World Series Renault 3.5 Season 2007 - Page 3

Obizzz · 16 Apr 2007, 18:48 (Ref:1893271)

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Originally Posted by P3ndula

...but nothing beats last years video nasty from Barcelona:

official:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoPnwgiW-vY

amateur:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNFgo5FoxV0

I remember that, I was watching the stream and my heart almost stopped for a second when I saw a crashed comtec-car in view in the final race and thought that was it for Danielssons championship.

OJB · 16 Apr 2007, 19:34 (Ref:1893324)

Can't say my heart bleeds for Comtec... I've had my own personal issues with them

Shame for Van Lagen though - sacked after 1 round where I don't think the results were necessarily representative of a whole season. Suppose there may be more to it but the quote on Italiaracing was pretty clear I thought. Maybe seeing Pippa Mann score a point and Cram prove pretty competitive with Fauzy tipped Lewis over the edge and felt like scapegoating Van Lagen.

Don't think Danielsson will come back - maybe Jerome D'Ambrosio or Sean McIntosh or something...

Alex K · 17 Apr 2007, 00:02 (Ref:1893502)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

If anything he could only lose out by coming back. No, I can't see it happening unless it's the odd race to help with development now they've lost the top engineer?

Why did he sign for E3000S than? I can imagine him come back, with and proper team, I remember, when he signed to Elk Motorsport there was only one entry up for grab in FR3.5, GD Racing. So, no wonder he hasn't signed anything in WSFR3.5, I still say, FR3.5 would be better than Euro 3000 Series, so when he has a chance let he sign for Comtec. It's going to be ten times harder to win back-to-back title, but at least someone is interested in FR3.5.

Mates, Nunez is paying the bills, no wonder he's secured

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hotwheels · 17 Apr 2007, 08:42 (Ref:1893643)

why couldn't they realize before Van Lagen was not what they needed for the season? I don't believe just one raceweekend is enough to sack anyone. Wonder who is coming to replace and how much will be asked in this case...

**chunterer** · 17 Apr 2007, 09:10 (Ref:1893660)

Wonder if Mr Donnelly will have any influence over this decision - If so, it could end up being a Brit perhaps. Whatever the case it'll have to be someone who can be a stedy influence and help with set up etc.

runshaw · 17 Apr 2007, 09:13 (Ref:1893663)

Is Donnelly connected to Comtec?

**chunterer** · 17 Apr 2007, 09:28 (Ref:1893679)

He was last year, has he moved on or something then?

Alex K · 17 Apr 2007, 10:43 (Ref:1893725)

No he still is part of Comtec Racing.

runshaw · 17 Apr 2007, 11:47 (Ref:1893767)

He should bring his old protege Jay Howard in for Van Lagen's seat, that would be cool!

**bella** · 17 Apr 2007, 16:40 (Ref:1893968)

where cool = embarrassing for all concerned, certainly

roachy101 · 17 Apr 2007, 17:16 (Ref:1893994)

perhaps olly jarvis could fill in for van lagen if he can find the budget

META4 · 17 Apr 2007, 17:40 (Ref:1894035)

he is already racing in Japanese F3... italiaracing is talking about Pavlovic coming from Draco...

Obizzz · 17 Apr 2007, 17:58 (Ref:1894062)

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Originally Posted by META4

he is already racing in Japanese F3... italiaracing is talking about Pavlovic coming from Draco...

That's probably a good choice

runshaw · 17 Apr 2007, 19:21 (Ref:1894126)

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Originally Posted by bella

where cool = embarrassing for all concerned, certainly

I know he ain't gonna get in WSbR and it's off topic, but Jay Howard is quality!

cds_uk · 17 Apr 2007, 19:25 (Ref:1894136)

McIntosh or Salignon, one of those two will be racing at the next round.

Alex K · 18 Apr 2007, 00:14 (Ref:1894363)

Pavlovic is part of the best team on the grid, team which fought for championship for last three years, why change? It doesn't make sense to me.

hotwheels · 18 Apr 2007, 21:51 (Ref:1895104)

pavlovic... no sense... it would be stupid from him to do such a thing.

OJB · 19 Apr 2007, 00:13 (Ref:1895167)

I agree, Pavlovic would be silly to move since he's doing quite fine at Draco - he seems a bit of a prolific mover though doesn't he, so who knows!?

Not sure how much money Van Lagen brought to the team but he does have his own sponsorship on the car so probably a little bit. I actually thought he'd brough the Red Devil sponsorship with him but seemingly not. Wonder if they'll want another Dutch driver though??

Last2LiftOff · 19 Apr 2007, 11:32 (Ref:1895400)

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Originally Posted by cds_uk

McIntosh or Salignon, one of those two will be racing at the next round.

Cds_uk, are you guessing, or do you know something more certain?

WSR Fan · 19 Apr 2007, 18:30 (Ref:1895692)

Hi guys. I'm a newbie to the forums and after a few months of observing I thought I'd take the plunge

As you can see by my username I'm quite a big fan of the World Series. For me it's one of the more under-rated single-seater championships, full of exciting, up-and-coming drivers with some seriously good looking cars (better than the GP2 machines IMO).

Anyway, back to the current season. It's a shame that Comtec have parted company with Van Lagen. I think with a bit more time he would have turned in some decent results. I don't think he would have challenged for the title, but a Top 10 position wouldn't have been out of the question. It'll be interesting to see who they replace him with - personally I'd like to see someone like Sean McIntosh in the car.

I was one of the many people who thought that Vettel would sweep all before him this year, but I think he's got a real battle on his hands with Aleshin and Parente (a driver who I rate very highly) if Monza is anything to go by. In fact I can easily see the title going down to the wire in Barcelona like it did last year.

And as a Brit, I hope Ben Hanley can put together some sort of title challenge. He didn't have the best of times at Monza, but Prema are a decent outfit and hopefully they can develop as the year goes along.

Also, that was a nasty smash for Piccione in Race 1, glad he came out of it OK. Just goes to show though how safe these cars are.

roachy101 · 19 Apr 2007, 18:35 (Ref:1895695)

tiago monteiro could be a possible sub i'll doubt he'd want drop down to WSR level after 2 seasons in f1

Mr.Dallara · 19 Apr 2007, 18:45 (Ref:1895706)

I was last weekend in Monza and have see 2 fantastic race's!
The level of drivers en teams was never before so high in de World Series paddock!

When any body is intrest, I have made some pics:

Tommorow a lot more pics on http://www.BTSpictures.be

WSR Fan · 19 Apr 2007, 19:07 (Ref:1895727)

Wow, thanks Mr.Dallara. Those look really good. I look forward to the rest

WSR Fan · 19 Apr 2007, 19:16 (Ref:1895735)

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Originally Posted by roachy101

tiago monteiro could be a possible sub i'll doubt he'd want drop down to WSR level after 2 seasons in f1

Well he's racing for SEAT in the WTCC this year so I don't think he could anyway.

I wonder if we are going to see as much musical chair action happening this year as we did last year. I seem to remember Eurointernational turning up to nearly every meeting in 2006 with a new driver line-up

Comtec also got rid of a driver (Edwin Jowsey) after the first round last year, and ironically it was Van Lagen who replaced him!

cds_uk · 19 Apr 2007, 19:25 (Ref:1895738)

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Originally Posted by Last2LiftOff

Cds_uk, are you guessing, or do you know something more certain?

Just a guess mate, they where both in the running for the last seats pre season so why should anything have changed, that and the fact that they are both pretty handy drivers without a drive.

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