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Chilton in the points again in Spain

13 May 2012

Max Chilton took points again for the Marussia Carlin GP2 team in this morning’s Sprint race at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The 21 year old racer finished fifth to add to his points tally and is now sixth in the drivers’ championship. Team mate Haryanto meanwhile saw his race weekend compromised from the start by a difficult qualifying session, and finished today’s GP2 Sprint race in 15th place.

Top 8 finish for Chilton in Barcelona

12 May 2012

The Marussia Carlin team have collected further points after today’s GP2 Series feature race in Barcelona. The fourth round of the season saw Max Chilton line up on the second row of the grid and finish in a strong seventh position while Rio Haryanto also had a solid race – making up a handful of positions to take the chequered flag in 17^th place.

Chilton qualfies fourth inSpain

11 May 2012

Marussia Carlin driver Max Chilton has qualified fourth ahead of tomorrow’s GP2 Feature race at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The 21 year-old racer made the most of the small window of opportunity on his new tyres to set the fourth fastest time of this afternoon’s 30 minute qualifying session. Team mate Rio Haryanto struggled to show his potential after his quickest lap was hampered by traffic and yellow flags and will line up 24th.

Chilton and Haryanto chasing points in Spain

10 May 2012

The GP2 Series returns to Europe this weekend, as the Marussia Carlin GP2 team visit Spain ahead of the fourth round of the 2012 season. Having scored points in every race of the season so far, the team look ahead to competing at the Spanish track which will mark the start of the European season. Carlin drivers Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto have already amassed a healthy tally of points for the team after three rounds in Malaysia and Bahrain - which now sees the team lying fourth position in the teams’ standings.

Haryanto takes points in final outing in Bahrain

28 April 2012

Rio Haryanto took further points for the Marussia Carlin GP2 team today, in the GP2 Sprint race at the Bahrain International Circuit. Haryanto finished in a hard fought sixth place after running for a time in third. Team mate Max Chilton was on the back foot from the opening lap having avoided a first lap accident and crossed the line 13th. Both drivers leave Bahrain in the top ten in the drivers’ standings, helping Carlin to fourth in the teams’ championship.

Two cars in the top six in Bahrain

27 April 2012

Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto took a fifth and sixth place finish for the Marussia Carlin GP2 team today, in this weekend’s Feature race at the Bahrain International Circuit. The duo both drove impressive races to claim back places lost on a chaotic first lap to add to their growing points tally so far this season.

Two Carlin cars in the top 5 in Bahrain qualifying

27 April 2012

The Marussia Carlin GP2 team have qualified with both cars in the top five ahead of the third round of the GP2 Series in Bahrain today. Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto have continued with the pace that saw them both score points in last weekend’s Bahrain races, and have qualified fourth and fifth respectively for this afternoon’s Feature race around the Sakir circuit.

Chilton takes points again in Bahrain

22 April 2012

Max Chilton took points again in today’s GP2 Sprint race in Bahrain after claiming fourth place in yesterday’s Feature race. The Marussia Carlin driver finished fifth this morning after another eventful outing around the Sakhir circuit. Team mate Haryanto endured a difficult race after running ninth in the early stages. The young Indonesian crossed the line 15th after an incident with Rodolfo Gonzalez.

Chilton and Haryanto in the points in Bahrain

21 April 2012

Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto both took points for Marussia Carlin in today’s GP2 Feature race in Bahrain. Chilton was involved in one of the battles of the race for third place, and put in a determined fight having started ninth. The birthday boy held onto third until the final lap, but struggled with old front tyres and crossed the line fourth. GP2 rookie Haryanto meanwhile put in a stunning drive from 17th on lap one to cross the line in the points in ninth place.

Two Carlin cars in top ten in Bahrain qualifying

20 April 2012

The Marussia Carlin GP2 team have qualified with both cars in the top ten ahead of this weekend’s second round of the season in Bahrain. Max Chilton will aim to replicate his podium in Malaysia from a ninth place grid slot in Bahrain, just ahead of team mate Rio Haryanto in tenth, who impressed on his debut at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Chilton second fastest in Bahrain practice

20 April 2012

Max Chilton has once again shown his pace in the Marussia Carlin GP2 car this morning after a strong practice session in Bahrain, ahead of the second round of the GP2 Series. The young Brit was consistently at the top of the time sheets and was the second fastest driver at the end of this morning’s 30 minute practice session. Team mate Rio Haryanto had a steep learning curve this morning during his first taste of the Bahrain International Circuit and finished in an encouraging P15.

Back to back Bahrain races begin for Carlin

19 April 2012

After scoring their first GP2 podium position with Max Chilton last time out, the Marussia Carlin GP2 team are in action again this weekend in the first of two back-to-back races in Bahrain. Both Chilton and Rio Haryanto had scored points during the opening round in Malaysia last month and hope to carry that momentum through to the next two rounds at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Both cars in the points in Malaysia

25 March 2012

Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto completed a successful opening weekend in the 2012 GP2 Series, finishing seventh and tenth respectively in the Sprint race this morning. Marussia Carlin driver Chilton started sixth and was involved in several close battles on his way to seventh place and his second points finish of the weekend. Team mate Rio Haryanto finished in the top ten and claimed his first GP2 points for fastest lap.

Max storms onto the podium in Malaysia

24 March 2012

Max Chilton took his first podium finish in the GP2 Series today, at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. Chilton’s hard fought third place podium was also the first for the Marussia Carlin GP2 team. Team mate Rio Haryanto put in a stunning performance at the start of his debut GP2 season, climbing from 17th to 12th at the chequered flag. Max

Chilton qualifies third in Malaysia

23 March 2012

Max Chilton will start the first GP2 Series race of the season from third on the grid tomorrow, following a strong qualifying performance at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. The Marussia Carlin driver confirmed his pre-season test pace to set the third fastest time in qualifying today, while team mate Haryanto qualified a very promising 17^th at the start of his debut season in GP2.

Marussia Carlin GP2 set for season opener

22 March 2012

The 2012 season gets underway for Carlin this weekend, when the Marussia Carlin GP2 team hit the track in support of the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto make their race debut as team mates at the Sepang circuit this weekend; Chilton continues his career in GP2 while Haryanto make his debut in the GP2 Series. .

Chilton on the pace in Barcelona

06 March 2012

The Marussia Carlin GP2 team enjoyed a successful first day of official testing in Barcelona today, with British driver Max Chilton setting the fastest time of the afternoon. Chilton’s time was quick enough to make him the second fastest driver of the day overall. Team mate Rio Haryanto continued to make excellent progress ahead of his first season in the series and finished the day seventh fastest overall.

Chilton and Haryanto confirmed at Marussia Carlin for GP2

24 February 2012

Max Chilton and Rio Haryanto will race for the Marussia Carlin GP2 Team in the 2012 season. Chilton stays with Carlin following a productive 2011, while Indonesian racer Haryanto makes the step up from an impressive season in GP3 with Marussia Manor Racing. Both drivers will race in Marussia-branded cars following a new technical partnership between the F1 team and the Surrey based Carlin squad.

Disappointment for Carlin in Abu Dhabi

12 November 2011

Carlin drivers Max Chilton and Jan Charouz are reflecting on a disappointing GP2 race in Abu Dhabi this morning, after both drivers failed to finish this weekend’s Feature race. A brake problem put Chilton out of the race whilst running sixth, while Charouz suffered a broken drive shaft after contact with another car.

Chilton qualifies sixth ahead of Abu Dhabi finale

11 November 2011

Max Chilton has qualified sixth ahead of tomorrow’s non-championship GP2 finale in Abu Dhabi. Team mate Jan Charouz qualified 24th at the Yas Marina circuit after his morning practice session was disrupted due to an exhaust problem.

Chilton and Charouz to compete in Abu Dhabi

04 November 2011

Max Chilton and Jan Charouz will race for Carlin in this month’s non-championship GP2 finale at Abu Dhabi. Chilton, who enjoyed a promising year with Carlin in the team’s debut season in GP2 will be joined by Czech driver Jan Charouz who has spent 2011 as part of Lotus Renault GP’s driver academy. The Czech racer also competed in this year’s Formula Renault 3.5 Series.

Chilton, Magnussen and Palmer to test for Carlin

16 September 2011

Carlin will be in Barcelona next week for an official two-day GP2 Series test with the team’s 2011 driver Max Chilton, who will be joined by Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer. Following on from an extremely productive test two weeks ago in Jerez, Carlin head to the Circuit de Catalunya with a detailed test plan.

F1 experience for Chilton

16 September 2011

Carlin’s GP2 driver Max Chilton got his first taste of F1 machinery this week when he took part in a straight-line aerodynamic test for the Force India F1 team. The 20 year-old Briton impressed the team with his mature attitude during the test at Kemble yesterday.

Tough race for Parente and Chilton

10 September 2011

It was disappointing afternoon for Carlin drivers Alvaro Parente and Max Chilton in Monza today, in the final feature race of the 2011 GP2 Series. Both drivers faced the prospect of a strong result, with Parente lining up fourth and Chilton 10th. However, Chilton’s race was soon over after another driver crashed into him on lap two, while Parente lost out on a potential top three result after serving a drive-through penalty which left him 12th.

Carlin on the pace in Monza qualifying

09 September 2011

Carlin’s GP2 drivers Alvaro Parente and Max Chilton both demonstrated front running pace in Monza today, in free practice and qualifying ahead of the final round of the 2011 GP2 Series. Both drivers were amongst the front runners in Friday morning’s free practice session, and both qualified in the top ten at the historic Monza circuit this afternoon, with Parente fourth and Chilton tenth.

Carlin field Chilton and Parente for GP2 finale

07 September 2011

Max Chilton and Alvaro Parente will be racing for Carlin this weekend in the final of the 2011 GP2 Series in Monza. Parente makes a welcome return to the team after missing the previous two rounds of the championship due to prior commitments with the McLaren GT3 team.

Chaotic race in Spa

27 August 2011

Carlin GP2 drivers Max Chilton and Mikhail Aleshin endured an eventful outing at Spa-Francorchamps today, following a chaotic race around the rain soaked circuit. Chilton managed to finish 15th despite making two pit stops and being a lap down. Aleshin meanwhile failed to finish after being hit from behind by another car during a safety car period.

Chilton and Aleshin head to Spa

29 July 2011

Today’s GP2 qualifying session in Hungary left Carlin drivers Max Chilton and Mikhail Aleshin eager for more ahead of rounds 13 and 14 of the season this weekend. British racer Chilton was frustrated not to have maintained his recent record of qualifying inside the top ten having qualified 11th, while Aleshin was hampered by traffic in a session which saw the Russian qualify 19th.

Mixed emotions in qualifying

29 July 2011

Hungary for more success

26 July 2011

Carlin’s GP2 squad face a quick turnaround this weekend, as they head to Budapest for round seven of the 2011 GP2 Series, just days after the last event at the Nürburgring. A points finish for Max Chilton following a difficult weekend for the team in Germany has left the young Brit eager for more in the Hungarian capital this weekend. This weekend’s event in Budapest will also see the return of Mikhail Aleshin to Carlin’s GP2 squad.

Chilton fights back in Germany

25 July 2011

Carlin’s Max Chilton took a points paying finish in round 12 of the 2011 GP2 Series yesterday, following a difficult weekend in the Eifel Mountains. The young Brit was sixth in yesterday’s Sprint race, despite having qualified at the very back of the grid earlier in the weekend due to an engine misfire.

Chilton and Parente look ahead to Germany

19 July 2011

The GP2 Series moves to Germany’s Nurbürgring for round 6 of the 2011 season this weekend and Carlin’s Max Chilton is hoping to continue his form and get ever closer to the podium. Team mate Alvaro Parente will be aiming to show his true potential after a couple of unlucky races and return to the GP2 podium this weekend.

Two cars in the top five at Silverstone

08 July 2011

Carlin’s GP2 squad enjoyed a strong outing at the team’s home event today, during qualifying for the British round of the GP2 Series at Silverstone. Both of the team’s drivers qualified in the top five, with Alvaro Parente setting the second quickest time and Max Chilton qualifying fifth.

Chilton's preview of Silverstone

25 June 2011

Britain’s Max Chilton has been a regular front runner so far in this year’s GP2 Series, qualifying in the top ten three out of four times this season. Despite showing promising pace, the results haven’t quite followed, but the Carlin man is positive about progress within GP2’s newest team and is aiming for a top result at his home event this weekend. Here, Max talks about what it means to race at the home of British motorsport and in the support category for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix…….

Bad luck for Carlin drivers in Valencia

25 June 2011

Max Chilton and Alvaro Parente both endured a tough opening race in Valencia today, following an eventful outing around the F1 street circuit. Chilton put in a stunning performance to climb to fifth from 12th on the grid, but failed to finish following a gear selection problem. Parente didn’t get further than the first lap on his GP2 debut with Carlin, after another car crashed into him at the first corner.

Carlin drivers in good shape in Valencia

24 June 2011

Max Chilton and Alvaro Parente both made a strong start to round four of the 2011 GP2 Series today, as they took part in practice and qualifying in Valencia. Following a day interrupted by several yellow and red flags, Max Chilton qualified 12th, with Alvaro Parente 13th on his GP2 debut with Carlin.

Parente joins Carlin for GP2

21 June 2011

Alvaro Parente will race with Carlin’s GP2 team in Valencia this weekend, making a welcome return to the team who took him to the 2005 British F3 title. The Portuguese racer, who has race winning experience in F1’s strongest feeder series, will race alongside Max Chilton on the Valencia street circuit this weekend.

Double points for Chilton in Monaco

28 May 2011

Max Chilton took sixth place and another point today, in round six of the GP2 Series in Monaco. The 20 year-old Briton who took points for seventh yesterday, clung onto sixth despite a slow front left puncture towards the end of the race. Team mate Oliver Turvey made it two Carlin cars in the top eight, despite having started 15th..

Chilton in the points in Monaco

27 May 2011

Carlin’s Max Chilton finished in a very strong seventh place in the GP2 Monaco Feature race today, following a chaotic race around the Principality. Team mate Oliver Turvey finished seventh on the road, but was later handed a 30 second penalty for not having taken a drive-through penalty. Turvey’s penalty meant he was classified 15th, the position he will take on the grid tomorrow. Chilton will line up second in tomorrow’s reverse grid race, taking Carlin’s first front row start in GP2.

Strong pace from Carlin in Monaco qualifying

26 May 2011

Max Chilton qualified in a competitive seventh place in Monaco today, following a chaotic GP2 session around the principality this afternoon. Team mate Oliver Turvey was 16th quickest, having been taken out mid way through the session by eventual pole man Giedo van der Garde.

Carlin's bad luck continues in Turkey

7 May 2011

The Carlin GP2 team saw its bad luck in Turkey continue to today as Max Chilton was taken out of a strong position in the first race of the season this afternoon. Chilton, who qualified in 10th position, was the innocent victim in a lap one accident which caused substantial damage to his car. Chilton was the only Carlin driver in this afternoon’s race following the withdrawal of Mikhail Aleshin who fractured a metacarpal in his left hand in qualifying yesterday..

Aleshin ruled out as Chilton qualifies 10th

6 May 2011

Mikhail Aleshin will not contest the remainder of this weekend’s GP2 event in Istanbul, having fractured a metacarpal in his left hand during an accident in qualifying earlier today. His team mate Max Chilton qualified 10th for the first race of the season tomorrow.

Carlin ready for GP2 Series debut

4 May 2011

Carlin will make its official debut in the GP2 Series this weekend, as the first race of the 2011 season gets underway in Istanbul, Turkey. Max Chilton and Mikhail Aleshin, who both raced for Carlin in the GP2 Asia Series, will join the team for the opening round of the season at Istanbul Park this weekend.

Consistent performance from Carlin's GP2 team

06 April 2011

Carlin’s GP2 team enjoyed a productive test at Silverstone this week, at the first official pre-season test ahead of the 2011 GP2 Series. Max Chilton was joined by Oliver Turvey, who stepped in at the test in the absence of Mikhail Aleshin. Both Turvey and Chilton put in a consistent performance to help the Carlin team develop its new GP2 car and finished the final day of testing seventh and ninth respectively.

Turvey joins Chilton at Silverstone

05 April 2011

Oliver Turvey will test for Carlin at this week’s official GP2 test at Silverstone alongside Max Chilton. The former Carlin driver is assisting the team in the continued development of its GP2 car in the absence of Mikhail Aleshin.

Carlin sign Aleshin and Chilton for GP2

27 January 2011

Formula Renault 3.5 champion Mikhail Aleshin and British racer Max Chilton will join Carlin for the 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series. The duo will be the first GP2 drivers for the British team, which will be a new addition to the GP2 grid this season.

Carlin to enter GP2 Series in 2011

21 September 2010

Carlin will add the GP2 Series to its race programmes in 2011, having been selected as one of 13 teams for the next three year cycle in Formula One’s strongest feeder series. Carlin can now offer one of the most complete packages in taking drivers from the junior formulas to the door of Formula 1.