The2011 GP2 Series seasonwas the forty-fifth season of the second-tier ofFormula Onefeeder championship and also seventh season under theGP2 Seriesmoniker, the pan-European motor racing series forsingle specificationopen wheelGP2cars. Thirteen teams competed over a nine event series that run from 7 May atIstanbul Parkin Turkey to 11 September atMonzain Italy. The series again performed the role of a series for developing emerging young drivers, acting as the principal supporting motor racing series that fills in time between sessions of the nine World Championship Formula One Grands Prix that are held in Europe. The championship was won by reigningGP2 AsiachampionRomain Grosjeanat thepenultimate roundof the series.Luca Filippi,Jules BianchiandCharles Picwere all divided just by two points in their battle for the second, third and fourth places respectively.Christian Vietoris,Davide Valsecchi,Stefano Coletti,Esteban GutiérrezandFabio Leimerwas the other race winners.
Following a three-year cycle, the previous GP2 chassis was replaced by a brand new car, theGP2/11,built by Italian racing car manufacturerDallara.The engine configuration remained the same until the end of the2017 season,with the only modifications being to the exhaust systems.[1]The series changed tyre supplier fromBridgestonetoPirellifor 2011–13.[2]The 2011 season saw the addition of two new teams to the grid,CarlinandTeam AirAsia.[3]Meanwhile,DPRwas not selected to continue in the series.
On 22 November 2010 it was announced thatRenaultwould no longer badge theirMecachromeGP2 Seriesengines, insteadMecachromewould run its own engine program from 2011 onwards.[4] All GP2 Series cars had a reverse gear for the first time in the series.
Teams and drivers
editThis section lists drivers who competed in the regular season. For the drivers who competed in the non-championship race in Abu Dhabi, see2011 GP2 Final.
Team changes
edit- David Price Racingleft GP2, whileCarlinandTeam AirAsiajoined the series, filling the vacancies left by DPR andDurango(who left ahead of the2010 season).[3]
- Lotus Carslent its name toART Grand Prixin a similar arrangement to their sponsorship ofTakuma SatoandKV Racing Technologyin theIndyCar Series,whileTeam Lotusis behind the newTeam AirAsiaoutfit. Aside from the name, there is no crossover between Lotus ART and Team Air Asia.[31]
Driver changes
edit- Changed teams
- Sam Birdmoved toiSport Internationalafter competing in his rookie season forART Grand Prix.He partneredMarcus Ericsson,who moves over fromSuper Nova Racing.
- Johnny Cecotto Jr.switched fromTrident RacingtoOcean Racing Technology,having competed for Trident in the first eight meetings of the 2010 season.
- Max Chiltonmoved from Ocean Racing Technology to be part ofCarlin's inaugural GP2 pairing.
- Rodolfo Gonzálezreturned to Trident Racing after a season with Arden International. González drove for Trident at the German round in2009.
- After driving forDPRfor most of his GP2 career to date,Michael Herckmoved toScuderia Coloni.
- After driving forSuper Nova Racingin his rookie season,Josef Králswitched toArden International.
- Fabio Leimermoved from Ocean Racing Technology toRapax.
- Charles Picswitched fromArden Internationalto partnerGiedo van der GardeatBarwa Addax.
- Luiz Raziamoved from team's championsRapaxto debutantsTeam Air Asia.Davide Valsecchijoined him after a season with iSport International.
- Entering/Re-Entering GP2 Series
- Formula Renault 3.5 SerieschampionMikhail Aleshinhas extended his collaboration with Carlin for GP2, making a return to GP2 after contesting two meetings in2007with ART Grand Prix.
- Stefano Colettireturned to the series with Trident Racing, having competed in two rounds in2009forDurango.
- Fairuz Fauzymade his comeback to the series with Super Nova Racing, the team that Fauzy competed with in2006and also in the2008 Asia Series.
- GP3 SerieschampionEsteban Gutiérrezmoved up to GP2 withLotusART,having raced for the team in GP3.
- Julián Lealmade his debut in the series withRapax,having finished 20th in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series forInternational DracoRacing.
- After a part season in theFormula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup,Kevin Mirochagraduated into GP2 with Ocean Racing Technology.
- FIA Formula Two Championshiprunner-upJolyon PalmerjoinedArden International.
- Davide Rigonreturned to the series with Scuderia Coloni, having driven for Trident Racing in2009.
- Pål Varhaugmoved up from the GP3 Series to drive forDAMS.
- Leaving GP2
- 2010championPastor Maldonadowill from Rapax to compete in Formula One withWilliamsalongsideRubens Barrichello.
- Jérôme d'Ambrosioleft DAMS to compete in Formula One forVirgin Racingalongside former GP2 ChampionTimo Glock,having previously driven for the team during Friday practice sessions at selected events in2010.[32]
- Sergio Pérezmoved from Barwa Addax to compete inFormula OnewithSauberalongside formerAsia SerieschampionKamui Kobayashi.
- Ho-Pin Tungmoved to theIndyCar Seriesas a part-time entry withDragon Racing,and failed to qualify for the2011 Indianapolis 500.
- Alberto Valerioreturned to his native Brazil to compete in theCopa Caixa Stock Carseries.
- Adrian Zauggmoved toAuto GP,but completed only one event in 2011.
- Midseason Changes
- A number of midseason changes were also made during the season, to replace other drivers. Scuderia Coloni's Davide Rigon suffered stable fractures of the tibia and fibula in an accident with Julián Leal in Istanbul. He was replaced byKevin Cecconin Montmeló and Monaco after Vietoris' accident in Istanbul left him suffering from severe headaches. He continued with his campaign in DTM despite this, and returned to GP2 in time for the Valencia round.[33]
- For Monaco,Oliver Turveymade his return to the category, replacing Mikhail Aleshin at Carlin. Turvey was later replaced by Álvaro Parente in Valencia. Aleshin returned at the Hungaroring, as Parente had a prior commitment to compete forMcLarenat theSpa 24 Hours.
- Prior to the round at the Nürburgring, Kevin Ceccon left Scuderia Coloni to concentrate onAuto GP.He was replaced by fellow Auto GP racer Luca Filippi from Super Nova Racing. Filippi's vacated seat was taken byAdam Carroll,who returned to the series after participating between2005and2008.Ceccon later returned to the team for the non-championship round inAbu Dhabi.[34]
- For the round held at Spa-Francorchamps,Brendon HartleyreplacedKevin Mirochain theOcean Racing Technologyteam.
- For the round held at Monza, the injuredStefano Colettiwas replaced byStéphane Richelmi.
2011 Schedule
editThe 2011 calendar was announced on 21 December 2010. The series will consist of nine rounds, one less than in2010,as the Abu Dhabi round will return to theGP2 Asia Seriesand will not be replaced.[35]It will support all the European Formula One events.[36]
On 12 July 2011, it was announced that a non-championship round will take place inAbu Dhabiunder the name2011 GP2 Final.[37]
Round | Location | Circuit | Date | Time[38] | Tyres[b] | Supporting | ||
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Local | UTC | |||||||
1 | F | Istanbul,Turkey | Istanbul Park | 7 May | 15:40 | 12:40 | Medium | Turkish Grand Prix |
S | 8 May | 11:35 | 08:35 | |||||
2 | F | Montmeló,Spain | Circuit de Catalunya | 21 May | 15:40 | 13:40 | Hard | Spanish Grand Prix |
S | 22 May | 10:35 | 08:35 | |||||
3 | F | Monte Carlo,Monaco | Circuit de Monaco | 27 May | 11:15 | 09:15 | Super Soft | Monaco Grand Prix |
S | 28 May | 16:30 | 14:30 | |||||
4 | F | Valencia,Spain | Valencia Street Circuit | 25 June | 15:40 | 13:40 | Soft | European Grand Prix |
S | 26 June | 10:35 | 08:35 | |||||
5 | F | Silverstone,Great Britain | Silverstone Circuit | 9 July | 14:40 | 13:40 | Medium | British Grand Prix |
S | 10 July | 09:30 | 08:30 | |||||
6 | F | Nürburg,Germany | Nürburgring | 23 July | 15:40 | 13:40 | Soft | German Grand Prix |
S | 24 July | 10:30 | 08:30 | |||||
7 | F | Mogyoród,Hungary | Hungaroring | 30 July | 15:40 | 13:40 | Soft | Hungarian Grand Prix |
S | 31 July | 10:30 | 08:30 | |||||
8 | F | Stavelot,Belgium | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 27 August | 15:40 | 13:40 | Medium | Belgian Grand Prix |
S | 28 August | 10:30 | 08:30 | |||||
9 | F | Monza,Italy | Monza Circuit | 10 September | 15:40 | 13:40 | Hard | Italian Grand Prix |
S | 11 September | 10:30 | 08:30 | |||||
NC | F | Yas Island,Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit | 12 November | ? | ? | Medium | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
S | 13 November | ? | ? |
Results
editChampionship standings
edit- Scoring system
Points are awarded to the top 8 classified finishers in the Feature race, and to the top 6 classified finishers in the Sprint race. The pole-sitter in the feature race will also receive two points, and one point is given to the driver who set the fastest lap inside the top ten in both the feature and sprint races. No extra points are awarded to the pole-sitter in the sprint race.
- Feature race points
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | Pole | FL |
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Points | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
- Sprint race points
Points are awarded to the top 6 classified finishers.
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | FL |
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Points | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Drivers' Championship
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Notes:
- † — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance.
Teams' Championship
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Notes:
- † — Drivers did not finish the race, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance.
Notes
edit- ^Leal is a Colombian driver who competed under an Italian racing licence in rounds 1–4.
- ^Pirellisupplied only one dry compound to the teams to be used throughout the race weekend.[39]
- ^Jules Bianchirecorded the fastest time in qualifying, but got a ten-place penalty for disregarding yellow flags.Giedo van der Gardewas recognised as the pole-sitter for the race.
- ^Charles Picset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Fabio Leimerwas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
- ^Giedo van der Garderecorded the fastest time in qualifying, but got a five-place penalty for causing a collision.Sam Birdwas recognised as the pole-sitter for the race.
- ^Sam Birdset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Romain Grosjeanwas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
- ^Charles Picset the fastest time in qualifying, but started the race from the pit lane after stopping in the formation lap. The pole position remained empty on the grid.Giedo van der Gardewas the first driver on the grid in second place. Pic is still considered to hold the pole position.
- ^Stefano Colettiset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Esteban Gutiérrezwas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
- ^Stefano Colettiset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Romain Grosjeanwas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
- ^Sam Birdset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Luca Filippiwas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
- ^Julián Lealset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Christian Vietoriswas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
- ^Marcus Ericssonset the fastest lap, but did not finish in the top 10, so was ineligible to be the point-scorer for the fastest lap.Luca Filippiwas the point-scorer instead for setting the fastest lap of those finishing in the top 10.
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