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Further points for Carlin in Motorland

06 May 2012

Reigning Formula Renault 3.5 champions Carlin have taken further points in the opening race meeting of the season after another brilliant start from Will Stevens saw him move up through the grid and finish 8^th. Team mate Kevin Magnussen found himself caught up on the inside of the first corner just after the start and consequently retired from the race.

Stunning podium for Magnussen in Motorland

05 May 2012

Kevin Magnussen has taken a brilliant third position in the first race of the weekend for reigning Formula Renault 3.5 champions Carlin. Having started from 19^th on the grid the Dane had a brilliant opening lap and managed to avoid the start line melee to take the chequered flag in the final podium position. Team mate Will Stevens also had a very strong first lap to make up 10 places which ensured that both Carlin cars finished in the top seven.

Magnussen and Stevens ready for season opener

03 May 2012

Reigning Formula Renault 3.5 Champions Carlin head to the Motorland circuit in Aragon, Spain this weekend, for the first round of the 2012 season. Formula Renault 3.5 rookies Kevin Magnussen and Will Stevens will take to the track for the current drivers’ and teams’ champions following a strong winter test programme. Both drivers have shown front running pace in this season’s competitive field of drivers.

Magnussen sets the pace in pre-season testing

04 April 2012

Reigning Formula Renault 3.5 Teams' and Drivers' champions Carlin set the pace again in pre-season testing this week in Barcelona. Despite wet weather making it a difficult day for driving, the rain did give the opportunity for Carlin drivers Kevin Magnussen and Will Stevens to work on a wet set-up with their engineers. Magnussen topped the timesheets during day one, setting the fastest time of the entire two-day test, while the wash out of day two saw both drivers ease back on the number of laps completed.

Will Stevens completes Carlin's FR3.5 line-up

15 December 2011

Formula Renault 2.0 race winner Will Stevens will join reining champions Carlin for an assault on the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 title. The 20 year-old Brit joins already announced driver Kevin Magnussen who has completed several successful tests for the team. Stevens finished the final day of 2011 FR3.5 testing quickest at a recent test in Motorland.

Magnussen sits out champions test in Motorland

28 November 2011

Kevin Magnussen will sit out today’s Formula Renault 3.5 test at the Motorland circuit in Aragon, Spain. Magnussen, who was due to take part in today’s test as a prize for being crowned British Formula 3 vice champion, has been advised not to take part today following his big accident in Macau just over a week ago.

Magnussen stays with Carlin for F3.5

20 October 2011

British F3 vice champion Kevin Magnussen will stay with Carlin for an attack on the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2012. The Dane spent the 2011 season with the British squad, claiming seven race wins in the British F3 International Series, and will stay with the newly crowned FR3.5 Team and Drivers’ champions next season.

Positive test for Carlin in Barcelona

13 October 2011

Straight off the back of a championship winning season in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, Carlin were back testing at Barcelona with Kevin Magnussen, Jazeman Jaafar and Nico Muller. The Catalan circuit had just hosted the championship decider in which Carlin driver Robert Wickens was crowned champion while team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne finished a very close second.

Wickens champion after tense title showdown

09 October 2011

Robert Wickens claimed Carlin’s second consecutive Formula Renault 3.5 Drivers’ title today, following a dramatic conclusion to the 2011 season. The Marussia backed racer looked to have lost the title after a first lap accident with team mate Jean-Eric Vergne left him in the gravel. However, Vergne was left to limp on with broken steering, and after loosing several places the Red Bull Junior was taken out of the race and also ended his race in the gravel trap. With both drivers out of the race, Wickens’ nine point advantage was enough to clinch the title for the Canadian.

Still all to play for in Bacelona

09 October 2011

This morning’s qualifying session in Barcelona did nothing to settle the fight for the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 title. Team mates and title rivals Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne are both still in contention, having qualified second and fifth respectively in this morning’s qualifying session.

Wickens and Vergne claim Carlin 1-2

08 October 2011

Robert Wickens dominated proceedings with a lights to flag victory today, in the penultimate race of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series in Barcelona. The Marussia backed driver was unchallenged throughout the race and took victory by a stunning 20 seconds. Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne completed a strong race for Carlin with a thrilling drive through the field from ninth to finish second and hand the team its fourth 1-2 of the season. With just one race remaining, the Carlin duo are now separated by just nine points in the drivers’ standings.

Barcelona pole for Wickens

08 October 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens took pole position in the first qualifying session of the weekend in Barcelona this morning, following a chaotic and heavily disrupted 30 minute session. As the fight for the Formula Renault 3.5 title intensifies, the stakes were high for both Wickens and team mate Jean-Eric Vergne who are separated in the standings by just two points. Following a 30 minute red flag period, qualifying finally reached its conclusion this morning, with Wickens taking his seventh pole of the season, and Vergne qualifying ninth.

Battle ground set in Barcelona

07 October 2011

Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne took part in final preparations ahead of the Formula Renault 3.5 season finale today. Both Carlin drivers completed a full and detailed test programme in Barcelona, including runs in low and high downforce configuration. Wickens was sixth quickest in first free practice while Vergne was 12th. In the much cooler afternoon session was saw the quicker times, Wickens was third quickest, while Vergne was 11th.

Final showdown for Carlin in Barcelona

30 September 2011

The Formula Renault 3.5 series will come to a dramatic conclusion in Barcelona next weekend as Carlin team mates Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne battle it out to be crowned the 2011 champion. There is just two points separating the drivers as they head to the Catalan circuit. Carlin previously secured the team championship at their home round in Silverstone in August.

Third place for Vergne at Paul Ricard

18 September 2011

It was a race of mixed fortunes for both Carlin drivers today, in round 15 of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Jean-Eric Vergne endured a difficult pit stop to finish third, while Robert Wickens finished out of the points after receiving contact from another driver. Following the dramatic race, Wickens leads the championship standings by a narrow two points from Vergne, with two races remaining.

Vergne takes second pole at Paul Ricard

18 September 2011

Following a close battle between Formula Renault 3.5 team mates Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne this weekend, it was the weather that finally turned out to be the deciding factor this morning at the Paul Ricard circuit. It was Vergne who made the most of the extreme wet conditions to take his fifth pole position of the season, while Wickens struggled to find the grip and qualified seventh.

Vergne wins on home soil as Wickens takes points for second

17 September 2011

Jean-Eric Vergne stormed to victory at the Paul Ricard circuit today, in round 14 of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Red Bull Junior led from the outset and was never challenged to take his fifth win of the season. Team mate and current championship leader Robert Wickens was third, taking another podium for the Carlin team. However, Wickens was later elevated to second following the disqualification of the second placed driver. With both Wickens and Vergne taking a strong points haul this afternoon, the duo are now the only drivers mathematically able to win the Drivers’ title this season.

Vergne takes pole in tense qualifying at Paul Ricard

17 September 2011

Jean-Eric Vergne took first advantage on home territory today in qualifying for round 14 of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Frenchman took his fourth pole position of the season in an extremely close qualifying session ahead of this afternoon’s race at the Paul Ricard circuit. Team mate and championship leader Robert Wickens was fourth, after the Canadian had to abort his final flying lap.

Wickens and Vergne equally matched at Paul Ricard

16 September 2011

As the fight for the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Drivers’ Title intensifies this weekend, the stakes are higher than ever for championship leaders and Carlin drivers Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne. The racing action continues this weekend at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, the home race for Vergne which also forms the penultimate round of the season. It was Vergne that took the early high ground, setting the quickest time of all in first free practice this morning, while championship leader Wickens was second. The roles reversed in second practice this afternoon however, when Wickens stole the top spot from Vergne who was close behind his team mate and second quickest.

The gloves are off at Paul Ricard!

14 September 2011

The 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series enters the final stages this weekend as the teams and drivers head to Paul Ricard for the penultimate round of the season. Four weeks ago at Silverstone Carlin secured the 2011 Teams’ championship, as championship leader Robert Wickens took away two pole positions and wins during the weekend. Hot on his heels however is team mate Jean-Eric Vergne who is lying second in the championship standings.

Carlin secure the championship and Wickens wins again!

21 August 2011

Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne have both secured Carlin’s first Formula Renault 3.5 Team’s Championship this weekend at Silverstone.  Wickens also took his second victory of the weekend while Vergne collected some good points to secure Carlin’s title.

Front row lock out for Carlin at Silverstone

21 August 2011

Carlin were back in action today for the second qualifying session of this weekend’s Formula Renault 3.5 Series at Silverstone. The team’s home race has already provided a great result with Robert Wickens taking the previous day’s pole and race win. The Marussia backed driver proved equally quick today, taking his second pole position of the weekend, while team-mate Vergne lines up next to him on the grid in P2.

Home victory for Carlin as Wickens wins

20 August 2011

Robert Wickens took a superb race victory at Silverstone this afternoon in the British round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Marussia backed driver took a lights to flag victory from pole position, despite coming under intense pressure throughout the race. Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne endured opposite fortunes when he was unable to get his Red Bull liveried car into gear on the grid. The Frenchman stormed back up to 13th having started the race from the pit lane.

Wickens storms to pole at Silverstone

20 August 2011

Carlin driver Robert Wickens confirmed his front running pace in yesterday’s Formula Renault 3.5 practice sessions, by taking pole position at Silverstone this morning. The Marussia backed driver was amongst the front runners for the duration of the session before taking pole position in the dying minutes of qualifying. Team mate and championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne qualified eighth after struggling with a degree of oversteer. .

Wickens sets the pace at Silverstone

19 August 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens was pace setter today, at the start of his team’s home event in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series at Silverstone. Wickens, who is currently second in the drivers’ championship set the quickest time in the afternoon session, while team mate and championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne was fifth quickest overall having looked competitive all day. .

Home race for Carlin at Silverstone

17 August 2011

It has been a long summer break for Carlin drivers Jean-Eric Vergne and Robert Wickens whilst waiting for the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 series to jump-start back into action. Carlin currently lead the championship while Vergne and Wickens are first and second in the drivers’ championship respectively. The team now head to their home round – Silverstone.

Vergne wins again in Hungary

03 July 2011

Jean-Eric Vergne took another victory for Carlin this afternoon, to become the first driver this season to win both races in a Formula Renault 3.5 weekend. The Red Bull Junior snatched the lead at the start from pole man Sergio Canamasas and crossed the line to take maximum points and reclaim the lead in the drivers’ standings. Team mate Robert Wickens suffered misfortune in his race. The Marussia backed driver climbed from ninth to third at the chequered flag, but was later handed a 10 second penalty for a deemed unsafe release in the pit lane and was classified seventh.

Vergne victorious in Hungary

02 July 2011

Jean-Eric Vergne continued a perfect weekend in Hungary today, following up his leading performance in practice and qualifying with a dominant win in the first Formula Renault 3.5 race of the weekend. The Red Bull Junior led from the first corner to the chequered flag to take his second victory of the 2011 season, while team mate Robert Wickens fought back from a difficult qualifying session to finish fifth.

Podiums and points for Carlin at Nurburgring

19 June 2011

Robert Wickens took second place for Carlin today, in round nine of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Canadian led for the majority of the race, but with the result decided in the end by pit stop strategy, crossed the line second to take the lead in the drivers’ championship. Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne also enjoyed a strong outing and crossed the line fourth.

Wickens takes thrilling victory at Nurburgring

18 June 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens took a stunning victory in Nurbürgring today to complete his perfect weekend so far in the Eifel Mountains. The Marussia backed driver was quickest in both practice sessions yesterday and took a dominant pole performance this morning ahead of round eight of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 season. The Canadian didn’t have it all his own way though, it was a tough wheel to wheel battle with F1 reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo for victory this afternoon. Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne suffered the opposite fortunes; despite having been amongst the front runners in qualifying. The Frenchman saw his race come to an early conclusion this afternoon, after contact on the first lap put him out of the race..

Wickens takes second in Monaco

29 May 2011

Robert Wickens stormed to second place in Monaco today, in round seven of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Marussia backed driver started third but took second at the start and pushed race leader Daniel Ricciardo right to the chequered flag. Jean-Eric Vergne endured a difficult weekend by his standards and failed to finish in the points for the first time this season.

Competitive qualifying fro Carlin in Monaco

27 May 2011

Qualifying for round seven of the Formula Renault 3.5 season took place today, in the glittering Principality of Monaco. Robert Wickens led proceedings for much of the first session but dropped to second in his group in the final minutes, while Jean-Eric Vergne qualified sixth in his group. The Carlin drivers’ qualifying performances will put Wickens on the grid in third, and Vergne 11th.

Wickens and Vergne in good shape in Monaco

26 May 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne made a good start to the Monaco round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series today, following free practice around the glittering principality. Marussia backed Wickens led for the majority of the session and finished second overall, while Vergne was 14th fastest on his first visit to the F1 track.

Vergne fights back with second place at Monza

14 May 2011

Round five of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series was a mixed affair for Carlin this afternoon, following an eventful race around the Monza circuit in Italy. Last minute drama didn’t prevent Jean-Eric Vergne from claiming a stunning second place, while team mate Robert Wickens retired with a technical problem while leading the race..

Carlin drivers on the pace at competitive Monza

13 May 2011

Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne were on the pace in collective practice in Monza today, in preparation for rounds five and six of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series this weekend. Jean-Eric Vergne was the early pace setter, going quickest in first practice this morning while Wickens was quickest for the majority of the second session before dropping to fourth at the chequered flag..

Carlin win again as Vergne takes victory at Spa

01 May 2011

Jean-Eric Vergne and Robert Wickens took Carlin’s second 1-2 finish of the weekend in Formula Renault 3.5 this afternoon, after a thrilling race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. The Carlin men both led the race at various points, but it was Vergne who finally snatched the lead to take his first victory of the season. Yesterday’s race winner Robert Wickens finished a close second to increase his lead in the drivers’ championship and strengthen Carlin’s position at the top of the teams’ standings.

Carlin on top again as Vergne takes Spa pole

01 May 2011

Jean-Eric Vergne took a second pole position of the weekend for the Carlin team this morning, following qualifying for round four of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. In a role reversal of yesterday’s qualifying session; it was Vergne who took pole in the FR3.5 Series, with yesterday’s pole sitter and race winner Robert Wickens qualifying third.

Carlin dominate to take 1-2 in Spa

30 April 2011

Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne dominated the first Formula Renault 3.5 race of the weekend today, around the challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The Carlin duo finished a full 17 seconds ahead of their nearest rival to take a one-two for the reining champions. Today’s result puts Carlin at the top of the teams’ championship and elevates Wickens to the top of the drivers’ championship..

Wickens takes pole and Vergne third in Spa

30 April 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens took his second pole position of the season this morning, in the second event of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series in Spa-Francorchamps. The Marussia backed driver and his team mate Jean-Eric Vergne had been at the top of the timing screens for the duration of the session, but it was Wickens who finally claimed the top spot with Vergne a competitive third quickest.

Solid points for Carlin in Motorland

16 April 2011

Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne claimed more solid points for Carlin in Motorland today, in the second race of the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Following a disappointing qualifying session earlier today, both drivers made up places, with Wickens taking fifth place and Vergne seventh.

Wickens finishes second in Motorland

16 April 2011

Robert Wickens took a strong second place in Motorland today, following an eventful first Formula Renault 3.5 race of the season in Spain. The Carlin driver started from pole, but lost out at the first corner and went on to finish second. Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne had a fantastic race from 15th place on the grid to finish sixth, which means Carlin lead the teams’ championship after the first race of the season.

Wickens takes pole in Motorland

16 April 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens stormed to pole position in Motorland, Aragon today, following a strong start to his 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 campaign. The Marussia backed driver was quick from the outset and held provisional pole for the majority of the session. The Canadian briefly dropped down the order, before snatching Carlin’s first pole of the 2011 season in the dying minutes. Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne qualified in a strong 15th place, having missed all of yesterday’s collective practice.

Wickens and Vergne looking strong for FR3.5 season opener

15 April 2011

Reining Formula Renault 3.5 champions Carlin head to Motorland this weekend with a strong line-up ahead of the 2011 season. Jean-Eric Vergne and Robert Wickens both have race winning experience in the series, and were regular front runners in pre-season testing. Despite their pre-season form, both drivers face a tough season in a competitive FR3.5 field, with Vergne in particular at a disadvantage due to the fact that he will miss all collective testing in Motorland this week.

Wickens dominates at Paul Ricard

23 March 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens set the pace yet again today on the second and final day of testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in the south of France.  The Marussia backed driver improved on his pace from yesterday to set the quickest time of the two day test this afternoon.  Team mate Jean-Eric Vergne was also amongst the front runners throughout the duration of the test, completing a strong outing for the Carlin team and finished the day sixth quickest.   

Vergne reigns in Spain

16 March 2011

Carlin’s Jean-Eric Vergne set the quickest time around the Circuit de Catalunya today, which was also the quickest time overall during the two day Formula Renault 3.5 test in Barcelona. Team mate Robert Wickens, who finished yesterday second quickest, just missed the opportunity to make a new tyre run during the dry and consequently finished the day an unreflective 13th overall.  

Wickens on the pace in Barcelona

15 March 2011

Marussia backed driver Robert Wickens set the pace in this afternoon’s Formula Renault 3.5 test in Barcelona, despite treacherous conditions around the Circuit de Cataluyna.  The Canadian finished the afternoon quickest, while team mate Vergne continues to make a strong start to his first full season in the series and was sixth quickest. 

Wickens and Vergne make strong start to FR3.5 season

10 March 2011

Carlin’s Robert Wickens and Jean-Eric Vergne started the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 season on strong form this week, following two days official testing at the Motorland Circuit in Aragon, Spain. Wickens and Vergne worked together through a comprehensive test programme to finish the final session of the day third and fifth respectively..

Robert Wickens completes Carlin's FR3.5 line-up

03 March 2011

Canadian racer Robert Wickens will join Carlin’s Formula Renault 3.5 team for the 2011 season. The GP3 vice champion races with the support of Marussia Motors LLC, who have signed Wickens as part of its Driver Development programme. Wickens will race alongside British F3 champion Jean-Eric Vergne at the championship winning team.

Q and A with Jean-Eric Vergne

16 February 2011

In 2011, Red Bull Junior Jean-Eric Vergne continues his relationship with Carlin – an allegiance which has so far won him 13 races and the 2010 British F3 title.  This season, the Frenchman will make the step up to Carlin’s championship winning Formula Renault 3.5 team as he bids to add another title to his name………

Vergne stays with Carlin in 2011

Reigning British F3 champion Jean-Eric Vergne will stay with Carlin for the 2011 season as he moves up to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Vergne will follow in the footsteps of 2010 champion Mikhail Aleshin when he joins Carlin’s Formula Renault 3.5 team in 2011.

Champion Aleshin gets F1 test

13 November 2010

Carlin's Formula Renault 3.5 champion Mikhail Aleshin will be behind the wheel of an F1 car next week, when he claims his prize for winning the Renault backed series with a test in the R30 at next week's young driver tests. Aleshin will be one of several Carlin drivers taking part in the test in Ab...

Aleshin and Carlin champions!!!

10 October 2010

Mikhail Aleshin took the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 crown in the most dramatic fashion possible today, overtaking championship rival Daniel Ricciardo with just two laps to go in the season finale in Barcelona. Aleshin is the first Russian to win an international championship. Aleshin's championship w...

All to play for as Aleshin finishes second in Barcelona

09 October 2010

Mikhail Aleshin took a second place for Carlin in the penultimate round of the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 season today, as the championship battle builds to a climax at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The Russian driver took a lonely second place behind championship rival Daniel Ricciardo, who...

Aleshin qualifies second as title battle heats up

09 October 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin qualified second at the Circuit de Catalunya this morning, as the fight for the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 title intensified. Aleshin was just 0.090 seconds off his main championship rival Daniel Ricciardo who took pole, while the third championship contender Esteban Guerrier...

Carlin on the pace in Barcelona

08 October 2010

The final round of the Formula Renault 3.5 season kicked off today at the Circuit de Catalunya on the outskirts of Barcelona. Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin set the second quickest time in this afternoon's collective practice, just behind his main championship rival Daniel Ricciardo. Team mate Jake Rose...

Aleshin ready for title fight in Barcelona

06 October 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin heads to Barcelona this weekend with a three point lead ahead of the final round of the Formula Renault 3.5 season. The Russian racer leads second placed man Daniel Ricciardo by three points and third placed driver Esteban Guerrieri by 16 points; making it a three-way fight...

Aleshin still leads despite bad day at Silverstone

19 September 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin leaves Silverstone still leading the Formula Renault 3.5 Series today, despite a disappointing race at the Northamptonshire circuit this afternoon. The Russia racer was tapped into a spin on the first lap in what became a torrid race and crossed the line 12th and out of the...

Aleshin extends lead at Silverstone

18 September 2010

Mikhail Aleshin extended his lead in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series today following a dramatic start to race one at Silverstone this afternoon. Aleshin finished seventh to extend his points lead to 14 from nearest rival Daniel Ricciardo, who was taken out in a spectacular first lap accident. Carli...

Mixed fortunes in Hockenheim

05 September 2010

It was a race of mixed fortunes for Carlin this afternoon in the second race of the weekend at the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. Mikhail Aleshin crossed the line in a strong fifth place to maintain an eight point lead in the drivers' standings, while team mate Jake Rosenzweig had a disappointing d...

Fifth place for Aleshin in Hockenheim

04 September 2010

Mikhail Aleshin and Jakes Rosenzweig endured a difficult race in Hockenheim this afternoon, in round 12 of the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 season. Championship leader Aleshin finished fifth having lost out on the first lap, while Rosenzweig failed to finish due to a collision with two laps to go. Lin...

Aleshin qualifies third in Hockenheim

04 September 2010

Mikhail Aleshin will start race one in Hockenheim from third on the grid this afternoon, following a competitive performance in qualifying this morning. The current Formula Renault 3.5 championship leader was amongst the front runners for the duration of the 30 minute session and despite briefly ho...

Aleshin makes strong start in Hockenheim

03 September 2010

Formula Renault 3.5 championship leader Mikhail Aleshin made a strong start to the Hockenheim round of the 2010 season today, setting the third fastest time in this afternoon's collective test session. The Russian racer, who currently leads the championship by 11 points, was third fastest overall, ...

Championship hots up in Hockenheim

01 September 2010

After a lengthy nine week break, the Formula Renault 3.5 championship resumes this weekend at the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin, who currently leads the championship standings from Red Bull Junior Daniel Ricciardo, will be aiming to increase his championship lead further a...

Aleshin extends championship lead in Hungary

04 July 2010

Mikhail Aleshin extended his lead in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series today, following his second podium of the weekend in Hungary. The Russian heads into the summer break with an 11 point lead in the championship after finishing third this afternoon, recording the fastest lap in the process. Team m...

Aleshin finishes second in Hungary

03 July 2010

Mikhail Aleshin drove a solid race to take second place in Hungary this afternoon to retain the lead in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The Carlin racer had an uneventful race from his second placed grid slot and was unchallenged to the chequered flag where he took his fifth podium of the season. ...

Aleshin takes front row start in Hungary

03 July 2010

Mikhail Aleshin will make a front row start for Carlin this afternoon in race one at the Hungaroring on the outskirts of Budapest. The current Formula Renault 3.5 championship leader put in a strong performance in a hot and humid qualifying session this morning to qualify second for round ten of th...

Aleshin extends championship lead in France

20 June 2010

Mikhail Aleshin retained his lead in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series today, following a chaotic race in Magny Cours. In a race which was affected throughout by intermittent rain, Aleshin finished fourth, despite a short excursion off track and consequently leaves France with a nine point lead in the...

Aleshin takes wet victory in Magny Cours

19 June 2010

Mikhail Aleshin took victory number three of the season for the Carlin team this afternoon, with a stunning victory in round eight of the Formula Renault 3.5 season in Magny Cours. The championship leader played the waiting game behind first placed man Esteban Guerrieri until taking the lead on lap...

Carlin strong in Magny Cours qualifying

19 June 2010

A tense qualifying session produced a strong result for the Carlin team this morning, as Mikhail Aleshin and Jake Rosenzweig qualified for round eight of the Formula Renault 3.5 season in Magny Cours. In a 30 minute session which was constantly threatened by rain, Aleshin qualified fourth, with Ros...

Aleshin leads the way in Magny Cours

18 June 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin set the pace in collective practice in Magny Cours today, as preparations got underway for the fifth round of the Formula Renault 3.5 season. As the current championship leader, Aleshin not only set the pace in his FR3.5 car, but also enjoyed a 30 minute test in the Renaul...

Championship leader Aleshin earns Renault F1 test

07 June 2010

Formula Renault 3.5 championship leader Mikhail Aleshin will be behind the wheel of an F1 car in two weeks time, having earned himself a test in the Renault F1 car. As a prize for leading the Formula Renault 3.5 championship at the mid-way point of the season, the Russian racer will test the Renaul...

Aleshin looking to extend lead in Brno

02 June 2010

Current Formula Renault 3.5 championship leader Mikhail Aleshin is aiming to extend his lead in the drivers' standings this weekend with another strong outing in round four of the season in Brno, Czech Republic. His rookie team mate Jake Rosenzweig is also aiming to move up to the podium having sho...

Aleshin takes podium for Carlin in Monaco

16 May 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin took an impressive second place in Monaco today, in round three of the Formula Renault 3.5 season. Aleshin put in a flawless performance but was unable to get the lead at the start and was forced to run his race from second place. Taking away 12 points, Aleshin retains the...

Aleshin takes front row start in Monaco

15 May 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin will start from the front row of the grid in Monaco tomorrow, as the Formula Renault 3.5 cars line up for the fifth race of the season. The flying Russian was P1 in his qualifying session but lost out as track conditions improved for the second qualifying group. Jake Rosen...

Carlin off to a flying start in Monaco

13 May 2010

Mikhail Aleshin continued his top form in Formula Renault 3.5 today, with a strong practice session in Monaco this morning. The Carlin racer who currently leads the drivers' standings, was P1 for much of this morning's 45 minute practice session and finished the session second overall. Team mate ...

Rosenzweig’s hopes dissolve in soggy Spa

02 May 2010

Jake Rosenzweig suffered a disappointing race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit this afternoon after taking his maiden pole and Carlin's second Formula Renault 3.5 pole of the weekend earlier today. With a dominant display in both qualifying and in the early stages of the race, Rosenzweig looked str...

Aleshin takes pole in Spa

01 May 2010

Mikhail Aleshin took a stunning pole position for Carlin today, as round two of the Formula Renault 3.5 season got underway at Spa-Francorchamps. The Russian driver was quickest in yesterday's first practice session and confirmed his pace with a dominant performance to take pole this morning in a s...

Aleshin makes strong start in Spa

30 April 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin proved his race winning pace in Motorland, Aragon was no fluke this morning, as he set the quickest time in first practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Preparing for the second Formula Renault 3.5 round of the season, the Russian racer topped the time sheets...

Carlin aiming for repeat performance in Spa

29 April 2010

Carlin's Formula Renault 3.5 team are in Belgium this weekend for the second round of the 2010 season. Mikhail Aleshin got the season off to the best possible start last time out at Motorland, Aragon, following a stunning victory in the wet. Aleshin and team mate Jake Rosenzweig now head to one of...

Aleshin takes superb victory in Aragon

17 April 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin took a stunning victory at a soaking Motorland Circuit in Aragon today, to win the first race of the Formula Renault 3.5 season. The Russian racer drove a flawless race through treacherous conditions and a safety car restart to take a lights to flag victory after stealing t...

Front row start for Aleshin in Aragon

17 April 2010

Carlin's Mikhail Aleshin took a front row start for the first race of the Formula Renault 3.5 season today, at the Motorland Circuit in Aragon, Spain. The Russian racer dominated qualifying but was relegated to second place in the dying minutes of the session. Team mate Jake Rosenzweig will make h...

Aleshin second quickest in FR.35 testing

16 April 2010

Mikhail Aleshin got the 2010 season off to a flying start for Carlin's Formula Renault 3.5 team today, as he set the second quickest time in practice this afternoon at the Motorland Circuit in Aragon, Spain. The team made several improvements following the first session which helped the Russian rac...

Carlin gear up for Formula Renault 3.5

13 April 2010

Carlin's Formula Renault 3.5 team is heading to the Motorland circuit in Spain this week, for the first race of the 2010 season. Carlin's Jake Rosenzweig will be making his FR3.5 debut this weekend, having made the step up from F3 Euro Series, while Mikhail Aleshin makes a return to the series he r...

Aleshin on the pace in testing

14 March 2010

Carlin's Formula Renault 3.5 team completed a successful two day test this afternoon at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Russian driver Mikhail Aleshin finished the afternoon third quickest while Alexander Sims finished his first test in a Formula Renault 3.5 car 11th quickest. The second official tes...

Sims joins Carlin for Formula Renault 3.5 testing

13 March 2010

F3 Euro Series racer Alexander Sims will join Carlin for this weekend's Formula Renault 3.5 test at the Jerez circuit in Spain. The 20 year-old British racer will test in Jake Rosenzweig's car while the American competes in the final GP2 Asia round of the season in Bahrain. In a one-off test with ...

Rosenzweig moves up to Formula Renault 3.5 with Carlin

04 March 2010

Jake Rosenzweig will stay with Carlin for a second year as he makes the move up to Formula Renault 3.5 for the 2010 season. The American racer competed with Carlin in last year's Formula 3 Euro Series and will stay with the British squad for his first season in the F1 feeder series. After just a s...

Aleshin rejoins Carlin for championship challenge

26 February 2010

Mikhail Aleshin will join Carlin for an assault on the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 championship. The 22 year old racer who has previously won in World Series and more recently in the F2 championship, makes a return to the British based squad. Despite his young age, Aleshin brings plenty of experienc...

Carlin finish second in Formula Renault 3.5

26 October 2009

Following a stunning season by rookies Oliver Turvey and Jaime Alguersuari, Carlin Motorsport finished the 2009 Formula Renault 3.5 season second in the teams' championship while Turvey and Alguersuari dominated the rookies standings. It was a race of mixed fortunes for the team however, as a pit s...

Turvey takes another podium for Carlin

24 October 2009

Oliver Turvey took his fifth Formula Renault 3.5 podium of the season today in a thrilling opening race at the Motorland Circuit in Aragon. The Racing Steps Foundation driver held onto first place for the first two thirds of the race until Bertrand Baguette snatched the lead. Turvey's second place ...

Carlin chase team title in World Series

19 October 2009

Carlin's Formula Renault 3.5 team head to the new Aragon circuit in Spain this weekend, with the aim of snatching the teams' title from rivals International Draco. With just nine points separating the two teams, there is still much to play for as Jaime Alguersuari and Oliver Turvey head to the fina...