F2RWRS - The feeder category of the F1RWRS

[Wizzie]

As a treat for you guys here is a preview of the F2RWRS Indy 100 but be warned it contains some (Read: MANY) spoilers. Infact, one may say the entire thing is one big spoiler.

The Dan Wheldon tribute will probably also be uploaded in the next few days.

[Shizuka]

Goddamnit Liquor, Y U NO...

[This]

where has Lamberigts suddenly found that speed? He didn't seem to have any speed at all before

[Wizzie]

where has Lamberigts suddenly found that speed? He didn't seem to have any speed at all before

Beats me, I'm still trying to figure that out

[Wizzie]

PROJECT UPDATE:

TMLW and myself have done the commentary for the first 55 laps of the race in almost typical F1 Rejects fashion and we plan on getting the other 45 laps done during the course of next week. All things going to plan, the project in its entirety should be finished by next weekend.

[Wizzie]

F2RWRS Barcelona Test - Day 1

Many of the trends from Jerez carried over to Barcelona on the second last testing day before the teams hit the track for the F2RWRS round in Turkey. Tanner Jason was again the class of the field ahead of the two MRTs of Marie Simon and Mitchell Macklin. Again, there were no major incidents to report except for George Liquor going through ANOTHER BMW engine whilst the powerplant in Alberto Cara's car also went pop in the afternoon.

1. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): 1:27.164
2. M. Simon (MRT): +0.025
3. M. Macklin (MRT): +0.627
5. A. Cara (Beirao): +1.089
4. A. Kremnicky (Aston Martin): +1.397
8. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +1.573
6. J. Reuckert (Hydook): +1.576
7. M. Bizzari (Trueba): +1.639
9. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +1.782
10. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +1.879
11. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +1.986
13. M. Robertson (Simpson): +2.102
12. H. Shioya (KitKat): +2.193
14. G. Liquor (Young Lions): +2.545
15. D. Lei (Trueba): +2.636
16. D. Anderson (Simpson): +2.667
17. T. Nash (Young Lions): +2.738
18. L. Seron (Gillet): +3.454
19. C. Lopes (Beirao): +3.527
20. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +3.571
21. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): +3.913
22. G. Okorie (KitKat): +4.140

I'm starting to get the feeling that the settings I changed to make the team and driver names appear correctly in-game may have done something detrimental to the performance files as not only are the practice results ridicuously consistant, they're also using the race performance parameters rather than the qualifying parameters which, as far as I know, it should be using.

[eurobrun]

So that how Liquor is suddenley beating Nash

[Wizzie]

So that how Liquor is suddenley beating Nash

Maybe but, then again, I know next to nothing about GP4 scripting and I'm just improvising the scripts as I go along.

[Wizzie]

I've done the final test session for the pre-season but before I post the results of that, I have found the problem. On the performance file, I've always believed that qualifying performance came before race performance. Evidently, it's the other way around so that means I'll be fixing the error before running the race at Istanbul.

[Wizzie]

F2RWRS Barcelona Test - Day 2

As the famous saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same and in certainly applied here at Barcelona. The weather couldn't be more different from Jerez just over a week ago and the sunshine was breaking a few cars but it was the likes of Mitchell Macklin, Andrej Kremnicky and Alberto Cara fighting it out for supremacy at the head of the field. In the end Macklin was ahead, just, of Cara, Wouter Lamberigts and Kremnicky. George Liquor only set one hot lap before a loose wheel damaged the hub and put him out for the day. Other people with mechanical problems included Michael Robertson, Tanner Jason, Alessandro Marchesi, Hansuke Shioya and both the Trueba cars.

1. M. Macklin (MRT): 1:28.302
2. A. Cara (Beirao): +0.039
3. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): +0.202
4. A. Kremnicky (Aston Martin): +0.353
5. L. Seron (Gillet): +0.959
6. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +0.983
7. M. Simon (MRT): +1.549
8. J. Reuckert (Hydook): +1.586
9. T. Nash (Young Lions): +1.768
10. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +2.103
11. M. Bizzari (Trueba): +2.372
12. C. Lopes (Beirao): +2.653
13. D. Anderson (Simpson): +2.660
14. H. Shioya (KitKat): +3.094
15. D. Lei (Trueba): +3.745
16. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +3.971
17. M. Robertson (Simpson): +4.014
18. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +4.082
19. G. Okorie (KitKat): +4.536
20. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +4.772
21. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): +4.821
22. G. Liquor (Young Lions): +5.979

[Wizzie]

2014 Petrol Ofisi F2RWRS Turkish Grand Prix - Qualifying

The teams were shocked when they arrived at Istanbul to find that the track had almost no grip at all after being left disused for almost 3 years. Even into qualifying, the track was nowhere near perfect and as a result, with the singular exception of Alberto Cara, the cars that ran early had a major disadvantage. Wouter Lamberigts continued his incredible form from Indianapolis to score the point for pole position ahead of Cara, who put in quite possibly the lap of the year considering his was about 4th out on track, and Andrej Kremnicky. Johannes Reuckert was relatively disappointing in 9th but at least he beat his teammate Anton Bosevic who was nowhere on the grid.

1. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): 1:35.854 (1 point)
2. A. Cara (Beirao): +0.009
3. A. Kremnicky (Aston Martin): +0.208
4. M. Macklin (MRT): +0.567
5. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +0.814
6. T. Nash (Young Lions): +1.516
7. L. Seron (Gillet): +1.891
8. M. Simon (MRT): +2.533
9 J. Reuckert (Hydook): +2.570
10. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +2.585
11. D. Anderson (Simpson): +2.832
12. H. Shioya (KitKat): +2.924
13. M. Bizzari (Trueba): +3.031
14. D. Lei (Trueba): +3.141
15. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +3.415
16. C. Lopes (Beirao): +4.006
17. G. Liquor (Young Lions): +4.100
18. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): +4.401
19. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +4.536
20. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +4.554
21. G. Okorie (KitKat): +4.558
22. M. Robertson (Simpson): +4.615

[Klon]

I think I have done Tropico proud today with a good effort, sadly it just didn't worked out with the pole position. Still, I think we can have a good race if everything stays the way it currently is.

...

Well, I for my part am not surprised by Alberto's heroic performance - he has learnt from the best in the world at what he does. I tell you, we are looking at a future F1RWRS star in him. Du was good, considering her situation, she will make the points in the race for sure.

[This]

There's absolutely no logic in Lamberigts performances.

Exactly how i wanted it!
Good to see that he actually has some talent, driving a Wartburg is a good way to learn it seems!

[SuperAguri]

I am disappointed with Vantini, 5th on the grid is just not good enough for the Italian F3 champion, although all will be forgiven for a podium. Morgan is very disappointing, 4.5 seconds off the pace is not good enough, 2 seconds is good. What happened to some of the form you showed in testing? Improve or you'll be racing Formula Lada in Russia next year.

[the Masked Lapwing]

HRT is pleased with the qualifying performance of Tommy, especially after his struggles at Indy and in the recent tests. George though, well, considering he was matching Tommy before, now he's nowhere. He's going to stay with us for at least 9 races - before we reconsider his position in the team.

[JeremyMcClean]

I was quite pleased with the car, considering what happened at Indy and the earlier tests. The car feels great, I just need to get the tyre usage figured out

Great performance from Andrej today. Not so great from Alessandro, though we expect that he should make a some-what better performance during the race.

[Wizzie]

Currently running the race and it's been chaotic so far to say the least before this message beamed over race control: RACE RED FLAGGED FOR ACCIDENT INVOLVING CARS 3 AND 17

[JeremyMcClean]

Whatever penalty we get, I appeal!

[Wizzie]

Whatever penalty we get, I appeal!

If anything, it's probably going to be Seron getting the penalty for rejoining the track like he did.

[Wizzie]

The race has resumed and it's still just as chaotic as it was before.

[Wizzie]

2014 Petrol Ofisi F2RWRS Turkish Grand Prix - Race

With everyone doing their second ever race in the F2RWRS and the first on a road course, you almost expected some carnage but not to the extent that eventuated. Wouter Lambergits kept the lead from Alberto Cara on lap 1 but further back, Tommy Nash's race lasted half a lap before he and Marie Simon collided at turn 9 putting the Canadian out of the race and forcing the Frenchwoman in for a new rear wing while Johannes Reuckert spun on lap 2 after a poor start which scattered the midfield.

Lamberigts' lead lasted until lap 3 when Cara tapped the pair of them into a spin at turn 7. Rosco Vantini took the lead only to be passed by Andrej Kremnicky at the turn 9/10 chicane before getting the lead back at turn 11 when Kremnicky fell to third after spearing off the track at the bottom of the hill. The very next lap Vantini and Mitchell Macklin got into a barging match at the same chicane which promoted Niko Bellic into 2nd, Vantini then ran wide at the very next corner, rejoined alongside the Serbian and promptly took him out of the race which meant he had to come in for a new nosecone as well. While all this was happening, Dave Anderson's car gave up the ghost by spraying hot oil all over the engine and catching fire as the American pulled off to the side of the track.

Lap 5 Macklin was in the lead from Kremnicky before he too spun on the exit of turn 2 promoting Tanner Jason, who had somehow made his way through the carnage from 18th on the grid, into second and Hansuke Shioya into third. Reuckert's miserable afternoon ended when a wheel worked itself loose on lap 7 whilst running in a lowly midfield position. George Liquor, now running in the points, had a quick spin in turn 11 and rejoined on the fringes of the top 10. On the next lap it was Vantini and Giconi Okorie visiting the turn 11 runoff again in separate incidents whilst the pair were running 12th and 13th.

Du Lei became the next retirement when, on lap 9, she spun off at the difficult turn 8, made it all the way through the runoff, and clouted the wall quite heavily at the end of it. Catrina Lopes spun at the same spot the very next lap but unlike Lei, she was able to rejoin the race. And then, on lap 11, Laurent Seron spins across the track at turn 11 and stops on the grass verge on the inside of the corner. Thinking he's in the clear, the Belgian tries to rejoin but instead he simply steams into the path of Cara and Kremnicky. Cara just manages to avoid the Gillet car but the sickening impact behind him rips the Aston Martin apart and throws Seron's car several hundred meters down the race track. The red flag was immediately brought out. As they attended to the scene as it quickly became apparent that Kremnicky sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries from the impact. Seron got out of the car under his own power but he looked like to be in a lot of pain which was later traced to a fractured bone in his left arm. Kremnicky was extradited from the car with the help of the medical staff at the track and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.

The race was restarted half an hour later with Lamberigts' miserable afternoon ending with suspension failure almost as soon as the race restarted. Many drivers made the first of two pitstops very soon after although nobody quite knew why so many people went with the two stopper. During this phase Jason, on a one stopper, took the lead of the race when Macklin pitted, who then proceeded to shove Shioya off the road on his outlap. Shioya's suspension collapsed a few laps later whilst running well up in the field promoting Michael Robertson, who was having an excellent race, into 4th. Simon and Alessandro Marchesi, both well down the field after their various escapades, collided at turn 9 in what was starting to turn into a demolition derby.

Robertson's fantastic run almost came to an end with a puncture caused by debris from the Kremnicky accident while Macklin, back in the lead after Jason made his stop, also had an unscheduled trip down pitlane when a wheel worked itself loose. Anton Bosevic was the next to spin at the now infamous turn 11 demoting him from 5th to 7th. And then the most heartbreaking moment of them all occured when Jason suffered a similar fate to Anderson, putting the American out of the race when a win was all but guaranteed.

The race then quietened down for a few laps before Giconi Okorie, who was now running last, had a spin at the exit of turn 8 soon after being lapped by several drivers. Behind him, Lopes had another moment through turn 8, this time making it as far as the gravel trap before continuing on her way. Marchesi was the next to lose it on lap 33 when he spun at turn 12 and lost 4th spot to Cara. It was also around this time that Bosevic had a puncture which brought Hydook's abysmal race to a premature close. Then, with just a few laps to go, Marco Bizzari's car sprung a water leak which meant he was out of the race after a strong run in 2nd which promoted the second MRT of Simon, having clawed her way back from the lap 1 incident, into second and put Cara on the podium.

The action wasn't over there however as Robertson was hunting down Vantini at a vast rate of knots before he spun with 2 laps to go at turn 8 which meant he was consigned to 7th place, a scant reward considering he would have more than likely finished 2nd without that puncture. Even on the final lap, there were still points positions yet to be decided as Marchesi had caught back up to Cara and tried a move down into turn 9. Cara closed the door and the pair collided forcing the Tropican wide and putting the Italian into a spin.

In the end it was an MRT 1-2 amidst the carnage with Macklin a long way up the road from teammate Simon. Cara and Marchesi were 3rd and 4th with Liquor 5th, Vantini 6th, Robertson 7th and Sani Morgan, having avoided most of the trouble, picking up the final point for 8th place. Lopes was 9th with Okorie 10th and Marco Bizzari 11th and last classified finisher.

Results:
1. M. Macklin (MRT): 1h 03m 43.008
2. M. Simon (MRT): +45.869
3. A. Cara (Beirao): +1:16.078
4. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +1:17.966
5. G. Liquor (Young Lions): +1:33.046
6. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +1:34.188
7. M. Robertson (Simpson): +1 LAP
8. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +1 LAP
9. C. Lopes (Beirao): +1 LAP
10. G. Okorie (KitKat): +2 LAPS
11. M. Bizzari (Trueba): +4 LAPS*
DNF. A. Bosevic (Hydook): Puncture
DNF. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): Oil Leak
DNF. H. Shioya (KitKat): Suspension
DNF. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): Suspension
DNF. L. Seron (Gillet): Collision
DNF. A. Kremnicky (Aston Martin): Collision
DNF. D. Lei (Trueba): Accident
DNF. J. Reuckert (Hydook): Loose Wheel
DNF. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): Collision
DNF. D. Anderson (Simpson): Oil Leak
DNF. T. Nash (Young Lions): Collision

*Didn't finish but completed 90% of race distance

Pole: W. Lamberigts (Gillet): 1:35.854
Fastest Lap: M. Simon (MRT): 1:36.777
Reject of the Race: Hydook - On a day when many people put their hand up for ROTR contention, they were the standouts
Infinite Improbability Drive of the Race: Michael Robertson - He could have, should have and would have finished 2nd from last on the grid had the tyre not let go.
Leaders: W. Lamberigts: 1-2 (Total: 2)
R. Vantini: 3 (Total: 1)
A. Kremnicky: 4 (Total: 1)
M. Macklin: 5-15, 21-22, 26-38 (Total: 26)
T. Jason: 16-20, 23-25 (Total: 8)

DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP:
1. M. Macklin (MRT): 10 points (1 win)
2. M. Simon (MRT): 9 points (1 2nd)
3. A. Cara (Beirao): 6 points (1 3rd)
4. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): 5 points (Best Result: 1 4th)
5. G. Liquor (Young Lions): 4 points (Best Result: 1 5th)
6. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): 3 points (Best Result: 1 6th)
7. M. Robertson (Simpson): 2 points (Best Result: 1 7th)
8. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): 1 point (Best Result: 1 8th)
9. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): 1 point (Best Result: 1 DNF)

TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP:
1. Virgin Melrose Racing Team: 19 points (1 win, 1 2nd)
2. Licor Beirão Portugal Racing: 6 points (1 3rd)
3. Aston Martin Motor Racing: 5 points (Best Result: 1 4th)
4. Holden Young Lions: 4 points (Best Result: 1 5th)
5. Falik Arrows: 4 points (Best Result: 1 6th)
6. Simpson Motorsports: 2 points (Best Result: 1 7th)
7. Group Lotus Professional Ecurie Nationale Belge - Gillet: 1 point (Best Result: 2 DNFs)

Next up is the 60 lap support race for the F1RWRS Monaco Grand Prix

[the Masked Lapwing]

Mark Skaife was heard saying this to Tommy Nash when he got back to the pits:

"Dammit Tommy, if you're going to take out an MRT, do it properly!"

[Jack O Melley]

Hmm... well, yeah. Great bad luck, after such and several major events in the race having not achieved a what-could-have-been podium only due to a mechanical failure is frustrating.

Fine race summary Wizzie, however.

[Wizzie]

UPDATE FROM MEDICAL CENTER:

As stated earlier, Laurent Seron has suffered a fracture to a bone in the lower left arm and as a result will be out of the car for the next 3 races at least and maybe even until Belgium. Andrej Kremnicky has broken his right arm and both his legs and as a result will be out for the entire European season and possibly for the entire year.

And yes, the accident is as big as it sounds. Kremnicky collected him at almost 190mph

[tommykl]

UPDATE FROM MEDICAL CENTER:

As stated earlier, Laurent Seron has suffered a fracture to a bone in the lower left arm and as a result will be out of the car for the next 3 races at least and maybe even until Belgium. Andrej Kremnicky has broken his right arm and both his legs and as a result will be out for the entire European season and possibly for the entire year.

And yes, the accident is as big as it sounds. Kremnicky collected him at almost 190mph

Do you have a video?

Well, I, I just don't know what to say. I thought no one was coming through, but I was evidently wrong. At least it wasn't Cara I took out, or I might have been dead by now. Anyway, I feel awful about Andrej. I know it was my fault and I hope he'll be alright. It's a big disappointment to have to miss out on my home race, and I trust that the team will find a suitable replacement.

[Wizzie]

UPDATE FROM MEDICAL CENTER:

As stated earlier, Laurent Seron has suffered a fracture to a bone in the lower left arm and as a result will be out of the car for the next 3 races at least and maybe even until Belgium. Andrej Kremnicky has broken his right arm and both his legs and as a result will be out for the entire European season and possibly for the entire year.

And yes, the accident is as big as it sounds. Kremnicky collected him at almost 190mph

Do you have a video?

Yes I do. I just have to upload it to youtube first.

[Wizzie]

And here is said highlights video.

[Shizuka]

Liquor now only needs a sixth and he's unrejectified!

[Pointrox]

After yesterday's performance, we were hoping for a better race. Me and Johannes had a good start but from there things only got worse. Unfortunately, we couldn't finish the race with any of our cars due to loose wheel on Johannes' car and a puncture I suffered in mine after driving into some debris on the track.
We’ll be back stronger than ever in Monaco. There we will have more time to test the car and show where Hydook really belongs.

BOLLOCKS! BATHPLUGGING BOLLOCKS!

[Phoenix]

It's been a difficult day, we were fastest during the race but both cars retired unfortunately. I hope both Seron and Kremnicky can make speedy recoveries.

When in private...

WHAT THE BATHPLUG IS THIS? BOTH CARS RUNNING IN THE LEAD AND BOTH RETIRING? I CAN'T BATHPLUGGING BELIEVE THIS! (severe Spanish swearing). WHO THAT VANTINI A****** THINKS HE IS TO TAKE OUT ONE OF MY DRIVERS? I WANT HIS HEAD CHOPPED OFF AND SERVED IN MY DESK BY TOMORROW! BATHPLUGGING JAMES HUNT! I'M GOING TO MAKE SURE THE OFFICIALS PUNISH HIM HARD AND BATHPLUG HIM OFF!

[The Lukas]

Interview with Marian Belcik - REPORT
below, we set an interview with Marian Belcik-Manager of Andrej Kremnicky
Reporter-What is the current state of health, Andreja?
M.B-not as badly as one might expect Yes, he feels pain in both legs but is not bad.
Reporter-and Andrej had operations and whether they will need additional
M.B-Just had a leg operation and is far without complications may be waiting for him the next series of operations
Reporter-And do you feel good mentally?
M.B-For now I just hope that by the end of your stay in hospital, has a very strong character.
Reporter-When Andrej returns to the track?
M.b-At the moment it is impossible to specify the date back on track
Reporter-And what about the sponsors
M.b-Sponsors certainly will not withdraw

[SuperAguri]

There is a conspiracy going on as Wizzies team come first and second? Those conspiracy theorists over there are not just standing up, they are taking a life right to the top of the Petronas towers.

Well I am smiling a little as both cars got into the points, Morgan was a star, he kept out of trouble and plugged away, getting the final point. Yes we will be celebrating down at Falik Arrows. Vantini was unlucky, he could have been on the podium but for Mitchell Macklin causing him agro so he went off the track and did well to stop the car spinning, other drivers should look where they are going.

I is, er how you say, appy, yes, 3 points is not, er much but I try very hard. I was unlucky, macklin he push me off the track, I hit someone but it was racing. The strwards, er, said it was racing accident, so all fine. I work hard at next race. I love Monaco, I live there with my model lover, yes, very appy.

One drove a steady race, kept one's car on the tarmac and one claimed their prize of a valuable point. One kept calm as others around him were losing their heads.

[JeremyMcClean]

Mark Skaife was heard saying this to Tommy Nash when he got back to the pits:

"Dammit Tommy, if you're going to take out an MRT, do it properly!"

Sorry sir....

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I can't believe what happened today. If Seron thought for one moment that there was nobody on the track he'd be an idiot. He'd better be suspended for five races or I'm suing his arse till his sponsors run out.

Terrible what happened to Andrej today, my fourth is very sour today.

[AndreaModa]

Hawkin to sub for Seron?

Following the enormous accident between Kremnicky and Seron at the F2RWRS race in Turkey yesterday, both drivers have been ruled out of upcoming races in the F2RWRS season. Whilst Kremnicky was by far the worst off and may miss the entire year through injury, Seron also faces missing a number of races whilst he recovers from a fractured arm. Rumours were rife today that Terry Hawkin, the young Englishman driving for Jones Racing in the F3RWRS, will replace Seron at Gillet for the next few races until the Belgian can return. Hawkin has so far achieved 2 4th places in the F3RWRS, his best result of the year so far. Autosport has been in contact with workers at the Jones Racing factory in Banbury, who have confirmed that should Hawkin make the move, his sponsor San Miguel will follow, funding the potential switch. Neither Hawkin nor his boss Sammy Jones were available for comment.

[tommykl]

I can't believe what happened today. If Seron thought for one moment that there was nobody on the track he'd be an idiot. He'd better be suspended for five races or I'm suing his arse till his sponsors run out.

I think you'll find that I'm out of the picture for at least three races.

What happened to Laurent is very unfortunate, but he'll definitely be welcome when he returns. As for a replacement, I would have preferred to bring Eric Swerts in, but we're not yet sure of his true level, and we have decided to sign the safer prospect of Terry Hawkin. His sponsors are not necessary (ie. I'm too lazy to re-do the cars), as Laurent's personal sponsor Belgacom will still stay on the car.

[This]

K*t

[AndreaModa]

Wow I can't believe I've been given this opportunity to drive in the F2RWRS! I have to thank Tony Gillet who's made this possible, as well as my team boss Sammy Jones, the guy has been like a brother to me, ever since we met all those years ago! I also have to send my condolences to both Seron and Kremnicky, it was a hideous accident and I wish both drivers a speedy recovery. Now however I need to focus on getting to know the Gillet team, and prepare myself for my first race with them which will be at Monaco. It'll be a daunting challenge, but it's always been my dream to drive there so now I've been given the chance I'm going to take it with both hands. I've already proven to everyone that I can drive an F3RWRS car, and a good one at that, with some skill, so I'm very much hoping I can do the same in the F2RWRS and repay the faith both Sammy and Tony have shown in me.

[Wizzie]

Hawkin to Gillet has been given the official go-ahead and he will be in the car at Monaco, GB, France and probably Austria for the time being. The latest reports indicate that Seron will be back for Belgium and possibly even for the round prior in Germany. The injury in Kremnicky's legs aren't as bad as first feared so chances are he'll be back in time for the North American double-header to close the season.

[Wizzie]

Melrose to drive for Aston Martin?

Aspiring Australian racer Joel Melrose, younger brother of multiple F1 World Champion Daniel, is currently in negotiations to drive the second Aston Martin car as a super-sub for Andrej Kremnicky who was injured in a crash at the Turkish GP. The 17 year old won the 2013 Australian Drivers Championship and was initially expected to drive a one-off race for MRT at the Surfers Paradise SuperPrix at the end of the year is now in a head-to-head race with fellow Australian Jason Hamilton, who finished 2nd in the Drivers Championship last season. "I'm over the moon to have the opportunity to get the opportunity to show the world just how good I am" said Melrose to Autosport's Jonathon Noble. "If Mr Johnson gives me the drive, I'll make sure to repay the favour and show that I'm in this business on more than just my name and that I'm better than my older brother!"

For the record, Joel is a fantastic qualifier (Trust me, I've seen him on various racing games and he's absolutely insane in dragging time out of nowhere) but he can be an accident waiting to happen if he starts trying too hard in the race.

EDIT: At the end of the day, it's your call as to who you sign on, Mr McClean

[Wizzie]

I discovered the software for GP4 is more than capable of running two separate liveries per team so I present to you Macklin's one-off livery for Monaco