F1RWRS -- 2014 Season

[Aerond]

DAGNALL ENGINEERING CHANGES NAME

Current F1RWRS driver and constructor champions Dagnall Engineering are to change the team name for the 2014 season to DGNgineering. Team owner and now retired driver Chris Dagnall told us, "We felt a change was needed. We don´t think people have to associate the team with our family name that much anymore, we want to be taken as a serious, professional outfit. That´s what we are". DGNgineering will feature Mark Dagnall and Nathan Scott as drivers for 2014.

[the Masked Lapwing]

DAGNALL ENGINEERING CHANGES NAME

Current F1RWRS driver and constructor champions Dagnall Engineering are to change the team name for the 2014 season to DGNgineering. Team owner and now retired driver Chris Dagnall told us, "We felt a change was needed. We don´t think people have to associate the team with our family name that much anymore, we want to be taken as a serious, professional outfit. That´s what we are". DGNgineering will feature Mark Dagnall and Nathan Scott as drivers for 2014.

No one will ever take you seriously with that name

[Klon]

Since I haven't made enough enemies in-character yet:

Kay To Answer YOUR Questions

Our favourite driver, the best in the world at what he does, will answer all the questions that have been burning on your mind. Post your questions here and Kay will answer the best of them.

So ... go ahead and ask Lon anything you always wanted to know about.

[Aerond]

Since I haven't made enough enemies in-character yet:

Kay To Answer YOUR Questions

Our favourite driver, the best in the world at what he does, will answer all the questions that have been burning on your mind. Post your questions here and Kay will answer the best of them.

So ... go ahead and ask Lon anything you always wanted to know about.

Mark Dagnall asks... I always considered a driver to change teams mid-season sucks... Do you think you could´ve drunk more Monstah to avoid this?

[Aerond]

No one will ever take you seriously with that name

There you go, HRT man spoke

[the Masked Lapwing]

No one will ever take you seriously with that name

There you go, HRT man spoke

Holden, Hispania, what's the difference

[AdrianSutil]

Confirming I and Mitie Aviation Racing will be competing. And we will have a 2nd driver soon

[The Lukas]

Dofasco confirms talks with Lukoil
Team Dofasco Racing confirmed today that it is in the final stages of negotiations with the Russian oil giant Lukoil on the financing of the team starts F1RWRS
"We are pleased that we were able to renew talks between the team Dofasco Racing and Lukoil, such a short time, and that we can re-submit an offer," said Grzegosz Sobczyk,"Such partnerships are offered Lukoil provides us with an easy race in the foreseeable future."
Sobczyk also revealed progress on the car for 2014 season
"The car is designed by engineers at the factory in Germany, work on the car are very advanced"

[JeremyMcClean]

Since I haven't made enough enemies in-character yet:

Kay To Answer YOUR Questions

Our favourite driver, the best in the world at what he does, will answer all the questions that have been burning on your mind. Post your questions here and Kay will answer the best of them.

So ... go ahead and ask Lon anything you always wanted to know about.

Mr. Lon, have you driven the car yet? If so, what are your opinions on the said car? What are your expectations for this season?

[FullMetalJack]

I'll have to give this a miss I'm afraid. 4 A-levels, of which one of them is A-level maths, is rapidly eating into my free time.

A-Level maths was horrible, take it from me as I spent the last two years doing it. Thank HWNSNBM i'm done with 6th form and A-Levels now.

[FMecha]

I'll pass for this season, thanks.

May I buy your team then?

[Aerond]

I'll pass for this season, thanks.

May I buy your team then?

His entry will become vacant and available at the start of the market on a first come first served basis

[FMecha]

How do I submit entry for this though?

[Shizuka]

Can someone please tell me now what is the situation of FAT Turbo?

[Aerond]

How do I submit entry for this though?

Just wait until I know how many entries are available and i Publish the new chassis and engine list...

Can someone please tell me now what is the situation of FAT Turbo?

FAT has disappeared and Kamaha will have a preferential option over the chassis and engine

[AdrianSutil]

Mr.Alexander not a happy bunny.

MA-Racing continue their search for a second driver today, after Jason Hamilton made it clear he would not join a team competing in the pre-qualifying lottery. "Its pretty shameful really", said an obviously annoyed Mr.Alexander, "Jason is a new driver who clearly thinks he deserves a better team. Sure his test with HRT, MRT or whoever they are went well, but there's no reason for him or another team boss to say, 'don't bother as they're new'. We are here to compete as a professional outfit, no joking around."
Whilst confirmation on their second driver is still undecided, several drivers are still available for 'part-time' slots. "Alexey is our third driver, and whilst I've made it clear he will race for us as some point, I'd like to know if he is ready to start the season as our second driver. Stephen Mackintosh too, still has close links to the team and has already said he'd love to drive again for us. Formula 3 driver Massimiliano Torbani is another driver who we've spoken to, so we have options."
Whoever is chosen to team up with Valsattis and MA-Racing for their debut race needs to show their worth soon.

[The Lukas]

Alexey Pchelintsev: Can not wait to season 2014.
the first driver in Kazakhstan in F1RWRS Alexey Pchelintsev told the Kazach Times that actually can not wait for the new season. said that he was ready to ride, "Preparing for the season, entered a decisive phase I and the Team are short circuit and ready for the new season."

[the Masked Lapwing]

The Holden F1RWRS Racing Team and Garry Rogers Motorsport have completed the third and final day of their private test at Sandown Raceway. Their new cars, the HRT-004 and GRM 014, were given their first laps today, with Rhys Davies and Ashley Watkinson sharing the HRT, and Frank Zimmer and Poppy Whitechapel in the GRM. In the afternoon, F2RWRS drivers Tommy Nash and George Liquor were given a go in the GRM. It seems, though, that Liquor has just put himself in a lot of doubt for the F2RWRS seat he is fighting to keep - shortly after he left the pits, he destroyed the front right suspension by hitting a tyre wall on the outside of turn 1. The car was put of action for the rest of the day, and it was GRM's only chassis - which means they have an uphill battle to get two cars prepared for the new year. Young driver Jason Hamilton wasn't given a drive today, but it is believed that he was good enough over the other two days to warrant a drive in the F2RWRS near the end of the year. Whether HRT gives him a chance is dependent on Liquor's performance in the series when it begins next year.

Another feeder series for 2014?
Rumours have been going around that in 2014, there may be potentially a new feeder series for the F1RWRS. It is believed that it would be known as the F3RWRS, and be a step on the ladder towards the F2RWRS. Supposedly, teams such as Castrol Jones Racing and Mitie Aviation Racing, that did not get a junior team ready for the F2RWRS, would be given a priority for joining, as well as teams such as ZimSport, who have made a name for themselves in junior open-wheel categories like Formula Three and Formula Ford.

[AndreaModa]

Another feeder series for 2014?
Rumours have been going around that in 2014, there may be potentially a new feeder series for the F1RWRS. It is believed that it would be known as the F3RWRS, and be a step on the ladder towards the F2RWRS. Supposedly, teams such as Castrol Jones Racing and Mitie Aviation Racing, that did not get a junior team ready for the F2RWRS, would be given a priority for joining, as well as teams such as ZimSport, who have made a name for themselves in junior open-wheel categories like Formula Three and Formula Ford.

I like this idea, but only if there's enough demand. We already have an awful lot of drivers/characters, with many members having more than 1 as well as managing teams too. I'm all up for running a team in the F3RWRS just as I am in the F2RWRS when a slot opens up there, so if we can drum up support, then yeah I'm all in

Jones exploring F3RWRS venture
Castrol Jones Racing team owner Sammy Jones has announced his interest in the potential upcoming feeder series for the F1RWRS, the mooted F3RWRS as reported by us only yesterday. Already on the waiting list for the 2015 season of the F2RWRS having missed out on submitting an entry in time for the 2014 season, Jones is apparently willing to expand his operation further to provide seats for new young drivers to work their way up the ladder to the F1RWRS, the most renowned race series on the planet. It is unknown as of yet whether Castrol will be willing to step up it's commitment to the team and back Jones' junior teams alongside it's existing title sponsorship deal in the F1RWRS, however Autosport understands that it is more than likely that in the current difficult financial climate, that Jones will be looking for at least some minor backing from all of his junior drivers.

[AdrianSutil]

MA-Racing: Feeder series a good idea.

Mr.Alexander spoke out about the proposed junior series to the RWRS, as predicted by Autosport. "After missing a spot in the F2RWRS, we would love another series to start so we could give our younger drivers a competitive weekend. But I do think only teams currently racing in the main series should be allowed a team, keeping it as a youth team series."

[SuperAguri]

Suzuki in F3RWRS bid.
Small car and Motorbike maker Suzuki have confirmed that they have put in a bid to supply the chassis and engine for F3RWRS, Suzuki do have their own Formula Suzuki in Japan and they think they can easily modify them to F3 standards, they also say that not being in the F1RWRS should make them more neutral then any other bid.

Sunshine to announce 2nd driver soon
Sunshine have delayed annoucing their second driver until the chassis and engine regulations for F1RWRS have been finalised, they say that they have a shortlist of two drivers depending on the regulations as one will suit better then the other. Sunshine has a terrible time last year but did have a win and two second places to rescue their season and get them out of prequalifying.

Kamaha in trouble?
We hear rumours that Kamaha one of the oldest teams in F1RWRS could have trouble finding funding for the coming season after sponsors pulled out after a lack luster season with only 3 5ths and a 6th to show for it. However Barii Mori has said that Kamaha will be on the grid next season and that they are looking into funding options. There are rumours that Nicolas Steeles drive could be dependent on if Steele can bring funds to the team.

Sunshine Infiniti will be on the grid as will Kamaha FAT Turbo Motorsports.

[The Lukas]

Sobczyk:We are interested in new series
In a recent interview given to the team owner Dofasco Racing Grzegosz Sobczyk announced that his team is interested in plans for a new racing series called F3RWRS."Are you interested in the emerging racing series, the plan of this series is very interesting and certainly it will support."

[Aerond]

I'm all for F3RWRS, as in from 2015 I want to include as a requisite for future drivers to have had success in F2RWRS or F3RWRS

[SuperAguri]

I'm all for F3RWRS, as in from 2015 I want to include as a requisite for future drivers to have had success in F2RWRS or F3RWRS

Yes because all those F3000 champions and runners up did so well in F1

[Aerond]

I'm all for F3RWRS, as in from 2015 I want to include as a requisite for future drivers to have had success in F2RWRS or F3RWRS

Yes because all those F3000 champions and runners up did so well in F1

Exactly!! We need our own Luca Badoer!!!

[FullMetalJack]

I'm all for F3RWRS, as in from 2015 I want to include as a requisite for future drivers to have had success in F2RWRS or F3RWRS

Yes because all those F3000 champions and runners up did so well in F1

Panis done alright didn't he. He was challenging for 3rd in the 1997 championship.

[tommykl]

I'm all for it! That'll give some other drivers owned by me and This to get a chance (because, yes, I am interested in setting up yet another junior team).

[AndreaModa]

I'd just like to make public a short statement regarding the naming of our chassis. In a previous press release earlier this year, we revealed the name of our new car for the 2014 F1RWRS season would be the CJR-202. I can now confirm that this was incorrect, the chassis name will instead be the CJR-103. In addition to this, last year's car should have in fact carried the name CJR-102B rather than 202B. Apologies for the confusion this may have caused, there was a mistake made with the coding of the cars which should be as follows: The first number should represent the series the chassis was entered into (1 for the F1RWRS, 2 for the F2RWRS and 3 for the F3RWRS) and the next two numbers should increase with each new chassis. Once again, as team owner and principle, I can only apologise for the confusion this may have caused anyone and the relevant paper pushers in our head office have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect.

[Phoenix]

In light of the nomenclature our F3RWRS chassis will have, this year's chassis will be branded TP1-03, the F2RWRS chassis being hurriedly renamed TP2-01. We're looking forward for Audi to complete the turbocharged engine for this year, which should make the car faster on a straight line and in fast corners, which was our Achilles heel last year, as well as for The Stig to begin trying our new machine. We're hopeful the disaster from last season won't be repeated.

[This]

I'm all for it! That'll give some other drivers owned by me and This to get a chance (because, yes, I am interested in setting up yet another junior team).

you do realise most of my drivers could be your drivers grandfather?

[Pointrox]

Two veterans on the lookout for a drive
Mirko Bosevic looking for a drive - this is an obvious statement, as he is one of the drivers that follows F1RWRS and shows up on every race from the very beginning of the series. Since his start in Budweiser 500 for CR Motorsport, he's a real contender for a seat in some teams, like ArrowTech. But recently another veteran showed interest in joining the series for real.
Monegasque driver, Francois Albertini, is willing to pay loads of money for a place to stay in F1RWRS. So far none of the teams has showed interest in hiring the 46 years old enterpreneur, but his money will soon get him a drive for one of the backmarkers. We'll keep you updated on this one.

[Shizuka]

Two veterans on the lookout for a drive
Mirko Bosevic looking for a drive - this is an obvious statement, as he is one of the drivers that follows F1RWRS and shows up on every race from the very beginning of the series. Since his start in Budweiser 500 for CR Motorsport, he's a real contender for a seat in some teams, like ArrowTech. But recently another veteran showed interest in joining the series for real.
Monegasque driver, Francois Albertini, is willing to pay loads of money for a place to stay in F1RWRS. So far none of the teams has showed interest in hiring the 60 years old enterpreneur, but his money will soon get him a drive for one of the backmarkers. We'll keep you updated on this one.

Shonan DMS can sign Albertini, if interested!

[Aerond]

Two veterans on the lookout for a drive
Mirko Bosevic looking for a drive - this is an obvious statement, as he is one of the drivers that follows F1RWRS and shows up on every race from the very beginning of the series. Since his start in Budweiser 500 for CR Motorsport, he's a real contender for a seat in some teams, like ArrowTech. But recently another veteran showed interest in joining the series for real.
Monegasque driver, Francois Albertini, is willing to pay loads of money for a place to stay in F1RWRS. So far none of the teams has showed interest in hiring the 60 years old enterpreneur, but his money will soon get him a drive for one of the backmarkers. We'll keep you updated on this one.

Shonan DMS can sign Albertini, if interested!

Shonan must also confirm they´re in soon. Otherwise they´ll lose their place.

[Shizuka]

Shonan DMS application for next F1RWRS season

A new team, namely Shonan DMS Racing has applied to join the series from next year, having set up by Japanese driver Hagane Shizuka, who has been putting away all his payments into this effort, after the FAT Turbo deal collapsed. The team has shown interest to give the second seat to Albertini. More to be confirmed.

Good enough? I seriously have no idea what chassis and engine I can get as a totally new entry.

[Aerond]

Shonan DMS application for next F1RWRS season

A new team, namely Shonan DMS Racing has applied to join the series from next year, having set up by Japanese driver Hagane Shizuka, who has been putting away all his payments into this effort, after the FAT Turbo deal collapsed. The team has shown interest to give the second seat to Albertini. More to be confirmed.

Good enough? I seriously have no idea what chassis and engine I can get as a totally new entry.

Don´t worry, list to come soon There´re some new aditions as well.

[The Lukas]

Dofasco confirms participation in next season F1RWRS and confirms an agreement with Lukoil
team Dofasco Racing finally confirmed that it will participate in F1RWRS in season 2014,also confirmed that the team will take part in F3RWRS, The team also confirmed the agreement with the Russian giant Lukoil through sponsorship deal the team change its name to Dofasco Lukoil Racing.

[Aerond]

KAMAHA TO AVOID PRE-QUALIFYING

The F1Rejects council has sent a press note stating that Kamaha will be allowed to escape Pre-Qualifying for the first part of the 2014 Season after the departure of Flying Fish motorsports.

[Aerond]

F1RWRS COMISSION TO INTRODUCE BUDGET CAP WITH INMEDIATE EFFECT

The F1RWRS Comission has announced today in a shock move that they will introduce a Cap of 1000 Credits per team per season in order to keep competition at its best. The president of the comission, Daniel Johanesson, said that they hoped this move will allow not successful teams to rebuild better in order to bring closer racing. "We were analyzing the figures some of the best teams achieved, like DGNgineering or Foxdale, and we observed that it wouldn´t be fair to the smallest teams to compete with these people, as the prize credits they´ve earned are "an awful lot". Chris Dagnall, manager of DGNgineering said "I don´t like it, but it doesn´t bother us that much. We can win again". The F1RWRS said that they will re-estructure the prize credits awarded for the 2014 season to "closer figures among the top 3 finishers in each championship".

*** A Team Owner having 1000 Credits at the opening of the market can still sell the chassis and, say, have 1500, but if after buying another chassis the total is 1200, this Team will only be allowed to have 1000 Credits for improvements.

[dr-baker]

F1RWRS COMISSION TO INTRODUCE BUDGET CAP WITH INMEDIATE EFFECT

The F1RWRS Comission has announced today in a shock move that they will introduce a Cap of 1000 Credits per team per season in order to keep competition at its best. The president of the comission, Daniel Johanesson, said that they hoped this move will allow not successful teams to rebuild better in order to bring closer racing. "We were analyzing the figures some of the best teams achieved, like DGNgineering or Foxdale, and we observed that it wouldn´t be fair to the smallest teams to compete with these people, as the prize credits they´ve earned are "an awful lot". Chris Dagnall, manager of DGNgineering said "I don´t like it, but it doesn´t bother us that much. We can win again". The F1RWRS said that they will re-estructure the prize credits awarded for the 2014 season to "closer figures among the top 3 finishers in each championship".

*** A Team Owner having 1000 Credits at the opening of the market can still sell the chassis and, say, have 1500, but if after buying another chassis the total is 1200, this Team will only be allowed to have 1000 Credits for improvements.

Would this budget cap be big enough for a team like Foxdale to work on their reliability and prevent them from falling into pre-qualifying, which clearly hindered some teams in the past season?

[Aerond]

F1RWRS COMISSION TO INTRODUCE BUDGET CAP WITH INMEDIATE EFFECT

The F1RWRS Comission has announced today in a shock move that they will introduce a Cap of 1000 Credits per team per season in order to keep competition at its best. The president of the comission, Daniel Johanesson, said that they hoped this move will allow not successful teams to rebuild better in order to bring closer racing. "We were analyzing the figures some of the best teams achieved, like DGNgineering or Foxdale, and we observed that it wouldn´t be fair to the smallest teams to compete with these people, as the prize credits they´ve earned are "an awful lot". Chris Dagnall, manager of DGNgineering said "I don´t like it, but it doesn´t bother us that much. We can win again". The F1RWRS said that they will re-estructure the prize credits awarded for the 2014 season to "closer figures among the top 3 finishers in each championship".

*** A Team Owner having 1000 Credits at the opening of the market can still sell the chassis and, say, have 1500, but if after buying another chassis the total is 1200, this Team will only be allowed to have 1000 Credits for improvements.

Would this budget cap be big enough for a team like Foxdale to work on their reliability and prevent them from falling into pre-qualifying, which clearly hindered some teams in the past season?

Yeah, sure; 1000 credits is still quite a big ammount of credits to do a couple of works. What didn´t seem reasonable to me was that there were top teams with budgets over 5 times the budget of the slowest teams... Now it´s more even, simply that.