F3RWRS - Yet another feeder series

[FMecha]

TMLW, it's Hendra, not Nedra.

[Warren Hughes]

Prospec keen to keep champ Kazama

Prospec team principal Gary Cameron has confirmed that the team has offered newly crowned F3RWRS champion Tomo Kazama the opportunity to stay at the team for another season. Cameron did, however, concede that he would not be surprised to see the Japanese teenager move up the ladder following her impressive performances this year.

[dr-baker]

Round 7 - Surfers SuperPrix - Race Day

Laps 17 and 18 saw the two stoppers come back in for their last stops, leaving Lamberigts in the lead, but not by much, and she was having to save fuel already. Martin McFry ran out of fuel while running 16th and couldn't quite make it to the pit entry, although he did enough to be classified.

Is there any indication where Martin McFry could have ended up had he not run out of fuel? I assume he would have been somewhere ahead of Eff One?

[the Masked Lapwing]

TMLW, it's Hendra, not Nedra.

I should know that by now...

Round 7 - Surfers SuperPrix - Race Day

Laps 17 and 18 saw the two stoppers come back in for their last stops, leaving Lamberigts in the lead, but not by much, and she was having to save fuel already. Martin McFry ran out of fuel while running 16th and couldn't quite make it to the pit entry, although he did enough to be classified.

Is there any indication where Martin McFry could have ended up had he not run out of fuel? I assume he would have been somewhere ahead of Eff One?

Actually, he was just behind him at the time, Eff One had a good start and jumped a few people at the first stops. I honestly thought he would run out of fuel too since he was due to come in after McFry.

[dr-baker]

Round 7 - Surfers SuperPrix - Race Day

Laps 17 and 18 saw the two stoppers come back in for their last stops, leaving Lamberigts in the lead, but not by much, and she was having to save fuel already. Martin McFry ran out of fuel while running 16th and couldn't quite make it to the pit entry, although he did enough to be classified.

Is there any indication where Martin McFry could have ended up had he not run out of fuel? I assume he would have been somewhere ahead of Eff One?

Actually, he was just behind him at the time, Eff One had a good start and jumped a few people at the first stops. I honestly thought he would run out of fuel too since he was due to come in after McFry.

Hmmm, interesting. Thanks...

[The Lukas]

Dofasco Junior Racing intends to create its own F3RWRS Chassis called DofascoGS001,the team will soon take a decision on Engines

[tristan1117]

ZombieKart
Dallara F3R15
BMW F3R-01 (the one from the F2R)
17. Dan Greenlaw
18. Shane Walsh

[This]

Octan Young Drivers will take #11 and #12 and will run Geely-badged Volvo engines.

[Phoenix]

Team name: Repsol Aeroracing Engineering Audi.
Chassis: Aeroracing ARE-1/3.
Engine: Audi F3-1.
Drivers:
-#3: Hillary King.
-#4: Raul Souto Maior.

[Stramala]

Team name: Repsol Aeroracing Engineering Audi.
Chassis: Aeroracing ARE-1/3.
Engine: Audi F3-1.
Drivers:
-#3: Hillary King.
-#4: Raul Souto Maior.
-#5: Aurelio Bandini.

Perhaps you should considering reading the regulations first...

Two drivers only!

[DanielPT]

Porto Wine Motorsport:
PortW-01
Daihatsu DH-01
#13 - Samora Mondlane
#77 - Jose Maria Cabral


Coming soon, Sandeman berating his drivers.

[AndreaModa]

Castrol Jones Racing
Chassis: Jones CJR-301
Engine: TBA for the time being
#5: Josh Carlisle
#6: Eric Swerts (subject to his agreement)

[Pointrox]

Hydook Junior Team
CHASSIS: Hydook F3-1
ENGINE: Fiat Tipo 3/15

#61 - Branko Ristic
#62 - free

Ecurie Albertini becomes Hydook Junior Team
With JV Albertini's indefinite retirement from open-wheel racing, Hydook Racing decided to step in to another racing series, that is F3RWRS.
Hydook Junior Team presented, in the wonderful and welcoming Regent Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb, its programme for the upcoming 2015 season.

After a short, closed to press presentation, the team headed for Rijeka, where they tested the car on a local Grobnik track.

[Stramala]

Hydook Junior Team
CHASSIS: Hydook F3-1
ENGINE: Fiat Tipo 3/15

#61 - Branko Ristic
#62 - free

Ragnar Larsen is currently without a drive - he'll take the seat if you take over responsibilty for him, as I need rid of him to comply to these new F1RTA regulations!

[Klon]

I would also offer my fourth driver for 2015 (Du Lei and Renaldo Jimenez will get taken out of the game), Anita Horford (32) - she has prior experience in F2000 Championship Series which she won in 2013.

[AdrianSutil]

MA-Junior Racing: Harry Austin leaves competitive racing
It seems that only half a year has persuaded young Harry Austin that Motorsport isn't for him. The 18 year old Englishman didn't set the world alight in his time with Mitie Aviation Junior, and he has taken the decision to not only leave Mitie Aviation, but to retire from competitive racing for the forseeable future.
"It's a shame to lose Harry", said a disappointed Mr.Alexander, "But we respect his wishes. Hopefully he will return to the series one day, but for now, his choice is quite clear. We wish him the best of luck in whatever he chooses to do".
This now frees up a place at the Junior side, with Ashley Lilly looking to stay on, for the beginning at least, and no other driver being linked.

So Harry Austin has been 'retired' with immediate effect.

[Warren Hughes]

I would also offer my fourth driver for 2015 (Du Lei and Renaldo Jimenez will get taken out of the game), Anita Horford (27) - she has prior experience in F2000 Championship Series which she won in 2013.

Du Lei will get taken out of the game? She was in line for a test and reserve driver role at Prospec F1RWRS team as long as she doesn't disgrace herself in her three outings this season (possibly subject to her mentor Lon accepting the full time race drive)

[Klon]

I would also offer my fourth driver for 2015 (Du Lei and Renaldo Jimenez will get taken out of the game), Anita Horford (27) - she has prior experience in F2000 Championship Series which she won in 2013.

Du Lei will get taken out of the game? She was in line for a test and reserve driver role at Prospec F1RWRS team as long as she doesn't disgrace herself in her three outings this season (possibly subject to her mentor Lon accepting the full time race drive)

That is what I meant, having her as a test driver somewhere. I should have worded that better, sorry.

It would however, take her out of the game as far as the five-driver rule goes, since that one is - if I have understood everything correctly - only counting actively racing drivers.

[tommykl]

I'm disappointed in my last few races. Things haven't been going the way they should, but I'm confident next season will be much better. I'm happy to renew my contract with Jones Racing, and I wish to announce that i will also enter eight currently undetermined rounds of the F2RWRS next season for Gillet - Ecurie Nationale Belge, as long as these races do not clash with the F3RWRS. My good race in Hungary apparently rose a few eyebrows, and I'm glad to be able to move up in the racing ladder.

[AndreaModa]

It would however, take her out of the game as far as the five-driver rule goes, since that one is - if I have understood everything correctly - only counting actively racing drivers.

That would be correct, yes.

I'm happy to renew my contract with Jones Racing

Excellent! #5 Josh Carlisle and #6 Eric Swerts is confirmed for Jones Racing then!

[Wizzie]

I was actually half-expecting Swerts to take up a full-time spot at Gillet in the F2RWRS for next year.

Then again, with TMLW using GP4 this year, it'll be much easier to cross over between the two series, especially when it comes to common performance files. Speaking of which, I suggest the F3RWRS use a modified version of the F2RWRS's driver development system except it'd be over two seasons per driver rather than 3 in the F2RWRS (e.g. 3 points per round for the first 10 events and then 1 point per event for the next 10). Which means theoretically the maximum number of 'bonus' performance points a driver that does 5 years combined in the F2RWRS and F3RWRS would be 130 points.

[Pointrox]

Three drivers in contention for Hydook seat
According to RWRS-Insider.com, the team is considering three drivers who could bring enough money to pay for the second seat. Those three candidates are: Korean driver Kim-Lee Wang, Portuguese João António Soares and the Swedish Ragnar Larsen.
The Monaco Times adds that ex-owner and driver, Jean-Vincent Albertini, is still willing to drive for Hydook.

Team principal Anton Bosevic commented on these revelations, saying that he "can't confirm anything, but we're negotiating with many drivers from different series".

[Warren Hughes]

Cameron: Torbani hasn't done enough

Prospec team principal Gary Cameron has stated that Massimiliano Torbani's performances for the team in the final two rounds of the F3RWRS season were not good enough to persuade him to offer the Italian a full-time drive for 2015. Cameron said, "Max hasn't done enough, to be honest. I know it's hard to come into a new team in the middle of the season, but we expected him to be much closer to Michael [Cameron] and Tomo [Kazama] than he was. With the format changing to give teams a maximum of two cars each, we have to be very careful about our driver choices and we feel there are better options available. Of course I want to wish Max the best of luck in his future career, and thank him for his efforts while he was with the team."

Cameron also took the opportunity to confirm that Prospec would be using the same chassis and engines in 2015 which took them to both championships this year, saying, "We've had great success with Dallara and see no reason to change things." He went on to add, "An announcement about our driver lineup will be made in due course."

[Pointrox]

Hydook F3-1: first pictures
The new Hydook F3-1 broke cover for the first time at Grobnik Rijeka on Friday, completing its first run with Anton Bosevic behind the wheel.
The car was powered by last year's engine.
Another car was spotted in Hydook's trucks. What's interesting, anonymous workers said it has Hydook's self-built engine
that currently is developed in Hydook's headquarters and will be ready to use in 2016. Whether it is for F2RWRS or F3RWRS is still unclear.

Photos can be seen here: http://imgur.com/a/PD5SK

[the Masked Lapwing]

Cameron: Torbani hasn't done enough

Prospec team principal Gary Cameron has stated that Massimiliano Torbani's performances for the team in the final two rounds of the F3RWRS season were not good enough to persuade him to offer the Italian a full-time drive for 2015. Cameron said, "Max hasn't done enough, to be honest. I know it's hard to come into a new team in the middle of the season, but we expected him to be much closer to Michael [Cameron] and Tomo [Kazama] than he was. With the format changing to give teams a maximum of two cars each, we have to be very careful about our driver choices and we feel there are better options available. Of course I want to wish Max the best of luck in his future career, and thank him for his efforts while he was with the team."

Cameron also took the opportunity to confirm that Prospec would be using the same chassis and engines in 2015 which took them to both championships this year, saying, "We've had great success with Dallara and see no reason to change things." He went on to add, "An announcement about our driver lineup will be made in due course."

What engines did they use last year again?

[AdrianSutil]

Does Ashley Lilly have a superlicense? He won race 2 at Spa but I think the superlicense criteria has changed?

[AdrianSutil]

MA-Junior: Torbani retires

Massimiliano Torbani has announced his retirement from competitive motorsport with immediate effect. The Mitie Aviation Junior driver, who also spent time with Prospec, has declared himself unhappy in his personal life and has announce his retirement at the age of 21. "We're sorry for Max, as this moment in time he has some personal issues away from the track."
Mitie Aviation have now lost two young drivers from their books in the space of a week, following Harry Austin's earlier announcement. With Mitie now involved with all three categories within the RWRS, Mr.Alexander may well look towards other drivers to fill the seats. "We will be looking to take drivers on from other teams, helping them grow and progress from young rookies into established drivers for the future. Whilst we don't have a problem with drivers wishing to take a seat with us, we have one stipulation we feel is of utmost importance to us. As a British team, we pride ourselves on giving British drivers the best possible start. So having two British drivers is top of our list."
Ashley Lilly has announced he will step up to the F2 series next year, after impressing at Spa for the Junior side. "Ashley is a good talent, and having him move up the ladder will give him more confidence."

[Stramala]

Does Ashley Lilly have a superlicense? He won race 2 at Spa but I think the superlicense criteria has changed?

Not enough points and no race weekend victory (collective results over three races) means he isn't eligible for a Superlicense. You'll need to keep him in F2RWRS or F3RWRS.

[Warren Hughes]

Cameron also took the opportunity to confirm that Prospec would be using the same chassis and engines in 2015 which took them to both championships this year, saying, "We've had great success with Dallara and see no reason to change things." He went on to add, "An announcement about our driver lineup will be made in due course."

What engines did they use last year again?

I don't know, it was never mentioned

[Klon]

If you want an engine for Prospec, use the Audi F3-1...

[Stramala]

If you want an engine for Prospec, use the Audi F3-1...

Or the Lancia 015/3 JTS...

[This]

If you want an engine for Prospec, use the Audi F3-1...

Or the Lancia 015/3 JTS...

You can have works Geely engines!

[tristan1117]

Lee and Zayas Confirmed as ZombieKart Reserves

ZombieKart has confirmed Roberto Zayas and David Lee as their reserve drivers. David Lee brings the Korean flavor to the team, adding to its multicultural of background of sponsors. Reports are that the ZombieKart boss is trying to raise money so he can spend it all before the impending zombie apocalypse in December.

[Shizuka]

Shonan keeps their drivers, the #-s, but with Geely engines.

[Pointrox]

Hydook to sign Jancker?
Croatian team is still on a lookout for a second driver for their new-born F3RWRS team. RWRS-Insider.com stated that three drivers are in contention for the seat.
However, recent rumor has that it will be neither of these - Hydook is supposedly going to sign German Carsten Jancker.

Hydook is expected to announce the final drivers line-up on a press conference this Monday.

[SuperAguri]

Falik Arrows to fight over Josh Carlisle

As we go to press, we hear that Falik Arrows have confirmed their entry for Falik Arrows Juniors for the 2015 season however their lawyers have gone to Josh Carlisles management team and Jones Racing to point out that Falik Arrows do have first option on Josh Carlisle or the 2015 season as a condition of letting him race for Falik Arrows for a few races this season. Neither Prince Falik or Sammy Jones have made any comments but a spokesman for Falik Arrows said "We had a first option on Josh Carlisle and we intend to exercise this option for the 2015 as we want him to be our lead driver.".

Falik Arrows have confirmed they will be using a Zytek F3 designed chassis and engine for the 2015 season, Prince Falik said "We had a tough 2014 season but we did well enough for 9th in the championship, but we intend to build on this and I have enter a partnership with Zytek, which we hope will bring us wins, yes, yes, yes. We intend to exercise our option of signing Josh Carlisle for the 2015 and have our eye on a few young hopefuls including Kim-Lee Wang, Italian Aurelio Bandini, Kuwati Prince Al Hanabula and a few other surpirses.".

Although not announced we hear that Akinjide Ezerioha has been let go due to his poor performances and he is looking at options in America.

So that is my entry

Falik Arrows Juniors
(same numbers or position numbers if possible, else 87/88 or 97/98)
Zytek F3C15 Chassis
Zytek ZT288 Engine

Drivers to be confirmed.

[AndreaModa]

Carlisle pins his loyalty to Jones Racing

Following the revelation that Falik Arrows Juniors intend to try and exercise an option on the contract they held for Josh Carlisle who raced for the team for the final two races of the 2014 F3RWRS season, Carlisle has since come out himself to clarify the situation, and declared that his future was with Jones Racing,

"Whilst I must thank Falik Arrows for giving me my break in the F3RWRS, I have to admit breaking the clause in my contract in order to sign for Jones Racing for 2015. I've already worked with the team this year during the RoLFS series, and I honestly feel my career would be better off driving for Sammy. I apologise to Falik Arrows Juniors for breaking a clause in my contract, and will do everything necessary to resolve the situation, even if that may involve a financial reimbursement."

It's unknown as of yet whether Falik Arrows Juniors will pursue the matter any further.

[MinardiFan95]

Gulf Racing confirms F3RWRS entry.

The newly renamed Gulf Racing (formerly Simpson Motorsports) have continued their expansion in the RWRS by unveiling their F3RWRS car. The team's association with BMW continues, but this time with MINI and John Cooper Works. The engine will be a tuned version of the 1.6L engine from the MINI Challenge cars. The team will be branded as Gulf JCW Juniors. No drivers have been confirmed at this point in time.

Chassis: Simpson GR-F3R01
Engine: Mini JCW-F3
Numbers: 37, 52
Drivers: TBA

[Warren Hughes]

Numbers: 52, 95 (if Prospec doesn't use 37, then replace 95 with that).

You're welcome to the 37, Prospec will be using 1 and 2 (or 0 and 2 if Kazama leaves)

[AdrianSutil]

MA-Junior: Seats available for 2015
Mr.Alexander today announced there will be at least one seat available within the team for next season, after the promotion of Ashley Lilly to the F2RWRS. "It's true, we will have a seat available for anyone wishing to join us", said Mr.Alexander. "To keep our sponsors for next year happy, and continuing our tradition of training young British drivers for the future, we would require the applicant to be British."