F2RWRS - The feeder category of the F1RWRS

[Stramala]

Lancia Martini Racing liveries, which will be used by both Scuderia Alitalia cars in Monaco and Singapore. The TNT Express livery posted earlier will be used by Car #10 only at Zandvoort.

[Wizzie]

Scuderia Alitalia - TNT livery


Scuderia Alitalia - Martini livery

Aston Martin livery to come later today

[Wizzie]

Aston Martin

[JeremyMcClean]

Looks very nice! Thanks Andrea!

[AdrianSutil]

Wizzie: Can you post a side-on close-up of the Mitie car so I can see the Drubnik logo please?

[Wizzie]

Wizzie: Can you post a side-on close-up of the Mitie car so I can see the Drubnik logo please?

It's not a Drubnik logo. I just shoved the Kingfisher logo on there because I put Lola and Michelin on the front wing.

[AdrianSutil]

Wizzie: Can you post a side-on close-up of the Mitie car so I can see the Drubnik logo please?

It's not a Drubnik logo. I just shoved the Kingfisher logo on there because I put Lola and Michelin on the front wing.

Ah ok. Thanks though, it looks really good.

[Wizzie]

Having completed our investigation into both Cars 7 (Mitchell Macklin) and 15 (Johannes Rueckert), we have decided to extend their bans to two races. For both drivers, one race will be served immediately and the other will be suspended until the end of the year. The extension for Rueckert was given due to the fact that cars 18 (Michael Robertson) and 21 (Bastian van Nieuwenhuijzen) were both judged to be held up by the slowing Hydook car. Meanwhile, Macklin had ended up in the middle of the track which was not only incredibly stupid but downright dangerous as well.

Finally, as a result of this, from 2015 onwards, the stewards will take a very dim view on drivers crawling around the track after an accident at the FedEx 100. Should anyone be found guilty from this year onwards of doing it, they'll automatically be handed a one race ban effective for the first round of the following season.

[Wizzie]

First of all, I'd like to say hello to all the team owners for 2015 and hope that you'll like me a lot more than my predecessor Mr Don Rennis. Secondly, I'd like to draw your attention to the F2RWRS Regulations for this year. The first item I want to point out is article 1.1.5. which would be of great interest to the Chrysler Group in particular. We haven't made it a secret that we're disappointed in the chassis Lola has provided for the series so therefore, we've taken it upon ourselves to open up options for teams in 2016. For interested manufacturers, next year's technical regulations will be emailed to you within the next week or so.

The second section I want to point out is Article 5 regarding penalties. While they won't be in effect in the F2RWRS for 2015, they will be in the F3RWRS so I suggest that you look at how it's applied very closely as the F2RWRS plan to implement this new penalty system in 2015. However, the ruling on track crawling at Indianapolis will still apply regardless of what penalty system we use due to the high speeds involved and the safety issues it brings which, unfortunately, Mr Jason Hamilton found out the hard way. Thank you for your attention and I hope to be working closely with you in the future.

Yours sincerely
Tom Douglas, F2RWRS Commissioner

[Wizzie]

F2RWRS Invitational announced

Earlier today, F2RWRS Commissioner Tom Douglas announced that there will be a non-championship round held alongside the F1RWRS Luxembourg Grand Prix. 11 of the 14 existing F2RWRS teams will be racing in the event but with a catch. All the drivers that will be participating will have to be drivers that are racing in the F3RWRS and have done a maximum of 3 F2RWRS races. "This is a great opportunity for F3RWRS drivers to get a taste of what F2RWRS machinery is like" said Douglas. "It's also a fantastic opportunity for teams in the F2RWRS to be able to evaluate the long-term prospects of many of their young proteges against many of the people they'll be racing against in the future. Right now, our invitations are aimed at F2RWRS teams that participated in 2014 on the basis that they'll already have much of the equipment ready to go for the race but that doesn't mean that the new teams aren't allowed to show up. On the contrary, provided they're ready, we're willing to let them have a shot as an extended test session and see if they can show some of the more experienced players up before pre-season testing really begins."

And, predictably, here's MRT's Entry for the Luxembourg Invitational:

Virgin MRT
1. Joel Melrose
2. Nick Nurmester

[Stramala]

Scuderia Alitalia
Alessandro Lucarelli
Lorenzo Crescenzi

[the Masked Lapwing]

Young Lions put Zimmer and Simpson in cars for Luxembourg
The GRM Holden Young Lions today announced that ZimSport F3RWRS drivers Ryan Zimmer and Carter Simpson will be given drives in their two cars for the non-championship F2RWRS Luxembourg Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. Team principal Garry Rogers said "We are pleased to be given this chance to run two exciting young drivers in our F2RWRS cars before next season." Simpson has been recently announced as the driver in next year's empty Young Lions seat alongside Tommy Nash.

GRM Holden Young Lions
Carter Simpson
Ryan Zimmer

[AndreaModa]

Castrol Jones Racing declare intent to compete in non-championship F2RWRS race

Sammy Jones has announced his Castrol Jones Racing team intend to compete at the non-championship F2RWRS race to be held at the Nurburgring alongside the marquee F1RWRS race.

"We're definitely interested" revealed Jones, "it will be a great opportunity for the team to get some practice in before the start of the 2015 season, now we just need to finalise some drivers."

It's widely believed Connor O'Heagan will get one of the seats at Jones' team, but the other remains far from secure as of yet.

"We'd like to have Connor in one car, yes, and I'd love for Eric Swerts to take the other seat, but I suspect Gillet will want him in their car, and if that is the case, we won't block Eric from driving for them. We'll keep the seat open for as long as possible as I'd rather not let young Roberto Dinella take the seat as he's yet to even start an F3RWRS race. Still, we'll see how things pan out."

Castrol Jones Racing
Driver 1: Connor O'Heagan
Driver 2: Ashley Lilly

[AdrianSutil]

Mitie Aviation Holden offer Lilly to CJR:

Mr.Alexander is unable to have his team compete in the non-Championship event, but that hasn't stopped him offering Ashley Lilly to any prospective teams looking to fill a seat. "Ashley is itching to show what he can do at every opportunity. We are unable to run our own operation due to financial reasons, but would love for Ashkey to gain some more experience. Ashley competed on the latter half of last season in the F3 series, picking up a win at Spa, so he comes with proven speed and skill. Hopefully, CJR will get back to us soon."
Whatever the outcome, Mr.Alexander has promised to pay for any damages should Ashley suffer a crash during the weekend.

[tommykl]

Gillet announce line-up for Invitational

Tony Gillet has confirmed which two young drivers would represent the team in the F2RWRS Invitational as next season's drivers Eric Swerts and Jean-Vincent Albertini. He said that he "was happy for Jones to suggest hiring him, but as he will be driving for us in the F2RWRS next year, we prefer to help him get used to the atmosphere in the team and to how we work here, the same reason as for why Jean-Vincent will drive the second car."

AndreaModa, I think you'll find you also have Josh Carlisle available for a drive

[AndreaModa]

Gillet announce line-up for Invitational

Tony Gillet has confirmed which two young drivers would represent the team in the F2RWRS Invitational as next season's drivers Eric Swerts and Jean-Vincent Albertini. He said that he "was happy for Jones to suggest hiring him, but as he will be driving for us in the F2RWRS next year, we prefer to help him get used to the atmosphere in the team and to how we work here, the same reason as for why Jean-Vincent will drive the second car."

AndreaModa, I think you'll find you also have Josh Carlisle available for a drive

I know, but he's contracted to Falik Arrows so I figured SuperAguri may want him there.

AdrianSutil - Lilly is signed alongside O'Heagan!

[Pointrox]

Ah bien, I am verri happi to know tzat Gilet cares so much about my development az a driveur. I vill not dizappoint tzem.

Oh, I almost forgot:

Hydook extends McCracken's contract to two races
British driver Phil McCracken will be driving for Hydook in the first two races of the season.

F2RWRS commisioners decided to ban Johannes Rueckert for the first race, and Phil McCracken was called out to be the substitute driver for the time being.
Recently the penalties were revised and Rueckert - as well as some other drivers - was given a ban for the second round as well.

[Wizzie]

Ah bien, I am verri happi to know tzat Gilet cares so much about my development az a driveur. I vill not dizappoint tzem.

Oh, I almost forgot:

Hydook extends McCracken's contract to two races
British driver Phil McCracken will be driving for Hydook in the first two races of the season.

F2RWRS commisioners decided to ban Johannes Rueckert for the first race, and Phil McCracken was called out to be the substitute driver for the time being.
Recently the penalties were revised and Rueckert - as well as some other drivers - was given a ban for the second round as well.

Reuckert's only banned for one race. The other is suspended until the end of the year

[Phoenix]

AERORACING ENGINEERING TO ENTER F2RWRS INVITATIONAL

The recently formed Aeroracing Engineering team, which was formerly known as Team Phoenix, will enter the F2RWRS Invitational, as expressed by team owner Phoenix McAllister.

The team will run this year's car, now painted in Aeroracing's colors. This will mark the first outing of the new team at a F2RWRS event.

McAllister has expressed his excitement: "It's great the RWRS Comission has brought up this event, since it will allow us to evaluate two drivers we have in high regard. While they won't make the jump to F2RWRS yet, they'll be gaining some valuable experience and will have the incentive of a promotion to the series, provided they perform well enough at F3RWRS. Also, we'll operate as Aeroracing this weekend, so this will also allow some of our new staff to be taken through its paces".

The team has also confirmed their lineup for the race: Brazilian Raul Souto Maior, who has already had two F2RWRS as a substitute to Tanner Jason while the American was serving a ban, scoring a 6th place at its first ever outing, and American Hillary King, who has recently been renewed as a F3RWRS driver for Aeroracing.

@Wizzie: Joel Melrose? Seriously? Now I can't wait to see both him and Tanner Jason at the same track

[AdrianSutil]

AdrianSutil - Lilly is signed alongside O'Heagan!

[Klon]

F2RWRS Invitational announced

I must announce my objection to this- it's going to be tough enough to fill the F1RWRS grid, so...

[Wizzie]

F2RWRS Commissioner Open to Prize Money Overhaul

F2RWRS Commissioner Tom Douglas has announced that he'll overhaul the F2RWRS prize money system for 2015 onwards to make it easier for F2RWRS drivers to move up into the F1RWRS amid growing tension amongst team owners over the new Superlicense Criteria. "I've heard there's some tension in the F1RTA over the new criteria, especially over the removal of the criteria for Formula One drivers" said Douglas at the official announcement of the F2RWRS Invitational last week.

"Mr Melrose in particular has been quite vocal about having the criteria reinstated amid all the complaints that reinstating the criteria will make it difficult for drivers in the F2RWRS and F3RWRS to move up. On the contrary, a driver that spends three years in the F2RWRS would acquire 90 experience points for both qualifying and the race which is already a 90 credit saving for teams in the F1RWRS on driver development costs. Also, if said driver was to finish 4th twice and 5th once under the present credit system during that time, the team he signs for would get a further 125 credits up front, which is nothing to sneeze at."

"Therefore, it is my opinion that having the criteria reinstated wouldn't be a bad thing for the F2RWRS and any claims that it is are totally unfounded. If necessary however, I'm willing to overhaul the credit distribution system with a draft copy of it being sent to my superior Mr Prieto and the F1RTA within the coming days should it be requested."

[MinardiFan95]

Gulf M/Power to enter F2RWRS Invitational
Gulf M/Power Racing will be entering the F2RWRS invitational event, designed to give F3RWRS drivers a taste of F2RWRS competition. The driver lineup isn't complete yet, however we do plan on giving our new signing Michael Cameron his first race in our F2RWRS car (pending official ruling from the F2RWRS Commissioner). The second seat is currently unoccupied, so any current F3RWRS drivers can apply for this seat.

[Wizzie]

If Carter Simpson's driving for HRT at the invitational, then I see no problem in allowing Michael Cameron to race

[Wizzie]

We at F1RTV would like to announce that Mr Alasdair Lindsay will be commentating for the highlights video for the Luxembourg Invitational. Mr Lindsay has had many years of experience both in Motor Racing and in Broadcasting and we're excited to have him join the team. After seeing his incredible work for the TMRRC, we're also willing to let him have virtual creative freedom with compiling the highlights packages should he desire. Finally, we'll like to announce that Rhys Davies and Daniel Melrose will join the team full time from 2015 onwards as the commentators for all F2RWRS and F3RWRS events where full coverage is provided.

[Stramala]

We at F1RTV would like to announce that Mr Alasdair Lindsay will be commentating for the highlights video for the Luxembourg Invitational. Mr Lindsay has had many years of experience both in Motor Racing and in Broadcasting and we're excited to have him join the team. After seeing his incredible work for the TMRRC, we're also willing to let him have virtual creative freedom with compiling the highlights packages should he desire. Finally, we'll like to announce that Rhys Davies and Daniel Melrose will join the team full time from 2015 onwards as the commentators for all F2RWRS and F3RWRS events where full coverage is provided.

This is news to me! What exactly does this mean?

[This]

Well it's obvious that RonDen Racing Engineering will Give Dorien Lamberigts a chance in the Invitational, as her family is part of the team. In car 2, Simon Garfünkel will get one ultimate chance to prove he's worth at least something.

[Pointrox]

Hydook announces F2RWRS Invitational line-up
It is now officially confirmed that both drivers from Hydook's F3RWRS division will be given a chance to drive in F2RWRS Invitational. Macedonian Branko Ristic and German Carsten Jancker will take cars of Rueckert and Molinaro for this particular race. Ristic will also make history, being the first driver from Macedonia to drive an F2RWRS car.

[Wizzie]

We at F1RTV would like to announce that Mr Alasdair Lindsay will be commentating for the highlights video for the Luxembourg Invitational. Mr Lindsay has had many years of experience both in Motor Racing and in Broadcasting and we're excited to have him join the team. After seeing his incredible work for the TMRRC, we're also willing to let him have virtual creative freedom with compiling the highlights packages should he desire. Finally, we'll like to announce that Rhys Davies and Daniel Melrose will join the team full time from 2015 onwards as the commentators for all F2RWRS and F3RWRS events where full coverage is provided.

This is news to me! What exactly does this mean?

Basically, it means you've become our answer to Martin Brundle. If you accept, you'll be doing the commentary for the Luxembourg Invitational race and even have the option of compiling the highlights package yourself if you want and/or if I'm too lazy to pull out my finger and do a better job myself.

[Stramala]

We at F1RTV would like to announce that Mr Alasdair Lindsay will be commentating for the highlights video for the Luxembourg Invitational. Mr Lindsay has had many years of experience both in Motor Racing and in Broadcasting and we're excited to have him join the team. After seeing his incredible work for the TMRRC, we're also willing to let him have virtual creative freedom with compiling the highlights packages should he desire. Finally, we'll like to announce that Rhys Davies and Daniel Melrose will join the team full time from 2015 onwards as the commentators for all F2RWRS and F3RWRS events where full coverage is provided.

This is news to me! What exactly does this mean?

Basically, it means you've become our answer to Martin Brundle. If you accept, you'll be doing the commentary for the Luxembourg Invitational race and even have the option of compiling the highlights package yourself if you want and/or if I'm too lazy to pull out my finger and do a better job myself.

Given advance warning, yeah sure, you'll just have to provide me with a selection of raw footage to work with.

[Wizzie]

This is news to me! What exactly does this mean?

Basically, it means you've become our answer to Martin Brundle. If you accept, you'll be doing the commentary for the Luxembourg Invitational race and even have the option of compiling the highlights package yourself if you want and/or if I'm too lazy to pull out my finger and do a better job myself.

Given advance warning, yeah sure, you'll just have to provide me with a selection of raw footage to work with.

Is a month's warning good enough for you?

[Stramala]

Is a month's warning good enough for you?

Eh, sure, just bear in mind there may be a couple of days between yous sending the raw video and an end product appearing on YT...

[Wizzie]

Is a month's warning good enough for you?

Eh, sure, just bear in mind there may be a couple of days between yous sending the raw video and an end product appearing on YT...

That's fine. I'm thinking of creating a new joint account with Lappy just for the RWRS anyway. Eventually, we should be able to compile all the F1 Rejects categories into one channel and take over the internet

[Stramala]

Is a month's warning good enough for you?

Eh, sure, just bear in mind there may be a couple of days between yous sending the raw video and an end product appearing on YT...

That's fine. I'm thinking of creating a new joint account with Lappy just for the RWRS anyway. Eventually, we should be able to compile all the F1 Rejects categories into one channel and take over the internet

I might beat you to it, actually. TMRRC highlights can be uploaded there too...

[Wizzie]

Eh, sure, just bear in mind there may be a couple of days between yous sending the raw video and an end product appearing on YT...

That's fine. I'm thinking of creating a new joint account with Lappy just for the RWRS anyway. Eventually, we should be able to compile all the F1 Rejects categories into one channel and take over the internet

I might beat you to it, actually. TMRRC highlights can be uploaded there too...

Now all we need is Tristan, Nuppiz and MinardiFan to join us and we'll be well on our way to internet fame and fortune

[Stramala]

It is done.

[eurobrun]

It is done.

F1 Rejects: the new internet meme.

[Wizzie]

It is done.

Nice work.

And, for the record, here's the provisional entry list for the Luxembourg Invitational:

(1 Team Slot Remaining)

Virgin MRT
1. Joel Melrose
2. Nick Nurmester

Scuderia Lancia Alitalia
9. Alessandro Lucarelli
10. Lorenzo Crescenzi

GRM Young Lions
11. Ryan Zimmer
12. Carter Simpson

AeroRacing Engineering
14. Raul Suoto Maior
15. Hillary King

Hydook Racing Team
16. Branko Ristic
17. Carsten Jancker

Gulf M/Power Racing
18. Markus van de Schoot
19. Michael Cameron

Gillet
20. Eric Swerts
21. Jean-Vincent Albertini

Dofasco Lukoil Racing
22. Wojciech Cieslar
23. TBA

Castrol Jones Racing
24. Connor O'Heagan
25. Ashley Lilly

RonDen Engineering
28. Dorien Lamberigts
29. Simon Garfunkel

The F2RWRS Commissioner Tom Douglas is also open to allowing ROLFS drivers participate in the Invitational for this year and future events should the number of entries prove insufficient from the pool of F3RWRS drivers alone.

[Wizzie]

Now, normally I'd simply take past results from other categories and make the performance files based on that (although I get the feeling I may have been a bit too kind to the F3RWRS drivers moving up full time to the F2RWRS next year but I guess it sort of covers up the gaping hole in the top end of town) but I'm gonna need a description of Carsten Jancker and Branko Ristic's driving styles by their respective managers/owners

[eurobrun]

I can't read