prematurely under red flag conditions after Nyck de Vries crashed into the Turn 4 barrier while attempting to overtake Stoffel…

FE | Jeddah E-Prix | Maini tops Rookie Free Practice for Mahindra

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Kush Maini impressed for Mahindra Racing in the special Rookie Free Practice session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, topping the timesheets with a strong performance. Formula E is back in Saudi Arabia for the first double-header of the season. Instead of Diriyah, the teams will face off in Jeddah, in a new circuit around the…

Gabriele Minì after winning the Formula 3 Feature Race in Monaco 2024.

F3 2024 | Season Review | Gabriele Minì

Chiara Martin2 months ago08 mins

Gabriel Minì entered the 2024 Formula 2 season with considerable expectations on his shoulders. As one of only two returning race winners on the grid, the Alpine Academy driver had already proven his talent with two victories and two additional podiums in his rookie campaign with Hitech GP. However, his move to reigning teams’ champions…

Prison sentence handed out in Michael Schumacher blackmail case

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

A court has convicted three men for attempting to blackmail the family of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher. The case revolved around efforts to extort €15 million by threatening to release intimate footage of Schumacher from his sickbed. The court proceedings in Wuppertal exposed a disturbing attempt to profit from the vulnerability of…

F2 2024 | Season Review | Oliver Goethe

Chiara Martin2 months ago07 mins

Oliver Goethe unexpectedly began his Formula 2 journey when he replaced Franco Colapinto at MP Motorsport for the Monza round. Originally set to compete in Formula 3 with Campos Racing as a title contender, the Red Bull Junior driver instead made his F2 debut at the high-speed Italian circuit. A sudden step up in Monza…

Sophia Floersch reveals advice from Robert Wickens before making Indy NXT switch

Chiara Martin2 months ago07 mins

German racing sensation Sophia Floersch is heading to the United States to compete in the 2025 Indy NXT by Firestone Series, marking a significant shift in her career, and she revealed she got advice from Robert Wickens on it. The 24-year-old, known for her diverse experience in FIA Formula 3, DTM, FIA World Endurance Championship,…

Former FIA Steward, Johnny Herbert, with Lola Cars.

Johnny Herbert joins Lola Cars as Global Brand Ambassador After FIA Exit

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Johnny Herbert has swiftly secured a new motorsport role as Global Brand Ambassador for Lola Cars, just a day after parting ways with the FIA. The former Formula 1 driver and television pundit ended his 15-year tenure as an FIA driver steward after “mutually agreeing” that his position was no longer “compatible” with his media…

Sophia Floersch during the Indy NXT Sebring Tests.

Hauger and Floersch on adapting to Firestone tyres in Indy NXT

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The transition from racing in Europe to Indy NXT in the United States brings significant changes for drivers, with one of the most notable differences being the switch from Pirelli to Firestone tyres. Dennis Hauger and Sophia Floersch, former Formula 2 and 3 drivers, spoke to media including Pit Debrief about adapting to the new…

Gabriel Bortoleto raising the Brazilian flag after winning the 2024 Formula 2 Championship.

“Never give up, keep pushing” – Gabriel Bortoleto on winning the 2024 F2 Championship

Chiara Martin2 months ago012 mins

The 2024 FIA Formula 2 season came to a spectacular conclusion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Gabriel Bortoleto was crowned champion after a memorable Feature Race. Joshua Duerksen claimed his maiden Feature Race victory, but Bortoleto’s second-place finish secured his place in the history books. Bortoleto battles to the title The Feature Race…

Jack Harvey is raring to go for the 2025 IndyCar 500 as he makes a one-off appearance in the IndyCar series this year.

Jack Harvey “will leave ego at the door” and ask Hunter-Reay questions ahead of Indy 500 in May

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago015 mins

Jack Harvey is set to return to the Indianapolis 500 in 2025 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, a team renowned for its singular focus on the prestigious event. Having competed with multiple teams over the years, Harvey is enthusiastic about the opportunity and holds high regard for the team’s commitment to excellence. Harvey on Dreyer…