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Review: Red Bull Ring 2024

Posted on July 2, 2024 by - 5, General

Legendary Formula 1 cars, iconic cars from movie heritage and motorsport at its finest with the BOSS GP Racing Series attracted around 15,000 spectators to the Red Bull Ring in June.

Over 200 automotive jewels lined up at the start line on the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian Alps. The highlight for many was once again the BOSS GP Racing Series races. 18 vehicles were entered and divided into four classes to allow a fair competition. During the pit walk, thousands of spectators crowded the pit lane to get up close to the BOSS GP cars and collect autographs from the drivers.

Public Pit Walks

F1 and OPEN

Austrian Ingo Gerstl (Team Top Speed) gave everything he had at his home race to get his Toro Rosso STR1 running after all. Rare technical problems with the Formula 1 car made it impossible for him to take part in the first race on Saturday. The 2006 car then ran on Sunday and Gerstl scored full points in BOSS GP’s F1 Class. It was Gerstl’s first win of the season in the sixth race of the season.

Ingo Gerstl celebrates his first victory of the season in style

Antonio Pizzonia (BRA, HS Engineering) started the race together with Gerstl from row 1 and the pair put on a powerful show at the front of the field. Pizzonia, who competes for the Austrian team HS Engineering with a 4-litre World Series, had secured overall victory on Saturday. At the end of the race, both thanked the spectators for coming with smoking “donuts”. They responded with a roaring round of applause from the stands.

After the next victory in the OPEN class for Antonio Pizzonia, everything looks set for a successful title defence for the ex-Formula 1 driver. Benetton driver Ulf Ehninger (GER, ESBA Racing) continues to lead the Formula 1 standings ahead of Ingo Gerstl.

Antonio Pizzonia leads the field on Saturday

FORMULA

Juju Noda (JPN, MM International) secured the first pole position of her still young BOSS GP career. However, the 18-year-old Japanese driver was penalised with a 30-second time penalty for an infringement during the start procedure in the first race. As a result, Noda, who also competes in the Japanese Super Formula, lost out on victory in Saturday’s race. Instead, team-mate Simone Colombo (ITA, MM International) celebrated 25 points and the winner’s trophy for the fourth time in a row. Marco Ghiotto (ITA, Scuderia Palladio) followed behind after a good race. His team-mate Phil Stratford (USA) completed the podium on his race comeback in the BOSS GP Racing Series. Due to a late safety car period, the field remained close together, with Paul O’Connell (IRE, HS Engineering) in the World Series Dallara also finishing less than two seconds off the podium. Roland Rupprechter (AUT, R&B Research and Wealth Management) followed in a strong fifth place.

Amazing battle through turn 1: Noda (le.) and Colombo (ri.) in front, followed closely by Fischer (le.) and Ghiotto (ri.)

Satisfaction for Juju Noda in the second race: She initially lost the lead to Simone Colombo, who put in a strong opening lap. However, before this duel came to a head, defending champion Colombo retired with a mechanical failure on the start-finish straight. Noda then also survived the restart after the SC phase and retained the lead ahead of Marco Ghiotto. Ghiotto took over the lead of the standings with another trouble-free drive and his fifth podium finish in a row.

Meanwhile, Noda celebrated her first victory in the BOSS GP Racing Series loudly alongside her team. The young Japanese driver is also the first woman to win a class in the 30-year history of the series. Rookie Michael Fischer (AUT, Red Rose Racing by LRT) delivered another showcase of talent with third place, while O’Connell again narrowly missed out on the podium in fourth place. Alexander Seibold (GER, Seibold auto+sport) finished fifth after a collision had slowed him down on Saturday. Andreas Fiedler (GER, Fiedler Racing) finished sixth ahead of Marco Minelli (ITA, AM Sport System), who was on the grid for the first time this year.

SUPER LIGHTS

Podium ceremony on Sunday: f. le. Eisinger-Sewald, Pizzonia, Fischer, Ghiotto, Noda, Clausnitzer and Glaser

As in Hockenheim, BOSS GP rookie Stephan Glaser (SUI) scored the maximum number of points twice in Spielberg. The driver from Jo Zeller Racing extended his lead in the standings. It was particularly close in the second race, where Stefan Eisinger-Sewald (AUT, Red Rose Racing) in his Ralt F3000 approached Glaser’s World Series V6 at the end. Eisinger-Sewald crossed the finish line in second place in his class both times in his home races. Henry Clausnitzer (GER, WF Racing), who finished third twice, is currently tied with Eisinger-Sewald in second place in the overall standings.

The Swiss Stephan Glaser won twice ahead of the Austrian Stefan Eisinger-Sewald

The next race will take place at the beginning of August (2nd-4th) in the Netherlands: At Jack’s Racing Day, series from various motorsport disciplins will delight more than 50,000 spectators at the TT Circuit Assen. A show run in the centre of Assen will warm up the fans on Thursday evening (1st).

Photos: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Review: Nürburgring 2024

Posted on June 4, 2024 by - 5, General

Three weeks after the season opener in Hockenheim, the BOSS GP Racing Series resumed its season at the Nürburgring. Among other things, there was a thrilling duel for FORMULA victory and Pizzonia’s record-breaking drive.

The return to the legendary circuit in the Eifel offered drivers and fans plenty of excitement and thrilling motorsport. This time, the Grand Prix circuit with the smoother motorbike version in the Veedol-S was used. Rock concerts, a huge firework’s display on Saturday evening and an illuminated Ferris wheel in the paddock attracted thousands of visitors to the Nürburgring Classics just one week before the 24-hour race. At the Grid Walk before the BOSS GP races, many fans were able to get up close to the cars.

F1 and OPEN

F1 driver Ulf Ehninger (GER, ESBA-Racing) and OPEN driver Antonio Pizzonia (BRA, HS Engineering) scored maximum points for the championship twice. Ehninger enriched the event with his Benetton B197, which had already competed here at the Grand Prix of Luxembourg in 1997. ESBA-Racing also put Alexander Wurz’s 1998 Benetton on display.

Benetton’s 1998 (le.) and 1997 (ri.) F1 cars

Pizzonia caused a sensation with an outstanding qualifying lap in the World Series 4.5: With a time of 1:38.135 min, the ex-Formula 1 driver set a new lap record for non-Formula 1 cars, once again living up to the reputation of Europe’s fastest racing series.

Antonio Pizzonia on the way to his record lap

FORMULA

The FORMULA category, which this time featured exclusively GP2 cars, was hotly contested. Reigning champion Simone Colombo (ITA, MM International) won both races, but was under a lot of pressure, especially in the second race. Japanese driver Juju Noda (MM International) tried to pass her team-mate several times. The two top drivers showed each other no mercy and were side by side several times, especially in the first corner. However, Noda overshot the braking point on another overtaking attempt and subsequently spun.

The fact that she was able to compete at all is thanks to the spirit of solidarity within the BOSS GP family. After an engine failure on Friday, the neighbouring team Scuderia Palladio provided a spare car shortly before qualifying. She thanked them with third place in the first race.

Marco Ghiotto from team Scuderia Palladio (li.) helped out Juju Noda (re.)

Meanwhile, everything is going according to plan for Simone Colombo. After three wins in a row, he is leading the overall standings by nine points from Marco Ghiotto (ITA, Scuderia Palladio), who also had a successful weekend with second and third place. Michael Fischer made a strong debut with 4th place in the first race. In the second race, the Austrian with monoposto and GT experience was able to improve once again and celebrated second place behind Colombo. The best German in the races turned out to be Alexander Seibold (Seibold auto + sport) in both races.

Great racing in the SUPER LIGHTS category

SUPER LIGHTS

Stefan Scho (GER, Scho) celebrated a perfect debut. In his first appearance in the BOSS GP Racing Series, the experienced German in the Lola Formula 3000 was able to prevail against the increasingly strong competition in terms of quantity and quality in the SUPER LIGHTS and clinch victory twice. Swiss driver Stephan Glaser (Jo Zeller Racing) in the World Series car, who scored good points again with second place in the first race, retains the lead in the standings. Henry Clausnitzer (GER, WF Racing) also remains consistent, finishing third twice. Stefan Eisinger-Sewald (AUT, Red Rose Racing) also finished on the podium in his Formula 3000. Once again, it became evident how diverse this still young class is this year.

The next two races in the BOSS GP Racing Series will take place at the Red Bull Ring Classics from 7 to 9 June 2024.

Photos: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Local heroes: Henry Clausnitzer

Posted on May 21, 2024 by - 5, Allgemein, General

Henry Clausnitzer (36) from Brandenburg in Germany won the championship title in the SUPER LIGHTS class in 2023. We take a look at his career path leading up to the BOSS GP Racing Series.

How did your motorsport career start?

HENRY CLAUSNITZER: “I actually had a typical motorsport career: I started out in karting and raced in the East German Karting Championship at the age of eight. I stayed in karting between 1996 and 2003 and eventually became the East German runner-up. In 2003, at the age of 15, I became the youngest participant in the Austrian Formula Ford. Between 2003 and 2007 I raced in the Formula Ford Zetec, became the Austrian champion in 2007 and drove at the Formula Ford Festival in Brands Hatch. In between, I also started in the Swiss Formula Lista in 2006.

A direct switch to Formula Renault 2000 or Formula 3 was not within the realms of possibility, although there were offers. I then endeavoured to get into the ADAC motorsport promotion, which was a lot easier via the touring car. So I enrolled in the Dacia Logan Cup in 2008 as preparation for the VW Polo Cup. In 2009, after a successful VW inspection, the opportunity arose to compete in the VW Polo Cup as part of the DTM. However, due to difficult economic times, my then main sponsor was affected. I was already 22 at the time, which meant that the sponsorship of young drivers came to an end. I was therefore forced to take a break from motorsport from 2009. In addition, my priority at that time was my studies.”

Clausnitzer drives a Formula Renault V6

What fascinates you about formula racing?

CLAUSNITZER: “After karting, formula racing was the goal, pure racing with a machine designed exclusively for motorsport. That fascinated me. When I was young, I used to watch the World Series by Renault and Nissan at the Lausitzring with my dad. The noises, the sound under the grandstand – that was an absolute dream, however it seemed unattainable back then.

I have always been particularly attached to Formula Ford. During a holiday in England, we also made a stop at Brands Hatch. There happened to be a Formula Ford racing there and I was immediately hooked again.

A short time later, we reactivated the Formula Ford and I’ve been back in a racing car since 2020. In 2022, I was runner-up in the German-Dutch Formula Ford series and won races again. I also took part in some races in the French championship and had a few podiums.”

How did the idea of eventually competing in the BOSS GP Racing Series come about?

CLAUSNITZER: ” I have always followed the BOSS GP and the idea to move to a higher formula class came to me again in 2022 . It was at a race in Brno that inspired me to find out whether and how I could turn this dream into reality. In the winter of 2022, I sat down with my team and we took the plunge. We said to ourselves: it’s now or never, let’s go on an adventure!”

What were your first impressions?

CLAUSNITZER: “The first weekend in Le Castellet was simply overwhelming. The size of the track alone, the long straights – I really got to know the car here. For me, driving with 260 hp more meant quite a difference in performance . Also, the difference in braking with the left-hand brake again and paddle shift – of course, this has all been around for a long time in today’s motorsport world, but when you come from the now historic motorsport sector, it’s quite a difference. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire WF Racing team. Without the tireless efforts of everyone involved, this would not have been possible. It was all new territory for me with this formula racing car. My team was fully engaged, gave their all and in the end we won the title in 2023.”

What has made the biggest impression on you in your races in the BOSS GP so far?

CLAUSNITZER: “The events with all the spectators, the grid walks and meeting motorsport legends like Jean Alesi or René Arnoux and shaking their hands – I had to pinch myself to see if it was real. I also had a great duel with Stefan Eisinger-Sewald at the Red Bull Ring 2023. We had a real game of cat and mouse for four laps. It was a close battle, wheel-to-wheel in almost every corner – that’s racing, that’s fun!”

Will you stay in the BOSS GP in the future?

CLAUSNITZER: “Of course we’ll be racing in the BOSS GP again in 2024, we’ll be competing in the SUPER LIGHTS category again and our aim is to build on last year’s successes. I’m also always looking at the other categories within the BOSS GP, which could also appeal to me, but I have to remain realistic for now. It’s also always a question of money, which determines what and how much you can race. That’s why I’m looking forward to my second season and any sponsor support I can get.”

Anyone who wants to experience Henry and seven other Germans live can do so from 24 to 26 June 2024 at the Nürburgring Classic at the Nürburgring.

Photos: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Internationales Starterfeld bei erstem Rennen

Posted on May 1, 2024 by - General

Für das erste Rennwochenende in Hockenheim kommendes Wochenende sind 22 Piloten aus drei Kontinenten und sieben verschiedenen Nationen eingeschrieben.

Darunter die drei Formel-1-Fahrzeuge von Ingo Gerstl (Toro Rosso, 2006), Ulf Ehninger (Benetton, 1997) und Thomas Jakoubek (Lotus, 2010). In der OPEN-Klasse setzt Ex-Formel-1-Fahrer Antonio Pizzonia seine Rundenrekord-Jagd mit dem Dallara World Series 4.5 fort. Insgesamt 14 Piloten duellieren sich in der FORMULA-Klasse in GP2-Autos verschiedener Generationen und mit Fahrzeugen der World Series 3.5. Unter ihnen sind die ehemaligen Champions Simone Colombo, Marco Ghiotto und Florian Schnitzenbaumer. Dazu mischt sich mit der 18-jährigen Japanerin Juju Noda eine aufstrebende Pilotin, die damit ihr Engagement in der Super Formula Japan ergänzt. Die vielseitigste Kategorie ist jene der SUPER LIGHTS, wo Formel Renault V6 auf Formel 3000 und Formel Nippon treffen.

Alle eingeschriebenen Fahrer und Teams für das Rennen in Hockenheim finden Sie übersichtlich auf www.bossgp.com/de/fahrer

Foto: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

BOSS GP continues partnership with Pirelli

Posted on April 30, 2024 by - General

Pirelli will remain the exclusive tyre supplier of the BOSS GP in 2024.

The Italian tyre manufacturer offers a unique product for the participants of the BOSS GP: Formula 1 technology combined with easier handling when warming up the tyres. Together with the Hollerweger tyre service, this partnership guarantees a reliable supply of the “black gold” throughout the season.

Photo: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Pirelli bleibt wichtiger Partner

Posted on April 30, 2024 by - General

Pirelli ist auch 2024 exklusiver Reifenlieferant der BOSS GP.

Der italienische Reifenhersteller bietet für die Teilnehmer der BOSS GP ein einzigartiges Produkt: Formel-1-Technologie kombiniert mit einfacherer Handhabung beim Aufwärmen der Reifen. Zusammen mit dem Reifendienst Hollerweger garantiert diese Partnerschaft Versorgungssicherheit für das „schwarze Gold“.

Foto: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

30 years of putting the pedal to the metal

Posted on April 29, 2024 by - General

The BOSS GP Racing Series remains unstoppable in 2024: 30 years after its foundation, twelve races across Europe are scheduled.

Whether Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3000, World Series or IndyCars from the USA and Formula Nippon from Japan – BOSS GP remains the platform for races with the best racing cars of the last three decades. For 30 years now, the FIA-certified BOSS GP Racing Series has been offering drivers and fans an unrivalled racing experience: open-wheel single-seater cars form the top of the motorsport pyramid. Divided into four classes, ladies, gentlemen and youngsters compete for trophies and championship points, without forgetting the immense emotional and financial value of these cars.

Priority for fans In the BOSS GP F1 Class, Formula 1 cars built from 1996 onwards can be seen and heard. Depending on the number of starters, they are given their own flying start ahead of the rest of the field. The OPEN class is open to IndyCars and cars such as the Rodin FZED or Lotus T125. Formula 2, World Series, A1 GP & Co. meet in the FORMULA class, while the SUPER LIGHTS category is reserved for six-cylinder cars such as the Formula 3000. All together, they offer action-packed, fast and vocal motorsport at its best, which is unrivalled in this form in the global motorsport universe. This is also reflected in the spectator numbers, with 200,000 fans attending the BOSS GP Racing Series events last year. With fair ticket prices, an open paddock, autograph sessions and grid walks, the events of the BOSS GP Racing Series inspire fans of all ages.

Important information for teams and drivers
There is no season registration for the 2024 season. Registration is therefore very simple: an application must be submitted at least three weeks before the respective race weekend. The form can be downloaded at www.bossgp.com/forteams. Interested parties can contact office@bossgp.com for any help.

Photo: Angelo Poletto

30 Jahre und kein bisschen leise

Posted on April 29, 2024 by - General

Die BOSS GP Racing Series ist auch 2024 nicht zu bremsen: 30 Jahre nach der Gründung stehen zwölf Rennen quer durch Europa am Tourneeprogramm.

Egal ob Formel 1, Formel 2, Formel 3000, World Series oder IndyCars aus den USA und Formel Nippon aus Japan – BOSS GP bleibt DIE Plattform für Rennen mit den besten Rennautos der letzten drei Dekaden. Seit nunmehr 30 Jahren bietet die FIA-zertifizierte BOSS GP Racing Series Fahrern und Fans ein unvergleichliches Rennsporterlebnis: Offene, einsitzige Boliden bilden die Spitze der Motorsport-Pyramide. Verteilt auf vier Klassen kämpfen Ladies, Gentlemen und Youngsters um Siegerpokale und Meisterschaftspunkte, ohne aber dabei den immensen emotionalen und finanziellen Wert dieser Autos zu vergessen.

Fans haben Vorrang

In der BOSS GP F1 Class sind Formel-1-Autos ab dem Baujahr 1996 zu sehen und zu hören. Abhängig von der Anzahl der Starter bekommen sie einen eigenen fliegenden Start vor dem restlichen Feld. Die OPEN-Klasse ist offen für IndyCars und Autos wie den Rodin FZED oder Lotus T125. In der FORMULA-Klasse treffen sich Formel 2, World Series, A1 GP & Co., während die SUPER LIGHTS-Kategorie den Sechszylindern wie etwa den Formel 3000 vorbehalten ist. Alle zusammen bieten sie actiongeladenen, schnellen und stimmgewaltigen Motorsport vom Feinsten, welcher in dieser Form im globalen Motorsport-Universum seinesgleichen sucht. Das zeigt sich auch an den Zuschauerzahlen, im Vorjahr besuchten 200.000 Fans die Veranstaltungen der BOSS GP Racing Series. Mit fairen Ticketpreisen, offenem Fahrerlager, Autogrammstunden und Grid Walks begeistern die Events der BOSS GP Racing Series von jung bis alt ganze Familien.

Wichtige Infos für Teams und Fahrer

Saisoneinschreibung gibt es für Teams und Fahrer in der Saison 2024 keine. Die Anmeldung ist also denkbar einfach: Eine Bewerbung muss spätestens drei Wochen vor dem jeweiligen Rennwochenende abgegeben werden. Das Formular kann unter www.bossgp.com/forteams heruntergeladen werden, dort gibt es auch das Reglement zum Download. Interessenten können sich bei Fragen an office@bossgp.com wenden.

Foto: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

30 anni pieni di rombo

Posted on April 29, 2024 by - General, General

La Boss GP Racing Series rimarrà inarrestabile anche nel 2024: 30 anni dopo la fondazione sono in programma 12 gare in tutta l’Europa.

Sia Formula 1, Formula 2, F3000, World Series, l’Indy Car proveniente dagli USA o Formula Nippon dal Giappone – Boss GP rimane la Piattaforma ideale per le migliori auto da corsa delle ultime tre decadi. Per oramai 30 anni la BOSS GP Racing Series, serie certificata dalla FIA, offre un’esperienza unica sia ai piloti che agli appassionati: I monoposto formano l’apice della piramide del motor sport.  Separati in quattro classi, Ladies, Gentleman e Youngsters lottano per coppe e punti per il campionato senza però dimenticare l’immenso valore emotivo e finanziario di queste auto.

Priorità ai Fans

Nella BOSS GP F1 Class si possono ammirare macchine di Formula 1 dal 1996 in poi e il loro rombo spettacolare. Dipendente dal numero degli iscritti, partono in partenza lanciata prima delle altre categorie. Nella classe OPEN sono ammesse le Indy Car o macchine come la RODIN FZED o la Lotus T125.

Nella classe FORMULA ci sono le Formula 2, World Series, A1 GP ecc. mentre la SUPER LIGHTS è riservata alle auto con motori a sei cilindri come per esempio le F3000. Tutte insieme danno spettacolo in pista con velocità e rombo potente, una combinazione senza paragoni nell’universo del motor sport. Questo aspetto unico trova espressione anche nel numero di spettatori con 200 000 appassionati presenti durante gli eventi della BOSS GP Racing Serie nella scorsa stagione. Grazie a prezzi economici per i biglietti, il paddock aperto, sessioni di autografi e iniziative come il Grid Walk, gli eventi della BOSS GP Racing Series stanno entusiasmando tutta la famiglia, dai giovani ai vecchi.  

Informazioni importanti per team e piloti

Non c’è niente iscrizione per la stagione 2024 sia per team sia per piloti. L’iscrizione è molto facile: Una domanda d’iscrizione deve essere presentata al più tardi entro tre settimane prima del relativo evento. Il modulo è scaricabile su www.bossgp.com/forteams dove trovate anche il regolamento.

Foto: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Registration open for anniversary season

Posted on February 19, 2024 by - 5, Allgemein, General

In its 30th season, the BOSS GP Racing Series once again offers a unique platform for Big Open Single Seaters. The season starts in early May in Hockenheim.

Applications for the six championship events of the 2024 season are now possible. There will be no season registration this year, only individual entries for the races. Interested drivers and teams can find details on the adapted registration process and the form at www.bossgp.com/forteams

To allow us to plan the races in the best possible way, we recommend submitting the required documents in good time.

Photo: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP