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Rosberg joins GP2`s F1 brigade.
Nico Rosberg looks likely to become the next GP2 driver to begin a regular testing role in Formula One, having apparently signed a deal to work with the BMW Williamsf1 team this year.
GP2 lacks spark on debut.
The all-new GP2 Series limped on to the international stage at Imola, as the latest in a line of mechanical ills struck at the heart of the field in free practice.
Viso underlines pace without problems.
Ernesto Viso continued to mark himself out as one of the fastest men in this year's GP2 Series with second best time of the day during testing in Barcelona, as the run of niggling mechanical gremlins that have interrupted previous development sessions were reduced to a minimum.
Piquet: I expect to be quick.
Nelson Piquet Jr is heading into the inaugural GP2 Series campaign in confident mood. Buoyed by his pace in pre-season testing, the Brazilian admits that he is expecting to be at the front at most, if not all, of the races too.
Kovalainen leads the way at Barca test.
The GP2 Series took its first steps outside of the Paul Ricard circuit, touching down in Spain for the first day of a rare test session away from its adopted home circuit.
Speed cleared for F1 test role.
Scott Speed has been told that he can test for Red Bull Racing on the first day of each grand prix meeting should the F1 team fail to gain a rewording of the current third driver rule.
iSport delighted with Speed`s speed.
GP2 Series pacesetters iSport International will carry the prestigious number one plate in this year's inaugural championship, after American Scott Speed eclipsed a 24-strong field to post the fastest time in Wednesday's special 'qualifying' sessions.
Racing Engineering takes Spanish pride into GP2.
Racing Engineering chose the picturesque backdrop of the Costa Ballena Golf Club, near C?diz, to officially unveil its GP2 squad ahead of this week's formal series launch, and revealed a truly Spanish assault on the new championship.
Shimoda in line for Super Nova
Hayanari Shimoda became the latest name in the frame for a GP2 seat this season, after joining former F3000 champion Super Nova for the series' first group test at Paul Ricard.
Piquet Jr. sees GP2 success as key to F1.
Nelson Piquet Jr. has revealed that he wants to step up to Formula One by 2007. Piquet Jr., the son of three times F1 world champion, Nelson Piquet, will race in the new GP2 series this season that replaces Formula 3000 as the main support bill on an F1 weekend.
Carlin signs Zuber for WS, appoints new team boss.
Austrian driver Andreas Zuber has signed up to contest the 'new' World Series by Renault with Carlin Motorsport.
Yoshimoto confirmed at BCN.
Despite speculation that Enrique Scalabroni was planning a South American 'superteam' for this year's inaugural GP2 Series, Ernesto Viso will instead by paired with Japanese coming man Hiroki Yoshimoto.
Pagenaud to World Series with Saulnier.
French driver Simon Pagenaud has signed an deal that will see him contest the 'new' World Series by Renault with Team Saulnier Racing in 2005.
First batch of GP2 cars 'delivered'.
A third of the teams accepted by the new GP2 series have received their first chassis, with the first four cars made available for collection direct from the Dallara factory in Italy.
GP2 car passes crash test.
The Dallara-designed chassis destined for the new GP2 Series has taken another step towards competition by passing all the safety and security tests required of it.
Lloyd: Award not helping in race for GP2 funding.
Former McLaren Autosport Young Driver of the Year Alex Lloyd has revealed that winning the award has not made finding backing for his racing career any easier.
Speed, Red Bull become first iSport signings.
American driver Scott Speed has become the first signing by new GP2 team iSport International, stepping up from Formula Renault for a crack at Formula One's newest feeder series.
Austin powers to F3000 record.
British F3 driver Rob Austin made the transition to F3000 power this Wednesday at the Valencia circuit in Spain for the BCN team, and the F3 race winner certainly impressed.
Bonanomi wins Bologna Sprint.
Coloni Motorsport and satellite operation CMS Performance rounded out the 2004 F3000 season on a high with a successful appearance at the annual Bologna Motor Show in Italy on Monday.
Hitech, Piquet combine for GP2 entry.
Despite no official list yet forthcoming from the series organisers, Hitech Racing and Piquet Sports have revealed a union that will see both teams competing in the new GP2 series as Hitech Piquet Sports.
Italian F3000 to kick off at Bologna show.
The newly-appointed organisers of the reborn Italian F3000 Championship have revealed that the series will make its public debut at next month's Bologna Motor Show, with a selection of cars and drivers on hand to demonstrate the series' potential.
Quartet joins Draco test.
Four drivers got track time with reigning Euro 3000 champion Draco Junior Team during the week, with Australian Formula Three star Will Power setting the pace at Misano.
Draco set to sing at Bologna show.
Recently crowned Euro 3000 champion Draco Junior Team will eschew advances from well-known drivers to field a star from another field in the sprint event at next month's Bologna Motor Show.
Reid, Tielemans test with Draco.
Despite having only recently lifted the 2004 Superfund Euro 3000 title with Nicky Pastorelli, the Draco Junior Team has already turned its attentions to next season, testing Jonny Reid and Olivier Tielemans at Vairano.