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Bourdais gets his groove back in Superleague Formula

Sebastien Bourdais may not have made a go of it in Formula One, but after winning the Champ Car World Series four years in a row and coming in second at Le Mans two years running, the Le Mans native clearly has plenty to offer. Between the lower formulas, touring cars, sports car racing and countless other forms of motorsport, there's probably more options for a failed F1 driver today than there ever has been before. So where did the French driver end up? Superleague Formula. While we've seen this racing series around before, it's never ... Read more →

Don't Text and Drive: Bourdais reportedly fired by Toro Rosso via SMS Noah Joseph

The rules of text messaging seem to keep on sliding to the point where what was once unacceptable is now common practice - but there's got to be a line drawn somewhere. Take Sebastien Bourdais, for ...

Statement on Ferrari website lashes out against Toro Rosso "indiscretion" Noah Joseph

Sour grapes much? Both of Italy's Formula One teams had to switch drivers mid-season during the year: Scuderia Toro Rosso (because Sebastien Bourdais wasn't working out) and Scuderia Ferrari (due ...

Max Mosley, Sebastien Bourdais settle individual lawsuits Noah Joseph

Those who bemoan modern Formula One settling its rivalries in the courtroom instead of on the race track have another set of examples to bring up at the pub as news emerges of the settlement of ...

Officially Official: Toro Rosso confirms Alguersuari to replace Bourdais Noah Joseph

It's official, Ladies and Gentlemen: Sebastien Bourdais' career in Formula One is finished. In his place will be the youngest driver ever to race in F1, Spanish pilot Jamie Alguersuari. Scuderia Toro ...

Toro Rosso reportedly replaces Sebastien Bourdais with 19-year-old Jamie Alguersuari 4 months ago on Autoblog

Those pulling for Sebastien Bourdais will undoubtedly be disappointed by the latest reports emanating from the Formula One paddock. After winning the now-defunct Champ Car title four times in a row, the French driver switched to Formula One with Scuderia Toro Rosso last season, but while his ...

Racing Home: Bourdais returns to F1 with Toro Rosso, Le Mans & Sebring with Peugeot 9 months ago on Autoblog

With fellow Red Bull protégé Scott Speed back in stock cars and the USF1 initiative still at least a year away, the closest Americans have to representation in Formula One is Sebastien Bourdais. Sure, he's French, but after dominating Champ Cars for several years on this side of the ...

Champ Car champ and rookie crowned Down Under 2 years ago on Autoblog

The drivers after receiving traditional didgeridoos in Australia Fans of open-wheel racing awaiting the results of today's season-finale Brazilian Grand Prix had something to keep them busy in the meantime, as the results of the Champ Car race Down Under came in with this season's champion one ...

Report: Toro Rosso gives Bourdais wings! 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's a sad state of affairs when the pure talent of a racing driver isn't enough to advance his career. In the case of Sebastien Bourdais, the top teams on the F1 grid have apparently been blind to his domination in Champ Cars, as our favorite Frenchman (okay, second favorite, after Talladega Nights ...

Champ Cars return to Europe 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's been almost four years since the Champ Car series has raced in Europe, but organizers are planning on bringing it back. 2003 was the last season the declining American open-wheel series raced in Europe, when French ace Sebastien Bourdais – now three-time Champ champ – won both the ...

French Connection: Villeneuve to drive Peugeot 908 at Le Mans 2 years ago on Autoblog

Having unveiled the 908 LM racing car at the Paris show this past September, Peugeot is gearing up to race their new car in the European Le Mans Series. The French company is serious about competing at Le Mans and in the entire series, and they've signed on some key drivers to get them to victory ...

F1 is missing out on Sebastein Bourdais 2 years ago on Autoblog

The world of motorsports was watching when Sebastien Bourdais got back behind the wheel of an F1 car on Thursday at the Jerez test track, and managed to get within spitting distance of Scott Speed's lap times in the same Red Bull car. The reigning champ of Champ Cars, Sebastien Bourdais is an ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

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