Mark Webber’s demonstration run for Red Bull in Thailand attracts 100,000 spectators. Links Historic F1 show (Bangkok Post) “More than 100,000 people watched Thailand’s first-ever exhibition of Formula One driving on Ratchadamnoen Avenue yesterday, organisers said.” Christmas at the home of Santander for Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) “I really hope to deliver them a present by winning next year?������s world championship.” Palace honour for former race ace (Yorkshire Post) Someone needs to explain to the Yorkshire Post that David Coulthard is still racing in the DTM. Alonso: 2011 rule changes will succeed (Autosport) “I’m confident that next year, finally, the rules will help overtaking and we will have a better show for everybody.” Comment of the day Here’s Robert’s thoughts on the outcome of our 2010 predictions: I think it is interesting how many people, including me, thought Schumacher would win a couple of races. But, he ended the season as …
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Makowiecki closing in on Nissan Super GT drive
Makowiecki previously competed for Honda in Super GT between 2013-14, but has exclusively focused on his sportscar racing exploits with Porsche since then. However, Nissan is believed to have lured Makowiecki back to Super GT after giving him an opportunity to test the GT-R at Fuji Speedway last month. The deal appears to have the backing of Michelin, with which both Makowiecki and Nissan maintain strong ties. Makoweicki has long served as Michelin's test driver for its Formula E programme. The arrangement would see the Frenchman drive for the Michelin-shod B-Max outfit, which joined the series last season. Makowiecki is likely to be paired alongside two-time champion Kohei Hirate, who is expected to end his long-time affiliation with Toyota after the Japanese manufacturer demoted him to the GT300 class last year. Although Makowiecki is set to contest both the Le Mans and Nurburgring 24 Hours for Porsche this year, neither of those races clash with Super GT …
Giovinazzi moves to Formula E after losing Alfa Romeo F1 seat
Alfa Romeo revealed on Tuesday morning that it would part ways with Giovinazzi after three full seasons, with Formula 2 title contender Zhou taking his plac e in a separate announcement made shortly afterwards. Giovinazzi was critical of his ousting on Twitter following the news, saying F1 “can be ruthless when money rules” in reference to Zhou’s backing and the potential of increased exposure for the sport in a rapidly growing Chinese economy. However, just a few hours following the announcement about his departure from F1 after the 2021 season, Giovinazzi has secured a switch to FE with Jay Penske’s squad. The Italian driver will partner Sergio Sette Camara , who completed an extension to his Dragon Penske deal on Monday night after impressing during his first year in FE last season. “As soon as it was made public that I would not be in F1 next year, I have decided to participate in the Formula E world championship," said Giovinazzi. "It is a category which I have …