Sebastian Vettel set a searing pace in the final practice session ahead of qualifying.
Pastor Maldonado articles archive
Four drivers at risk of not qualifying in Australia
Australian GP FP2 analysis
Posted onVirgin and HRT are at risk of not starting the Australian Grand Prix.
McLaren lead second practice in Australia
2011 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button was fastest in second practice.
Ferrari and Red Bull closely matched on early stints
Australian GP FP1 analysis
Posted onRed Bull and Ferrari were closely-matched over longer runs in first practice.
Webber snatches fastest time from Vettel
2011 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMark Webber set the fastest time in the dying moments of the first practice session in Melbourne.
Maldonado “more than ready” for F1 debut
2011 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onPastor Maldonado says he feels “more than ready” to start his first F1 race this weekend.
Waiting to win: When each F1 driver last won a race
2011 F1 season preview
Posted onOne driver on the 2011 grid has been waiting more than a decade for a win.
Maldonado not feeling pressure ahead of F1 debut
2011 F1 season
Posted onPastor Maldonado says he’s not feeling any pressure ahead of his F1 debut with Williams.
Maldonado says he’s “adapted well” to FW33
2011 F1 testing
Posted onPastor Maldonado says he’s “adapting” to the FW33 after his first run in the car.
Williams deal for Maldonado sponsor PDVSA
2011 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has announced a major sponsorship deal with Venezuelan state petroleum company PDVSA.
Maldonado “deserves his opportunity”, says Head
2011 F1 season
Posted onPatrick Head has defended Williams’ new driver for 2011, Pastor Maldonado.
Pastor Maldonado drives the Williams F1 simulator
F1 video
Posted onVideo of Pastor Maldonado at the wheel of Williams’ F1 simulator.
Pastor Maldonado gets Williams drive for 2011
2011 F1 season
Posted onWilliams have finally confirmed Pastor Maldonado will make his F1 debut with them in 2011
Maldonado to test for HRT and Williams
2011 F1 testing
Posted onHRT have announced Pastor Maldonado will test for them in the young drivers’ test at Abu Dhabi.
Williams to test Pastor Maldonado
Posted onWilliams have confirmed they will run Pastor Maldonado in the young drivers’ test days in Abu Dhabi in November. The news adds weight to rumours that Maldonado will replace Nico H?â??lkenberg at the team next year. The team also confirmed Dean Stoneman will drive for them in the two-day test following the Abu Dhabi Grand … Continue reading Williams to test Pastor Maldonado
Maldonado-to-Williams rumours grow
Posted onReports in the Brazilian press claim GP2 champion Pastor Maldonado will join Rubens Barrichello at Williams in 2011, replacing Nico H?â??lkenberg. There has been much speculation over H?â??lkenberg’s seat in recent days as Williams are believed to need a driver who can bring sponsorship to the team next year. Maldonado is heavily backed by Venezuela’s … Continue reading Maldonado-to-Williams rumours grow
Pastor Maldonado wins GP2 championship
Posted onPastor Maldonado has been confirmed as GP2 champion following this morning’s sprint race at Monza. The Venezuelan driver ended the race in the barriers at the Parabolica on lap one. But with title rival Sergio Perez only able to finish 13th, Maldonado now has an unbeatable lead in the championship. Despite his less than impressive … Continue reading Pastor Maldonado wins GP2 championship
Who will be the new F1 drivers in 2011?
Posted onWith no movement on the 2011 F1 driver market so far, it looks as though there might not be very many spaces for new drivers next year. But with a 13th team potentially being announced soon and a fresh crop of graduates from GP2 and beyond looking for a way in, we could still see … Continue reading Who will be the new F1 drivers in 2011?
GP2 2009 drivers and teams in pictures
Posted onThe GP2 series enters its fifth championship at the Circuit de Catalunya this weekend. All the teams have announced their drivers so far except Trident and DPR – the latter having confirmed Michael Herck but not his team mate. David Price has sold the team to Michael’s father Andre, so it remains to be seen … Continue reading GP2 2009 drivers and teams in pictures
Promising GP2 line-up taking shape for 2009
Posted onThe GP2 line-up for 2009 looks very promising with several top drivers retaining their seats and some intriguing new talent entering the championship. Lucas di Grassi is back for a fourth attempt at the series. Di Grassi, runner-up in 2007 and third last year despite only contesting part of the season, must be the title … Continue reading Promising GP2 line-up taking shape for 2009