Read the details at RACER here.
Also, show some love for Servia's new team at the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing website here!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Servia Ready to Sign
Is Oriol Servia ready to sign with his newest team for the 2012 IndyCar season? Read Robin Miller's remarks here and then stay tuned to IndyCar.com for the official announcement!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Friday, December 02, 2011
Farewell NRH
Yet another devastating blow to the world of motorsports. Read all about it here.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Controversy Continues
Just when we thought the battles were over amongst the drivers at this past weekend’s Edmonton Indy, our own Oriol Servia decides he’s sick of sitting on the sidelines being the agreeable guy who’s not getting noticed and goes for his slice of the pie.
Starting in Saturday’s qualifying session, Servia had a great run, just squeaking by into the second round for the Firestone Fast 6, but the Telemundo entry soon received monster air at the end of his second qualifying session when the #2 was approached and then brake checked by the #28 entry of Ryan Hunter-Reay who feels that Servia was holding him up on a quick qualifying run. Hunter-Reay was not happy with the Spaniard, visiting the Newman/Haas Racing pit immediately as the flag dropped on qualifying and sharing his dissatisfaction with the veteran racer. Ryan felt as though Oriol had already thrown away his last lap and should have moved over to allow room as he was still putting in a hot lap. However, Servia argued that given the short time left in qualifying, he had to do everything possible to try to make a good lap too. He noted that he did try to move over for Hunter-Reay, but could only give so much. Neither pilot made the final cut for the Fast 6, and Servia qualified eighth, alongside Hunter-Reay.
Cut to the race and the drama continues just after Oriol’s first pit stop. Servia was experiencing severe understeer and pitted before anyone else on Lap 24. However, just one lap later he found, much to Dixon and Franchitti’s consternation, that his car was the one with a huge target on it as the #27 Andretti Autosport entry of Mike Conway punted him into the tire barriers when Oriol tried to overtake the #27 in an area not typically known for passing. There just wasn’t room enough for both of them and Conway came up into the #2 Telemundo machine. Servia was able to get underway again following the incident, but soon after lost his rear wing and found himself unable to recover from such a loss. Conway, on the other hand, bounced back from the incident leading the field, and though he was still forced by Race Control to serve a penalty, he was able to rebound to a decent finish. Oriol hung on for the remainder of the race, finishing four laps down in 22nd position, for his worst finish so far this season.
If any positives came out of the incident, it’s that Servia was once again recognized for his driving skills, as Graham Rahal (taken out of the race early and commenting from the announcers’ booth) remarked immediately following the incident that “Servia doesn’t make mistakes.” This speaks quite a bit of the respect Oriol has earned amongst his peers and around the paddock.
On a bit of a side note, Oriol was just featured on Racer.com reviewing the features and handling of the Porsche Carrera GTS. Given his astute observations, when Servia eventually decides to hang up his racing shoes, perhaps there will be another gig waiting.
Starting in Saturday’s qualifying session, Servia had a great run, just squeaking by into the second round for the Firestone Fast 6, but the Telemundo entry soon received monster air at the end of his second qualifying session when the #2 was approached and then brake checked by the #28 entry of Ryan Hunter-Reay who feels that Servia was holding him up on a quick qualifying run. Hunter-Reay was not happy with the Spaniard, visiting the Newman/Haas Racing pit immediately as the flag dropped on qualifying and sharing his dissatisfaction with the veteran racer. Ryan felt as though Oriol had already thrown away his last lap and should have moved over to allow room as he was still putting in a hot lap. However, Servia argued that given the short time left in qualifying, he had to do everything possible to try to make a good lap too. He noted that he did try to move over for Hunter-Reay, but could only give so much. Neither pilot made the final cut for the Fast 6, and Servia qualified eighth, alongside Hunter-Reay.
Cut to the race and the drama continues just after Oriol’s first pit stop. Servia was experiencing severe understeer and pitted before anyone else on Lap 24. However, just one lap later he found, much to Dixon and Franchitti’s consternation, that his car was the one with a huge target on it as the #27 Andretti Autosport entry of Mike Conway punted him into the tire barriers when Oriol tried to overtake the #27 in an area not typically known for passing. There just wasn’t room enough for both of them and Conway came up into the #2 Telemundo machine. Servia was able to get underway again following the incident, but soon after lost his rear wing and found himself unable to recover from such a loss. Conway, on the other hand, bounced back from the incident leading the field, and though he was still forced by Race Control to serve a penalty, he was able to rebound to a decent finish. Oriol hung on for the remainder of the race, finishing four laps down in 22nd position, for his worst finish so far this season.
If any positives came out of the incident, it’s that Servia was once again recognized for his driving skills, as Graham Rahal (taken out of the race early and commenting from the announcers’ booth) remarked immediately following the incident that “Servia doesn’t make mistakes.” This speaks quite a bit of the respect Oriol has earned amongst his peers and around the paddock.
On a bit of a side note, Oriol was just featured on Racer.com reviewing the features and handling of the Porsche Carrera GTS. Given his astute observations, when Servia eventually decides to hang up his racing shoes, perhaps there will be another gig waiting.
I hear Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond may need some top-notch auto handling skills of another variety.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
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