UK FRenault 2003: Line-up so far ... - Page 2

Russfeld · 28 Jan 2003, 16:13 (Ref:488441)

and at the same time its a spec series. Its like the stories of Mclaren rebuilding Heidfeld's F3000 car. They cant do anything to it other teams cant except tighten the bolts a little better.

Jonny Apex · 28 Jan 2003, 18:02 (Ref:488540)

Thank you. Apart from Bella and Mr Jinxx trying it on with one another as ever and the re-recycling of such garbage as 'did McLaren build Hamilton's Formula Renault?' (utter garbage and if anyone truly believes it then maybe they'd like to nip into Manor's awning and put the suggestion to John Booth), perhaps someone could quickly re-cap on actual teams and their drivers so far ...

Super Tourer · 28 Jan 2003, 18:29 (Ref:488570)

Doesn't Mark M tend to fade a bit during the season, started strongly last year and seemed to tail off mid-season. Also remember him at Motaworld (2001) almost taking breeze (his teammate) off at Oulton with a move that was never on.....

As for Conway, can't see him as a title challenger another sporadic performer.

With Hamilton and Lloyd as the most likely title protagonists, the one who makes less mistakes and takes evey scoring opportunity will win the series.

Muppet · 28 Jan 2003, 18:41 (Ref:488581)

I don't think Mark M will do a 4th year of FRS. If he can raise the cash he'll probably do something like F Nissan or even the WS, but then most drivers I know seem to want to do the WS - they'll need a 50 car grid!! ;-)

racingdick · 29 Jan 2003, 11:42 (Ref:489312)

as a note its good to see different teams winning the chamionship, not like formula 1.
2000 - Manor - Raikonen
2001 - Motorworld - Breeze
2002 - Watts - Fortec

anyone know what Breeze is planning on doing this year

racingdick · 29 Jan 2003, 11:47 (Ref:489317)

ex Formula ford driver Barry Sime has said he is planning to do a full season in renault after a few outings last year with Cliff Dempsey.

Super Tourer · 29 Jan 2003, 16:27 (Ref:489591)

I haven't heard anything about Carl Breeze, I guess the whole Breeze family are still getting over the death of Carl's sister. They are a really tight knit family unit and Sarah's death will have knocked them for six.

Carl may link up with VLR again in the BTCC, but nothing has been mentioned in the press.

Paul Rayner · 29 Jan 2003, 20:20 (Ref:489827)

Quote:

Originally posted by bella
oh, he got slightly taken off the track at druids at brands, then the marshals accidentally beched the car on the kerbs. then his hissy fit caused the extension of the safety car period as he jumped up and dowon on the edge of the track asking the marshals politely what they thought they were doing parking his car there when he could have stayed in it and made sure whoever it was that did this to him ended up in the tyres at paddock hill....
it was truly a work of art. some photos i saw afterwards were absolutely hilarious, half the press room nearly wet themselves.

Paul Rayner · 29 Jan 2003, 20:27 (Ref:489837)

Confirmed drivers so far are:

Mark Burdett Motorsport
Jason Tahinci

Manor Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton
Fabian Coulthard
Sergio Jiminez (Brazilian FRenault Champion )
Matt Wilson (T cars Champion, turned 16 today)

Motaworld Racing
Alex LLoyd
Robert Scott
Susie Stoddart
Michael Spencer

Fortec Motorsport
Mike Conway

littleman · 29 Jan 2003, 20:49 (Ref:489857)

Looking at those line-ups Hamilton is going to walk it!Only Lloyd and Bell can get near him and they better let their intentions be known from race one.If they let him win 4 or 5 races on the trot - no chance.Rattle him from the off and don't back-out of even half a chance!

Mr Jinxx · 29 Jan 2003, 22:45 (Ref:489971)

Hamilton will not walk it

manicmarshal · 29 Jan 2003, 22:59 (Ref:489988)

Carl is still in talks with VLR but he wants to do Touring cars again. We wondered how Sarahs death might affect decisions but as she was so behind him, they are all the more determined to go for it. Still gonna be hard though.

Mr Jinxx · 29 Jan 2003, 23:35 (Ref:490013)

My understanding is that they are a very close family, and this is a dreadful awful thing to happen for them, and Carl is currently considering his future.

Queenie · 1 Feb 2003, 10:07 (Ref:492751)

Quote:

Originally posted by littleman
Looking at those line-ups Hamilton is going to walk it!Only Lloyd and Bell can get near him and they better let their intentions be known from race one.If they let him win 4 or 5 races on the trot - no chance.Rattle him from the off and don't back-out of even half a chance!

Has Bell confirmed his plans for this season? I don't think Hamilton will walk it but if Bell doesn't do FR this year it will be a lot easier for him to win.

Mr Jinxx · 2 Feb 2003, 23:15 (Ref:494307)

I'm not certain at Bell's age, and without some substantial backing, that another year of UK Formula Renault would stand him in the best stead.

The talk is that Firstair are looking seriously at the Florida Fran-Am championship next year, and whilst the organisation may have floundered a little in this winter series, I bet it picks up big time if there are some top drivers like Robert Bell in it next summer - it will raise its profile for sure.

My guess is that Bell won't be in UK FR, but it is only a wild guess. I still await Fortec's line up with interest. I cannot see how they can lose a team principal, and head for the 2003 series with Conway and maybe Rossiter, who can both be quick, but no proven title challenger. No big hitter. Who will it be??

racingdick · 3 Feb 2003, 12:45 (Ref:494784)

Rob is 24 birthday, 30/5/1979.

JR Ewing · 3 Feb 2003, 13:17 (Ref:494817)

Any news on any of the 'lesser'/new teams, such as Paston, Eurotek, Saxon, Hillspeed and Jensen etc. etc?

Mr Jinxx · 3 Feb 2003, 23:15 (Ref:495521)

Not a clue ... anyone know what Gary Turkington is doing?

El_Gibleto · 3 Feb 2003, 23:46 (Ref:495556)

Gary is back home in Portadown, working on his degree and taking his little brother karting.

Mr Jinxx · 4 Feb 2003, 01:14 (Ref:495629)

I didn't mean right this second!!! I meant in as racing sense next year :P

Mr Jinxx · 4 Feb 2003, 01:15 (Ref:495630)

is what I also meant El Gib !

El_Gibleto · 4 Feb 2003, 05:50 (Ref:495742)

I know what he's got planned but can't say!

However it will involve driving a Formual Renault car for a very good team, that he has driven for before.

Mr Jinxx · 5 Feb 2003, 20:51 (Ref:497685)

OK OK nuff said !

Mr Jinxx · 5 Feb 2003, 20:52 (Ref:497686)

Quite a few folk are testing at Guadix in southern Spain at the moment, but I hadn't heard if Gary was there - I don't think so.

**bella** · 5 Feb 2003, 21:41 (Ref:497739)

barf - that's not fair. who's out there then?

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