Pål Varhaug Racing

The future looks bright!

atleg — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:55:11 +0000

Pål Varhaug is preparing the final two GP3-races at Monza, but he’s also looking ahead towards the next season.

Pål and his manager has been in some very interesting meetings the last days, and some good news are coming soon!

It’s important to plan 2011 already now, but most important at the moment if of course the GP3 races at Monza.

-I want to finish the season on a high, Pål Varhaug says.

PS: Check out this rain-video from Spa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpFqo_hxDHM

Lost third place

atleg — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:22:03 +0000

Saturday Pål Varhaug celebrated his third place in the first GP3 race at Spa. Sunday morning he got the message that he was moved down to fifteen.

-Me, and some other drivers, got a 30 second penalty for overtaking under the safety car. I never saw any yellow flags or any other sign that the safety car was out, Pål Varhaug says.

The 19 year old from Norway had to start todays race from fifteen on the grid.

-It started to rain again, and I drove to the pits. But my team mates were there so I had to wait and lost a lot of time. Not a good result today.

The next challenge is this years last GP3 races at Monza.

Just fantastic!

atleg — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:31:36 +0000

Pål Varhaug startet 22nd, but finished third in the first GP3 race at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium!

-What a day! I was fifth in the qualifying, but my was moved down to 22nd, and I didn’t think that was fair. But I took revenge in the race, Pål says.

Pål lost his fastest lap in the qualifying because of yellow flags, but Pål was on slicks, and slowed down where the yellow flags were.

-Of course my fastest lap was in the end on the drying track. I couldn’t do anything different. And my other laps weren’t any good because of the weather.

From 22nd on the startgrid Pål was in an accident. He drove into the pits and took a chance. He changed to rain tyres. It didn’t look like a good choice, but suddenly the rain came and he finished third!

He will start six tomorrow.

Race 13 – 14

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:00:05 +0000

Ready for Spa

atleg — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:53:23 +0000

Pål Varhaug is ready for this weekends two GP3 races at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

-I love Spa, and hope that I can show the same speed as in Hungary. There I was second fastest in the free practice and my goal is to take points this weekend.

Before the season Pål said his goal was to finish the championship in the top ten.

-Now I’m twelve in the standings, and I hope to achieve my goal.

Pål Varhaug is also considering what he should do next year these days.

-As always, it’s a question about money, but the most likely alternatives are GP3 and GP2.

The first GP3 race from Spa is Saturday at 17.20, while the second race is Sunday at 09.20. You can see the second race live at Viasat Motor and a replay on Eurosport2 from 10.15.

You can also follow the progress during the weekend on Pål’s Facebook fan page and on www.twitter.com/varhaug

Norwegians to Spa!

atleg — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:08:36 +0000

More than 100 Norwegians are travelling to Spa, to support Pål Varhaug. Here you can see where to buy the official Pål Varhaug merchandise.

You can buy supporter equipment for Pål Varhaug here: http://grpp.no/default.pl?showPage=299

Have your vote!

atleg — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:49:09 +0000

What should Pål Varhaug do next year? GP2, GP3 or something else? Pål’s fans on Facebook are already giving the Norwegian advice!

Pål Varhaug asked the question about his future on his officical Facebook fan-page the other day, and a lot of people have answered.

Pål Varhaug What should I do next season? Another season in GP3? Try out GP2? Other ideas? Help me out here!

August 10 at 1:42pm · Comment ·

Jardar Varhaug and 2 others like this.
- Cato Osaland Gp2
  
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- Finn R. Hansvold GP2!!!!
  
  August 10 at 1:44pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Morten Grongstad Er muligheten der så gå for gp 2……….
  
  August 10 at 1:45pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Henrik Hermansen GP2 !!!
  
  August 10 at 1:47pm · · 1 personJardar Varhaug likes this. ·
- Thomas Sæther F1
  
  August 10 at 1:49pm · · 1 personJardar Varhaug likes this. ·
- Mariusz Karolak Stay in GP3 and try some races in a really big car in Superleague Formula !!! And in 2012 in GP2.
  
  August 10 at 1:49pm · · 1 personJardar Varhaug likes this. ·
- Mats Andersen GP3
  
  August 10 at 1:50pm · · 1 personJardar Varhaug likes this. ·
- Mara Pérez first consolidated in GP3, then take a solid step in GP2. then, the F1!!!
  don’t forget: you’re so young! (and cute! )
  
  August 10 at 1:59pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Kjetil Tvetene Sæter Drive where you get a good team.
  
  August 10 at 2:18pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Pål Varhaug It’s not easy. Maybe a second year in GP3 will be good, and maybe I can win the championship. Then again, GP2 is closer to F1… But it’s also about funding and the size of my budget.
  
  August 10 at 2:33pm · · 2 peopleLoading… ·
- Pål Varhaug Thank you for your comments. More please!
  
  August 10 at 2:33pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Daniel Lund Jensen GP3
  
  August 10 at 2:42pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Inger Ausdal GP2, sånn at du kan visa de
  
  August 10 at 2:48pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Cato Hjellestad Får du til finansieringen og et bra sete i GP2, så er det ingen tvil. Da er det dit du skal. Så deg i Ungarn, og marginene var ikke helt på din side Stå på.
  
  August 10 at 3:53pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Gaute Hagen Ta en sesong til i GP3, tar du med deg mer rutine og erfaring til å slå hardere til i GP2 når den tid kommer
  
  August 10 at 4:15pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Knut Limbodal Ta et år til i GP3, befest din posisjon der og du vil straks være mere interessant for de store GP2 teamene.
  
  August 10 at 4:41pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Peter Kubli GP3 fpe sure
  
  August 10 at 4:58pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Bjørn Winnæss
  
  No doubt. If you can find a budget for a competitive team i GP2, it`s waste of time (and money) contunuing in GP3.
  And it MAY be that a GP2-racer suits your driving style/skill better, and therefore will make you more successfull there. Othe…r drivers have been successful taking the shortcut to F1.
  Another season with bad luck in GP3 may ruin your career. Then it would be better going for two seasons in GP2; if necessary…..
  But I guess in the end, it all comes down to the budget.
  Good luck anyway ))See More
  
  August 10 at 5:12pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Jardar Varhaug GP2 Asia 2010/2011 og GP2 Euroseries 2011
  
  August 10 at 5:24pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Rune Brambo
  
  Tror det kan være smart å ta et år til i GP3. Du har fått vistd deg fram mye, og forhåpentlig blitt lagt merke til av mange F1 team. Men samtidig har du hatt mye uflaks så du ikke har fått vist hva du virkelig kan. Men de siste løpene kan j…o rette opp mye der.
  Lykke til på Spa Francorchamps.See More
  
  August 10 at 7:55pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Erik Pettersen
  
  Mener det vil være fornuftig å gå for GP2 neste sesong. Start med GP2 Asia og videre i GP2 series i 2011. GP3 serien kjører du og har 4 løp igjen denne sesongen og er historisk etter å ha vunnet første løp.
  Antagligvis lettere å finne spons…orer til GP2 som er vel etablert i
  F1 historien. SÅ SPONSORER: Nå er det bare å begynne å by for en god plass på bilen til PÅL VARHAUG. Startskuddet er gått!! See More
  
  August 10 at 8:40pm · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Antonina Pechkovsky I would like to see you in GP2 next year. But, I really dont kn now what is better for you. Maybe try some championship that give a superlicense. as i see, you can be competitive in GP2, but it is very expensive and much much powerful car than in GP3. I dont think that second year in GP3 will help you a lot. but its my opinion.
  
  August 10 at 9:36pm · · 2 peopleLoading… ·
- Pål Varhaug thanks alot for all your answers, and for your information antonina, i got the License grade A when i was 17.. so the lisence would not be the case!:P the biggest problem have to be the money.. i really need some support from sponsors or investors!
  
  August 10 at 10:19pm · ·
- Antonina Pechkovsky
  
  Money is always good and it is never enough… actually I meant the possibility to enter F1 as winner in F2 can, I dont know exactly what its name.
  But, really, I dont see what another year in GP3 gan give you. Yes you are still young and to… drive in GP3 is much better than not to compete anywhere. But you need a stronger car and as much km in racing as you can. Tha main thing for you for the next year as I see it – not to enter a championship like F2 in this season with Palmer, where other drivers have no chances. And for sponsors you need something that broadcasting on TV, and I am afraid that GP3 is not championship that everyone can see. OK, this year I see it twice on tracks, but even to find and download GP3 races is really difficult. See More
  
  August 10 at 10:32pm · ·
- Zoe Kielstock what about world series by renault?
  
  August 10 at 10:37pm · ·
- Pål Varhaug yeah, world series would be good to do beside of GP3..
  
  August 10 at 10:46pm · ·
- Tom Ferwerda Gp3 I think
  
  August 11 at 12:28am · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Jardar Varhaug New sponsors! You need new sponsor for your career to F1. It’s easy. A new sposor will forward to F1 and it is the way to go to GP2 Asia to see if you are ready for GP2 Euroseries.
  
  August 11 at 7:46am · ·
- Zoe Kielstock
  
  In my opinion there are 3 main sides for this question:
  1. Money – it can open every door for you. And to be honest, close too.
  2. Names – yep, I put it on second place, I guess rivals make your own name. You can tell – I’ve beaten Schumacher… (just for example). And hope they forgive me, not the best way to do like Soucek and Mortara – trying to be first of “nobody”. This year GP3 is very best series in this aspect for you, much better than F3ES, F2 and so on.
  3. Car – sure, improve your driver’s skills is important too…=)See More
  
  August 11 at 8:28am · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Kenneth Vik Gulbrandsen Kjør gp3 et år til og få en bra bil og vinn løp, så blir det lettere og få sponsor til gp2 og få en bra bil der
  
  August 11 at 9:31am · ·
- Jardar Varhaug The big question is GP3 car. Do you have a car for Spa? Win in Spa, and everyting gets easier
  
  August 11 at 10:19am · · 1 personLoading… ·
- Christoffer Schwabe GP3;)
  
  August 11 at 11:17am · · 1 personJardar Varhaug likes this. ·
- Jardar Varhaug Dobbel seier på Spa vil hjelpe oss til GP2
  
  Friday at 8:13am · ·

More from the media

atleg — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:59:57 +0000

Pål Varhaug has a small “holiday” between Hungaroring and Spa, and in the meantime you can see some press clippings here.

In Norwegian:

Varhaug i toppen:
http://bilsport.no/nyheter/varhaug-var-med-i-toppen/

Stang ut – igjen:
http://www.bilnorge.no/artikkel.php?aid=36129&tid=109

Varhaug i toppen:
http://www.racingnm.no/varhaug-i-toppen/

Håper uflaksen tar slutt:
http://www.motorsport.no/wip4/haaper-uflaksen-tar-slutt/d.epl?cat=14865&id=495520

Ulykkeshelg for Pål:
http://www.gjesdalbuen.no/modules/module_123/proxy.asp?C=19&I=40854&D=2&mid=84

Pace setters:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/autosport-news/240084/muller-on-top-of-practice-in-hungary/

Among the fastest

atleg — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:46:32 +0000

Pål Varhaug was again among the fastest drivers in GP3. He started 17th in the second race in Hungary, but was soon in 8th position, but then he broke his wing.

No points for Pål Varhaug in Hungary, but the 19 year old from Norway is optimistic in front of the next races.

-I’m among the fastest when the car is working. The bad luck need to end, Pål Varhaug says.

Alexander Rossi won the second race at Hungaroring.

All the results here: www.gp3series.com

Bad luck

atleg — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:38 +0000

After Pål Varhaug’s impressive time in the free practice, bad luck struck for the Norwegian in the qualifying and the first race in Hungary.

The qualifying was ruined because of yellow flags everywhere. Pål didn’t have one free lap and ended 18th. Some drivers got penalties, though, so he started 15th.

-In the race I got engine problems and had to defend my position all the way. I finished 17th, Pål Varhaug says.

Nico Müller won the race. All the results on www.gp3series.com