2018 AutoReject 3.5 Round of Belgium, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, August 31st-September 2nd, semifinal heats: Weather report: Overcast.
Heat A Qualifying
Heat A Race results
Heat B Qualifying
Heat B Race results
Stewards' report Absolutely nothing.
Penalty standings: Chacko Palaniappan 30 (ban served in Melbourne) Benoît Voeckler 20 Andrea Massini 15 Nathanael Cameron 10 Manon Blanchett 10 Thomas Yorke 10 Daniela Anger 10 Iakopo Fuamatu 10 Jorge Álvarez Torrente 10 James Jones 10 Michael Robertson 8 Pierre St. Laurent 5 Tommi Hämäläinen 5 Turki al Faisal 5
2018 AutoReject 3.5 Round of Belgium, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, August 31st-September 2nd, feature final: Weather report: Overcast.
Qualifying
Race results
Stewards' report Absolutely nothing.
Penalty standings: Chacko Palaniappan 30 (ban served in Melbourne) Benoît Voeckler 20 Andrea Massini 15 Nathanael Cameron 10 Manon Blanchett 10 Thomas Yorke 10 Daniela Anger 10 Iakopo Fuamatu 10 Jorge Álvarez Torrente 10 James Jones 10 Michael Robertson 8 Pierre St. Laurent 5 Tommi Hämäläinen 5 Turki al Faisal 5
With James Wilmington leaving the team, Schröder (Backmarker) must nominate a replacement for the Round of Japan, which will be run after the ARWS South African Grand Prix.
Eurosport broadcast for the 1990 Mexican GP prequalifying: "The Life, it looked very lifeless yet again... in fact Bruno did one, slow lap"
Alexi Schnass wrote:We have an outside chance of clinching this. Jordan if you can give it your all we may just snatch the driver's title from right under their fat noses!
Both of you have done spectacularly this season! One more weekend, with two championships up for grabs! Lets give those schlupps one last send-off!
Klon wrote:What did poor André do to you for him to be insulted like that?
After internal investigations revealed that Kenan Ardalogus car did not suffer from mechanical failures but from alleged sabotage, the team have contacted the police to investigate. A teams spokesman said, "A small foreign object was found in Ardalogus gearbox after the German heat round, which caused the gearbox to damage itself. As the object was not any part of the car we found this suspicious, after the Spa final round we found that the brake line had been cut, this lead to the line bleeding and the brakes to fail. We have called Kent police to help us investigate this matter as we believe that it was a deliberate act and because of this we will not be answering any questions."
Autosport can reveal that prior to the German Grand Prix, a large number of bets originating from Asia, were places on Nathanael Cameron to win the championship at odds of 10-1, after Spa most bookmakers had suspended bets on AR3.5. We can also reveal that Nathanael Cameron cars was flagged up for having higher octane rated fuel then the standard fuel that most teams use, however it was still under the legal limit, an expert said that the difference was probably good for a twentieth of a second per lap.
<@Ataxia> these people are making a mess of their crepe suzettes
2018 AutoReject 3.5 Round of Japan, Suzuka Circuit, October 5th-7th, semifinal heats: Weather report: Sunny.
Heat A Qualifying
Heat A Race results
Heat B Qualifying
Heat B Race results
Stewards' report As handing out penalty points serves no use in the final weekend of the season, Aimée Gauthier will instead be excluded from the non-championship Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy due to causing a collision with Jorge Álvarez Torrente and Manon Blanchett in Heat A.
Penalty standings: Chacko Palaniappan 30 (ban served in Melbourne) Benoît Voeckler 20 Andrea Massini 15 Nathanael Cameron 10 Manon Blanchett 10 Thomas Yorke 10 Daniela Anger 10 Iakopo Fuamatu 10 Jorge Álvarez Torrente 10 James Jones 10 Michael Robertson 8 Pierre St. Laurent 5 Tommi Hämäläinen 5 Turki al Faisal 5
30 points lead to a one-race long ban.
Doctor's report Jorge Álvarez Torrente was taken to the medical centre for a checkup, but had no signs of injury.
2018 AutoReject 3.5 Round of Japan, Suzuka Circuit, October 5th-7th, feature final: Weather report: Sunny.
Qualifying
Race results After a thrilling race, the championship was decided by 0.132 seconds - the difference between the fastest laps of Cameron and Ardaoglu. Had they somehow set the same time, resulting in the FL points being split, or had someone outside the top 3 set the fastest lap, they would've ended up in a tie which Ardaoglu would've won on countback. If Pacer had set the fastest lap, he would've been crowned the champion instead.
Stewards' report Due to her extremely dangerous behavior and the fact that this was the very last regular race of the season, the stewards have decided to take their time before deciding on a suitable penalty for Anu Võsu. For the time being, she is banned from entering the Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy
Penalty standings: Chacko Palaniappan 30 (ban served in Melbourne) Benoît Voeckler 20 Andrea Massini 15 Nathanael Cameron 10 Manon Blanchett 10 Thomas Yorke 10 Daniela Anger 10 Iakopo Fuamatu 10 Jorge Álvarez Torrente 10 James Jones 10 Michael Robertson 8 Pierre St. Laurent 5 Tommi Hämäläinen 5 Turki al Faisal 5
30 points lead to a one-race long ban.
Doctor's report Amazingly enough, no-one was seriously hurt despite Võsu's best efforts to kill everyone.
Andrea Schass wrote:*Proceeds to throw several tables out of the pit box*
Alexi Schnass wrote:Anu, you may wanna stay out of the garage for the next week. The stewards kicked you out of next race, we'll discuss this later.
Now I need to make some calls...
In regards to the NC race if we need a second driver for the race I'll open the seat to any driver that wants to race it. Otherwise Blokkmonsta will just have Davies race in it.
Klon wrote:What did poor André do to you for him to be insulted like that?
Now that the regular season is over, it's time for the Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy. This non-championship race is completely voluntary, and you enter both cars, one car or none at all. Also, all driver restrictions are off, so you can enter whomever you want. Of course, if you're lazy you can just enter your regular driver(s), provided that their DEC owners don't have other plans for them. However, the following races clash with this one, and the drivers entered in them cannot race here:
ARWS Brazilian Grand Prix Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grands Prix Formula 2 Round 11 (Yas Marina) Formula 3 Round 9 (Yas Marina)
Entries will close on 31st August 13:00 UTC.
Entry list for the Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy Teams coloured in red haven't confirmed their entry (or non-participation).
Nate Cameron wrote:Haway! I canna believe I've actually won this! Big thanks to the lads in the Nebula team, they've been outstanding, and top effort by Kenan and Gary pushing me all this way. Absolutely delighted, and I'll be remaining in Japan with the team to try and win the Memorial Trophy.
Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy entry: Airwaves Nebula Grand Prix (FRA, Ataxia) #13: Nathanael Cameron #14: Jorge Alvarez Torrente
Nino Barlini is available to whomsoever needs a driver, and De Boer's okay to remain at TRE for one last 3.5 outing.
Mitch Hedberg wrote:I want to be a race car passenger: just a guy who bugs the driver. Say man, can I turn on the radio? You should slow down. Why do we gotta keep going in circles? Man, you really like Tide...
AR2.0 driver, Rafael Martins, would like to try hish and in a team to prepare for a AR3.5 assault next year. He got a couple of top 10's, and two fastest laps across the year.
Mario on Gutierrez after the Italian Grand Prix wrote:He's no longer just a bit of a tool, he's the entire tool set.
18-07-2015: Forever in our hearts Jules. 25-08-2015: Forever in our hearts Justin.
Nate Cameron wrote:Haway! I canna believe I've actually won this! Big thanks to the lads in the Nebula team, they've been outstanding, and top effort by Kenan and Gary pushing me all this way. Absolutely delighted, and I'll be heading to Japan with the team to try and win the Memorial Trophy.
Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy entry: Airwaves Nebula Grand Prix (FRA, Ataxia) #13: Nathanael Cameron #14: Jorge Alvarez Torrente
Nino Barlini is available to whomsoever needs a driver, and De Boer's okay to remain at TRE for one last 3.5 outing.
Blokkmonsta is interested in having Barlini take Vosu's place in the NC race.
Klon wrote:What did poor André do to you for him to be insulted like that?
FMecha wrote:De Boer and Carmen Alvarez Torrente (driving for us next season) will be TRE's Fukuda Cup drivers
Velazquez is in your car next year, not Carmen. However, you can use Carmen if you'd like, since RV's busy with F3 commitments.
Mitch Hedberg wrote:I want to be a race car passenger: just a guy who bugs the driver. Say man, can I turn on the radio? You should slow down. Why do we gotta keep going in circles? Man, you really like Tide...
After a distinctly average year with two rookie drivers, Jones will enter the Memorial Trophy race with their existing drivers, Luke Gilson-Clarke and James Jones.
RonDen wants to enter Hammalainen in the #5 and Yael De Bock in #6. If any DEC holder refuses, Kenny Rosseels will gladly take over that car, and in case both DEC owners refuse, Justin Case will do.
This wrote:RonDen wants to enter Hammalainen in the #5 and Yael De Bock in #6. If any DEC holder refuses, Kenny Rosseels will gladly take over that car, and in case both DEC owners refuse, Justin Case will do.
I'm fine with Hämäläinen entering, and I confirmed from tommykl that he's fine with Yaël De Bock entering as well.
Eurosport broadcast for the 1990 Mexican GP prequalifying: "The Life, it looked very lifeless yet again... in fact Bruno did one, slow lap"
V8fan12 wrote:Peak Aeroracing Engineering #39 Nino Barlini (subject to Ataxia's approval) #40 Rafael Martins (subject to Miguel's approval)
Verna Klien is able to continue with Clockwork if Cynon so wishes
Unfortunately, I've lent Barlini to Getz. I can lend you Alexander Obolensky, if you'd like.
Biscione wrote:As Nebula hasn't elected to run Marjolein Postma, then the #7 Voeckler will go to her instead.
I WAS going to run her, but I thought I'd have Nate in for one last race.
Mitch Hedberg wrote:I want to be a race car passenger: just a guy who bugs the driver. Say man, can I turn on the radio? You should slow down. Why do we gotta keep going in circles? Man, you really like Tide...
V8fan12 wrote:Peak Aeroracing Engineering #39 Nino Barlini (subject to Ataxia's approval) #40 Rafael Martins (subject to Miguel's approval)
Verna Klien is able to continue with Clockwork if Cynon so wishes
Unfortunately, I've lent Barlini to Getz. I can lend you Alexander Obolensky, if you'd like.
Isn't he competing in F2?
Good lord, I'm making a right mess of this aren't I? Someone forcibly remove my laptop from me before I make any more cock-ups...
Mitch Hedberg wrote:I want to be a race car passenger: just a guy who bugs the driver. Say man, can I turn on the radio? You should slow down. Why do we gotta keep going in circles? Man, you really like Tide...
After his "Once In A Lifetime" teaming up with James James Davies failed to give him the trophy, Kay Lon is looking for another chance at securing the Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy. Despite his unfortunate involvement in actually creating the event, Tristan Jung is also looking to have a crack at the race.
Offers for other BITW drivers will be listened to, if they are not occupied with other business.
Klon wrote:After his "Once In A Lifetime" teaming up with James James Davies failed to give him the trophy, Kay Lon is looking for another chance at securing the Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy. Despite his unfortunate involvement in actually creating the event, Tristan Jung is also looking to have a crack at the race.
Offers for other BITW drivers will be listened to, if they are not occupied with other business.
Peak Aeroracing would like to offer Lon their lead seat
Former runner up and race winner, Rosco Vantini has been seen around the garages trying to find a seat, Falik Arrows have told him there is no room in the inn.
Falik Arrows will be be there with Thomas Wren and Sølvy Ødegård who are our confirmed drivers for next season.
Kenan Ardaoglu is off doing Sandwich but if Sandwich and the memorial trophy dont clash then he would race for any top team.
<@Ataxia> these people are making a mess of their crepe suzettes
I have a number of drivers available to hire should teams be interested, both for the Memorial Trophy, and for the 2019 season.
Chuck Barrett, having been mercilessly kicked out of RonDen, would like to have the chance to prove those pesky Belgians wrong and demonstrate his abilities.
Roberto Dinella, with IFC seemingly dead, would like an opportunity to get back in the saddle. His Lampre support remains plentiful as always.
Connor O'Heagan, another IFC refugee with plenty of single-seater experience including F1RWRS/ARWS would like a shot at a drive.
Alexey Pchelintsev, currently sitting 4th in F5000 would like to show what he can do in AR3.5 machinery.
Autosport wrote:Memorial Trophy Race To Determine Jones AR3.5 2019 Line-Up
Sammy Jones has confirmed to Autosport that the upcoming Nobushige Fukuda Memorial Trophy race will decide who will drive for his Jones team in AR3.5 next year.
Stan Frankham, having been pipped to the FIA F3 title, will move across to the AutoReject sphere and make the step up at the behest of National Petroleum. Both James Jones and Gilson-Clarke are also in the young driver scheme, but with only two spots up for grabs, the Memorial Trophy race will decide which will join Frankham in 2019.
Both James Jones and Luke Gilson-Clarke have had a quiet time in their debut year in the series. Welshman Jones scored more consistent points finishes but never finished within the top 10 in a feature race. On the other side, Gilson-Clarke scored less regularly but enjoyed two feature race points finishes and scored the team's best result with a fourth place heat race finish at the last round of the year in Japan.
It is currently unclear where the losing driver will end up in 2019, with team boss Jones remaining tight-lipped on his wider plans for his young charges.
James Jones with fastest lap?! Maybe there is some speed in there somewhere...
