Car Testing Timetable Saturday 19th Feb 2011 1pm – 4pm
Paul di Resta Q&A
SCOT PAUL DI RESTA attended the unveiling of his new Force India Formula one racer, the Mercedes-powered VJM04. Before heading off to Spain today for this week’s four-day test at Jerez, the 24-year-old from Bathgate spoke with Jim McGill. READ FULL Q&A
Force India launch Di Resta’s new car
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA looked on as his 2011 Force India Formula One car, the VJM04, was unveiled, then stated that while he is setting his sights on a consistent maiden season he’s also not going to set himself exact goals, writes Jim McGill. “I don’t want to say exact targets on…
Valentines Offers & Skid Control Competition!
WIN A SKID CONTOL COURSE – a must for everyone! Gain more confidence driving in the winter weather by taking part in Knockhill’s Skid Control Course. An educational, fun and unique experience to learn skid control skills and skid avoidance techniques. A must for all drivers of every age. To be in…
CAR TRACKDAY OPEN SESSION – SAT 12TH FEB 11AM – 3PM
Car Trackday Open Session Sat 12th February – 11am – 3pm Car Trackday Open Session – 4 hours open session car trackday. This Trackday is for drivers who want to drive their cars on track with like minded drivers. The types of cars suitable for this open session are Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, Subaru Impreza, Evo’s,…
Kubica faces more surgery to save hand
RENAULT FORMULA ONE racer Robert Kubica will undergo more extensive surgery as the battle to re-establish full mobility in his right hand continues following yesterday’s high speed rally crash, writes Jim McGill. The 26-year-old Pole, who lost control of his S2000 Skoda Fabia car just a few kilometres into the opening stage…
Doctors battle to save Kubica’s hand
ROBERT KUBICA is today expected to be woken from the induced coma he was put into last night as doctors battle to save the functions of his right hand, writes Jim McGill. It’s expected the Pole could well be sidelined for the whole of the 2011 Formula One season. There were fears…
Renault F1 ace Kubica fractures leg
RENAULT’S F1 PLANS have been dealt a severe blow with Robert Kubica set to miss the start of the season, writes Jim McGill. The Polish driver sustained multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand in a high speed crash on the Ronde di Andora rally today. READ FULL REPORT
Franchitti lifts top SMRC award
BATHGATE’S DARIO FRANCHITTI, who won the IndyCar Championship and Indy500 last year, walked away with the main award, the John Romanes Trophy, at the annual Scottish Motor Racing Club Awards in Edinburgh, writes Jim McGill. The gala event, held at the Sheraton Hotel, was attended by almost 400 people, including the cream…
Di Resta’s Force India tech boost
BATHGATE’S PAUL di Resta has received further boost to his Formula One aspirations after Force India announced it has extended its technical partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies until the end of the 2012 season, writes Jim McGill. Since 2009, when Force India joined forces with McLaren, the Silverstone-based team has used McLaren’s…