Sentences with phrase «driver line up»

«In endurance racing, success comes down to several things — a great car and team, as in all forms of motorsport, a balanced driver line up, strategy, fitness and preparation.»

The long - time Corvette Racing factory driver has been snapped up as a last - minute addition to its driver line up by Aston Martin Racing to support his long - time friend and track rival, Darren Turner, in the No. 97 Aston Martin Vantage in the LMGTE Pro category for the 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

I'm very comfortable with our car and confident with our driver line up of my fellow ALMS champion, Tommy [Milner], and our endurance team mate, Richard [Westbrook].

Corvette Racing last night confirmed its driver line up for the 2011 American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (pending official invitation), and it will feature two new faces.

As the result of the whole silly season story surrounding Williams, the team now has what is probably the weakest driver line up on the grid.

If they pair him with Magnussen, then they have a very strong driver line up for future seasons.

The gulf in the quality of the driver line up between Williams and Force India is stark, unless Force India have struggled to match the other midfield teams in the off - season with the VJM10 its difficult to see how Williams will beat them in 2017.

With a driver line up this strong, Ferrari has a great chance of securing second place in the constructors» championship next year...

If testing is anything to go by, though, Williams may have bigger problems than worrying about its driver line up - there are some suggestions that the team could be scrapping with Sauber over last place...

Having all the drivers line up before the start of the race for the national anthem is a relatively recent introduction to F1 and it's something everyone has to attend.

«GT sports car racing, which is the category in which we are racing, is very, very competitive and this year will undoubtedly be closer than ever as we're up against some really strong driver line ups and professional teams,» says Oliver.

Just make sure you have a designated driver lined up if you are planning on drinking — we here at Wright Chevrolet Buick GMC want everyone to make it home safely.

Not exact matches

Users place their orders through the app, then a Postmates driver more or less does the shopping for them — standing in line somewhere, picking up a meal or grabbing cold medicine and condoms from Walgreens.

Canadian truck drivers crossing over into the U.S. might have to put up with longer lines, as U.S. border agents might work overtime, even though they are exempt from furloughs.

The question now is whether Germany's auto industry — which is behind on the electric trend and has been upended by Volkswagen's emissions scandal — can build an e-vehicle that the nation's drivers actually want to buy, or whether the incentive will end up lining the pockets of foreign companies like Tesla and the Renault - Nissan Alliance.

TV is a big brand driver for Old Navy and we're back on that as we look into Q2, and then certainly into Q3, and line up for back - to - school.

Many thought Force India would change its driver line - up for next season due to Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon being seemingly unable to race each other without crashing.

In an interview with Sky Sports F1, Toto Wolff emphasised that he won't disrespect his current drivers by speculating over the 2019 driver line - up so early into the season.

Lauda was also quizzed about Mercedes» driver line - up, with Lewis Hamilton's contract ending at the end of 2018:

If Williams develops a car that has the potential to climb beyond the midfield, is this the driver line - up that has the experience to execute this?

With a combined age of just 41 the duo is the youngest line - up on the grid, but have experience from Robert Kubica who joins the team as a reserve and development driver.

Sometimes it can feel like nothing has changed - until you glance at the driver line - up.

With the 2018 driver line - ups confirmed, there are two drivers who will embark on a Formula 1 campaign for the first time and another two drivers who will have their first full season in 2018.

Mercedes boss sets Mercedes junior driver a clear target amidst 2019 Mercedes driver line - up speculation

It was a chance, however, to hear from the team's new driver line - up, Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin.

As well as some famous F1 quotes we were particularly fond of the use of our Fernando Alonso's deckchair shirt design which is lined up in such a way that it makes the driver look like they're sat in the chair.

Early Friday morning at Long Beach, these five drivers and four others climbed aboard their boats, warmed up their engines and idled to a starting line hidden in the murk of a smoggy dawn.

Just three months after his accident tested a VW Fun Cup racer and he has a goal to compete at Le Mans in 2020 as part of an all - disabled driver line - up.

Toyota is making its return to the World Rally Championship in 2017 with a monstrous Yaris WRC, which it officially unveiled today alongside its driver line - up.

In a switch on the beloved hick flick story line, wonder trotter and kindly underdog owners show up at big Kentucky race with hearts high — and have them broken as a crafty rival driver blind - sides our hero

The drivers start to arrive in the middle of the afternoon, lining up according to racing class: motorcycles and hot rods towed in on trailers on one side, street - legal sports cars in the middle, and, at the very far end of the pit, a couple lines of high school kids flanked on one side by black and white patrol cars.

Lewis Hamilton lined up on the grid in pole position but Valtteri Bottas was fourth, just ahead of the two Ferrari drivers.

What hasn't changed much is the driver line - up for 2018, with GTE - Pro Le Mans winners Darren Turner and Jonny Adam staying with the team, as well as 2016 WEC GTE - Pro champions Nicki Thiim and Marco Sorensen.

Ever since Jenson Button retired - sorry, «became a part of McLaren's unique three - driver line - up» - at the end of 2016 there's been speculation over what he'd be doing this year.

One of which is the fact that somehow powertrain uniqueness is not going to be one of the drivers of distinctiveness of the participants» line - up.

«Scuderia Toro Rosso's driver line - up for the upcoming 2017 Mexican Grand Prix will be formed by the following pairing: Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley.»

26 cars lined up on the Suzuka grid for that first race, but how well do you know the drivers from that year?

Two drivers in Penske's line - up have already been announced, with ex-F1 and IndyCar racer Juan Pablo Montoya sharing a car with Dane Cameron.

The switchback move is always an option for a driver positioned on the outside line on the run - up to a corner, but it's a tricky one to complete successfully.

Bamber will team up with 2015 champions Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley in the # 2 car, whilst the # 1 car will be driven by Jani, Tandy and Lotterer, making for surely one of the most fearsome driver line - ups in recent years.

Both cars look like spaceships, both pump out over 1000bhp and both teams have a line up of hugely talented drivers.

Crossing the line didn't mean his work was done, however, as he decided to pick up the stranded McLaren drivers of Niki Lauda and Alain Prost (who'd retired sometime earlier) and fans were treated to the awesome sight of the three of them bombing back to the pits without their helmets on.

It'll be raced this season by the «Honey Badger» Daniel Ricciardo and «Mad Max» Verstappen, with the team retaining its strong driver line - up.

As he came back on track to take up the racing line for the next corner he found another driver in his way.

When a massive thunderstorm brought the race to a halt on lap 33 the drivers began to line up on the grid, and a pumped - up Felipe Massa was pretty keen to make sure he had the right visor for when the race restarted (which, of course, it wouldn't).

Another piece of the 2018 F1 driver line - up puzzle has fallen into place with the expected announcement that Vandoorne remains at McLaren for next season.

He was Renault's development driver last year, but feels that the strong line - up of Nico Hulkenberg and Carlos Sainz means that there will be little opportunity for a seat in the upcoming years.

Some are wondering why Bottas didn't line Vettel up for Turn 4, but it all culminates as an example of the huge pressure and scrutiny the drivers in the top teams must endure.

On the wing, he's mostly a spot - up threat and straight - line driver, but sliding down in smaller lineups he'd be better - positioned to utilize his athleticism.

It also keeps the same driver line - up, with arguably Formula E's fastest driver Sebastien Buemi looking to avenge his defeat last season and regain his title.