MP Motorsport signs Auto GP champion Quaife-Hobbs
- Published on 21 Feb 2013 15:24
-
0
- By: Rob Veenstra
In addition to having tested already in GP2, the Briton has also experienced Formula One machinery on more than one occasion with the Marussia F1 Team off the back of competing in GP3 Series in 2010 and 2011.
Quaife-Hobbs said: "I'm delighted to finally be able to announce my plans for 2013, which have been a long time coming. I've raced against MP Motorsport in AutoGP and naturally I know many of the personnel who came over from the Coloni team, so I'm looking forward to working with them all again."
"We had a very good finish to 2012, with two strong performances in GP2 testing, so I cannot see why we can't build on those results as we head into the first of two pre-season tests in Spain. Looking ahead to the season, naturally I have to aim to win, as all drivers do, although I appreciate its going to be a tough challenge. The competition is always strong in GP2 and Im sure this year will be no exception."
Quaife-Hobbs is one of Britains brightest motor racing prospects, dominating AutoGP World Series last year to become the only driver in the series history to take five race wins in one season, three consecutive pole positions and three successive race wins. The Tonbridge racer notched up ten podiums and six pole positions and clinched the title with two races still remaining. Alongside the drivers championship, he was also crowned Under-21 champion and helped steer Super Nova to the teams title.
"Signing Adrian to partner Daniël in GP2 really is a great coup for us, he's held in very high regard by a lot of people and his performances in AUTO GP last year proved what a really talented racer he is", said team manager Sander Dorsman.
Trending news
-
Red Bull faces tough call on 2025 vs 2026 focus
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed the team will make an earlier call on switching development focu...
28 Jul 2026 16:18 -
Why Hamilton says everything went wrong after Verstappen's move
Lewis Hamilton has pinpointed Max Verstappen's late-braking move at Turn 1 as the moment his Hungarian Grand Prix...
28 Jul 2026 15:16 -
Verstappen's honest take on losing his home Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has offered a pragmatic view on the impending departure of the Dutch Grand Prix from the Formula 1 cal...
28 Jul 2026 14:14 -
How Antonelli has left Russell in his wake at Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has comprehensively outperformed George Russell across the opening half of the season, winning ...
28 Jul 2026 13:12 -
Domenicali hints at Imola return if Middle East races collapse
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that Imola is being considered as a replacement venue should the Qatar...
28 Jul 2026 12:11
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Local time
-
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Local time
-
Friday
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
-
Friday
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
Test calendar
Circuit de Catalunya - Winter testing
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
World Championship standings 2026
Related news
Give your opinion!
Formula 1 Calendar - 2026
Formula 1 Calendar - 2026
Team profile
- Team name Marussia
- Base Banbury, Russian
- Max Chilton 4
- Jules Bianchi 17
- Jules Bianchi 22
- Max Chilton 23
- Will Stevens 28
- Alexander Rossi 53
- Roberto Merhi 98
19,771 comments on Marussia
0 members have this team as their favourite
Tweets about Marussia

Replies (0)
Login to reply