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BOSS GP presents new FORMULA Pro category

Posted on March 9, 2025 by - Allgemein, General

In response to increasing interest from young drivers, BOSS GP has introduced a new attractive class for drivers under the age of 30 and pro drivers.

Within the FORMULA class, BOSS GP separates the classification into FORMULA and FORMULA Pro. Eligible for Pro category are drivers under the age of 30 and professional drivers with an appropriate resume.

Drivers under the age of 30 will be automatically classified in the FORMULA Pro category. Based on the driver’s sporting resume, drivers with an age above 29 can also be placed in this competitive category. The reference day for this is the deadline for applications for the first BOSS GP race of the season. Drivers and competitors can also apply for classification in the Pro category before their first participation of the season. Amateurs and “gentlemen drivers” remain in the FORMULA class. The new rules have no effect to the other classes F1 and SUPER LIGHTS.

Mainly GP2 cars and World Series 3.5 litre cars are used in BOSS GP’s most popular category. Other eligible cars are from the Auto GP series and the Superleague Formula. For the 2025 season, BOSS GP expects the debut of the first Formula 2 car including Halo, and an upgraded version of the Gibson engine for the Dallara World Series chassis.

Registration for all races and categories will start soon.

DE: BOSS GP präsentiert neue FORMULA Pro Kategorie

Als Reaktion auf das steigende Interesse von jungen Fahrern hat BOSS GP eine neue attraktive Klasse für Fahrer unter 30 Jahren und Profi-Fahrer eingeführt.

Innerhalb der FORMULA Klasse trennt BOSS GP die Wertung in FORMULA und FORMULA Pro. Für die Pro-Kategorie zugelassen sind Fahrer unter 30 Jahren und Profifahrer mit entsprechendem Lebenslauf.

Fahrer, die jünger als 30 Jahre sind, werden automatisch in die FORMULA Pro-Kategorie eingestuft. Aufgrund des sportlichen Lebenslaufs können auch Fahrer mit einem Alter von über 29 Jahren in diese Klasse eingestuft werden. Der Stichtag hierfür ist der Anmeldeschluss für das erste BOSS GP-Rennen der Saison. Fahrer und Konkurrenten können auch vor ihrer ersten Teilnahme in dieser Saison eine Einstufung in die Pro-Kategorie beantragen. Amateure und „Gentlemen-Fahrer“ fahren auch weiterhin in der FORMULA-Klasse. Die neuen Regeln haben keine Auswirkungen auf die anderen Klassen F1 und SUPER LIGHTS.

In der populärsten Kategorie der Meisterschaft werden hauptsächlich GP2-Fahrzeuge und World-Series-Autos mit 3,5-Liter-Motoren eingesetzt. Weitere zugelassene Fahrzeuge sind u.a. die Boliden der Auto GP oder Superleague Formula. Für die Saison 2025 erwartet die BOSS GP Racing Series das Debüt des ersten Formel-2-Autos mit Halo, und eine verbesserte Version des Gibson-Motors für Dallaras World-Series-Chassis.

Die Anmeldungen für alle Rennen und Kategorien startet in Kürze.

Photo/Foto: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Additional tyre compound available

Posted on July 15, 2024 by - Allgemein

From the next race in Assen (2–4 August 2024), BOSS GP and tyre supplier Pirelli will bring back a medium dry tyre in addition to the soft compound.

In addition to the mandatory soft compound, which can be recognised by its red colour like in Formula 1, BOSS GP will supply teams and drivers with a medium compound (yellow) at all the upcoming events of the 2024 championship season. This includes the races in Assen, Mugello and Misano later this year.

This option for the P-Zero dry tyres expands the teams’ strategic options on race weekends. The medium tyres should work better at higher temperatures in particular and also have a longer durability thanks to their harder rubber compound.

All drivers registered for the races will receive a new order form shortly and can now submit their orders to BOSS GP tyre service Reifen Hollerweger.

Photo: Angelo Poletto/BOSS GP

Premiere für BOSS GP Hypercar Demonstration

Posted on April 29, 2023 by - General

Im Rahmenprogramm des Bosch Hockenheim Historic präsentiert die BOSS GP Racing Series dem Publikum den brandneuen Aston Martin Valkyrie.

BOSS GP-Fahrer Thomas Jackermeier (GER, Top Speed) wird am Sonntag, dem 7. Mai 2023, einige Demo-Runden im Aston Martin Valkyrie bestreiten. Die Besucher des Bosch Hockenheim Historic können die Hypercar-Premiere ab 9:35 Uhr mitverfolgen.

Die beeindruckenden technischen Daten des brandneuen Aston Martin Valkyrie lassen einen Rundenrekord für straßenzugelassene Fahrzeuge möglich erscheinen: Der V12-Saugmotor von Cosworth in Kombination mit einem Elektromotor leistet über 1.100 PS. Die sieben Gänge des Doppelkupplungsgetriebes werden sequenziell eingelegt, das Leergewicht des Mittelmotor-Sportwagens liegt bei unter 1.400 Kilogramm.

Tickets für das historische Saisonhighlight inklusive den Rennen der BOSS GP Racing Series am Hockenheimring gibt es unter www.hockenheim-historic.de/info/tickets und an den Tageskassen zu erwerben.

Fotos: Aston Martin

BOSS GP goes to Spa

Posted on June 30, 2020 by - General

Europe’s fastest racing series will be driving together with the DTM in Belgium on 1-2 August.

With the famous corners of Eau Rouge, Blanchimont and Stavelot, the participants can expect an unforgettable experience in a formula racing car. For the first time since 2011, the legendary circuit of Spa-Francorchamps will become part of the BOSS GP race calendar once again. The second race weekend in the Belgian Ardennes will take place on 1 and 2 August together with German touring cars. The event will last two days, as usual with two BOSS GP races in the program.

According to current information, no spectators are planned. However, in cooperation with the DTM, BOSS GP will provide a free live stream for its international fans.

Six races spread over four months and in four different countries, all on current or former Formula 1 or MotoGP racetracks. Despite the difficult circumstances this year, the BOSS GP Racing Series is able to present a very attractive racing calendar to its participants and fans.

  • 11/12 July Imola (Italy) Forza Fanatec
  • 1/2 August Spa (Belgium) DTM
  • 4–6 September Brno (Czech Republic) Masaryk Racing Days
  • 26/27 September Assen (Netherlands) Cuvee Sensorium Grand Prix
  • 9–11 October Mugello (Italy) BOSS Mugello Grand Prix
  • 23–25 October Imola (Italy) Pirelli Grande Finale

New date for Mugello

Posted on May 17, 2020 by - General

F3000 car on Mugello Circuit

Good news: The BOSS GP return to Tuscany can take place from 9–11 October.

Originally scheduled as the season opener, the race in Mugello had to be postponed from March to October due to corona measures. Whether spectators will be allowed to attend the race cannot be confirmed at this time.

This means that six race weekends are still on the calendar in 2020. The season is supposed to start on 20/21 June in Misano. Followed by Brno, Assen and the Italian double Mugello and Imola in October. A new date for the Jim Clark Revival in Hockenheim will be published soon. BOSS GP is in close contact with the German organizers to make this traditional race happen.

The “Jag” is back!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by - General

Riccardo Ponzio brings a Jaguar Formula 1 onto the grid in 2020.

The 22-year-old Italian Riccardo Ponzio will compete in a Jaguar Formula 1 car for the full BOSS GP season in the OPEN class. The spectacular new project for the 2020 BOSS GP campaign was launched yesterday with an impressive presentation.

The car from 2002 is powered by a 750 hp Cosworth V10 engine. Eddie Irvine, who was the race driver at the time, was able to finish on the podium in Monza. Ponzio, who won the Italian Formula 3 in 2017, also has ambitious aims: “Nothing can really prepare you to drive a car with almost 1000 hp. But the first few kilometres showed me: I feel ready to make my debut.”

Ponzio and his Jaguar R3
Credit: Adriatica Competition

The project is set to run for two years. Ponzio and his Jaguar R3 will make their first appearance in BOSS GP 2020 at the season opener in Mugello from March 27 to 29.

Rennkalender 2020

Posted on December 13, 2019 by - General

Europas aufregendste Rennserie gastiert auch in der kommenden Saison auf sechs Rennstrecken der Spitzenklasse – zwei davon sind neu im Kalender.

Mit einer Premiere beginnt die 26. Saison von BOSS GP. Der Saisonstart der spektakulären Motorsportserie erfolgt diesmal bereits Ende März in Italien, und zwar auf der MotoGP-Strecke in Mugello. Die flotte Berg-und-Tal-Bahn gehört Ferrari und ist 2020 wieder Teil des BOSS GP-Tourplans – das letzte Mal fuhr die Serie 2014 dort. Vom 27. bis 29. März gibt’s das Comeback der Big Open Single Seater als Highlight des Peroni Racing Weekend.

Vom 24. bis 26. April sind die schnellsten Rennwagen des Kontinents am Hockenheimring in Deutschland zu Gast. Das Bosch Hockenheim Historic lockt als eines der bedeutendsten Classic-Racing-Events Europas Jahr für Jahr zahlreiche Zuseher ins Motodrom. Im Programm des Jim Clark gewidmeten Revivals ist BOSS GP bestens aufgehoben.

Im Juni folgt eine komplett neue Rennstrecke für die BOSS GP-Piloten: Der Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli ist Austragungsort der Saisonrennen 5 und 6. Der flache Kurs ist technisch anspruchsvoll und ein idealer Spielplatz für BOSS GP. Die Rennstrecke nahe Rimini ist direkt an der Adriaküste gelegen und lässt sich gut mit einem Urlaub verbinden.

Volles Haus bei den Gamma Race Days in Assen

Nach einem Jahr im DTM-Programm ist die BOSS GP-Serie 2020 wieder Teil der Gamma Race Days in Assen. Nach der Sommerpause im Juli sind Formel 1, Formel 2 & Co. vom 7. bis 9. August vor 100.000 Fans in den Niederlanden am Start. Bei freiem Eintritt geben neben der BOSS GP auch Motorräder, Tourenwagen und Superkarts ordentlich Gas. 

Am ersten September-Wochenende (4.–6.) stehen die Masaryk Racing Days in Brünn am Terminplan der BOSS GP. Die tschechische Rennstrecke lockt mit einer flotten Streckenführung, die bei den Fahrern gut ankommt und in der Vergangenheit spannende Rennen lieferte.

Das Finale findet wie 2019 in Imola statt. Nach dem erfolgreichen Comeback mit fantastischen Rennen und zufriedenen Piloten kommt BOSS GP am 23., 24. und 25. Oktober wieder in die Region Emilia-Romagna. Dafür wünschen wir uns eine ähnlich spannende Titelentscheidung wie jene in der FORMULA-Kategorie 2019.

Einzigartiger Motorsport ist mit BOSS GP auch 2020 garantiert

Wie gewohnt gibt‘s an jedem Rennwochenende neben zwei Freien Trainings und einem Qualifying zwei Rennläufe zu je 20 bis 25 Minuten. Die genauen Zeitpläne und Infos zum Ticketverkauf werden vor den Rennen auf bossgp.com veröffentlicht.

Tour plan 2020

Posted on December 13, 2019 by - General

Europe’s most exciting racing series visits six top-class racetracks in the upcoming season – two of them are new on the schedule.

The 26th season of BOSS GP begins with a premiere. The opening race of this spectacular motorsport series will take place at the end of March in Mugello. The MotoGP circuit is one of the most popular tracks in Italy and is owned by Ferrari. In 2020 the location will be back on the BOSS GP schedule after a five-year break. From 27 to 29 March, the comeback of the Big Open Single Seater series will be the highlight of the Peroni Racing Weekend.

From 24 to 26 April, the fastest racing cars on the continent will be guests at the Hockenheimring in Germany. The Bosch Hockenheim Historic is one of the most important classic racing events in Europe and attracts numerous spectators to the Motodrom year after year. In the program of the revival dedicated to Jim Clark, BOSS GP is a perfect headliner.

A completely new racetrack for the BOSS GP pilots will follow in June: The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is the venue for races 5 and 6 of the season. The flat track is technically demanding and an ideal playground for BOSS GP racing. The racetrack near Rimini is located directly on the Adriatic coast and can be easily combined with a holiday.

Fantastic crowd at the Gamma Race Days in Assen

In 2020 the BOSS GP series is again part of the Gamma Race Days in Assen. After the summer break in July, Formula 1, Formula 2 and other spectacular monoposto cars will show their strength from 7 to 9 August in front of an enormous crowd of 100,000 Dutch fans. In addition to BOSS GP, motorcycles, touring cars and superkarts will also be putting the pedal to the metal. Admission is free.

The first weekend of September (4–6) will see the Masaryk Racing Days in Brno on the schedule of the BOSS GP racing series. The biggest Czech circuit will be once again a thrilling location, which has delivered exciting BOSS GP races in the past.

The grand final will take place in Imola like in 2019. After a successful comeback with fantastic races and satisfied drivers, BOSS GP will return to the Emilia-Romagna region on 23, 24 and 25 October. We hope for another exciting title decision as in FORMULA class 2019.

Unique motorsport is guaranteed with BOSS GP in 2020

As usual there will be two free practice sessions, one qualifying session and two 20 to 25-minute races on each race weekend. The exact timetables and ticket information will be published on bossgp.com prior to the races.

Race 1 postponed to Sunday

Posted on September 7, 2019 by - General

Two BOSS GP cars on wet weather tyres on a slippery track in Brno 2019

The first race of BOSS GP in Brno has been postponed to Sunday, starting time 9:15 am.

The heavy rain caused Volker Ehekircher, the race director and series organiser to postpone the race scheduled for 14:50 today to Sunday. The weather forecasts promise better conditions for the second race day at the Masaryk Racing Days.

The warm-up scheduled for tomorrow will not take place, instead two BOSS GP races will be held on just one day. Race 1 starts at 9:15, race 2 at 12:55. Both races have a distance of 20 minutes.