Russian driver Vitaly Petrov has just been confirmed as official race driver of Renault F1 Team. Apart from being the third GP2 graduate to make the big step into Formula One following the 2009 season, Petrov also became the first Russian driver to ever set foot in the sport.
Curiously enough though, Petrov’s first thoughts after signing his first ever F1 deal were not directed at himself, but at his country’s chances of hosting a race in the Great Circus. If many rumors about it have surfac… (read more)