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SIM to REALITY After some time away from the hot , Editor Ben Whibley finds himself falling in love with motorsport all over again – thanks to an invitation from Boss Racing and a seat in a Caterham C400 10 PRO ANNUAL 2018

t’s been a while, racing a car I the attitude you should have, mean. Although I have driven rather than worrying about a numerous cars over the past potential excess bill from Grove & four years on various track Dean Motorsport Insurance! and test days, I haven’t raced As we had an hour, we decided one. So, it was back to basics for to get as much seat time as me to get myself ready to do possible. I spent the first session Iit all again. getting used to the setup, car and With the race weekend firmly my visual markers for braking. on the calendar I started my That quickly became normal, so preparation. OK, so the more we started looking at the braking frequent racers among us would as the first point and Marc Wood perhaps swallow the excuse book pointed out that I could push 15% and just get on with it, but this harder at Paddock Hill Bend, 10% time around I was invited to race at Druids and 20% at Clearways. with Boss Racing in their Caterham I quickly adapted and managed C400 in the Classic Sports Car to improve on the pressure, and Club (CSCC) round at Brands spilt seconds after each corner Hatch Indy. I have competed in Wood gave me direct feedback – this series before and know that have always struggled fitting into “good”, “bad” or “get on the power it not only delivers on track, but a single seater cockpit, but this earlier”. As a reference for past it doesn’t break the bank as it was ok and is a seat that Daniel coaching, one tends to look at this represents great value for money. Ricciardo has had the pleasure of out of the car using the Racelogic The C400 however offers rapid sitting in. The adjustment was easy system, but this was instant and speeds; achieving 0-60 in under and with a press of a button the something I found extremely useful. three seconds and capable of sub pedals moved forward and I sat A few sessions in and Wood fell 50-second laps around the Indy comfortably, ready to begin. silent as I was getting to grips with circuit, all thanks to its mighty, As this is a fully immersive the car. I honed in on my lap times two-litre engine with motion system, it recreates every which improved by 10ths each refined sequential gearbox. All- bump making the experience as lap. After the last lap of the first in-all, a bit of an animal and a real as possible. This can make session, Wood went through the brave choice for my return to the data, suggesting that I try working grid, but it was time to blow off on a few corners and focus on the cobwebs and get some more ‘We started laying down a qualifying style for trophies in the cabinet from a five laps. glorious comeback... what could looking at the I tried to treat it as real as possibly go wrong? braking as the possible; head down and go for it. The race weekend started As the tyres don’t need warming a little earlier for me, on the first point and up (just the driver) I managed to Thursday, with a trip to Banbury, secure my fastest lap which I could Oxfordshire. It was here that I met Marc pointed out see on the steering wheel. This was the team from Base Performance I could push 15% great to see. Simulators. A simulator company I know that if I’d had the simulator with a difference and a team that harder at Paddock to myself I couldn’t have pushed has a real passion for getting the as hard. I tend to have my fastest best out of drivers at both pro and Hill Bend, 10% at laps following rather than leading. amateur level. Druids and 20% Wood’s instruction and guidance The company is led by Darren was a huge help, informing me Turner, who is known for taking at Clearways’ as I went and explaining what I the double at Le Mans as the was doing right or wrong within Aston Martin works team driver. some people feel motion sickness split seconds. And what a team he has produced – if anyone would be affected it After the coaching, I asked Marc at Base, including the few that I would be me – but after about Wood and Nick Boaz for their take met such as Lucy Woodbridge a lap, I didn’t even notice. So, I on dealing with amateur drivers to (marketing & sales), Nick Boaz placed the headset on – it has professionals. “This is a product for (operations & support) and Marc a microphone so I could speak all levels and budgets in the sport Wood (technician). with Wood – the cockpit rose up and something that has grown First impressions were high as I to the 6m arched screen and I to be the norm in the world of headed to the technical room with was in the pitlane ready to go. motorsport,” they said, something its multiple screens for analysing The one thing I’d say about which we all agreed on. my driving. Marc Wood strapped simulators is that it wipes out They have also seen the me into the state-of-the art, in- any cost estimates compared to technology grow and at pace too: house simulator allowing me the real world of racing. Not a “We’ve spent many hours and to interact in virtual reality, which false sense of hope, but it means days improving the simulator for enables any driver/team to you can push yourself more than our clients and are able to take on maximise both experience and you might otherwise. Although, almost any circuit and car to give potential. Being just over 6ft tall I simulator or not, that is probably the best experience possible.” PRO ANNUAL 2018 11

on the car, tampering with the brakes etc, and somehow the brake bias was moved to all front without me noticing. I did a warm- up lap and heading into Paddock I locked up, bounced over the gravel and into the tyre wall. It was my first real incident and going from 70-0 on the data logger really showed how accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. To this day I find it hard to fully commit on the brakes and cannot pass Paddock Hill Bend without the accident haunting me. Gough was keen to dive deeper and so we found a quiet spot at Brands and he put me in a state of hypnosis. He wanted me to recreate that moment back in 2011 in my mind, but from a third Something that has also grown to come out. It was a firm reminder person perspective, an out-of- significantly over the past 12 from Rob and Colin at Boss Racing body replay and imaging the months is Virtual Reality (VR). A that you needed to press the incident in black and white as if I newcomer to the world of motor clutch when going up and down was watching it on TV, constantly racing, VR has seen the likes of the gears. rewinding and playing it until I HIVE, PS4 VR and Oculus all aiming As the first session came to an played it without the incident and to take this market on for home end, I hoped the circuit would could look through the corner. entertainment. But will it threaten dry as I only had three half- At first I was a little apprehensive, the simulator market? “Not at all” hour sessions left, but the next but just as I got back into the car said Boaz. “It’s something we are was equally damp. However, I he told me to relax and be at one aware of, but it’s not strictly ready was starting to work on the wet with the car – close my eyes and and is also a different dimension to lines which Darren Burke (ARDS create the perfect lap! As I headed what we are offering.” instructor) had told me to take – off into the session I did look He added: “VR is still only “wider around Paddock and Druids through the corner and didn’t, running at 720p and is not hi-res take the normal dry line”. I won’t for the first time, think about the for starters and the perception of go into details on his tips here, but incident. I came back in buzzing the car is different. With Base you I recommend a session with him to and felt like a new racer again. This are fully submersed in a car with open your potential. highlights to me the importance of the steering wheel in front of you the mind, especially in a sport like and a huge screen which offers this. Having the right mind-set is that realistic perception but we are ‘Having the critical and can be the difference always keeping an eye on it.” right mind-set is between winning and losing a race. I took a lot from my day with As we moved into the final Base Simulators and was now critical and can two sessions, which were held in ready for Friday test day at Brands almost completely dry conditions, Hatch. I was keen to put everything be the difference I started to feel at one with the car. I had learnt into practice, literally. between winning With the sequential box, you don’t So, come Friday morning I need to dip the clutch and just flat was confident, but the heavens and losing a race’ shift into gear which is even faster opened. A cold, wet and windy and it felt like I could really launch morning was probably not the In the MsD Summer Annual, the car out of Clearways and down best weather in which to drive the we published an article by Gavin the start/finish line. I managed to Boss Racing C400 beast, but I was Gough, a sports psychologist. He’s keep up and I started to beat the itching to get going. I signed on worked with numerous drivers other drivers’ times, which was at MSV, got comfortable with the over the years and offers a new exciting. C400 and headed out on track. approach to help them mentally, on I found time to sit down with I’ve driven in the wet numerous and off the track. Motorsport has Gavin Gough again, who went times in a Caterham – even got on so few areas to find improvements over a few more points and the podium – so I was no stranger that every little counts. So I was started digging deeper into my to the elements. What I wasn’t keen to take up Gough’s offer to mind to learn more about me used to were less powerful cars open my mind up about racing. and my personality. He explained overtaking me as I found it hard to I’d already told him about an some reasoning into my thought lay down the power in this animal. incident I had at Paddock Hill Bend processes and gave me some Especially on the straights going back in 2011. It’s haunted me for homework – looking at areas into gears as high as fourth and quite some time, a stupid mistake where I can improve my mentality fifth and the backend still wanted in which we changed a few areas on and off the track. 12 PRO ANNUAL 2018

‘Overall the car handled beautifully and was a

Gavin Gough talking mind set with Ben Whibley before going out in his first session at

After the last session, I still had confidence I had so desperately spectacular fashion, which resulted around one second a lap to find, been looking for at the start in a DNF and an abrupt end to my but as we still had old rubber and of the week. comeback. I cannot praise Rob had begun to work on the car We started with the usual and Collin of Boss Racing highly setup, I knew there was plenty of essentials – driver briefing, enough though; they worked time available. Having said that, scrutineering – and then got ready tirelessly to get me back out in overall the car handled beautifully for qualifying. We warmed up the a different car, but it just wasn’t and was a testament to Boss car and setup and I soon got myself possible. To be honest, it didn’t feel Racing who have created a perfect up to a comfortable seventh on a right either after all my preparation and well-balanced car. The C400 drying track. This wasn’t enough in the C400. had me wanting more and after for me. I wanted to push it now, So my race weekend was over, watching Darren Burke’s lap on get closer to the top of my class. but what an experience those last the VBox, I could see how much I felt that I had returned to where I few days had been. The bug was harder I could push, albeit a few belonged. All the preparation from well and truly back and I am now hundred tenths a corner. the previous days was paying off, more desperate than ever to get Of course, I was never going the car felt comfortable, the track back on track. to be a race winner by having an was dry, my lap times were good hour’s practice, but I moved into and I wasn’t last! race day with the right mind- After about five laps disaster SIM to set and solid lap times from my struck. My run of confidence was practice sessions. This gave me the over. The engine failed in quite REALITY PRO ANNUAL 2018 13

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What did I learn and would I do it all again?

I’ve always been a keen advocate of simulator training and instruction and it is something I’ve always pushed through MsD. Talking to people and learning from all experiences is key to progression in anything and these beliefs were only cemented further over that race weekend. You could take the approach of just hiring a car and getting on track, but I didn’t want to do that. I was keen to see how I could improve myself and make the most of the race weekend. The simulator training teed me up perfectly for the test day and the Not just your average track day experience. psychology dealt with my inner Just arrive and drive and we do the rest! demons which would have held me back, while the car hire and the support team from Boss Racing • Track day car hire meant that I was ready to go and do my thing on track. • Corporate events I’d like to thank everyone from Boss • Caterham road and race car Racing, CSCSS, Darren Burke, Base Performance, Gavin Gough to name set up / service a few and look forward to getting back on track with them all again very soon. www.boss-racing.co.uk | [email protected] 14 PRO ANNUAL 2018

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WRITTEN BY LOUISE GOODMAN

Louise Goodman is an award-winning TV presenter and journalist with over 20 years of media and motor racing experience. Dubbed ‘the first woman of Formula One’ she made her name as part ITV’s Grand Prix presentation team and now co-presents the channel’s BTCC coverage. In her own words, Goodman talks the do’s and don’ts in front of camera, ways to improve and the importance of on-screen exposure PRO ANNUAL 2018 15

“You win some, you lose some, you wreck Unfortunately, companies that will pay your some.” That’s how legendary NASCAR driver racing bills just for the love of the sport are all Dale Earnhardt Sr summed up a racing driver’s too few and far between. Most sponsors need lot. He was right; there’s not a driver out there exposure to justify that funding and it’s the who hasn’t experienced both the highs and the media the provides that exposure. Sponsors lows of motorsport. Whether you’re winning, also want ambassadors to represent their losing or wrecking though, one thing all drivers brands so ensuring that you’re getting the right should be doing, is talking about it. Earnhardt kind of exposure is vital too. So how do you was renowned for his memorable quotes. ensure that you’re getting your share of the It was his character and personality off track limelight? How do you shine in the spotlight as much as his sublime skills on track that when it falls on you? earned him the legions of fans who still revere his name to this day. He built that reputation, Some teams and drivers employ press officers and won those fans, via the media that covered to manage their PR. It’s not always an easy job the sport. as I can testify having been a press officer for the Jordan Formula 1 team earlier in my career. Luckily for me, I never had the thankless task of managing Kimi Raikkonen’s PR, although I “Any racer who’s often had the unenviable job of trying to get a usable quote out of him when I was ITVs looking to make Formula 1 pitlane reporter. a living from their Don’t get me wrong – I love Kimi – but trying to get him to respond positively to a microphone is never easy. He has an impressive lack of passion needs that interest in promoting himself, his team or his sponsors and any answers that you do media exposure manage to elicit are delivered in that familiar monosyllabic drone. Kimi has become a cult to achieve their figure thanks to his disregard for the media. His “I was having a s***” response to Martin ambitions in the Brundle’s question about why he hadn’t appeared at a presentation to mark Michael first place” Schumacher’s final race in Brazil is still many fans all-time favourite grid-walk interview. It’s partly Kimi’s lack of interest that’s led No driver sets out to be a media star. It’s the to his popularity but just because Kimi gets adrenalin rush when the lights go out, the away with it, that doesn’t mean today’s young satisfaction of pulling off that overtake, the drivers can. Kimi started racing in a very thrill of crossing the line first and looking down different financial and media age. It’s debatable from the top step of the podium that you sign whether he’d had have made it out of karting up for, not the media interviews that follow it. if he was at the start of his career now rather But any racer who’s looking to make a living than getting close to the end of it. from their passion needs that media exposure to achieve their ambitions in the first place.

Some drivers like to think they can do all their “Knowing how talking on track, but delivering the goods behind the wheel just isn’t enough in this day to announce bad and age. Even if you’re winning races and championships in karting and junior series, news in a good that’s probably not going to be enough to get you to a point where your pastime can way is a vital skill” become your profession. Budgets are high in motorsport and, as most racing drivers know all too well, money is hard to come by. The There are times when every driver - even Kimi “Bank of Mum & Dad” will probably only fund - has to stand up and defend himself in front you up the first few rungs of the motorsports of the media. No matter how skilled you are at ladder. After that, you’re going to be in need racing on the edge, there will always be times of some sponsorship. when you’ll trip over it. Accidents and incidents are part and parcel of motorsport and how >> Opposite: ITV4s live coverage of the British Touring Car Championship provides vital exposure for the drivers and team 16 PRO ANNUAL 2018

you handle yourself in those trickier interview interviews. It was a one-woman job back when situations can have a large impact on your I was the press officer for Jordan Grand Prix, reputation. It’s much easier to convey the good but the media landscape is very different 25 news - to talk about that late braking overtake years later. Nowadays we live in a world of that led to your race win - but knowing how 24-hour rolling news and a world where social to announce bad news in a good way is a vital media can play as big a part as the mainstream skill for anybody who will ever have to face a media in shaping reputations. That takes a journalist after an uncomfortable outcome. lot more managing. On the plus side though, It’s difficult to explain that you dropped out of a it also adds up to a lot more exposure that’s podium position because your engine gave out, potentially out there for the taking. Unlike but there is a way to say it without throwing the Formula 1 drivers, you may not have the anybody under the bus. The way you handle advantage of a press officer to help you find yourself in those tricker interview situations can your way through the media maze but there’s a have a huge impact on your reputation. lot that drivers can do for themselves.

You could start by building a relationship with the journalists who cover your series. Making “It’s important a personal connection with some key media in the paddock can pay dividends in the long run for everyone in – especially in those tricky interview situations. A quick chat in the paddock might be all it sport these days takes. Much as I’d love to, I don’t have the time to catch up with all 120+ drivers racing on to manage their the BTCC package over the course of a race weekend. The drivers who approach me have a better chance of shaping my perceptions of reputation” them and getting their stories told. It stands to reason, if we don’t know about you, we can’t It’s important for everyone in sport these days talk about you! to manage their reputation; that’s why Formula 1 teams have all those press officers you see Make contact with your local media too – local holding voice recorders in the background of newspapers and radio stations are always PRO ANNUAL 2018 17

on the look-out for interesting stories about sportspeople in their region. Generating media coverage isn’t always easy. It takes bit of persistence on your part and an interest in motorsport from the journalist in question. Most of all though it needs to be an interesting story. A lap by lap account of how you trailed home in ninth place isn’t going to have any radio station rushing to book you for an interview. ‘Local driver breaks through for a maiden win” has a far greater chance of appearing in the sports pages of your local paper.

“Social media is a fantastic tool for doing just that and it enables you So how can a driver help themselves to get the exposure their sponsors demand, get the kind to shape exactly of exposure that benefits rather than detracts from their reputation and build a loyal fan base how you’re seen for themselves? That’s where training comes in. Training is now recognised as an integral part without your of every racing driver’s life. The days when weight lifting for drivers involved raising a image being few pints in the bar after the race are long gone. Beneath every modern professional filtered through driver’s race suit lies a serious athlete honed through hours in the gym and miles on the a journalist’s bike. Simulators are increasingly employed to perfect on-track skills via virtual training perceptions” laps and many top stars employ sports psychologists to sharpen their minds and focus their goals. So, get out there and meet the press … and interact with the fans as well. After all, the fans The same approach applies when it comes to are the lifeblood of any sport. Not only do they the media. Don’t just take it from me though. travel for miles and spend their hard-earned As nine-times Grand Prix winner and FIA World pennies to watch you race but they are the Endurance Champion puts it: “It’s very people who those all-important sponsors a no-brainer that working with the press is a are trying to reach. Drivers are the most visible huge part of being a driver. Understanding how face of motorsport so use that visibility the media operates and learning how to work to your advantage. with them is essential if you want to make it to the top of your game.” Social media is a fantastic tool for doing just that and it enables you to shape exactly how So, what does media training involve? First and you’re seen without your image being filtered foremost, it’s not about turning racing drivers through a journalist’s perceptions. It’s a tool into PR machines who give bland quotes and that needs handling with care though. There gratuitously name-check their sponsors. That’s are plenty of reasons for drivers to be fighting not what I want to hear when I approach a against each other but the ones that should driver with a microphone and it’s not what matter are the battles you have out on track, the public wants to watch on their televisions not the ones that rage over social media. either. We want memorable personalities with They’re undoubtedly entertaining for onlookers original comments who aren’t afraid to speak but not what your team, your championship or their own minds. Dull quotes and worn clichés your sponsors want to see. won’t get you column inches in a newspaper >> Top left: drivers training at Above: : FIA F3 drivers honing their media skills at a training session in Hungary 18 PRO ANNUAL 2018

Press scrum – : Formula 1 drivers face intense levels of media scrutiny

or magazine either; they want stories with a and professionally, look at how your body controversial quote that grabs their readers’ language can impact an audience’s perception attention or a novel angle that make those of you and how you can use your voice for readers want to learn more. maximum impact.

My media training sessions are about giving It’s not just a lecture though – we put the racing drivers a better understanding of how theory into practise so in my sessions I put the media actually works so they can work with the drivers through a whole range of different them to mutual benefit. You’re never going to interviews, on camera, including some of those get the maximum out of a car you’ve never more uncomfortable ones! Reviewing the sat in. The same principle applies to working footage together enables the drivers to see with the media. It’s all about being prepared. what they’re doing and how they can do it If you know the different approach to take for better. It’s not always a comfortable watch but live rather than pre-recorded TV interviews it’s like media telemetry; a tool you can use to you’re more likely to make a good job of it. If improve your performance. you understand how to pitch your comments so that your audience can relate to it, you’re If you understand your environment and feel going to make more of an impact on them. in control you’re more likely to make the right Viewers who’ve tuned in to watch a motorsport impression and have the confidence to get your show will be interested to hear about your personality across… whether you’re winning, turn-in-understeer. Tell that to your local TV losing OR wrecking, station and the audience is likely to switch off, mentally if not literally, because they won’t understand what you’re talking about. Media + Motorsport

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ally Australia was not a happy hunting the extreme conditions, the Irishman was forced to ground for the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi push to hold onto fourth place, but he ran wide on a R WRT teams this year. Incredibly, two of its bend and rolled the car. In less than 15 minutes, the crews – Stéphane Lefebvre/Gabin Moreau Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT team had recorded a and Craig Breen/Scott Martin – retired after going second retirement. off within a few minutes of each other. Although Although Breen did find the /Paul some positives from his Nagle partnership, Unfortunately, heavy car’s off. “It was a big despite breaking a off; I’ve not had one right-rear suspension rain showers hit the like that for a long time. when hitting a bridge Fortunately, the C3 WRC during one of Friday’s Coffs Harbour region is a solid car and the stages, was able to safety features did their finish seventh thanks to on the final day of job perfectly. We weren’t the Rally2 rules. sure of finishing in fourth Rally Australia place and I knew I had to Unfortunately, heavy push to counter a return rain showers hit the from [Hayden] Paddon, Coffs Harbour region on the final day of Rally who had slightly better road conditions than we did. I Australia. So crews had to complete the Pilbara didn’t want to end the season with another fifth place Reverse, Bucca and Wedding Bells stages - equalling without making a fight of it.” a total competitive distance of 48km – in difficult conditions. Fortunes were a little better for Kris Meeke, who had been able to re-join under Rally2 rules on Sunday Lefebvre reached the end of SS17 with heavy damage morning. His aim was to use the leg as a full-scale to the rear-left suspension and wheel of his C3 WRC. test. However, when the organisers cancelled the The Frenchman had understeered on mud and ran second pass on Pilbara Reverse due to Sunday wide on a bend, hitting a tree stump on the exit and morning’s rain showers, that left only the Wedding ripping off the wheel. The damage was too significant Bells Power Stage to conclude the season. Meeke to continue and Lefebvre was forced to retire. set the fifth fastest time on stage, moving up to seventh overall following the dramatic retirement of A disappointed Lefebvre reflected: “Obviously, it’s Jari-Matti Latvala of the Gazoo team. not the best way of ending the season. I just made a mistake on the first stage, a long right-hander. The A day later, Meeke said: “The idea on Sunday was to conditions were awful, with a lot of water, which prepare for 2018. From that perspective, it was pretty made the ground as slippery as ice in places, I got handy that it started raining because we could work caught out by a slippery patch of mud. The car in conditions where we have quite a lot of room for understeered, ran slightly wide and we hit a big tree improvement. It wasn’t easy for me to push when I stump. It’s a shame and I’m sorry for everyone in the had nothing to gain, but what we learnt yesterday team.” will undoubtedly prove useful in the future.”

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xtreme tension to the finish. Daniel inE Ticktum (GB) from the VolkswagenMacau customer team Motopark with VEB has recorded a surprising and historic win at the prestigious Formula 3 Grand Prix in Macau. The British driver only moved into the lead from third place on the home stretch after Volkswagen drivers Ferdinand Habsburg (A/Carlin) and Sérgio Sette Câmara (BR/ Motopark) had slid into the tyre wall whilst battling for the lead on the final turn. Habsburg was able to continue and claim PRO ANNUAL 2018 25

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fourth place, but Sette Câmara had to retire. down the order. This benefited Volkswagen driver in MacauFormula 3 European champion (GB/ Sette Câmara, who now moved into the lead ahead Carlin) crossed the finish line behind Ticktum to of Maximilian Günther (D/-Mercedes) and complete the one-two result for Volkswagen. Third Habsburg. Lando Norris, starting from seventh place went to Ralf Aron (EST/Dallara-Mercedes). place, had worked his way up to fourth position by This was the tenth win for Volkswagen as an this stage. While Sette Câmara was able to defend engine manufacturer at the official FIA Formula 3 his slender lead and fend off the attacks mounted World Cup. by Günther, Habsburg lay in wait behind Günther and produced a nice manoeuvre to overtake “This really did have everything the German driver. Another Volkswagen driver a motorsport fan could ask for,” said Volkswagen provided a further highlight. Daniel Ticktum, who Motorsport Director Sven Smeets. “The stars of would go on to win the race, pulled out of Norris’ tomorrow showed all their driving skills today. slipstream on the long straight of the penultimate Daniel Ticktum carried on fighting right to the lap, overtaking the British driver and Günther, who end and was rewarded after a turbulent race. was on the inside, to take third place. A decisive Congratulations to him and his Team Motopark manoeuvre in the race that eventually led the way with VEB! This year, the Volkswagen drivers to his victory in Macau. continued to be a great advert for this sport – including Ferdinand Habsburg and Sérgio Sette The Formula 3 Grand Prix in Macau was a success Câmara, who fought out a thrilling duel all the way down the line for Volkswagen: a total to the final turn and showed immense of 12 young drivers were competing with Dallara will to win.” chassis “powered by Volkswagen”. Six of these made it into the top ten. In addition to Norris in Volkswagen drivers were always involved third and Habsburg in fourth place, in the battles for the leading positions (BR/Carlin) crossed the line in seventh, followed by at the 64th edition of the street race in (J/Motopark) in ninth and Jehan the Chinese Special Administrative Daruvala (IND/Carlin) in tenth. Despite his accident Region of Macau. Joel Eriksson on the final turn, Sérgio Sette Câmara was awarded (S/Motopark) went past 13th place, but Devlin Defrancesco (GB/Carlin), polesitter Callum llott (GB/ (J/B-Max Racing), Dallara-Mercedes) from the (J/B-Max Racing), Joel Eriksson and start. However, both drivers (J/Motopark) did not see the chequered flag. missed their braking points shortly thereafter and fell back 26 PRO ANNUAL 2018 PRO ANNUAL 2018 27

ALEXANDRA LEGOUIX’S INTERVIEW WITH: TOM CHILTON WTCC racer and tin top star, Tom Chilton talks Nordschleife, Formula E, family and Tarmac run-offs with TV presenter Alexandra Legouix 28 PRO ANNUAL 2018

have presented the World Touring Car greatly “...Honestly, I am sure he was intentionally I Championships (WTCC) for the past four holding me up at the hairpin. Every lap I was losing years so I know the drivers well, but having three seconds. So I feel it was karma that he lost the opportunity to sit down with them, one on one, the podium”. Fighting talk from Tom, but after and finding out a bit more about what makes them hearing his passion at wanting to get a podium tick is a rare opportunity. However, I was lucky so much, I could understand his need to vent. to spend some time with Tom Chilton in recently so thought I would pick his brains. So with another podium under his belt we moved to the final race of the 2017 WTCC season and Tom He has been busy this year. Not only was he behind was sitting p4 in the main Drivers Championship the wheel of the Citroën C-Elysée in the WTCC, but - proudly perched above four works drivers - and he also drove the Vauxhall p2 in the WTCC Trophy of which he was only 0.5 Astra in the British Touring Car Championship off the title win: his main contender being his (BTCC). Having lead the Independents Trophy Sebastien Loeb Racing team mate, within the WTCC and he finished p15 in the BTCC. Day one gave him little feedback. After a clash with “It has been a good year,” admits Chilton, “but I a tyre stack he was left with only one lap time on have definitely had some bad luck at some rounds. the board for FP1. FP2 was far more positive and My goal was to be at the top of the WTCC trophy put him in a more optimistic frame of mind ahead from 2016 and so far I am on the right track... but of the final day however he would have rather it is so close right now between at least 6 of us in had more time behind the wheel “I made a stupid both classes that anything can happen” mistake. I could give you all sorts of excuses but ultimately, I just shouldn’t have hit the tyres as I put Less than two weeks later we were at the extremely the team and I in total jeopardy. They’ve worked so challenging and risky track, Macau - a circuit known hard to fix the car. Thank God I have such a solid to throw even the best drivers off kilter. Chilton team at SLR”. has had some good results there in the past and this time was no different despite a fairly large The final day dawned and Tom had a very positive incident in the opening race at Police “I had a attitude. “I slept well. I’ve exercised hard again this great start and even gave Michelisz a nudge going morning. I am ready to win the title.” in to Mandarin as I had better pace on both front runners but when Norbie lost the car at the corner And win he did. Not only that but after such a we just had no chance. I had no time to react any fantastic race win he scored maximum points differently and was sadly one of the four to end which catapulted him up to p3 in the main Drivers up in the mix.” The main race however was full of Championship - a position he never expected to a very gripping tango that took place between find himself in. “I kept asking: “Are you sure?? Chilton and Argentine, . “I loved it! Are you really sure??” I couldn’t believe it. It was It was such a fun race. We were on the limit all the the race of my life. I was desperate to win the time. I was desperate for a podium before we went Independents Trophy but never in my wildest and I was willing to do everything possible. It’s one dreams did I expect to come third overall. It meant of the hardest circuits in the world and I wanted to I get to go to the FIA Gala and mix with the ‘big prove my ability and I felt I did that”. Finally, after boys’ and I was so, so happy and excited. All my an entire race of chewed nails from the respective dreams came true in one go! What a way to end my teams in the pits, Esteban made a small mistake on WTCC season and possibly my final year in WTCC!” the final lap and penultimate corner that cost him GroveAndDeanMotorsport_MotorsportDays_ProAd_210x70.pdf 1 07/12/2017 11:37

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Tom Chilton has no airs nor graces. Having worked in this industry for around 12 years, I have met many drivers who seem to have lost a grip on reality and their roots. It’s no secret that Chilton comes from one of the more privileged of backgrounds, but he is aware of this and he still counts himself as very lucky. It is a real eye opener to find someone who is still so grounded. >> Grove & Dean Motorsport Insurance is a trading name of Grove & Dean Motorsport Ltd. Grove & Dean Motorsport Ltd are an appointed representative of Grove & Dean Ltd. Grove & Dean Ltd are an independent intermediary who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). 30 PRO ANNUAL 2018

“Keeping grounded is an interesting one. It is very glamorous and easy for people like me to think it’s ‘normal’ to be racing expensive race cars flat out around the track, but there’s nothing normal about it”

“Thank you, I do like to think I’m one of the happy competitive too. So much now goes into being the ones,” said Chilton. “Keeping grounded is an best. There is so much to consider from fitness and interesting one. It is very glamorous, and it is easy consistently fast driving through to marketing and for people like me to think it’s ‘normal’ to be racing PR. Raising sponsorship is probably the hardest expensive race cars flat out around the track, but thing nowadays and without that you struggle there’s nothing normal about it. We use a car on to do anything behind a wheel. I would highly the road to get us from A to B with the kids/work recommend doing some media training on the side colleagues and for those who are fortunate enough, as you need to come across well for companies they may have a sportscar for the weekend. who want to invest in you and use you as their However, you would never think that going bumper ambassador. to bumper racing in your sportscar is normal. You’d never risk scratching it. So I am aware that “Would I do anything differently though? I’m not I am lucky. My parents have been a big part of my sure. I feel I do the above to the best of my ability. life and they are both very hard working, lovely, I’ve always gone with the best option on the table respectful, grounded and down-to-earth folk and at the time. Hindsight is always easy, but at the they have helped me stay human. I was taught to time you always go with what you currently know treat others as you wish to be treated. I believe in and what’s around.” karma on and off the track.” It seems like Tom Chilton has his foreseeable future There are many talented drivers out there who can pretty much mapped out. There has been much only dream of his opportunities, so I wondered speculation and uncertainty around the future of what his advice would be if he could do it all over WTCC and time will tell how that will pan out, but again with the knowledge he has now? What would for certain he has another year, at least, in BTCC he do differently? much to his fans’ delight

“It is really tough for up and coming drivers “I love the British championship and all the fans now, more than ever before,” said Chilton. “The who have been following me from a young age easiest part for them is the simulation because are so supportive. I have such fond memories and the younger generation love their Xboxes and I will always cherish them. Commercially, for my Playstations! However, that world has also grown so main sponsors, the BTCC fits in well for their PR and marketing budgets. It is a good championship PRO ANNUAL 2018 31

to charge up the batteries. As for autonomous “I hate driver aids and racing, if you want to watch a car going around with no driver go and buy a radio-controlled car for most of all hate the run your kids.” off areas on new race I guess that’s a no then! We swiftly move on to the development of cars and safety. tracks which are just recently said that he felt racing needs more danger. With the likes of Goodwood Revival and the classic Tarmac. In the old days racing series, Tom Chilton has had the chance to get behind the wheel of some old cars that have I’d be cheering as I drove zero in terms of extra safety, so what does he make of Brundle’s comments? past as they were stuck “I think the cars/safety gear being safer is a really good thing especially as I have kids and want to be in the kitty litter!” around to watch them grow up. But I hate driver aids and most of all hate the run off areas on new to invest in with such great TV coverage and fan racetracks which are just Tarmac. It means when attendance is always so high. I’ve been in the BTCC somebody makes a mistake and runs wide they for 11 years and am proud that I now have the come straight back in front of you with two fingers largest social media following which, these days, is up their nose. In the old days I’d be cheering as I so important. So, it’s the strongest place for me to drove past as they were stuck in the kitty litter!” be for now.” It’s clear that Tom Chilton is a true, old-school That made me wonder what this BTCC driver’s petrol head. He is extremely positive about his thoughts are on the world of electric racing and future in BTCC and, despite the rumours, believes whether he would consider making a move to that the WTCC will continue in some format or Formula E or similar one day. His reaction wasn’t other and he still hopes for a place there. No matter overly positive. “Manufactures are investing into what the future holds within motorsport, this racer electric/hybrids at the moment and to ensure is living his dream and we can be sure that we will they want to spend their money in motorsport we see his happy face for many years to come. have to accommodate it, but I hate it really as it’s soulless and quiet. In the back of the paddock they are burning 1000s of litres of diesel in generators TOM CHILTON 32 PRO ANNUAL 2018 PRO ANNUAL 2018 33 3 DAIRY A DAY

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ilk provides an all- among athletes, but maybe For a quick, long lasting in-one solution; an watch the refined sugar content? energy boost, add a chunk M immediate hydration of cheddar cheese to an boost with calcium, 2apple for a calcium-rich In recent years, there has been a magnesium and potassium to trend for replacing common dairy snack which will keep you full for longer (75g maintain fluid balance; whey foods with non-dairy alternatives. protein to build muscle, vital cheddar typically provides Some people are even cutting 53% calcium RDA and 18g calcium for bone strength, as dairy out of their diets protein) well as the carbohydrate lactose, completely. This is a problem as for a gentle and natural energy dairy foods provide nutritional replenishment to stave off benefits which cannot be easily post-workout fatigue. Milk – as obtained elsewhere. “The popular So that’s your entire a whole food – has exactly the expression “clean eating’ has RDA of calcium – combination of nutrients the gone beyond its original meaning essential for strong body requires to repair and and has started to become bones – and half your restore itself. Flavoured options associated with the exclusion of protein requirement such as chocolate or strawberry major food groups. Dairy foods in milk are increasingly popular particular have been demonised >> 3 34 PRO ANNUAL 2018

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Marcello Lotti is one of the big players in each of the championships, so we decided to create something terms of global touring car series promotion. that could work pretty much everywhere,” admitted Lotti, who But since leaving the FIA World Touring Car has spent a lot of his motorsport Championship and Eurosport Events he has career within the touring car arena. reinvigorated through the TCR concept. Alex Goldschmidt finds “ADAC TCR a gap in this Italian maestro’s schedule at Germany has Oschersleben to discover the secrets single-handedly collared the of TCR’s success biggest grid for 2017, with an

f touring cars had a concept has been adopted impressive 44 proverbial “godfather”, globally through more than 20 cars registered the TCR chief promoter series so far, be it either sprint Marcello Lotti is a or endurance-based in format, for the seven- pretty neat fit for the along with multiple car brands race weekend role, considering the embracing the regulations, hard work that both he and the such as Audi Sport, VW, SEAT, calendar” entire World Sporting Consulting Opel and Hyundai. You can now I(WSC) team have done to give also add the newly-announced those drivers that wouldn’t have for next “The key was the manufacturers, a chance the opportunity to season, following an agreement because for them, it is elongate or elevate their careers. between WSC and the FIA to business. They see it from two bring this series in over the next perspectives: business from The TCR International Series two seasons, as a result of the producing and selling the hit the racetrack in 2015, with decision to dissolve the World cars, and free marketing and series-based racecars providing Touring Car Championship after advertising of the brand itself on more of a generic platform, 14 years of competition. the racetrack. I think that these using standardised regulations points are the answer to the and promotion of driver skills Although Marcello Lotti admitted amount of interest that we have to add to the dynamic of what that he was as surprised as around the world.” touring cars should all be about everybody else on how quickly - the best drivers fighting in the TCR concept had grown, in From his ideal position as a similar machinery around some terms of adoption. “For me, the promoter himself – the man of the most iconic modern-day thing that makes me crazy is how that calls the shots in the TCR tracks across the world. Fast- do I keep all this interest under International Series – Lotti forward to now, and the TCR control? There was no offer from revealed that there are many 38 PRO ANNUAL 2018

“I’m sure that the UK might even beat the amount of cars that we have in TCR Germany. Although even I think that it is too much to manage from a promoter point of view, as you’d have to do a top five podium so as to not upset too many drivers!” different aspects of the sport “BTCC is the reference point, footing for all drivers taking part, to take into consideration, but especially as some of the irrespective of their skill level, remains adamant about cost dealings are through ‘works’ through the same regulations control: “Reality, economy and teams, with a lot of others being used. He added that affordability are some of the involved,” explained Lotti. through the medium of TCR as main areas to look at. And the “Even though those teams are a baseline for each respective costs are still very affordable in a privately-run, they can still be series, it helps to promote all lot of places, if drivers and teams considered as ‘works’ teams. TCR that are taking part in TCR decide to run the cars which are is a different prospect and I’m machinery, including those cheap to run, except if you crash. sure that the UK will also have a talents that have yet to find the strong grid in its first year.” right vehicle to move forward up “In some areas, the cost of the the racing ladder. car itself is still high, such as The interest in TCR UK has been India. They asked me to consider very apparent, especially with In recent times, Hyundai has been them, but at the moment, the the November open test day at more of a prevalent tour de force costs are not perfect, but they Brands Hatch showcasing seven within TCR itself, with the new may be in the future. In the end, different manufacturers, along i30N making its initial début at for all parts of the globe, it is with over 30 drivers taking part the 24 Hours of Misano, under a concept that makes it truly in the machinery on show at the the guiding hands of Gabriele affordable for all.” Lotti felt that Kent circuit (see below). Tarquini and Anti Burri, while it was beneficial for the series other brands are looking to join to have a good collaboration Lotti also highlighted the fact in the highly-charged action that for the 2018 race calendar, that TCR is more of a universal the TCR cars provide. citing that the traditions of platform, more about equal UK motorsport should help it become a success in its inaugural season.

“There is a strategy that TCR UK will follow, but it is still too early to say anything about it, as there are a few other people working on it too, a lot more closely than me,” explained Lotti. He added that TCR UK was more of a stepping stone in the UK racing scene, which could see a title contender move up to the BTCC itself. PRO ANNUAL 2018 39

“Hyundai is not running under bones approach, with no-frills the TCR category at the moment racing at its heart. because the i30 N was not fully homologated at that time,” said With the number of cars set Lotti. “We don’t know what the to rise closer to 1,000 units car has for performance, as well in the next 12 months or so, it as the technical specifications, provides a bigger challenge but we are happy that they have for the rule makers, especially started to develop the car in when it comes to considering competition. There is another the balance of performance brand that is currently going scale that has been in force through the process as well, but since TCR was introduced. Lotti I can’t say anymore, because we gave his honest opinion about have a non-disclosure agreement this open-door policy, in light of in place. cars that have been racing since 2015 under TCR regulations: “Peugeot is developing the 308 “The manufacturers are aware Cup at the moment, but the of this and they are on board. problem for them is that you We discussed this from the very must use a 1.75 to 2-litre engine beginning, especially the fact which comes from the road that we may have to deal with needed and it is making sure that cars.” over 1,000 cars racing. But I the world takes notice. Marcello think that the power is enough Lotti is a very clever man. He has There is also an opportunity for and the regulations are open looked at the constraints that other manufacturers, including to everybody. We even have to many of the top-end touring car Lada and Peugeot, to come into look at helping some if they are championships have had, from TCR with a fully-homologated suffering with major problems.” a global standpoint, and simply car in future seasons, having made it work. already run in particular series He added that Romeo , with certain dispensations who build the Giulietta, came Credit to Marcello Lotti and the from the respective regulatory to him and were not looking for team at WSC for making the bodies. But now both Renault any special dispensation under TCR International Series a nice and Hyundai have started the current TCR regulations. place to be. When I visited him delivering their relevant cars to “They then decided to come in Germany there were some several teams, following full TCR to this round in Germany with things that stood out above the homologation being approved the new turbocharger from a rest of the paddocks that I’ve by WSC. 2-litre engine, which I think is visited over the past six seasons from the Mercedes, which has a - a chilled-out atmosphere, Although a “mix” between 2-litre engine in the A45 AMG, accessibility towards drivers customer and works teams, in which could also run in TCR. I’m and teams, and a boss that was Lotti’s opinion, is not what TCR very happy because from an charming, full of humour and one is really about. All the teams engineering standpoint, it shows of the best well-dressed people involved in series around the the professional approach to use I’ve ever met. Even with three globe are not part of a “factory” this kind of thinking.” seasons of racing already under team, which goes against the its belt, I can only sum up with ethos that proves its attractiveness. TCR, in my opinion, has been this one phrase: TCR is definitely He also clearly stated about his that welcome “breath of fresh here to stay - Grazie Marcello! preference for TCR is in its bare air” that the touring car world

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preparing for the season finale After a stellar career in the Deutsche at the just a couple of days later. “I tried to not Tourenwagen Masters spanning 181 races lose face and stay professional, keep doing my job and prepare and 16 years, German racing ace Timo for the forthcoming weekend. But it wasn’t possible to do this, Scheider took a dramatic new direction to think clearly and for it to be straightforward in my mind,” in racing after the 2016 season. said Scheider looking back on The two-time champion gave Motorsport last year. However, a lifeline came to him Days an interesting insight into his new through a mutual ally - his then race engineer Laurent Fedacou, efforts both on and off the track who had links within the rallycross arena. These had developed into some wildcard appearances with ith 11 years of racing taking championships. Even after Münnich Motorsport in both 2015 in the Deutsche that, we could still show that we and 2016, before Scheider made W Tourenwagen Masters were able to win races. The last the full-time switch. (DTM) under his belt set of results has been a bit more for Audi, veteran racer Timo difficult over the past couple “He would tell me about rallycross Scheider was not expecting of years, but there was never a from time to time and then to have feelings of uncertainty sign of struggles regarding any Mattias [Ekström] joined World in October 2016. But after an contract extensions.” RX, and he was always so positive unexpected call from the then whenever we talked about it,” said Head of Motorsport Dr Wolfgang “The way that the decision was Scheider, admitting that he felt Ulrich during a regular Team explained was shocking and, after that it got too much at times. >> Phoenix meeting before the final so many years, I had expected a round of the season, things began lot more respect, and expected to look very different. “That them to be open-minded about phone call meant that the history going forward. But to get the of Timo Scheider and Audi was statement that it would ‘probably “I had no real over,” recalls Scheider. not happen any more, but we may do something else together,’ was experience “At first, it was quite strange,” a difficult moment.” admitted the 38-year-old, who in rallycross, confirmed that his tenure with the Incredibly, Scheider elected to Ingolstadt brand had its fair share not mention anything to the going of ups and downs. “We had two team at that point, but confirmed fantastic years in 2008 and 2009, that it was difficult to focus on sideways” 44 PRO ANNUAL 2018

“It got to that point where I was earn money, being a professional like: ‘Come on, just shut up now!’ racing driver, rather than bringing a budget up to 1 million Euros to “But Laurent kept in touch with race for the year.” [Johan] Kristofferson, who later moved to Then MJP Racing Team Austria and I started to listen carefully and team owner Max Pucher, a and follow what was going on, rallycross champion in his own before Laurent tried to make a right, came calling with an offer deal with Münnich. Although I that saw Scheider sign for 2017. thought it was a good idea, I had “Max was one of the guys wanting no real experience in rallycross, to pay money, and the car was going sideways.” not too bad for a privately-run “I was honest team and so I did the first test. That said, Scheider felt that From then on, I only had one with the teams, same sensation as he did when test day, even though 90% of the getting behind the wheel of a tracks this year were new to me.” saying that I trusted DTM steed and despite needed to earn being initially off the pace in Scheider went on to reveal his first test, he impressed the that the 2017 season opener money, being team, prompting him to explore in Barcelona sent the MJP clan competing in World RX. But it into a literal frenzy. “I expected a professional was his performance in the SEAT nothing at that first round and Ibiza at the final round of the 2016 was given a choice as to whether racing driver, World RX season in Argentina - I wanted the old or new car to finishing fourth in the final - that race in, so I took the former. I just rather than made a few heads turn. went out there to do my best and finished second in the final,” bringing a “After Argentina I tried everything admitted Scheider. to make something happen after budget up to an outstanding result for me and “It was a special situation. It 1 million Euros the team, so I got in contact with was not just pure luck, although a few teams. I got some phone you do need a good draw and to race for calls, with some asking me about good measure of the conditions. my 2017 plans. I was honest with This was also through both the year” them, saying that I needed to performance and speed, >> PRO ANNUAL 2018 45

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give you something special for next year, for 2017. But are you interested in joining the BMW family, and doing something with us next year?’”

Scheider admitted to MsD that he was “simply overwhelmed” with the amount of opportunities, following the sudden and surprising decision to axe him from the Audi DTM team in October 2016. “Getting the BMW contract was a big thing for me as it showed me my value as a professional driver on the market, which made me so proud and I cannot thank them enough for that. It only ended up being the “Getting the BMW contract one-off at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, where we were running in was a big thing for me as it P3 before Augusto’s crash, along with a VLN race earlier in the showed me my value as a year. When I did the VLN race, the race pace showed and lap times I did were always competitive, professional driver on the which was important for me to showcase against the BMW line- market, which made me up, which is strong.” so proud” As a result of his efforts behind the wheel of the M6 GT3, plus a quick blast on the gravel with good friend and DTM driver something that was quite positive. However, Scheider did believe in the M4 DTM at But I also knew that some of the that his experience of racing at Hockenheim in May this year, teams had some issues, such as tracks at Lohéac and Riga would Scheider’s contract has now Volkswagen, who were not ready be of some help. However, going been extended, with further news at the start.” to Estering was a disaster, with about his 2018 season set to be weather and track conditions unveiled soon. Not surprisingly it wasn’t long being major contributing factors. before the factory-backed outfits, “It was a really shitty draw for Scheider also got wind of a racing including Audi, VW and Ford, me – going pole in the wet at the site down in Mallorca that needed were able to fight back, while a beginning and dry conditions at a new lease of life, thanks to a rookie, despite all his experience, the end. It was the same on the DTM team manager who put the was facing a steep learning curve. Sunday as well. I was faster on a idea to him. So Scheider headed “I hoped that we could do that single lap, but we lost time in the to the Circuit Mallorca, the only in small steps at least and adapt race through the little details. test track in the locality, and my style, getting used to the car, just 15 minutes from Palma de and then with the new car would “The good news is that I will know Mallorca airport. come more performance. This all the tracks apart from America was probably not the case, as I for next year, although nothing “When I got there, I literally said had thought, because there are is decided on my 2018 World RX ‘Wow!’ It was so different to every not the resources and manpower plans yet,” added Scheider race track that I have ever been available to move forward like the to in my career, because it had factory teams can do.” A raft of announcements followed that ‘holiday’ feeling included Scheider’s full-time switch to the at a circuit environment. It was Scheider knew that it was not rallycross arena, including one so close to the beach with going to be easy to get into the he didn’t expect - being signed both city and ocean views from fine-tuning details during practice as a works BMW Motorsport the paddock, which looks so sessions, because setting up a driver. “I was really impressed by spectacular at night!” rallycross car is a far cry from a the phone call from Jens, and it DTM racer. “It cost us quite a lot was really nice to have the kind Despite Scheider’s enthusiasm, of performance over the season. of situation. He said to me: ‘Ah, it took a few conversations with especially with me being a Timo, you know it’s really quite the circuit’s main owner to get rookie,” he explained. late, but if I’m honest, I can’t PRO ANNUAL 2018 47

a partnership agreed. And the seasons from 2015. However, after “I had already ordered two Audi work is ongoing as there are investing a lot of personal money RS3 LMS TCR cars before the plans for this facility to host a into the outfit, and with results decision about DTM from Audi, FIA-approved rallycross track, not forthcoming, Scheider has but I couldn’t give one of them with help from legendary circuit pulled the plug for the short- back. There is a chance that we designer Hermann Tilke. This in in term. “I was very open with my could be running one or two cars addition to the 3.2-km long circuit team with regards to the level in 2018, but this topic is still open and 1.2-km kart track that the of budget in young motorsport for discussion, with no actual location currently houses. these days, like Formula 4, which deals made yet. For me, it is the has gone quite high. I told them same as Formula 4 - either we “This year has already been a that either we find a driver that do it with a proper budget, or success for the circuit itself, but has that kind of budget, or we we leave it. There are times when the rallycross track is not quite just leave it. I don’t want to just you have to make a decision, finished yet,” said Scheider, be a part of racing, I want to be particularly for yourself, when who hopes to do the roll-out successful and I need to present it you put up your own money and this December or January 2018. like I want it to be.” not get anything back. That’s the “However, we are building many wrong decision, so you have to be different things at the track itself Scheider has also found a use sensible about it.” to create further opportunities, for the Formula 4 cars at their including offices. The track has new home in Mallorca. Young With a very busy schedule also been used a lot more though, drivers can hire them to test keeping him on toes, life for Timo with the ABT Formula E team and hopefully prepare for their Scheider after DTM isn’t looking coming out to do a lot of testing own campaigns in the class, at a too bad at all. So, could there a and so we’ve had a few different price and location that Scheider renaissance for Herr Scheider, racing categories out here. It’s considers to be one that is the and a return to the fastest tin-top good to see and it’s helping us to best value in Europe. series around? He seems pretty move in the right direction.” happy for now, but just keep an However, he also hopes that open mind – anything is possible... Despite an already busy schedule, another familiar type of racecar Scheider has also been running may provide a chance for his own race team, in the form Scheider Motorsport’s return to of Scheider Motorsport, which the race tracks and paddocks, took part in the ADAC Formula 4 whilst keeping a realistic view on SHIFTING GEARS Germany championship for two the possible situation. TIMO SCHEIDER 48 PRO ANNUAL 2018

FILE UNDER SUCCESS JOSH FILES, TCR’S MVP British racer Josh Files is one driver who has been successfully plying his trade in the world of tin-tops, with the 2017 season being his busiest so far. Alex Goldschmidt delves a bit deeper into how the Norfolk driver became involved in the TCR racing scene, which has now seen him pick up three titles over the past two years, and become a driver in demand PRO ANNUAL 2018 49

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any drivers from our shores have made a name for themselves in various M different categories over the past few “There are quite a few decades, but there is one driver that is very much in demand - Josh Files. Before he first big names set to go got his experience of a TCR racer at the 2015 TCR International Series finale at Macau, the 26-year- into it, along with some old came through the racing scene, picking up the 2013 UK Clio Cup and Clio EuroCup really big names talking titles in the process. about it, giving it real Files would partner up with now Hong Kong-based Brit Dan Wells in the former Portuguese colony, consideration, if they do each driving an Opel Astra TCR around the 6.2- km Circuito de Guia. The former was not initially go in, it’ll be a big shock impressed by the Astra itself, with the three-door to many” hatchback being far from what he initially thought a TCR car may perform like. However, a meeting with a team that had just won the International Series This Brit then joined the ranks of the ADAC TCR Team Trophy changed his outlook. Germany Series for the inaugural 2016 season with Target Competition, opting to go for the “I wasn’t looking into TCR in any massive detail,” Civic. From that moment, Files has shown his calibre Files admitted, revealing that Target Competition’s in a truly international field. He is the only driver to Andreas and Markus Gummerer had actually have won drivers’ titles in TCR Germany so far, as approached him to test with them. “I learned about well as taking a clean sweep of victories to secure it from a chap called Michele Rangoni, who was the TCR Middle East driver early in 2017 with at the time racing Clio Cup Italia. He asked me to Lap 57 Motorsports. race for him there, which I did in 2014 with Rangoni Corse, finishing third overall. I heard about TCR With regards to the TCR programme’s ever- because of him, and so when TCR International got increasing expansion going further afield, news up and running the year after, I followed it and got broke back in July that TCR UK would be joining the chance to go to Macau’.” the party for 2018. This was not a surprise to Files, who said that he knew it was happening a year in So when the Briton headed off to work with Target advance of the news being confirmed, even with Competition for the first time, he knew that the no real game plan being put into action by TCR UK, team’s intentions of being successful were not which will be run through the British Racing and being taken lightly. “All their equipment and trucks Sports Car Club. were brand new, along with former-DTM engineer Albert, who is no fool, when it comes to strategies,” “It wasn’t really a shock, but having said that, I didn’t explained Files, who has been given the nickname know at the time what their plans were, the package “Feile” by the South Tyrol-based outfit, which is also they were planning to put together, etc,” said Files, emblazoned the doors of his Type-R who feels that TCR UK will be “a hit,” along with TCR. “It showed that they had success in everything working its way towards being a direct competitor that they have done. They do throw money at it to to the British Touring Car Championship make sure that they win. I jumped at the chance to in due course. join them, as the opportunity was too good to miss.” PRO ANNUAL 2018 51

in the championship. This means that they are having to look elsewhere for competitive drives. Although Files’ thinking, seeing the potential of his experiences using TCR machinery, is that there could be a noticeable shift in the way TOCA may have to adapt to ensure its survival.

Files also has a good association with UK racing outfit Team Pyro, who helped him in the Renault Sport UK Clio Cup and Eurocup between 2011 and 2014. He still works with the Leicestershire-based outfit, having been involved more in a supporting capacity to those coming through the ranks, but has no real thoughts about making a one-off appearance with the team in TCR UK.

“I think they are going “It’s not something that we have actually talked about, especially as I’m not one for bringing budget to have to adopt the to go racing, which is something I flatly refuse to do. TCR regulations, but not Pyro is talking to some high-level drivers, who are looking to go into TCR UK in the , so I don’t necessarily in the near think that they’ll need me to race the car for them. I’ll be there in a supportive capacity again, as there future - maybe in about has always been a role for me there, helping to set three to four years’ time” up the cars.” Apart from his adventures in Germany and the Middle East, this hard-charging Brit has also “What they are doing with it now, making it its taken part in the TCR Europe Trophy, along with own series and being a stand-alone, top bill a last-minute call-up to help ’s championship in its own right is absolutely the right M1RA outfit at the final round of this year’s TCR direction to go. There are quite a few big names International Series finale in Dubai. set to go into it, along with some really big names talking about it, giving it real consideration, if they When Josh Files came into MotorsportDays, he was do go in, it’ll be a big shock to many.” en-route to Adria International Raceway to race for Target Competition in the TCR Europe Trophy. So Josh Files was quick to point out that a lot of BTCC- this gave him an opportunity to talk about working dedicated fans feel that the emergence of TCR UK alongside Giacomo Altoé, with the pair running is going to be “useless for our championship”, but the same machinery. Altoé had been a mainstay in I can see his chain of thought on how TCR UK can the 2017 TCR International Series season with both make a hefty impact on its début season. The BTCC WestCoast Racing and M1RA, before the 17-year-old will have to work harder to keep its spot at the top decided to withdraw from the last two weekends of of the high-profile, tin-top ladder here in the UK. the season in China and Dubai.

“To be honest, I think they are going to have to This is a challenge that Files is relishing: “I’ve known adopt the TCR regulations, but not necessarily in Giacomo for a while, so it’s not like he’s new to the near future - maybe in about three to four years’ me, but it will be the first time that we have raced time,” said Files. “They’ll more than likely take on together in the same team,” he said, admitting that the TCR regulations and merge with TCR UK, thus he was looking forward to seeing how the young becoming the BTCC, because the cars are getting Italian would do against him. “It’s the first time for faster and faster and they are also three times a long while, where I’ve actually gone into a race cheaper than the BTCC cars to buy. weekend, knowing that I’m going to be learning something from my team-mate. In Germany, my “They’re already as fast, if I’m honest, and because team-mates have been learning from me. I’ve driven some BTCC cars, I can say that I don’t It’s quite exciting, as I’ll be learning from Giacomo, really like them, whereas ours are so much nicer as his dad owns the facility at Adria and I’ve not to drive. Everyone whom I have spoken to that has raced there before. driven both has literally said ‘Wow!’ about the TCR car, as they feel it is a real racing car. The concept is “I think he’s going to teach me a thing or two about right and it is the best way to go, touring car-wise, Adria and I’ll probably end up doing the same and there are plenty of manufacturers that have regarding the Honda, which means we could end come in.” up being a very strong pairing as team mates, and I think that we can push each other quite hard.” Cost in motorsport is on the increase. Five manufacturers already involved in the BTCC, are Adria did not disappoint. Files came up against the putting in some considerable money, which is sternest of competition with the likes of tin-top stopping good, young talent from graduating legend in the new Hyundai i30N >> 52 PRO ANNUAL 2018

TCR around the Italian circuit, but he still took a programmes. I’d like to stay in TCR for the next two victory in race one, before hitting the overall podium to three years, just to see where it goes. I’d like to in third at the end of the weekend. become one of those household touring car legends.

The recent International Series finale also saw the “I’m working towards a TCR International Series Brit behind the wheel of a familiar friend, thanks to programme, but i’m also fine to remain in Germany, M1RA also using the Honda Civic TCR throughout as I think that the German championship is still the the season. Files was suffering with gearbox and hardest to race in, and one of the best. It only gets power steering issues during the weekend, but better. There are many options appearing at the made a fantastic start in the final race of the season moment, so it is just a matter of time before I make around the 3.589-km circuit from 13th on the grid. a decision about what I’m doing next year.”

Driving the #95 Civic, he was able to take advantage of several on-track altercations, including a hefty hit from on Tarquini in the early laps of the final race of the season. Thanks to sheer determination and persistence, he finished behind race winner and outgoing champion Stefano Comini and WestCoast Racing’s Gianni Morbidelli to round off his 2017 season on high.

So what’s next for this talented Brit? Files remains open-minded on what might happen, but admitted that although there are a few options that may come to fruition, he can still see himself staying within the TCR realm for at least the next couple of seasons: “It’s hard, because of my refusing to bring any budget into racing, so it ultimately depends on whether there is someone out there who is willing to put forward the money to have me. Besides that, I still have a very good relationship with both Andreas “I’d like to become one of and Markus [at Target], who are apparently working on something, but I don’t know what that is, as they those household touring don’t tell me much.” car legends” To highlight Target Competition’s modus operandi, Files revealed that he didn’t know about going to It won’t be long before Josh Files makes his next Adria for the TCR Europe Trophy until the week move within motorsport, which could move him before the event! further forward in what has already been an impressive career thus far. Whether he stays in “I’m working on a few things in the direction I’d like Europe, or goes “International” for 2018, is anyone’s to go, and I’m more than likely going to stick with guess, but with the amount of success he currently the TCR concept for the next couple of years, as it has as a triple TCR champion, one phone call from is still expanding and still growing. It also depends the right people might make that very possible. on the future for World Touring Car Championship, where that is going. I think that in the next couple FILE UNDER of years, TCR may become FIA-approved, which would enable them to allow works manufacturers’ SUCCESS PRO ANNUAL 2018 53

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Aston Martin unveils a double Vantage - golden era for GT racing and the launch of the new Vantage the leading supercar brand launches both GTE will ensure that remains at the the road-going Vantage and its latest WEC forefront of the world’s greatest endurance series. “The team has contender, the Vantage GTE, on the same enjoyed incredible success over day, highlighting the importance of Aston recent years with the outgoing V8 Vantage GTE and while this Martin Racing to the marque will hold fond memories for me, I cannot wait to see the new car race in anger at Spa next year.”

John Gaw, Managing Director of ast month Aston car of all-time, the multiple, Le AMR was equally excited. “It’s Martin revealed the Mans-winning V8 Vantage GTE. L new Vantage – a terrific to be involved in this exciting new chapter for Aston dynamic successor to During the launch David Martin Racing,” he said. “The the biggest-selling road car in King, President of AMR, said: increasingly tough competition the British marque’s history. “Motorsport is fundamental to in the GTE class and the Later that same day, in an the DNA of Aston Martin and prospect of two unprecedented synchronised our commitment to the FIA visits to launch, Aston Martin Racing World Endurance Championship (AMR) revealed the new is stronger than ever. Vantage GTE: its FIA World This is a Endurance Championship (WEC) challenger, poised to replace the team’s most successful competition

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Le Mans and a return to Sebring chassis and aerodynamics. within the 2018/19 super-season Designed and engineered is thoroughly tantalising. in-house at AMR’s headquarters To conduct the development in Banbury, the project is led by process of this car so closely Technical Director Dan Sayers. with Aston Martin’s design and He also guided the design and engineering teams was essential development of the current for both road and racecar to V8 Vantage GTE – the car retain the same underlying DNA. credited with 37 of the team’s We believe the Vantage GTE will 51 international race victories, bring further success worldwide including two Le Mans 24 Hour to Aston Martin Racing in the class wins. coming years.” “Designing and developing this Built to comply with the FIA’s new car has been an extremely strict GTE class regulations, the satisfying process,” said Sayers. new Vantage GTE takes the road “We’ve collaborated closely car’s core design and dynamic with Aston Martin’s Gaydon capabilities to a new level headquarters to develop the >> through optimisation of the powertrain, 56 PRO ANNUAL 2018

ASTON MARTIN 2018 VANTAGE GTE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ENGINE • Bespoke BorgWarner turbos with integrated electric wastegates • Akrapovič inconel exhaust system • Dry sump lubrication system • Engine repositioned to optimise mass • Distribution • Power >400 kW* • Torque >700 Nm* • Variable by boost DRIVELINE / TRANSMISSION • Rear wheel drive with traction control • Xtrac six speed sequential transmission • Alcon motorsport multi-plate clutch • Mechanical limited-slip differential with externally adjustable preload • Semi-automatic paddle shift gear change • Direct acting electric gear shift actuator • Carbon fibre propshaft CHASSIS road and race cars in parallel. of the road Vantage styling and • Lightweight aluminium chassis based Attention-to-detail has been amplified it for the WEC version. on the latest Vantage production car • Steel roll cage to FIA safety standards a priority at every step of this The result is an extreme, yet • High speed pneumatic jack system process and we’ve made big exciting evolution of an already SUSPENSION improvements in each area aggressive road car design. • Optimised geometry double of the car. We’ve spent every wishbone suspension front and rear • Öhlins 5-way adjustable dampers second optimising the design Not surprisingly, the • Adjustable anti-roll bars right up until the build of development of the Vantage STEERING our test car, which has paid GTE has seen AMR working • Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering dividends during our current with new technical partners, • Quick release carbon fibre steering testing schedule. This project including Alcon for the wheel has been one of the most braking system, Öhlins for the FUEL SYSTEM intensive, but also rewarding of suspension and Michelin for a • 100 litre fuel cell to FIA safety standards my career so far.” bespoke tyre programme to • Single point fuel coupling maximise the performance of BRAKES In fact, development of the the Vantage GTE. Meanwhile, • Alcon monobloc six pot front calipers • Alcon ventilated wide annulus front new Vantage GTE racecar is the team has also confirmed brake discs well advanced, with more than that Total will continue as • Alcon monobloc 4 pot rear calipers • Alcon ventilated rear brake discs 13,000km of testing completed, its official lubricant partner. • Integrated caliper temperature and including a successful 30-hour Since joining the team at the pad wear sensors front and rear run at the Navarra circuit in beginning of 2016, AMR and • Floor mounted driver adjustable pedal box . The car has also been Total have together delivered • Driver adjustable front/rear brake bias through a rigorous durability two world championships and a COCKPIT programme at the notoriously win at the . • Optimised for driver access and visibility rough Sebring circuit in Florida, • RaceTech FIA 8862 safety seat with all of AMR’s current drivers Not surprisingly with a new • Schroth Six-point safety harness • Lifeline FIA 8865 fire extinguisher contributing to the test programme. car to develop, AMR has kept system its experienced and successful • Cosworth driver display and shift lights AMR reports that reliability has driver line-up. This year’s Le • Rear view camera with Bosch collision been exceptional straight out Mans GTE Pro class winners, avoidance radar system • Air conditioning of the box, while the drivers and Jonny Adam, • Electrically operated driver drinks have reported the car is easier have been retained, as have the system to control on the limit than its Danish duo and 2016 FIA WEC AERODYNAMICS / BODYWORK predecessor. Together with GTE Pro World Champions, Nicki • Removable carbon-fibre body panels to FIA LMGTE regulations AMR’s engineers, the factory Thiim and Marco Sørensen. In • Carbon fibre roof with regulation drivers have worked hard to addition, AMR has recruited safety access hatch • Full length flat floor optimise the drivability and ex-GP2 race winner and now • Carbon fibre splitter and diffuser performance of the base Formula E racer . AMR • Adjustable carbon fibre rear wing Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre, is also expected to make further WHEELS turbocharged, V8 engine which driver announcements soon. • Front - TWS forged magnesium 12.5” x 18” has been developed for use in • Rear - TWS forged magnesium the Vantage GTE. 13.0” x 18” • Captive wheel nut design TYRES Meanwhile, the in-house design AD • Michelin 30/68 – 18 front team, led by Chief Creative • Michelin 31/71 – 18 rear Officer Marek Reichman, has VANTAGE WEIGHT taken its intimate knowledge • Dry weight 1245kg OUS (regulated base weight) PRO ANNUAL 2018 57

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58 PRO ANNUAL 2018 JACK YOUNG DELIVERS GROWN-UP PERFORMANCE MRM Racing takes Renault UK Clio Cup Junior Championship in only its second season, thanks to maturity of its young star

Belfast’s Jack Young was crowned hard as possible and make clean of delivering the results. Jack has the inaugural Renault UK Clio Cup moves on people as soon as I got driven superbly and we’d also like Junior Champion after delivering up to them. But when I passed to say a big ‘thank you’ to Colin the fastest lap and breaking the Max at the end there I knew it was Turkington for his support course record in the final race of mine. It is a massive confidence this weekend.” the season at Brands Hatch. Youngs’s boost and I’m so happy for success also means a first title in everyone who runs this team. The double British Touring Car UK Clio Cup competition for the To win a title with Renault Sport’s Champion was supporting his small MRM Racing team in only its name on it is also a massive deal.” fellow Northern Irishman at Brands second season. Hatch and was positive about this MRM Team Principal Mike Ritchie young star’s performance. “Today “The feeling is indescribable,” was equally delighted. “We’re actually put me in mind of a few said Young after the second race. living the dream,” he said. “We’re BTCC finals – when it’s gone to the “I had a bit of a moment there only two years old as a team, but wire and then been decided by with Max [Marzorati] at the start to win a big title like this already is only a few points! There’s been of race two and then went off on a major moment for us – it shows loads of action and, for Jack, it’s some oil and thought it was all even with a small infrastructure we a big achievement to make a bit over. All I could do was charge as are a professional set-up capable of history by becoming the first PRO ANNUAL 2018 59

“Today actually put me in mind of a few British Touring Car Championship finals – when it’s gone to the wire driver to win the first and then been Clio Cup Junior title. There were a lot of very decided by only strong drivers on the grid a few points” and there’s not a lot to choose between them – whoever comes out on top has definitely earned it.” points for Sixteen-year-old Young having finished second to Team Pyro’s also set the Lorcan Hanafin in race one. race’s fastest Heading into race two – the lap - with a new season finale – Young had a lap record - the title points advantage over his main looked to be his. This title rivals, JamSport’s Ethan became a certainty when Hammerton and Pyro’s Max Marzorati lost the lead to Marzorati. They had finished Hanafin and then tumbled to race one in fourth and seventh fourth after a wild moment on positions respectively, with the last lap. Marzorati suffering damage to his car after an early This result meant that Young altercation. Race two saw the became the Champion with momentum swing back the 165 points, some six points way of Marzorati, with the Pyro clear of Hammerton in second. . driver taking the lead early Marzorati had to settle for third These four on, while Young slipped down place with 153, although his drivers also shared the order to as low as seventh. Pyro team took the team title, the eight fastest laps However, a stunning recovery while Hanafin finished fourth with three each falling to drive brought Young back up with 143 points, despite starting Hanafin and Young. to fourth and with two bonus seven of the eight races from 60 PRO ANNUAL 2018

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ean-Karl Vernay steered his Jean-Karl J Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR to championship victory in the TCR International Vernay Series. Driving for the Volkswagen customer team captures Leopard Racing, the French driver needed just a third- place finish at the final race international weekend of the season, at the , to hold off TCR Series the challenge of his closest competitor Attila Tassi in a Honda.After finishing third last year, this was the first title win for Vernay in this touring car Team Leopard Racing finish top of the racing series. Vernay’s victory podium after Vernay holds off rivals’ also ensured a successful title defence for Volkswagen as challenges, giving Volkswagen Stefano Comini had won the championship title for the back-to-back championships brand from Wolfsburg in 2016. PRO ANNUAL 2018 67

able to count on his 350hp Golf GTI TCR as a reliable Although Vernay claimed just one race win, partner. Although Vernay at Spa-Francorchamps in May, he chalked claimed just one race win, at Spa-Francorchamps in May, he up numerous points finishes chalked up numerous points finishes, ensuring that he was a serious title contender from Vernay finished third behind Director Sven Smeets, an early stage. team-mate, British driver was not so tongue-tied. in the first “Congratulations to Jean- The fast Frenchman, who race in Dubai and completed Karl Vernay and our customer had raced with Volkswagen the second race in 15th position. team Leopard Racing - they Power in Formula 3 early in This ensured that he finished did a fantastic job together his career, moved into the 29 points ahead of Tassi in throughout the season and overall lead after the first two the drivers’ standings. “I just never lost sight of the overall race weekends in Georgia and don’t know what to say,” said aim, winning the drivers’ title. Bahrain. Vernay’s victory at a delighted Vernay. “I would This win represents the pinnacle the third race in Spa, which like to thank my team and of a very successful season.” was a one-two for Volkswagen Volkswagen. Everyone gave courtesy of a second-place their all in this difficult season. A high level of continuity and finish for Rob Hoff, allowed This title really means a lot.” clever driving helped Vernay Vernay to consolidate his lead Volkswagen Motorsport to the title and he was always in the overall standings. >> 68 PRO ANNUAL 2018

Kantadhee Kusiri celebrated winning the title in the Even a serious crash and zero points at the competitive TCR Asia, while in Austria could not stop this German drivers Benjamin Leuchter and Andreas Gülden driver’s route to the title won the TCR category in the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nürburgring and Even a serious crash and zero Thanks to Vernay’s consistency, Francisco Abreu won the points at the Salzburgring in and three other race wins - drivers’ title in the TCR Iberico. Austria could not stop this Gianni Morbidelli from the Meanwhile, the Golf GTI was driver’s route to the title. WestCoast Racing claimed two named best racing car in the Vernay’s Leopard Racing team victories at Oschersleben and TCR Benelux series. rebuilt the Golf GTI in just one Huff won at the penultimate week, allowing Vernay to battle race weekend in Zhejiang, his way to third and seventh China – the Golf GTI TCR 2017 places at the . was crowned “Model Car of These results ensured that the the Year”. This was despite Frenchman stayed in touch a highly-competitive field with Tassi, who had taken the for the international TCR lead in the championship. At series, featuring some tough the penultimate race weekend contenders from Honda, Audi, in China, Vernay returned to Seat, Alfa Romeo, Opel and Kia. the top of the standings with a second-place finish and showed The international TCR series no inclination of relinquishing was not the only major stage this position. for the Golf this season. PRO ANNUAL 2018 69 70 PRO ANNUAL 2018

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CN: In 2014, my Italian friends approached me BW: What is your dream car if you asking about the UK market for motorsport don’t already have it? trailers. At that stage I had already used a few covered trailers from different manufacturers CN: That’s simple, Ferrari 288 GTO... one day! and could see what was wrong and how they could be improved to make them more user- friendly. Turatello has been making trailers for over 40 years, mainly for the Italian market, 72 PRO ANNUAL 2018 HHHHH 2017 INDUSTRY PRO-AM AWARDS 2018 HEROES In motorsport, there are many hard-working and unsung heroes who rarely receive the recognition they deserve. MotorsportDays has changed that with the creation of the MotorsportDays PRO-AM Awards, recognising the industry’s outstanding organisations and individuals that have made the most important contributions to motorsport during the last 12 months.

FOR THE FOURTH YEAR RUNNING, we have asked championship organisers and our e-newsletter readers – more than 10,000 subscribers in total – to vote for the people whom they believe are deserving of each of the nine MsD PRO-AM Awards. Our Awards Taskforce – comprising racers and other influential figures from the motorsport industry – considered the three nominees with the highest number of votes in each category, before ultimately deciding the outright winners. We hope you will join us in praising these tremendous achievements.

UK AMATEUR MsD SUPPLIER UK/EUROPEAN TEST CHAMPIONSHIP OF OF THE YEAR: DAY ORGANISER THE YEAR: TRACK DEMON TWEEKS AWARD: MSV DAY CHAMPIONSHIP There are many suppliers to This year’s winner has proven A growing amount of championships and drivers, to be a dominant force in this championships are continuing to providing everything from car category, a consistent winner try and attract drivers to complete parts to race gear. Independent and quoted as being a “well their grids. This year we have seen supplier Torq Raceware was run and good track time” and multiple championships stand only just beaten this year by a “good communication”. This out such as the Hyundai Coupe previous winner. A brand that organisation is well known for Cup, Javelin Sprint, Monoposto now has a very strong presence showcasing some of the best and the Caterham Graduates. We in the market and excellent online circuits in the UK and looking to recognise championships that have coverage. Many comments have stretch to France within the next helped encourage both new and enjoyed benefits such as “Sheer few years. Because their “online existing racers to compete on a range & speed of delivery” to system offers a great selection regular basis, while ensuring a fair “Always in stock!”. Another key of tracks” it has shone through and enjoyable racing season. But element to their success has been again and there is no doubt the Track Day Championship has the after sales and customer care. MSV deserves this award, so been won by this championship With multiple stores and always congratulations to all the team. for the second year in a row. at the end of the phone, it’s clear Many nominees made comments why nominees stated “excellent such as “Stuart and co have once customer service.” again done a stellar job. Race days are seamless, and the series is well established, generally with good driving standards” and “great circuits, amazingly friendly paddock”. Comments UNSUNG HERO AWARD: GLENN HAY such as “always on hand to answer A humbling award for us at MsD; an award that recognises those questions” have added to the who often go unnoticed in the world of motorsport. We open this positive experience. Congratulations up to all areas and this year’s winner us known for his outstanding to everyone involved in the Track contribution to the . “His expertise and generosity Day Championship on another win. helping me race, and for his unfailing enthusiasm for Formula Vee,” was a comment from one nominee. He goes onto say: “He has been at the races from the very first one, on the grid himself from the very early days, and is still at every race at 70 years old.” Our winner is viewed as “a genuinely lovely bloke” who apparently aims to compete himself in 2018”. So watch out for Glen Hay. Well done. PRO ANNUAL 2018 73 2017 INDUSTRY HEROES

MsD UK INSTRUCTOR AWARD: MIKE WILDS PROFESSIONAL We at MsD feel this is a crucial element of any track day and DRIVER racing scene. Where we continue to list all the instructors on our website (www.motorsportdays.com) to OF THE YEAR: make it easier for drivers to make improvements MATT SIMPSON on the track. This year’s runners-up included the likes of , Andrew Jebson and Colin This award focuses on the Tester. This year’s winner is renowned as a hugely successful drivers in the PRO experienced British racing driver who started racing arena. Drivers nominated from in May 1965 and instructing on track in the early 1970s. various championships like He’s been refered to as “a great ambassador for the WTCC and BGT, even last year’s sport, a great chap who has a superb way of putting winner Jonny Adam was rated things across” and “he’s always professional and just a highly. But this year’s competition nice guy, along with his impressive racing career which was tight and this racer came echoes through his instruction. Congratulations Mike Wild. out top thanks to nominees sharing their views on how a Privateer managed to mix on UK/EUROPEAN TRACK DAY a limited budget. “Fantastic ORGANISER AWARD: JAVELIN results in numerous races in 2017 for a privateer driver” and TRACK DAYS being “committed, hardworking MsD has seen the track day market increase impressively over the past 10 progressive driver” were just a few years and competition to compete and offer the right service is key. We’ve of the comments. Following in his seen multiple winners over the last four years with RSR and even OpenTrack father’s footsteps, this winner has coming close again this year. Nominees said: “Good discount rates and managed multiple championships friendly service to suit.” And as a new organiser with their sprint series: “Run and in 2015 he had 10 overall wins a brilliant entry to motorsport sprint series.” This organiser offers users the from 16 starts and crowned the chance to gain rewards on bookings which has proven popular and creates Quaife Intermarque Champion. So a unity with its track participants. This organiser runs over 250 days a year congratulations to Matt Simpson. across 14 venues and offers some of the best choices on track. Make sure you visit them soon. Congratulations to Javelin Track Days.

MsD UK AMATEUR DRIVER OF THE YEAR: STEVE KITE The nominees were considered on results, performance, budgets and overall dedication for the UK Amateur Driver of the Year title. The winner, in only his second year in the Hyundai Cup, very nearly took the championship achieving “5 wins, 4 seconds, 1 third, 3 poles, 6 fastest laps and 3 lap records in the Carbon8 Coupe Cup”. One nominee went on to say: “He’s always willing to help out other competitors and even lent me his car to do the Stroke Association Day at Castle Combe for charity!” Something that came up a lot was this driver’s achievements on a limited budget: “No budget, borrowed the money to buy the car and scrimped and begged for the entry fees. He’s helped set up other people’s cars to pay for his racing.” A great result after a well-fought championship. Other drivers highlighted in this category were James Harridge in the Formula Vee, Mike Watton in the Formula 1000, AJ Owen in the CTCRC and Ben Simonds in the MSVT TrackDay Championship. Congratulations to Steve Kite on winning this award. 74 PRO ANNUAL 2018 PRO ANNUAL 2018 75

Tiago Monteiro FEARLESS DRIVER STORY BY: ALEXANDRA LEGOUIX

It is not unusual to hear drivers blame bad luck for misfortune in a racing season... and it is not always warranted blame. However, when it comes to Porto born racer Tiago Monteiro, Lady Luck really has taken a back seat... at a really bad time

iago has had an in the F1 spotlight when he beat T incredible 20-year teammate Narain Karthekayan career so far. Full of to the 3rd spot. so many special moments that when asked to pinpoint his Then, more latterly, Tiago biggest “high” he struggled has had some fantastic times to answer. He had great times in the World Touring Car in Cup: five wins and Championship (WTCC). five pole positions to become His success in Vila Real at any B-class champion and rookie time was a great moment for of the year in 1997 - not too everyone involved but for Tiago shabby. 1998 was also an 2016 was extremely special. equally successful year in “The support of the fans in Vila French F3. He also thoroughly Real is incredible. To win a race enjoyed his five Le Mans 24hr on home turf is a really good races – who wouldn’t - but, feeling, but 2016 was extra of course, his time in F1 was special. We were running with extremely special and being a few problems so it was touch on the podium with Michael and go as to whether the car Schumacher and Rubens would be ok to race. I was on Barrichello was a high. Good pole, I had right to hear that despite the on my tail throughout then the extremely controversial nature engine cut on lap five. It was a of that particular 2005 United very tense race which made the States Grand Prix in which the win even more enjoyable and Michelin teams withdrew, it the podium that followed was didn’t prevent Tiago from being unreal!” able to make the most of the moment and enjoy his well- That was his second win earned podium – his moment of what was a fairly solid 76 PRO ANNUAL 2018

season but the combination compression and had extensive first steps but they are huge of a disappointing round eye damage. Despite doctors steps. I finally feel like I am disqualification for Honda and being extremely positive for moving forward again.” a very dominant opposing team a long-term recovery, there in the form of Citroën meant were no exact timings able to Tiago joined the final of the that a championship win was a be given for when he would WTCC in Qatar recently – the fairly impossible outcome. be back. Sadly, there was no round where he had hoped to chance for a return by the time be on the top step rejoicing. So 2017 was Tiago’s time the four ‘away races’ began in Instead he had to watch Thed to really show not only his Japan. Tiago had hit an all-time win the world title “That was prowess but Hondas too and, low; not only physically, but pretty hard. I’d have preferred for a while, everything was mentally too. “I cannot tell you to have been behind the wheel going to plan. By the end of how hard it was to have to miss but I was genuinely happy to round six in Argentina, Tiago out on the chance to continue support Norbie and Honda and was a favourite to win the my WTCC title battle. I’ve honestly, just the very fact that World Championship, being 12 had many lows in my life but I am getting better all the time points clear of Polestar Cyan nothing has come close to this. far outweighs the rest now. Racing Swede, Thed Bjork. It has been, by far, the hardest That’s what is important. I’ve Things were going very well. His experience I have ever had to had time to accept things more best season to date. deal with.” now. The last few months have been tough. I’ve been through However, everything was Three months post-crash - and really hard times before but shattered in September. A his recovery was going well. once you accept that this is the high-speed crash during Tiago looked and seemed way life is, the goals change.” testing in Barcelona in the on very good form. “I’ve Honda Civic WTCC test car just returned from a lot of Goals changed and an experience following a failure in the brakes events which involved a lot like this was bound to called an extremely abrupt of travelling which, although psychologically effect even the halt to his hopes. Tiago spent exhausting, has been great. I’m hardiest of beings. I wondered if two weeks in intensive care. training hard again. I have seen Tiago had learnt anything about He had suffered major nerve a lot of friends. These are the himself and his outlook as a result? PRO ANNUAL 2018 77

“100%. I have learnt so much. Will he properly recover? Will and you get the feeling that this The way I see things now he be able to race again? And is a big journey that Tiago is is very different. I can’t go how serious is this? Will we see going through. back. What’s happened has Tiago behind the wheel again? happened. All I can do is All questions no-one really “Some people need to. I think change the future and I want to wants to be asked. Yet Tiago I needed to. Some people be in the best shape and best lit up, he was positive. “Oh yes, meditate, some people pray. frame of mind possible. I want for sure, and now that training In my case, I need to go on to be ready and the only thing has really progressed I know this journey. It had to be this I can do is take care of myself. that the light at the end of the year too when I was about to There are a lot of positives tunnel is getting closer and win a world championship. that are coming out of it all. I closer but I can’t look too far The important thing is to be honestly think that I’m going ahead at this stage. If you break aware that things do happen to be a much better person not a bone you know it’s six weeks for a reason. I really believe this only on track but in life too, or so. With something like this now. Now I’ve accepted it and off track. I’ve learnt such a lot it’s so much harder. I have to I’ve come through, I can see about my strengths and my take each day as it comes and it as a positive. You give more weaknesses. I’ve discovered just work hard at getting better priorities to things that matter things not only about myself in the best way possible. I have more - like family or friends - but about other people too. to give it time. As a driver I and you just think about your How people have dealt with have to be 100% so I’ll have to future in a different way.” me and reacted to my situation see what happens in the car speaks volumes so when all but psychologically I feel really It seems that Tiago has learnt a is done and it is over and I’ve quite strong now.” lot from this experience about recovered 100% I think I will see the people in his life and his the world very differently.” He does seem strong. Strong, approach to different things. positive and passionate but also He said that if he could do his When you go down so low it very contemplative. It often career again he wouldn’t trust really forces you to look at takes people to go through a people so quickly and easily. things properly. Will he be able tough experience before they “I did everything 100%. I have to do things he loves again? realise what is truly important always worked hard and pushed 78 PRO ANNUAL 2018

WTCC has finished. Tiago, but I am a fan and was since understandably is extremely day one.” sad about missing out on the final rounds of what has So the future really doesn’t been a great championship, seem as bleak as it did a few however he is very excited months ago for Tiago. No about its new future and says doubt, he has physically and “..the new World Touring Car mentally been through some myself to 100% of my ability Racing (WTCR) is ideal. It is incredibly hard few months, and always committed 100%. I the best thing that would have but there is a resolute feeling wouldn’t change that but I did happened to us and it should of gratitude for it too which I naively trust everyone along the have really happened some am sure only a few would truly way and as a result I lost a lot time ago. It is looking good.” understand. No-one wants to of money at times so I would go through a life-changing recommend younger drivers to So, will it just be in WTCR that journey like this, but somehow be more cautious sometimes. we will see him or will we see Tiago is making it work for him This crash has opened me up to him popping up elsewhere? It is and it has opened his eyes to a some interesting reactions from no big secret that last year he whole different outlook which I some people too. Most have tested the Mahindra Formula E feel will result in an even stronger, been amazing but a few I have Spark-Mahindra M2ELECTRO even more fearless driver. been surprised at.” car last year at Calafat. So what are his views on motorsport “I am so grateful for my 20 Tiago was replaced by fellow pushing hard to progress years of racing and I now feel, ex F1 and long-term touring car down the more electric route? thankfully, that I still have many team mate Gabriele Tarquini “I’m ok with that as long as it more years to go. My future has for one round and then the isn’t ONLY electric! I hope in been rewritten a little but my following rounds were covered two years’ time there will still focus is the same. I want to race. by the feisty Argentine, Esteban be at least a bit of thermic I will race. Simple as that. That Guerrieri. A driver that has engines. As for racing making is my blood and that will never really impressed Tiago it a step to Formula E, I have no change. I am doing everything I seems. “He is great. I was very plans at this stage. My focus, can to be ready to be part of the intrigued to see how he would as always, is on my recovery new era of WTCR and I am excited perform behind the wheel and my campaign with Honda. to get back to winning again.” of the Honda and he did not It’s not easy to simply sign disappoint. He is a solid driver with another manufacturer in Good to hear it. and also a complete package. Formula e – plus, right now, all I am pleased he was the one to of the drivers in the world are replace me”. See page 90 for trying to get in there! We shall FEARLESS Esteban’s story. see. It isn’t a priority right now DRIVER PRO ANNUAL 2018 79

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t is inevitable that the drearier months I of winter are either spent in the garage, preparing your car of choice for the next season, or catching up on everything else after RSR spending all summer out on the track. Although the track PUTTING FUN day specialist RSR has the perfect antidote to this cold season – the chance to sample some sun at the Ascari Race ON TRACK Resort in southern Spain or the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve (the Circuit Portimao) in Portugal.

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countryside, including a visit time, personal instruction, to the impressive Alhambra, a participants experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site 3.4-mile circuit, and all its 26 in Granada. The day concludes corners, incorporating many with a welcome dinner in the famous features from race hotel, which is located in the circuits from around the world equally impressive town of – think Eau Rouge, the Karussell Ronda. and the Corkscrew.

The second offering from RSRIberia is the Circuit This Portuguese circuit Portimao Track Event – also delivers blind crests taking place on 16 – 18 March 2018 – in Portugal. All cars and tricky cambers to are welcome at this event, continually challenge which delivers a must-drive, rollercoaster of Tarmac. This the driver with each Portuguese circuit offers blind and every lap crests and tricky cambers to continually challenge the driver with each and every lap.

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SoulTHROUGH man THE LENS

However, taking amateur snaps Motorsport photographer is a far cry from the world of the professional motorsport photographer. So how did Andrew Soul reflects on his Soul make that leap into the professional ranks? “My first unexpected life capturing break in motorsport came in 2012. I’d got involved in taking action in the fast lane photos for a local, semi-pro football team and had built up a relationship with a local paper. I had also been learning rips to motor racing “A few years back he couldn’t and practicing motorsport meetings with his dad come to an event, so I photography like crazy for a Tunexpectedly set Andrew attempted to use a DSLR for couple of years and thought I Soul on a life as a motorsport the first time. I hadn’t got a could try and do something in photographer. “I spent my clue what I was doing, but front of the fence and achieve childhood going to Brands fairly enjoyed it and BAM, a bit of a dream. Hatch with my Dad, who liked suddenly out of nowhere I I knew that the paper wanted to take a few amateur snaps discovered I had a passion that to step up its motorsport with his camera,” explained Soul. I didn’t know I had.” coverage and that Luciano PRO ANNUAL 2018 85 The Soul man

Bacheta was from the area they like my creative side. So I “Team BKR that the paper covered. I also always want to make sure that in BTCC was knew that he was racing at I get some creative snaps in Brands in the then Formula amongst the more standard probably my 2 Championship, so I got my PR type stuff that everyone favourite all-round chance.” requires. I always put pressure on myself to get the best that garage to work in. Fast forward five years and I can.” There was rarely Andrew Soul can today be a dull moment in found working with some of Being so embedded in the the leading British Touring Car teams must be a huge help to there, for good or Championship (BTCC) teams. a sports photographer such as bad reasons, but So what sort of pressure does Soul, allowing him to get close a race team photographer find and personal with both drivers ultimately through himself under? “I always feel and team owners. So who have some dramas, it pressure when I’m working been his favourites to work trackside, no matter who I’m with? “I’m going to get into was a place filled working for, because generally trouble with this one, aren’t with laughter I’ve been asked to work for I?” asked Soul. “I have been people as they’ve said that I’m lucky to work with a fair few most of the time” ‘different’ to others and that great drivers, some with great 86 PRO ANNUAL 2018

personalities. Notice how I said reportage-style photographer, a motorsport photographer some there!! The year working so I try and stay in the and is there anything that he first-hand with the blossoming background, getting natural doesn’t like? “I love that I get bromance of Ash Sutton and stuff, so when someone knows to be behind the scenes and at MG was great. you it can make that more see what makes motorsport I’ve worked with for difficult. Mr Goff is a prime tick whilst being part of a a couple of seasons now and example of this, as I end up working paddock,” said Soul. “I he’s always good for a good with a vast collection of photos will always feel very privileged facial pose and a laugh, whilst of him pointing at me after to be able to do what I do and the year of Team BKR in BTCC each weekend. . . cheers Jack!” I will never take it for granted. was probably my favourite all- round garage to work in. There “Everybody “The one thing that winds was rarely a dull moment in me up the most is the there, for good or bad reasons, expects photos general attitude towards but ultimately through some for free and very photographers. Everybody dramas, it was a place filled expects photos for free and with laughter most of the time. few even only a few think to credit the I’m lucky that I’ve made a lot think to photographer when using of friends in the paddock and their images on the internet. therefore it’s always a treat to credit the People seem to think that work with Jade Edwards and photographer you turn up, press a button Abbie Eaton, although maybe when using their and that’s it. They don’t see it wouldn’t be at the same the expensive equipment that time, as I doubt I’d survive it. images on the takes the picture, the amount internet” of travelling you’ve done to get “Having some kind of previous to that place and the amount relationship with a driver Andrew Soul is clearly living of time you spend in front of can both help and hinder to his dream, so what does he your laptop after the race.” be honest. I’m very much a love most about his job as PRO ANNUAL 2018 87

“Practice, practice, practice. Be different. Always look to improve and challenge yourself”

Surely the arrival of the DSLR on a standard photo and it can canvas. Most drivers/teams and mobiles are making easily improve it without much spend the winter unsure it easier to than ever to thought or effort.” whether they will have the take photographs? “This budget to race the following probably blends in with my So what advice would the season, so you have to wait previous answer. The digital Nikon-firing Andrew Soul to see how things pan out. No age can make it difficult for give to someone who wants pun intended! photographers to stand out, to break in to the world of but at the same time you have motorsport photography? “I’d like to carry on working in to adjust and if you’re good “Practice, practice, practice. BTCC, but perhaps the time enough then you’ll still be Be different. As the excellent has come to explore other noticed. The best motorsport Formula 1 photographer championships. We shall photographers will still stand Vladimir Rys always says: see! If anybody is interested out, despite the massive ‘Be creative’. Don’t create a in working with me then do competition.” website/Facebook page etc contact me!” as soon as you start, but get So what are this motorsport out practicing, learn your photographer’s views on trade and then start to filter Instagram? “Instagram can be your work out there. Always both good and bad,” revealed look to improve and challenge Soul. “It’s good in that it yourself.” provides another avenue for photographers to get their As well as encouraging the work out into the world and in next generation of motorsport turn reach yet more audiences. snappers, what’s next on the If you want to see more of On the flip side though, an agenda for Andrew Soul? “To Andrew Soul’s work head Instagram filter can in some be honest – I don’t know,” he to his website at ways cheapen the art of said candidly. “Each winter www.amsoul-images.com photography. Whack a filter generally brings a blank 88 PRO ANNUAL 2018 PRO ANNUAL 2018 89 The

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he World Touring Car Championship T (WTCC) has been both home and launchpad for a multitude of champion-level drivers from all different nationalities. In 2014, the Argentine flag appeared for the first time as Jose Maria Lopez joined the Citroen works team behind the wheel of the C Elysee. He went on to win the WTCC for the next three years before moving on to tackle other disciplines. Meanwhile, another Argentine had snuck into the pack when the sport Esteban Guerrieri moved to Termas de Rio Hondo in 2016 – Esteban Guerrieri.

A PRIME This racer has a great pedigree. After graduating from karts, Guerrieri competed in several CUT FROM 2000 championships, winning the Formula Renault 2000 Masters ARGENTINA in 2003. A year later, he stepped up to Formula 3000 and tied seventh with his Argentine compatriot. From there, Esteban Guerrieri is putting Guerrieri raced in the , British Formula 3 Argentina on the map with some and the Formula Renault 3.5. impressive performances in the Then, in 2010, Guerrieri WTCC. Grabbing every opportunity announced that he had a priority contract with the Virgin with both hands, this talented Racing Formula 1 team for driver talks to Alexandra Legouix 2011 if he could find $8 million. Despite potential government about his gameplan for success funding, they couldn’t get the PRO ANNUAL 2018 91

numbers to work. excited about what he might do. to handle certain situations the was next with a view to doing He did not disappoint, winning best I can and try to make the Indy Car, but lack of funds again the first race around the streets most of every opportunity. In put paid to this goal. Another of Marrakech and winning again short, I would sum up my year switch occurred in 2013 when in Ningbo. In fact, Guerrieri has as working extremely hard, but the Argentine racer hopped to been consistently tough to beat living and loving every moment.” Super TC 2000 and opted for and one of the few independents a roof to take on the world of to have regularly given the touring cars. works drivers a serious battle on track. “What I achieve in So, when Guerrieri turned up for terms of results, yes a round of the WTCC in 2016 all Then a huge opportunity came eyes were on him – and he didn’t along when Guerrieri landed in that’s important but disappoint. Behind the wheel of Japan. He was asked to move up ultimately that stays the Campos Chevvy, he topped to the Japanese Honda works the charts in practice sessions, team – stepping in for Tiago in the record book. I gained an unlikely fastest lap Monteiro, who had been injured feel happy and have a of the weekend and generally in a test crash in Barcelona. So, ruffled some serious feathers up sitting p7 in the Championship, a sense of self pride that and down the paddock. world title still technically within I am doing what I love reach, this young Argentine was given the chance to race in the and I work extremely championship-winning car. hard to make sure I do Guerrieri has been High pressure, yes, but this it to the very best of consistently tough to unfazed racer just spoke of his my ability” beat and been one of excitement and honour. “I am extremely sad for Tiago and I the few independents wish him a very fast recovery, to have regularly given but I am grateful for this chance Guerrieri has a great mentality; and also very grateful to Campos a natural energy that shines the works drivers a for making this possible.” through. One can see why serious battle on track Honda chose him as a suitable Needless to say, 2017 has candidate to replace someone been quite a year for Esteban as well respected as Tiago. “I Guerrieri. “It has been a total absolutely love what I do, it truly So naturally, when he was rollercoaster. I think it is is my passion. I am grateful that given the chance to have a probably one of the seasons I I am able to do it and wish that more permanent position with have learnt the most from. Not all of us could follow our passion at the start technically necessarily, but more every day. That is true success, of 2017 season, everyone was for myself as a human. . . how I believe,” says Guerrieri with 92 PRO ANNUAL 2018 feeling. “What I achieve in terms trained their bodies to cope with the best I have ever experienced. of results, yes that’s important these demands the most will I had heard people describe but ultimately that stays in the most probably have an edge.” racing on it before, but I never record book. I feel happy and truly understood it before. But have a sense of self pride that He continues: “Mental training is when we went for WTCC this I am doing what I love, and I just as important. To be in the year, I got it! It’s definitely the work extremely hard to make right state of mind and always one to have tested me the most sure I do it to the very best of ready for whatever can happen.” physically and mentally. I think my ability.” the name works well. You have to make a good friendship with This Argentine racer seems to ‘Hell’ if you want to be fast have managed to get a good “You have to make a there. You have to just commit balance too with those other good friendship with and enjoy the risk.” elements which makes a racing driver. Not only is he pretty ‘Hell’ if you want to be So there is no need for handy behind the wheel, he is fast there. You have to motorsport to go back to being also extremely media savvy, more dangerous as some people entertaining and engaging well just commit and enjoy have been saying recently? with fans. He is also in great the risk.” “No, I don’t think it is needed. shape. “I believe in making Risks in motorsport are always sure everything is as strong going to be there, it depends as it can be. Good physical So, has Esteban Guerrieri’s how much risk you want to shape can give you this extra attitude ever been tested at a take. But it is one thing to take bit in the extreme conditions track; has there been a time or risks and another thing to go we experience when racing a circuit where he had felt his back to having a fuel tank that round the likes of a physically- training truly came to the fore? Of could explode if you crash like demanding Nürburgring, or a course, I should have known the in the old times. Taking risks is searing-hot Vila Real... or when answer would be “The Green Hell”. fun. Being in potentially serious you are fighting for positions at danger is not and it would make the end of the race after a very “It has to be the ultimate no sense nowadays.” hard battle. The ones that have racetrack,” says Guerrieri. “It is PRO ANNUAL 2018 93 94 PRO ANNUAL 2018

would be bad for me as it means is that I persist no matter what no more drivers, but it would be and I learn from my experiences. “Good physical bad for everybody. It would not I never stop fighting for my shape can give you be the same, because drivers (or goals. Opportunities are always sportsmen) are the ones who there for people, but they have this extra bit in the create the emotion and that is to be ready and they have to extreme conditions what the fans love.” make the most of them.”

we are subjected It is intriguing spending time This is exactly what Esteban to when racing with Esteban Guerrieri. I have Guerrieri is doing with this spent a lot of time with many opportunity from Honda. What round the likes of a drivers and most have this he could do if he was given physically-demanding eat, sleep, breathe motorsport the chance to be part of a full mentality – no different to any manufacturer programme for a Nürburgring, or a other sportsperson at the top of whole season. . . well only time searing-hot Vila Real. their game. However, there just will tell because I have no doubt is something extra here; a spark that this will be on the cards for . . or when you are that Guerrieri carries that makes him. One thing is certain though, fighting for positions one wonder why he has yet to be he is certainly one to keep an given even bigger opportunities, eye on. at the end of the race or when the opportunities were after a very hard battle” there, why he wasn’t more heavily invested in to.

So what about the future So would he do anything of motorsport - there is so differently if he were to go much chatter about electric back and do it all again? “No and autonomous racing now? way, I wouldn’t change anything “Hmmm, I do believe electric because I don’t look back and racing is the future, in maybe regret anything. I know things 15-20 years’ time, but I really happen for a reason. There is not hope it won’t be autonomous,” just one way; each person has to says Guerrieri. “Obviously that find his own way. All I can say PRO ANNUAL 2018 95

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6...... ...... Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM...... 136 7...... Timo Glock...... BMW M4 DTM...... 133 8...... ...... BMW M4 DTM...... 132 ADAC 9...... ...... Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM...... 119 10...... ...... Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM...... 102 11...... ...... Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM...... 99 12...... Nico Müller...... Audi RS5 DTM...... 81 ADAC GT MASTERS 13...... ...... BMW M4 DTM...... 75 14...... Edoardo Mortara...... Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM...... 61 15...... ...... Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM...... 51 Position Driver Name ...... NAT Total Points 16...... ...... BMW M4 DTM...... 35 17...... ...... BMW M4 DTM...... 25 1...... Gounon Jules ...... FRA ...... 174 18...... Loic Duval...... Audi RS5 DTM...... 22 2...... Keilwitz Daniel ...... DEU ...... 123 3...... Mies Christopher ...... DEU ...... 120 3...... De Phillippi Connor ...... USA ...... 120 WRC 4...... Eng Philipp ...... AUT ...... 116 5...... Van der Linde Kelvin ...... ZAF ...... 107 6...... Asch Sebastian ...... DEU ...... 104 7...... Engelhart Christian ...... DEU ...... 95 Position Driver Name Total Points 7...... Ineichen Rolf ...... CHE ...... 95 8...... Ammermüller Michael ...... DEU ...... 91 1...... Sébastien OGIER...... 232 8...... Jaminet Mathieu ...... FRA ...... 91 2...... Thierry NEUVILLE...... 208 9...... Schmidt Jeffrey ...... CHE ...... 91 9...... Haase Christopher ...... DEU ...... 91 3...... Ott TÄNAK...... 191 10...... Pommer Markus ...... DEU ...... 87 4...... Jari-Matti LATVALA...... 136 11...... Ludwig Luca ...... DEU ...... 87 5...... Elfyn EVANS...... 128 11...... Stolz Luca ...... DEU ...... 87 6...... Dani SORDO...... 95 12...... Müller Sven ...... DEU ...... 76 12...... Renauer Robert ...... DEU ...... 76 7...... Kris MEEKE...... 77 13...... Dontje Indy ...... NLD ...... 66 8...... Hayden PADDON...... 74 14...... Collard Ricky ...... GBR ...... 61 9...... Juho HÄNNINEN...... 71 15...... Kirchhöfer Marvin ...... DEU ...... 60 10...... Craig BREEN...... 64 16...... Assenheimer Patrick ...... DEU ...... 60 16...... Götz Maximilian ...... DEU ...... 60 11...... Esapekka LAPPI...... 62 17...... Auer Lucas ...... AUT ...... 55 12...... Andreas MIKKELSEN...... 54 18...... Perez Companc Ezequiel ...... ARG ...... 55 13...... Stéphane LEFEBVRE...... 30 18...... Bortolotti Mirko ...... ITA ...... 55 14...... Teemu SUNINEN...... 29 19...... Catsburg Nick ...... NLD...... 55 20...... van der Zande Renger ...... NLD ...... 37 15...... Mads OSTBERG...... 29 16...... Jan KOPECKY...... 7 17...... Pontus TIDEMAND...... 4 DTM 18...... Richie DALTON...... 4 19...... Eric CAMILI...... 3 20...... Stephane SARRAZIN...... 2 Position Driver Name ...... Car...... Total Points 21...... Armin KREMER...... 2 22...... Jourdan SERDERIDIS...... 2 1...... Rene Rast...... Audi RS5 DTM...... 179 23...... Ole Christian VEIBY...... 1 2...... Mattias Ekström...... Audi RS5 DTM...... 176 3...... ...... Audi RS5 DTM...... 173 24...... Yohan ROSSEL...... 1 4...... ...... Audi RS5 DTM...... 167 25...... Bryan BOUFFIER...... 1 5...... ...... BMW M4 DTM...... 160 26...... Kalle ROVANPERA...... 1 PRO ANNUAL 2018 97

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Pos. Driver Name Team...... Total Points

1...... Ashley Sutton.....Adrian Flux Subaru Racing...... 372 2 Colin Turkington Team BMW...... 351 3 ...... 311 4 Gordon Shedden Halfords Yuasa Racing...... 309 5 Team BMW...... 256 6 Jack Goff ...... 245 ENDURANCE CATEGORY 7 Halfords Yuasa Racing...... 243 8 Team Shredded Wheat with DUO...... 210 9 Andrew Jordan BMW Pirtek Racing...... 203 Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 10 Adam Morgan Ciceley Motorsport...... 187 11 Handy Motorsport...... 174 1...... Witt Gamski / Ross Wylie / Joe Macari ...306 12 Adrian Flux Subaru Racing...... 146 2...... Darron Lewis / Tom Knight / Adam Shepherd ...... 287 13 Aiden Moffat Laser Tools Racing...... 121 3...... Simon Rudd / Tom Barley ...... 278 4...... Bonamy Grimes / Johnny Mowlem ...... 256 14 BTC Norlin Racing...... 108 5...... Angus Dudley / Callum Hawkins-Row ...... 219 15 Tom Chilton Power Maxed Racing...... 100 6...... Mark Cunningham / Peter Cunningham ...... 199 16 James Cole Adrian Flux Subaru Racing...... 79 7...... Chris Murphy / Matt George / Dean Gibbs / Phil Glew .....195 17 Autoaid/RCIB Insurance Racing...... 77 8...... Rob Hudson / Adriano Medeiros ...... 129 9...... Sam Allpass / Clint Bardwell / Jamie Martin ...... 124 18 Josh Cook MG Racing RCIB Insurance...... 75 10...... Scott Adam / Mike Moss / Kevin Clarke ...... 122 19 Power Maxed Racing...... 63 20 TAG Racing...... 63 21 BTC Norlin Racing...... 45 SPRINT CATEGORY 22 AmDtuning.com with Cobra Exhausts...... 42 23 Ant Whorton-Eales AmDtuning.com with Cobra Exhausts...... 34 24 Matt Simpson Simpson Racing...... 30 Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 25 Rob Huff Power Maxed Racing...... 26 1...... Rick Nevinson/Brad Nevinson/Sean Cooper/Matt Cherrington .249 26 Jeff Smith Eurotech Racing...... 25 2.....Roland Hopkins / Matthew Sleigh ...... 247 27 Aron Taylor-Smith MG Racing RCIB Insurance...... 25 3.....Edward Moore / Marmaduke Hall ...... 246 28 Team Shredded Wheat with DUO...... 22 4.....Rob Baker / Sarah Moore ...... 233 29 Team Shredded Wheat with DUO...... 20 5.....Marcus Fothergill / Dave Benett ...... 229 6.....David Mason / Calum Lockie ...... 176 30 Brett Smith Eurotech Racing...... 13 7.....Kristian Prosser / Simon Baker ...... 154 31 Josh Price Adrian Flux Subaru Racing...... 9 8.....Alyn James / Martin Byford ...... 53 32 Team Shredded Wheat Racing with DUO.6 9.....Mark Murfitt / Michael Broadhurst ...... 52 33 Daniel Lloyd MG Racing RCIB Insurance...... 6 10...Marcus Vivian / Derek Holden ...... 51 34 Team Parker with Maximum Motorsport.... 2 35 Team Parker with Maximum Motorsport....0 36 Will Burns Autoaid/RCIB Insurance Racing...... 0 GINETTA 37 Dennis Strandberg Team Parker with Maximum Motorsport....0 GT4 SUPERCUP PRO

Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... Callum Pointon...... 550 2...... Ben Green...... 528 3...... George Gamble...... 496 4...... Declan Jones...... 440 5...... Jack Mitchell...... 436 6...... Tom Hibbert...... 427 7...... Charlie Ladell...... 392 8...... Carl Boardley...... 352 9...... Reece Somerfield...... 285 10...... Seb Perez...... 281 11...... Adam Higgins...... 206 12...... Tom Roche...... 172 13...... Jason Baker...... 99

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Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... Jac Constable...... 649 2...... Colin White...... 643 3...... Jack Minshaw...... 505 4...... Ian Robinson...... 432 5...... Alexis Taylor...... 358 6...... Dan Kirby...... 348 7...... David Brooks...... 312 8...... Toby Bearne...... 160 9...... ...... 114 10...... Paul Taylor...... 112 11...... Grahame Tilley...... 61 12...... Jason Baker...... 57 13...... Fraser Robertson...... 50 14...... Gary Lancashire...... 42 98 PRO ANNUAL 2018

10...... M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Hampus Ericsson...... 69 GT5 CHALLENGE DRIVERS 11...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Harry Webb...... 68 12...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 44 13...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Manuel Sulaimán...... 43 14...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 39 Position Driver Name Total Points 15...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Jamie Sharp...... 22.5 16...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 20 1...... Lewis Brown...... 496 17...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Sam Smelt...... 9 2...... Shane Stoney...... 478 18...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Daniel Cao...... 7 3...... Oliver Wilkinson...... 359 19...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Yves Baltas...... 4 4...... Max Bird...... 345 19...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Jacky Liu...... 4 5...... Ryan Hadfield...... 330 21...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Lucas Alecco Roy...... 2 6...... Nick Zapolski...... 299 22...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Lucca Allen...... 0 7...... Simon Traves...... 279 22...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Harry Dyson...... 0 8...... Katie Milner...... 215 22...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Alexandra Mohnhaupt...... 0 9...... Matt Palmer...... 185 10...... Steven Wells...... 180 11...... Luke Pinder...... 147 12...... Adrian Campbell Smith...... 144 13...... Carlito Miracco...... 141 14...... Ollie Chadwick...... 139 15...... Geri Nicosia...... 137 16...... Richard Evans...... 130 17...... Alex Toth - Jones...... 128 18...... Ashley Marshall...... 116 19...... Connor O’Brien...... 115 20...... Morgan Quinn...... 89 21...... Angus Fender...... 78 22...... Matt Flowers...... 54 23...... Seb Perez...... 33 24...... Sami Saarelainen...... 32 25...... Nick Halstead...... 28 26...... Mike Jarvis...... 22

JUNIOR DRIVERS

Position Driver Name Total Points BRITISH GT 1...... Tom Gamble...... 654 2...... Seb Priaulx...... 642 GT3 DRIVERS’ 3...... Daniel Harper...... 643 4...... Kiern Jewiss...... 542 5...... Tom Wood...... 514 6...... Harry King...... 514 Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 7...... Adam Smalley...... 377 8...... Jordan Collard...... 283 1...... Rick Parfitt Jnr & Seb Morris...... 200 9...... Ruben Del Sarte...... 278 2...... Jon Minshaw & Phil Keen...... 167 10...... Tom Canning...... 243 3...... Derek Johnston & Jonny Adam...... 150.5 11...... Luke Browning...... 210 12...... Harry Dyson...... 209 13...... Connor Grady...... 207 14...... Charlie Digby...... 195 GT3 TEAMS’ 15...... Matt Luff...... 173 16...... Greg Johnson...... 156 17...... Finley Green...... 126 Position Team Name Total Points 18...... Jenson Dineen...... 76 19...... Louis Foster...... 75 1...... Barwell Motorsport...... 301 20...... Keaton Samra...... 63 2...... TF Sport...... 286 21...... Scott McKenna...... 61 3...... ...... 275 22...... James Hedley...... 60 23...... Isa Deen...... 54 24...... Emily Linscott...... 36 GT3 PRO/AM

BRSCC Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 1...... Rick Parfitt Jnr & Seb Morris...... 204 2...... Jon Minshaw & Phil Keen...... 180 3...... Derek Johnston & Jonny Adam...... 161.5

GT3 SILVER CUP CERTIFIED BY FIA - POWERED BY FORD Position Driver(s) Name Total Points ECOBOOST 1...... James Littlejohn & Jack Mitchell...... 137.5 2...... Harry Gottsacker & Nathan Freke...... 61 3...... Charlie Robertson...... 36 Pos. Car Driver Name Total Points 1...... M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 442 GT4 DRIVERS’ 2...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 376.5 3...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 356 4...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Alex Quinn...... 307 5...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 306.5 Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 6...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Oliver York...... 274.5 7...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 257.5 1...... Stuart Middleton & Will Tregurtha...... 185 8...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... ...... 167.5 2...... Graham Johnson & Mike Robinson...... 135 9...... Mygale M14-F4 Ford EcoBoost...... Karl Massaad...... 83 3...... Alex Reed & David Pittard...... 133 PRO ANNUAL 2018 99 GT4 TEAMS’ CREVENTIC Position Team Name Total Points 1...... HHC Motorsport...... 185 CREVENTIC 2...... Black Bull Garage 59...... 145.5 3...... PMW Expo/Optimum Motorsport...... 135 Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... Chantal Kroll...... 120 GT4 PRO/AM 2...... Christiaan Frankenhout...... 120 3...... Kenneth Heyer...... 120 4...... Roland Eggimann...... 120 Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 5...... Michael Kroll...... 120 6...... Charles Putman...... 118 1...... Graham Johnson & Mike Robinson...... 192.5 7...... Joe Foster...... 118 2...... David Pattison & Joe Osborne...... 175.5 8...... Charles Espenlaub...... 118 3...... Adam Balon & Adam Mackay...... 162.5 9...... Kim Holmgaard...... 110 10...... Thierry Blaise...... 110 11...... Josef Král...... 105 12...... Jiri Pisarik...... 105 13...... Max Edelhoff...... 101 GT4 SILVER CUP 14...... Andy Pilgrim...... 100 15...... Gustav Edelhoff...... 99 16...... Ingo Vogler...... 99 Position Driver Name Total Points 17...... Elmar Grimm...... 99 18...... Raphaël van der Straten...... 98 1...... Stuart Middleton & Will Tregurtha... 213 19...... Frederic Fatien...... 98 2...... Alex Reed & David Pittard...... 159.5 20...... Thierry Boyer...... 94 3...... William Phillips...... 158.5 21...... Tiziano Carugati...... 91 22...... Alfred Renauer...... 90 23...... Robert Renauer...... 90 24...... Daniel Allemann...... 90 25...... Dan O’Brien...... 89 26...... Matteo Malucelli...... 86 27...... Michael Carlsen...... 86 28...... Bruno Fretin...... 84 29...... Benoit Fretin...... 84 30...... Grégory Paisse...... 84 31...... Michel Mitieus...... 84 32...... Stuart Hall...... 83 33...... Bassam Kronfli...... 82 34...... David Abramczyk...... 79 35...... Romain Vozniak...... 79 GB 36...... Stephane Adler...... 79 37...... Jean-Michel Gerome...... 78 38...... Pierre-Yves Paque...... 78 39...... Johannes Dr. Kirchhoff...... 77 CHAMPIONSHIP PRO 40...... Pierre Dupont...... 72

Position Driver Name...... Race No. Total Points CREVENTIC 24H SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP 1...... ...... 28...... 228 2...... Zamparelli...... 8...... 228 3...... ...... 1...... 210 Position Driver Name Total Points 4...... Tom Oliphant...... 15...... 182 5...... Lewis Plato...... 77...... 161 1...... Martin Byford...... 80 6...... ...... 11...... 156 2...... Alyn James...... 80 7...... Euan McKay...... 81...... 140 3...... Daniel Wheeler...... 80 8...... Dan McKay...... 91...... 123 4...... Jimmy de Breucker...... 80 9...... Tom Wrigley...... 19...... 91 5...... Mario Timmers...... 78 10...... Ross Wylie...... 59...... 79 6...... Rodrigue Gillion...... 78 11...... Jamie Orton...... 71...... 55 7...... Alba Cano Ramirez...... 77 12...... ...... 12...... 21 8...... Patrik Mathiesen...... 77 9...... Jurgen Smet...... 77 10...... Jose Manuel Perez Aicart...... 77 11...... Colin White...... 77 CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AM1 12...... Kristian Jepsen...... 73 13...... Jan Sorensen...... 73 14...... Matthias Kaiser...... 68 Position Driver Name Team Total Points 15...... Felix Wimmer...... 68 16...... Alvaro Bajo...... 67 1...... Alex Martin...... Team Parker Racing...... 123 17...... Maxim Aronov...... 67 2...... Justin Sherwood...... Team Parker Racing...... 112 18...... Harry Hilders...... 66 3...... Graeme Mundy...... Team Parker Racing...... 67 19...... Gijs Bessem...... 66 4...... John McCullagh...... Team ...... 53 20...... Ivo Breukers...... 64 5...... Karl Leonard...... Team Parker Racing...... 38 21...... Rik Breukers...... 61 6...... Greg Caton...... G-Cat Racing...... 19 22...... Sebastiaan Bleekemolen...... 60 7...... Peter Jennings...... G-Cat Racing...... 19 23...... Melvin de Groot...... 60 24...... Rene Steenmetz...... 60 25...... JM Littman...... 58 CHAMPIONSHIP ROOKIES 26...... Cor Euser...... 56 27...... Roberto Ferri...... 56 28...... John Filippì...... 56 29...... Zach Arnold...... 56 Position Driver Name Team Total Points 30...... Peter Gross...... 56 31...... Steffan Jusjong...... 55 1...... Tio Ellinas...... JTR...... 156 32...... Mads Christensen...... 55 2...... Tom Wrigley...... IN2 Racing...... 92 33...... Martin Sally Pedersen...... 55 3...... Ross Wylie...... Slidesports...... 79 34...... Anthony Lambert...... 54 4...... Jamie Orton...... Redline Racing...... 55 35...... François Semoulin...... 54 5...... Dave Fairbrother...... Slidesports...... 5 36...... Benoît Semoulin...... 54 6...... Matt Telling...... Welch Motorsport...... 3 37...... Martin Gasser...... 50 100 PRO ANNUAL 2018

8...... ...... 149 CREVENTIC 24H SERIES 9...... Ralf Aron...... 123 10...... ...... 108 11...... ...... 106 12...... ...... 94 Pos. Team & Driver(s) Name Total Points 13...... ...... 83 14...... ...... 80 1...... Porsche LMP Team BERNHARD / BAMBER / HARTLEY 367 15...... Tadasuke Makino...... 57 2...... Jackie Chan DC Racing TUNG / LAURENT / JARVIS 366 16...... ...... 45 3...... Jackie Chan DC Racing CHENG / GOMMENDY / BRUNDLE 363 17...... ...... 41 4...... Signatech Alpine Matmut PANCIATICI / RAGUES / NEGRÃO 362 18...... ...... 2 5...... OWEN / DE SADELEER / ALBUQUERQUE 362 6...... Graff40 ALLEN / MATELLI / BRADLEY 361 7...... CEFC Manor TRS Racing GRAVES / HIRSCHI / VERGNE 360 8...... BUEMI / DAVIDSON / NAKAJIMA 358 FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP 9...... Cetilar Villorba Corse LACORTE / SERNAGIOTTO / BELICCHI 353 10...... Signatech Alpine Matmut DUMAS / MENEZES / RAO 351 11...... Tockwith Motorsports MOORE / HANSON / CHANDHOK 351 12...... Idec Sport Racing LAFARGUE / LAFARGUE / ZOLLINGER 344 Position Driver Name Total Points 13...... Racing Team Nederland LAMMERS/VAN EERD/BARRICHELLO 344 14...... Dragonspeed - 10 Star HEDMAN / HANLEY / ROSENQVIST 343 1...... C. Leclerc...... 282 15...... Eurasia Motorsport NICOLET / NICOLET / MARIS 341 2...... A. Markelov...... 210 16...... Vaillante Rebellion PROST / CANAL / SENNA 340 3...... O. Rowland...... 191 17...... Aston Martin Racing TURNER / ADAM / SERRA 340 4...... L. Ghiotto...... 185 18...... Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK PRIAULX/TINCKNELL /DERANI 340 5...... N. Latifi...... 178 19...... Corvette Racing - GM MAGNUSSEN / GARCIA / TAYLOR 340 6...... N. Matsushita...... 131 20...... Porsche GT Team LIETZ / MAKOWIECKI / PILET 339 7...... N. de Vries...... 114 21...... AF Corse RIGON / BIRD / MOLINA 339 8...... A. Fuoco...... 98 22...... Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA HAND / MÜLLER / KANAAN 339 9...... N. Nato...... 91 23...... Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA BRISCOE/WESTBROOK/DIXON 337 10...... A. Albon...... 86 24...... Corvette Racing - GM GAVIN / MILNER / FÄSSLER 335 11...... J. King...... 62 25...... Aston Martin Racing THIIM / SØRENSEN / STANAWAY 334 12...... S. Sette Câmara...... 47 26...... JMW Motorsport SMITH / STEVENS / VANTHOOR 333 13...... G. Malja...... 44 27...... Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK MÜCKE / PLA / JOHNSON 332 14...... S. Canamasas...... 21 28...... Spirit of Race CAMERON / SCOTT / CIOCI 331 15...... S. Gelael...... 17 29...... Scuderia Corsa MACNEIL / SWEEDLER / BELL 331 16...... J. Cecotto...... 16 18...... R. Merhi...... 16 17...... L. Delétraz...... 16 19...... R. Boschung...... 11 20...... S. Sirotkin...... 9 FIA 21...... Á. Palou...... 5 22...... S. Ferrucci...... 4 23...... N. Jeffri...... 2 24...... R. Visoiu...... 1 25...... L. Norris...... 0 26...... C. Ilott...... 0 27...... S. Coletti...... 0 28...... R. Binder...... 0 29...... R. Marciello...... 0 FIA ENDRUANCE TROPHY FOR GT AM DRIVERS

Position Driver Name Total Points 1ST...... ...... 192 1ST...... ...... 192 1ST...... ...... 192 2ND...... CHRISTIAN RIED...... 168 2ND...... MARVIN DIENST...... 168 2ND...... MATTEO CAIROLI...... 168 3RD...... KEITA SAWA...... 165 3RD...... MATT GRIFFIN...... 165 3RD...... WENG SUN MOK...... 165 4TH...... ...... 109 4TH...... ...... 109 FIA FORMULA E 5TH...... MIGUEL MOLINA...... 97 6TH...... BENJAMIN BARKER...... 97 6TH...... NICHOLAS FOSTER...... 97 Pos. Team Driver Name Points 7TH...... MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT...... 67 8TH...... AARON SCOTT...... 50 8TH...... DUNCAN CAMERON...... 50 1...... ABT SCHAEFFLER AUDI SPORT...... L. DI GRASSI ...... 181 8TH...... MARCO CIOCI...... 50 2...... RENAULT E.DAMS...... S. BUEMI...... 157 9TH...... KHALED AL QUBAISI...... 18 3...... MAHINDRA RACING...... F. ROSENQVIST...... 127 10TH...... ALVARO PARENTE...... 16 4...... DS ...... S. BIRD...... 122 10TH...... HIROKI KATOH...... 16 5...... ...... J. VERGNE...... 117 10TH...... RICHARD WEE...... 16 6...... RENAULT E.DAMS...... N. PROST...... 93 11TH...... MICHAEL HEDLUND...... 12 7...... MAHINDRA RACING...... N. HEIDFELD...... 88 12TH...... ...... 12 8...... ABT SCHAEFFLER AUDI SPORT...... D. ABT ...... 67 9...... DS VIRGIN RACING...... J. LOPEZ...... 65 10...... TECHEETAH...... S. SARRAZIN...... 36 FIA F3 EUROPE 11...... NEXTEV NIO...... N. PIQUET JR...... 33 12...... NEXTEV NIO...... O. TURVEY...... 26 13...... ANDRETTI FORMULA E...... R. FRIJNS...... 24 14...... PANASONIC ...... M. EVANS ...... 22 Position Driver Name Total Points 15...... FARADAY FUTURE ...L. DUVAL ...... 20 16...... RENAULT E.DAMS...... P. GASLY...... 18 1...... Lando Norris...... 441 17...... VENTURI FORMULA E...... M. ENGEL...... 16 2...... Joel Eriksson...... 388 3...... Maximilian Günther...... 383 18...... FARADAY FUTURE DRAGON RACING...7 J. D’AMBROSIO ...... 13 4...... ...... 344 19...... VENTURI FORMULA E...... 4 T. DILLMANN...... 12 5...... ...... 207 20...... ANDRETTI FORMULA E...... 28 A. DA COSTA...... 10 6...... ...... 191 21...... TECHEETAH...... 33 E. GUTIERREZ...... 5 7...... Ferdinand Habsburg...... 186 22...... PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING...... 47 A. CARROLL...... 5 PRO ANNUAL 2018 101

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Position Driver Name NAT Total Points 1...... ...... NZL...... 208 Position Driver Name Total Points 2...... ...... NZL...... 208 3...... TIMO BERNHARD...... DEU...... 208 1...... BJÖRK Thed...... 255,5 4...... ...... JPN...... 183 2...... MICHELISZ Norbert...... 249 5...... SÉBASTIEN BUEMI...... CHE...... 183 3...... BENNANI Mehdi...... 216 6...... ...... GBR...... 168 4...... CATSBURG Nicky...... 211,5 7...... ANDRÉ LOTTERER...... DEU...... 129 8...... ...... CHE...... 129 5...... CHILTON Tom...... 210,5 9...... ...... GBR...... 129 6...... GUERRIERI Esteban...... 205 10...... ...... JPN...... 103.5 7...... MONTEIRO Tiago...... 200 11...... ...... GBR...... 103.5 8...... HUFF Rob...... 183 12...... JOSE MARIA LOPEZ...... ARG...... 84.5 9...... GIROLAMI Néstor...... 112 13...... HO-PIN TUNG...... CHN...... 82.5 10...... EHRLACHER Yann...... 90 14...... ...... GBR...... 82.5 15...... ...... FRA...... 82.5 11...... CORONEL Tom...... 69 16...... ...... BRA...... 76 12...... FILIPPI John...... 34 17...... JULIEN CANAL...... FRA...... 76 13...... GLEASON Kevin...... 32,5 18...... NICOLAS PROST...... FRA...... 68 14...... MICHIGAMI Ryo...... 19 19...... ANDRÉ NEGRÃO...... BRA...... 62.5 15...... DE SOUZA Filipe...... 8,5 20...... GUSTAVO MENEZES...... USA...... 62.5 21...... NICOLAS LAPIERRE...... FRA...... 60 16...... PANIS Aurélien...... 2 22...... ...... GBR...... 37 17...... NAGY Daniel...... 1 23...... DAVID CHENG...... CHN...... 37 18...... SZABO Zsolt David...... 1 24...... ...... FRA...... 37 19...... FERNANDES Manuel...... 0 25...... MATTHEW RAO...... GBR...... 35 20...... TARQUINI Gabriele...... 0 26...... JEAN-ERIC VERGNE...... FRA...... 33 21...... RICHARD KRIS...... 0 27...... ...... DNK...... 27.5 28...... MATHIAS BECHE...... CHE...... 27.5 22...... ...... 0 29...... STÉPHANE SARRAZIN...... FRA...... 26 23...... Po Wah WONG...... 0 30...... ...... FRA...... 24.5 24...... MA Qing Hua...... 0 31...... PIERRE RAGUES...... FRA...... 24.5 25...... Kin Ping CLEREBOLD CHAN...... 0 32...... JR...... BRA...... 23.5 33...... JONATHAN HIRSCHI...... CHE...... 23 34...... TOR GRAVES...... GBR...... 23 35...... ROMAN RUSINOV...... RUS...... 17.5 GT FIA WORLD ENDURANCE DRIVERS 36...... ...... FRA...... 16.5 37...... ...... FRA...... 15.5 CHAMPIONSHIP 38...... ...... FRA...... 15.5 39...... MATTHIEU VAXIVIERE...... FRA...... 15 40...... ALEX LYNN...... GBR...... 14.5 Position Driver Name Total Points 41...... ...... FRA...... 12.5 42...... ...... GBR...... 12 43...... ...... JPN...... 10 1...... ...... 153 44...... ...... GBR...... 9 2...... ...... 153 45...... DOMINIK KRAIHAMER...... AUT...... 8.5 3...... FRÉDÉRIC MAKOWIECKI...... 145 46...... OLIVER WEBB...... GBR...... 8.5 4...... ...... 145 47...... ...... PRT...... 8 5...... ...... 142.5 48...... ROBERTO GONZALEZ...... MEX...... 7 6...... ...... 142.5 49...... SIMON TRUMMER...... CHE...... 7 50...... ...... RUS...... 7 7...... ...... 139.5 51...... LUIS FELIPE DERANI...... BRA...... 4 8...... ...... 139 52...... JOSE GUTIERREZ...... MEX...... 4 9...... MARCO SØRENSEN...... 104 53...... MEMO ROJAS...... MEX...... 4 10...... ...... 104 54...... RYO HIRAKAWA...... JPN...... 4 11...... DARREN TURNER...... 101 55...... LÉO ROUSSEL...... FRA...... 1 56...... MARCO BONANOMI...... ITA...... 0.5 12...... ...... 101 57...... ...... ESP...... 0.5 13...... OLIVIER PLA...... 95 58...... NICO MULLER...... CHE...... 0.5 14...... STEFAN MÜCKE...... 95 59...... LOÏC DUVAL...... FRA...... 0.5 15...... ...... 79 16...... LUIS FELIPE DERANI...... 74 17...... KEVIN ESTRE...... 67 18...... MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN...... 67 19...... BILLY JOHNSON...... 43 20...... MIGUEL MOLINA...... 32.5 21...... RICHIE STANAWAY...... 32 22...... ...... 23...... MATHIAS LAUDA...... 19.5 24...... PAUL DALLA LANA...... 19.5 25...... PEDRO LAMY...... 19.5 26...... KEITA SAWA...... 19 27...... MATT GRIFFIN...... 19 28...... WENG SUN MOK...... 19 29...... CHRISTIAN RIED...... 17 30...... MARVIN DIENST...... 17 31...... MATTEO CAIROLI...... 17 32...... AARON SCOTT...... 12 33...... DUNCAN CAMERON...... 12 34...... MARCO CIOCI...... 12 35...... FRANCESCO CASTELLACCI...... 9.5 36...... THOMAS FLOHR...... 9.5 37...... BENJAMIN BARKER...... 6 38...... NICHOLAS FOSTER...... 6 39...... MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT...... 3.5 40...... KHALED AL QUBAISI...... 2 41...... ALVARO PARENTE...... 1 42...... HIROKI KATOH...... 1 PRO ANNUAL 2018 103

PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP PIRELLI WORLD GT CUP

Position NAT Driver Name Total Points Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... GER...... Michael Ammermüller...... 193 1...... Yuki Harata...... 129 2...... NOR...... Dennis Olsen (R)...... 186 2...... Preston Calvert...... 51 3...... AUS...... Matt Campbell (R)...... 151 3...... Marko Radisic...... 49 4...... GBR...... Daniel Cammish...... 122 5...... POL...... Robert Lukas...... 103 6...... ITA...... Mattia Drudi (R)...... 91 7...... GBR...... (R)...... 85 PIRELLI WORLD SPRINTX GT 8...... LUX...... Dylan Pereira...... 84 9...... KWT...... Zaid Ashkanani...... 74 10...... ITA...... Daniele Di Amato...... 47 11...... IRL...... Ryan Cullen...... 41 Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 12...... SWE...... Philip Morin (R)...... 40 13...... DNK...... Mikkel O. Pedersen (R)...... 37 14...... OMN...... Al Faisal Al Zubair (R)...... 29 1...... Michael Cooper|Jordan Taylor...... 175 15...... FRA...... Steven Palette...... 26 2...... |Daniel Morad...... 172 16...... GBR...... Paul Rees...... 25 3...... Patrick Long...... 163 17...... POL...... Igor Walilko (R)...... 24 4...... Daniel Mancinelli...... 162 18...... POL...... Piotr Parys (R)...... 17 5...... Johnny O’Connell|...... 149 19...... GBR...... Tom Sharp...... 12 20...... SUI...... Nico Rindlisbacher (R)...... 8 21...... NED...... (B)...... 8 22...... NOR...... Roar Lindland (B)...... 7 PIRELLI WORLD SPRINTX GT CUP 23...... GER...... Christopher Bauer...... 3 24...... GBR...... Mark Radcliffe (B)...... 1 25...... SUI...... Glauco Solieri (B)...... 26...... FRA...... Roland Berville (B)...... Position Driver(s) Name Total Points 27...... GER...... Christof Langer (B)...... 28...... MEX...... Santiago Creel...... 1...... Alessandro Bressan|Yuki Harata...... 248 2...... Andy Lee|Erich Joiner...... 138 3...... Dani Clos|Marko Radisic...... 44 4...... Brandon Davis|Jeff Burton...... 42 INDEPENDANT 5...... Tom Haacker|Sloan Urry...... 0 PIRELLI WORLD GTS PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE

Position Driver Name Total Points Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... ...... 366 1...... Patrick Long ...... PRO...... 365 2...... Ian James...... 303 1...... Michael Cooper ...... PRO...... 338 3...... Martin Barkey...... 267 1...... Alvaro Parente ...... PRO...... 315 4...... Rodrigo Baptista...... 257 1...... Daniel Mancinelli ...... PRO...... 291 5...... Nate Stacy...... 252 1...... Ryan Dalziel ...... PRO...... 276 2...... Johnny O’Connell ...... PRO...... 275 2...... Bryan Sellers ...... PRO...... 244 2...... Ryan Eversley ...... PRO...... 206 PIRELLI WORLD GTSA 3...... ...... PRO...... 193 3...... Jordan Taylor ...... PRO...... 175 4...... Pierre Kaffer ...... PRO...... 174 4...... James Sofronas ...... AM...... 174 Position Driver Name Total Points 5...... Daniel Morad ...... PRO...... 172 6...... Adderly Fong ...... PRO...... 167 1...... George Kurtz...... 360 7...... Alec Udell ...... PRO...... 153 2...... Tony Gaples...... 319 7...... Spencer Pumpelly ...... PRO...... 151 3...... Mark Klenin...... 314 7...... Ricky Taylor ...... PRO...... 149 4...... Adam Merzon...... 243 8...... Michael Schein ...... AM...... 141 5...... Jason Bell...... 210 8...... ...... PRO...... 140 9...... Joerg Bergmeister ...... PRO...... 136

PIRELLI WORLD GT PIRELLI WORLD SPRINTX GTS

Position Driver Name Total Points Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... Patrick Long...... 202 1...... Adam Merzon|...... 223 2...... Alvaro Parente...... 175 2...... Kyle Tilley|Jerry Kaufman...... 44 3...... Michael Cooper...... 163 3...... Ernie Francis Jr|James Pesek...... 4...... Daniel Mancinelli...... 129 5...... Bryan Sellers...... 128 PIRELLI WORLD TC PIRELLI WORLD GTA

Position Driver Name Total Points Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... Paul Holton...... 235 1...... James Sofronas...... 211 2...... Greg Liefooghe...... 208 2...... John Potter...... 171 3...... Nick Wittmer...... 190 3...... Tim Pappas...... 146 4...... Michael Schein...... 140 4...... Toby Grahovec...... 190 5...... Pablo Perez Companc...... 114 5...... Mason Fillippi...... 173 104 PRO ANNUAL 2018

9...... MELNIKOV Ilya...... TFT...... 199 PIRELLI WORLD TCA 10...... DELAFOSSE Damien...... DB AUTOSPORT...... 185,5 11...... VAUCHER Quentin...... DB AUTOSPORT...... 185,5 12...... ACCARY Thomas...... DB AUTOSPORT...... 185,5 13...... KUBRYK Christophe...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 151,5 Position Driver Name Total Points 14...... MONDOLOT Philippe...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 151 15...... ZOLLINGER David...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 151 1...... Matthew Fassnacht...... 245 16...... RIHON Jean-Lou...... TFT...... 140 2...... Elivan Goulart...... 226 17...... PHILLIPS Simon...... TFT...... 140 3...... Tom O’Gorman...... 215 1...... CIMADOMO Philippe...... TFT...... 135 4...... Eric Powell...... 150 19...... TROUILLET Adrien...... GRAFF...... 108,5 5...... Daniel Moen...... 147 20...... FAGGIONATO Marc...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 106 21...... WEIL Antoine...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 106 22...... BASSORA Daniel...... DB AUTOSPORT...... 105,5 23...... MARROC Nicolas...... GRAFF...... 103,5 PIRELLI WORLD TCB 24...... BOLE BESANCON Kévin...... CD SPORT...... 99,5 25...... THUNER Fabien...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 91,5 26...... CROULLET Frédéric...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 85,5 Position Driver Name Total Points 27...... ROSATI Rodolphe...... EQUIPE PALMYR...... 85,5 28...... MONCLAIR David...... DB AUTOSPORT...... 81,5 1...... P.J. Groenke...... 268 29...... TAITTINGER Inès...... CD SPORT RC FORMULA...75,5 2...... Jake Pipal...... 266 30...... COCHET Ludovic...... CD SPORT...... 72,5 3...... Canaan O’Connell...... 253 31...... KIRCHDOERFFER Rémy...... CD SPORT...... 72,5 4...... Jasper Drengler...... 206 32...... FAURE Gérard...... CD SPORT...... 72,5 5...... Ted Sahley...... 122 33...... SCHATZ Nicolas...... DB AUTOSPORT...... 70,5 34...... SCHEIER Johan-Boris...... CD SPORT...... 69,5 35...... FORT Xavier...... GRAFF...... 67,5 VDEV ENDURANCE SERIES 2017 ENDURANCE LMP3 CLASSEMENT VDEV CHALLENGE MONOPLACE GENERAL

Pos. Driver Name Team Total Points

Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... HERIAU Gilles...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 787 1...... SMIECHOWSKI Jakub...... 218,5 2...... HÖRR Laurents...... DUTT MOTORSPORT...... 733,5 1...... STILL Hendrik...... 218,5 3...... MUELLER-CREPON Moritz..... HEURI RENNWAGEN...... 703,5 1...... TROUILLET Eric...... 216 4...... BERTONELLI Diego...... TS CORSE...... 662 1...... GAUVIN Franck...... 216 5...... CARMES Alexis...... LAMO RACING CAR...... 570,5 1...... PANCIATICI Nelson...... 201,5 6...... CREED Erwin...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 547,5 2...... DEGUFFROY Remy...... 198 7...... LEBRETON...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 506 2...... FOUBERT Jean-Ludovic WOLFF Jacques...... 184 8...... PECCENINI Pietro...... TS CORSE...... 490 2...... MAULINI Nicolas...... 184 9...... JEAN Pierre-Alexandre...... RC FORMULA...... 404,5 3...... BORGA Antonin...... 183 10...... MELIN Nicolas...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 341,5 4...... ENQVIST Henning...... 183 11...... CHOUKROUN Grégory...... LAMO RACING CAR...... 326,5 4...... LEGERET Lucas...... 156,5 12...... BENYAHIA Michael...... R-ACE GP...... 257 5...... SCHEUSCHNER Paul...... 147,5 13...... AIMARD Thierry...... LAMO RACING CAR...... 257 6...... FONTAINE Pierre...... 137 14...... COICAUD Théo...... R-ACE GP...... 234 7...... DECULTOT Christophe...... 137 7...... HERY Edouard...... 116 15...... RYKART Walter...... HEURI RENNWAGEN...... 224 7...... DENIS Cyril...... 116 16...... SKLAR Howard...... TS CORSE...... 201,5 8...... ELKMANN Peter...... 113,5 17...... CHOQUET Arnaud...... MONSTER RACING...... 200,5 8...... PERROY Jordan...... 107 18...... MATILE Nicolas...... ZIG ZAG...... 159 9...... NEVEU Julien...... 70,5 19...... PEYRE Jean-Christophe...... ZIG ZAG...... 151,5 10...... MICHEL Xavier...... 69 20...... PERROY Jordan...... RC FORMULA...... 150 11...... NICOLET Jacques...... 65 21...... PIRONNEAU Nicolas...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 134 11...... NICOLET Pierre...... 65 22...... BENECCHI Xavier...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 125 11...... DUQUEINE Gilles...... 62 23...... BUCHER Alain...... LAMO RACING CAR...... 121,5 12...... MÜLLER Alexander...... 54 24...... MOPAR Mathieu...... MONSTER RACING...... 117,5 13...... ROGIVUE Nikolaj...... 54 25...... RICHARD Amaury...... RC FORMULA...... 110 13...... CLAIRAY Yann...... 49 14...... DROUX David...... 45 26...... LEONARD Baptiste...... LSP RACING TEAM...... 110 14...... PASIAN Sergio...... 42 27...... CARINI Hugo...... HERVE DAVID RACING...... 102 14...... LEDERMAIR Johann...... 40,5 28...... SARGEANT Logan...... R-ACE GP...... 99 15...... BOURGOIS Philippe...... 38 29...... DESTANDAU François...... LAMO RACING CAR...... 98 16...... ABELLO GAMAZO Miguel...... 37 30...... SISKA Robert...... INTER EUROPOL COMPETITION..94 17...... FUSTER PLIEGO Jesus...... 37 31...... IOGNA Vincent...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 93 17...... VAN OOSTRUM Mirko...... 30 32...... WAGNER Richard...... INTER EUROPOL COMPETITION.. 92 17...... BECK Didier...... 30 33...... MAGNUS Gilles...... R-ACE GP...... 91 18...... DRACONE Francesco...... 28,5 34...... MIRGUET Simon...... RC FORMULA...... 82,5 18...... BARATTO Jacopo Michele...... 28,5 35...... PEDRAZA Karl...... RC FORMULA...... 65,5 19...... BLICHARSKI Tomasz ROMECKI Stéphane...... 26 36...... PIROIRD Michel...... FORMULA MOTORSPORT...... 63 20...... FALCHERO Julien...... 26 22...... BOULAIN Arlan...... 19,5 37...... HAROUT Daniel...... LYCEE PRO D’ARTAGNAN...... 52,5 23...... CIMADOMO Philippe...... 19 38...... MERIEL Eric...... LAMO RACING CAR...... 38 24...... DAGONEAU Thomas ROSSELLO Fabrice...... 19 39...... CARLESI SORASIO Christian.ZIG ZAG...... 36 26...... COIGNY Alexandre...... 15 27...... ZOLLINGER David...... 15 28...... BORGA Lucas...... 9 29...... DUQUEINE ENGINEERING...... 9

VDEV ENDURANCE PROTO

Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... VILARINO Ander...... TFT...... 232,5 2...... FERTE Alain...... TFT...... 232,5 3...... ILLIANO Philippe...... TFT...... 232,5 4...... BAZAUD Bruno...... TFT...... 209,5 5...... THIRION Philippe...... TFT...... 209,5 6...... CAILLON Denis...... TFT...... 209,5 7...... CAPILLAIRE Vincent...... TFT...... 199 8...... CREED Erwin...... TFT...... 199 PRO ANNUAL 2018 105

54...... Büllesbach, Christian...... 52,12 VDEV FUNYO F5 55...... Schettler, Andreas...... 52,12 56...... Franz, Christian Andreas...... 50,94 57...... Strycek, Lena...... 50,66 58...... Terting, Peter...... 50,61 Position Driver Name Total Points 59...... Palluth, Carsten...... 50,58 60...... Wirtz, Guido...... 50,57 1...... DANNIELOU Marc-Antoine...... 500 61...... Wolters, Kevin...... 50,15 2...... MALINCONI Renaud...... 460,5 62...... Günther, Felix...... 49,98 3...... BARBIAT Alexandre...... 454 63...... Jahn, Axel...... 49,34 4...... MICHEL Jennifer...... 354,5 64...... Dumas, Romain...... 49,04 5...... HUET Jean-Marie...... 344,5 65...... Rothenberger, Sandro...... 47,91 6...... NAAR Dekel...... 344 66...... Stanco, Luigi...... 47,91 7...... GAUCLERE Olivier...... 331 67...... Kleeschulte, Bernd...... 47,88 8...... CAMBOULIVE Christian...... 314 9...... SEILLE Patrick...... 298,5 10...... CHAMPETIER DE RIBES Etienne...... 271 11...... HOCHET Olivier...... 260,5 12...... CHAUMOT Claude...... 245 13...... DESSENS Jonathan...... 239,5 MOTORSPORT 14...... COTTER Franck...... 219,5 15...... DESPRETZ Thomas...... 208,5 16...... GENY-GROS Sébastien...... 150 17...... BURGUET Yann...... 132 18...... GOMES Carlos...... 112 19...... LACHENAL Frédéric...... 110,5 20...... LION Emmanuel...... 98 21...... ROTH Philippe...... 93 22...... HERIAU Pierre...... 57 23...... DAMIANI Cédric...... 44 24...... SCIABBARRASI Marcel...... 38 25...... LEFEVRE Frank...... 30 26...... HEROLD Gaylor...... 30 BRITISH F3 CHAMPIONSHIP 27...... TENEKETZIAN William...... 25,5 28...... PRIEUR Stéphane...... 20 29...... RESLINGER Stéphane...... 19,5 30...... VIALE Sébastien...... 16 Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... ...... 654pts 2...... James Pull...... 490pts VLN ENDURO 3...... Ben Hingeley...... 444pts 4...... ...... 432pts 5...... ...... 425pts 6...... Callan O’Keeffe...... 373pts Position Driver Name Total Points 7...... Chase Owen...... 302pts 8...... Jordan Cane...... 288pts 1...... Schrey, Michael...... 67,47 9...... ...... 264pts 2...... Fischer, Norbert...... 67,27 10...... Nicolai Kjaergaard...... 247pts 3...... Konnerth, Christian...... 67,27 11...... Omar Ismail...... 216pts 4...... Zils, Daniel...... 67,27 12...... Manuel Maldonado...... 205pts 5...... Manheller, Marcel...... 65,45 13...... ...... 195pts 6...... Mies, Alexander...... 65,40 14...... Jeremy Wahome...... 165pts 7...... Kranz, Moritz...... 65,16 15...... Nick Worm...... 159pts 8...... Owega, Hamza...... 65,16 16...... Aaron Di Comberti...... 112pts 9...... Schula, Alex...... 65,16 17...... Krishnaraaj Mahadik...... 104pts 10...... Scheerbarth, Tim...... 64,19 18...... Tristan Charpentier...... 53pts 11...... Brink, Danny (korrigiert)...... 64,10 19...... Harry Hayek...... 51pts 12...... Leisen, Phillipp (korrigiert)...... 64,10 20...... Alex Quinn...... 46pts 13...... Rink, Christopher (korrigiert)...... 64,10 21...... Linus Lundqvist...... 32pts 14...... Karch, Claudius...... 63,26 22...... Petru Florescu...... 22pts 15...... Brück, Christopher...... 62,09 23...... Pavan Ravishankar...... 31pts 16...... Gülden, Andreas...... 61,74 17...... Leuchter, Benjamin...... 61,74 18...... Kräling, Frank...... 61,54 19...... Adams, Rudi...... 61,42 GT CUP 20...... Jäger, Thomas...... 61,42 21...... Jäger, Mike...... 61,26 22...... Köhler, Stephan...... 61,26 23...... Kohlhaas, Christian...... 61,26 Pos. Car Driver(s) Name Total Points 24...... Griessner, David...... 61,23 25...... Eichenberg, Heiko...... 61,17 1...... McLaren MP4/12 GT3.Graham Davidson...... 530 26...... Gavris, Lucian...... 60,86 2...... GT4...... Dominic Paul...... 480 27...... Lomas, Dale...... 60,86 3...... Gallardo ...... Neil Huggins...... 425 28...... Ackermann, David...... 60,08 4...... BMW M3 E46 GTR...... Tom Webb / James Webb...... 399 29...... Fübrich, Yannick...... 59,47 5...... Aston Martin GT3...... Nigel Hudson / Adam Wilcox (Pro)...... 367 30...... Weber, Wolfgang (korrigiert)...... 59,25 6...... Lamborghini Huracan...... Jake Rattenbury...... 365 31...... Gerhard, Christopher...... 58,15 7...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Brent Millage...... 318 32...... Schall, Ralf...... 58,15 8...... GTC...... Bonamy Grimes/Johnny Mowlem (Pro)...... 303 33...... Amweg, Manuel...... 57,91 9...... Marcos Mantis...... Warren Gilbert / Trevor Knight...... 281 34...... Yerly, Frédéric...... 57,91 10...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Mick Mercer / Gary Smith...... 269 35...... Böckmann, Marek...... 57,10 11...... ...... John Saunders / Patrick Scharfegger...... 249 36...... Kratz, Torsten...... 57,04 12...... Mosler MT 900...... Kevin Riley / Gareth Downing...... 212 37...... Strycek, Volker...... 56,29 13...... Ginetta G55...... Darren Standing / Ian Goodchild...... 209 38...... Mettler, Yannick...... 56,20 14...... BMW M3 GTR...... Jeff Wyatt / Geoff Steel...... 193 39...... Sandberg, Oskar...... 55,92 15...... Ferrari 458 GTC...... Graham Lucking / Leyton Clarke (Pro)...... 189 40...... Totz, Kevin...... 55,43 16...... Porsche 911 GTC...... Andy Demetriou / Piers Masarati...... 163 41...... Hill, Janine...... 55,37 17...... Porsche Cayman GT4...... Mark Murfitt / Michael Broadhurst (Pro)...... 128 42...... Klasen, Arno...... 55,37 18...... BMW M3 GTR...... Andy Robey...... 123 43...... Shoffner, John...... 55,37 19...... Aston Martin GT4...... Chris Murphy / Phil Glew...... 121 44...... Jans, Steve...... 54,81 20...... McLaren 570 GT4...... Stewart & Lewis Proctor...... 110 45...... Stippler, Frank...... 54,69 21...... Porsche 991 GT3...... Mike Sellar / Pete Smallwood...... 105 46...... Derscheid, Rolf...... 54,54 22...... Porsche Cayman GT4 ...... ...... 92 47...... Flehmer, Michael...... 54,54 23...... Aston Martin GT3...... Brown/Manderson...... 75 48...... Radulovic, Zoran...... 54,54 24...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Rob Gaffney...... 72 49...... Fischer, Michael...... 54,42 25...... BMW V10 150 GTR...... Nick Barrow and Richard Corbett...... 72 50...... Küpper, Bernd...... 53,75 26...... Marcos Mantis...... Mitch Millett/John Harrison/Jochum Boelting66. 51...... Küpper, Kevin...... 53,75 27...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Ian Payne / Ben Tuck...... 61 52...... Overbeck, Tobias...... 53,64 28...... Ferrari 458 GTC...... Laurent de Meeus / Jamie Stanley (Pro)...... 58 53...... Gindorf, Marc...... 52,16 29...... Ferrari 458 GT3...... Gary Eastwood...... 52 106 PRO ANNUAL 2018

30...Ferrari 458 GTC...... Mark Brough / Charlie Hollings (Pro)...... 45 31....Lamborghini Huracan...... Tim Richards...... 33 GT CUP - GROUP GTA 32...Porsche 997 GT3...... David Grover...... 40 33...Ferrari 430 Challenge...... Andrew Christopher / George Christopher ...... 33 34...Porsche Cayman GT4...... Morris / Nearn...... 33 35...Ginetta G55...... Chris Papageorgiou...... 33 36...Ginetta G50 ...... Alan Henderson & Daniel Irving...... 23 Pos. Car Driver(s) Name Total Points 37...Saker Rapex...... Alan Purbrick/David Brise (Pro)...... 22 38...Porsche 935...... Richard Chamberlain...... 19 39...Ginetta G50 ...... Chris Everill...... 18 1...... Ginetta G55 GT4....Dominic Paul...... 480 40...McLaren 650S Sprint...... Andy Brakewell /Steven Gray...... 15 2...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Brent Millage...... 318 3...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Mick Mercer / Gary Smith...... 269 4...... Ginetta G55...... Darren Standing / Ian Goodchild...... 209 5...... BMW M3 GTR...... Jeff Wyatt / Geoff Steel...... 193 GT CUP - GROUP GTO 6...... Porsche Cayman GT4...... Mark Murfitt / Michael Broadhurst (Pro).....128 7...... BMW M3 GTR...... Andy Robey...... 123 8...... Aston Martin GT4...... Chris Murphy / Phil Glew...... 121 9...... McLaren 570 GT4...... Stewart & Lewis Proctor...... 110 Pos. Car Driver(s) Name Total Points 10...... Porsche Cayman GT4 ...... Esmee Hawkey...... 92 11...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Rob Gaffney...... 72 1...... McLaren MP4/12 GT3....Graham Davidson...... 530 12...... Ginetta G55 GT4...... Ian Payne / Ben Tuck...... 61 2...... Aston Martin GT3...... Nigel Hudson / Adam Wilcox (Pro)...367 13...... Porsche Cayman GT4...... Morris / Nearn...... 33 3...... Mosler MT 900...... Kevin Riley / Gareth Downing...... 212 14...... Ginetta G55...... Chris Papageorgiou...... 33 4...... Aston Martin GT3...... Brown/Manderson...... 75 5...... Ferrari 458 GT3...... Gary Eastwood...... 52 6...... Porsche 935...... Richard Chamberlain...... 19

GT CUP - GROUP GTC

Pos. Car Driver(s) Name Total Points 1...... Lamborghini Huracan...Jake Rattenbury...... 365 2...... Ferrari 458 GTC...... Bonamy Grimes / Johnny Mowlem (Pro).303 3...... Ferrari 458 GTC...... Graham Lucking / Leyton Clarke (Pro)...... 189 4...... Porsche 911 GTC...... Andy Demetriou / Piers Masarati...... 163 5...... Porsche 991 GT3...... Mike Sellar / Pete Smallwood...... 105 6...... Ferrari 458 GTC...... Laurent de Meeus / Jamie Stanley (Pro)..... 58 LMP3 CUP CHAMPIONSHIP 7...... Ferrari 458 GTC...... Mark Brough / Charlie Hollings (Pro)...... 45 8...... Lamborghini Huracan...... Tim Richards...... 33 9...... McLaren 650S Sprint...... Andy Brakewell /Steven Gray...... 15 Pos. Car Driver(s) Name Total Points

GT CUP - GROUP GTB 1...... Ligier JS P3...... Colin Noble & Alasdair McCaig...... 232 2...... Ligier JS P3...... Tony Wells & Matt Bell...... 212 3...... Ligier JS P4...... Jack Butel & Dean Gibbs...... 154 Pos. Car Driver(s) Name Total Points 4...... Ligier JS P5...... Christian England & Andrew Evans...... 132 5...... Ligier JS P6...... Mike Newbould & ...... 73 1...... Lamborghini Gallardo.Neil Huggins...... 425 6...... Ligier JS P7...... Richard Dean & Sarah Moore...... 63 2...... BMW M3 E46 GTR...... Tom Webb / James Webb...... 399 7...... Ligier JS P8...... Paul Bailey & Andy Schulz...... 48 3...... Marcos Mantis...... Warren Gilbert / Trevor Knight...... 281 8...... Ligier JS P9...... Jason Rishover & Jamie Spence...... 64 4...... Ginetta G50...... John Saunders / Patrick Scharfegger...... 249 9...... Ligier JS P10...... Chris Hoy & Sandy Mitchell...... 28 5...... BMW V10 150 GTR...... Nick Barrow and Richard Corbett...... 72 10...... Ligier JS P11...... Karun Chandhok & Steve Tandy...... 27 6...... Marcos Mantis...... Mitch Millett/John Harrison /Jochum Boelting.66 11...... Ligier JS P12...... Dean Gibbs & Alex Kapadia...... 22 7...... Porsche 997 GT3...... David Grover...... 40 12...... Ligier JS P13...... Kahled al Mudhaf & Michael Vergers...... 10 8...... Ferrari 430 Challenge...... Andrew Christopher / George Christopher .... 33 13...... Ligier JS P14...... Bonamy Grimes & Johnny Mowlem...... 10 9...... Saker Rapex...... Alan Purbrick/David Brise (Pro)...... 22 14...... Ligier JS P15...... Manhal Allos & Alex Kapadia...... 10 15...... Ligier JS P16...... Andy Demetriou & Bob Berridge...... 8 ANNUAL 2018 PRO 107

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16...... Patrick Long Porsche...... 18 RENAULT UK CLIO CUP 17...... Porsche...... 18 18...... Oliver Jarvis Bentley...... 15 19...... Guy Smith Bentley...... 15 20...... Bentley...... 15 Position Driver Name Team Total Points 21...... Edoardo Mortara Mercedes-Benz...... 15 22...... Mercedes-Benz...... 15 1...... MIKE BUSHELL...... Team Pyro...... 514 23...... Michael Meadows Mercedes-Benz...... 15 2...... PAUL RIVETT...... WDE Motorsport...... 377 24...... Bryan Sellers McLaren...... 15 3...... LEE PATTISON...... WDE Motorsport...... 366 25...... Ben Barnicoat McLaren...... 15 4...... ...... Ciceley Motorsport...... 360 26...... Côme Ledogar McLaren...... 12 5...... DANIEL ROWBOTTOM...... DRM...... 322 27...... Rob Bell McLaren...... 12 6...... JAMES COLBURN...... PP Motorsport...... 302 28...... Porsche...... 12 7...... JACK MCCARTHY...... Team Pyro...... 272 29...... Michael Christensen Porsche...... 12 8...... DAN ZELOS...... WDE Motorsport...... 270 30...... Kevin Estre Porsche...... 12 9...... JAMES DORLIN...... Westbourne Motorsport...... 257 10...... NATHAN HARRISON...... Team Pyro...... 228 11...... LUCAS ORROCK...... Team Pyro...... 199 BLANCPAIN GT DRIVERS 12...... SAM OSBORNE...... WDE Motorsport...... 115 13...... AARON THOMPSON...... Ciceley Motorsport...... 113 14...... LUKE READE...... WDE Motorsport...... 108 15...... KYLE HORNBY...... Team Pyro...... 77 Position Driver Name Total Points 16...... JADE EDWARDS...... Ciceley Motorsport...... 75 17...... ASH HAND...... Team Pyro...... 73 1...... ...... 153 18...... BRETT LIDSEY...... MRM...... 49 1...... Christian Engelhart...... 153 19...... OLLIE PIDGLEY...... Team Pyro...... 45 2...... Maxi Buhk...... 120 20...... ...... WDE Motorsport...... 44 2...... Franck Perera...... 120 21...... ZAK FULK...... Team Pyro...... 43 3...... ...... 116 22...... GRAHAM FIELD...... JamSport Racing...... 39 4...... ...... 110 23...... BRADLEY BURNS...... Team Pyro...... 36 4...... Stuart Leonard...... 110 24...... MYLES COLLINS...... Westbourne Motorsport...... 36 5...... ...... 107 25...... SAM RANDON...... Westbourne Motorsport...... 31 6...... ...... 104 26...... SHAYNE DEEGAN...... SDR Motorsport...... 27 7...... ...... 83 27...... SHAWN TAYLOR...... STR Norwich...... 22 7...... ...... 83 28...... BEN PALMER...... Westbourne Motorsport...... 16 8...... ...... 74 29...... AMBROGIO PERFETTI...... Westbourne Motorsport...... 14 9...... ...... 73 30...... JAMES ‘JJ’ ROSS...... Bob Ross Racing...... 12 10...... Marcel Fässler...... 62 31...... JAMIE GOING...... JamSport Racing...... 10 10...... ...... 62 32...... OSCAR ROVELLI...... Westbourne Motorsport...... 9 11...... ...... 60 33...... PAUL STREATHER...... WDE Motorsport...... 1 11...... Felix Serralles...... 60 12...... Michael Meadows...... 59 12...... Raffaele Marciello...... 59 13...... Jake Dennis...... 55 14...... ...... 49 15...... Dominik Baumann...... 48 SRO MOTORSPORTS 16...... ...... 46 17...... Victor Shaytar...... 46 17...... Davide Rigon...... 46 GROUP 17...... Miguel Molina...... 46 18...... Edoardo Mortara...... 43 19...... Steven Kane...... 39 20...... ...... 36 20...... ...... 36 21...... ...... 32 21...... James Calado...... 32 21...... Marco Cioci...... 32 22...... Pieter Schothorst...... 31 23...... ...... 31 24 HOURS OF SPA 24...... Nico Muller...... 29 24...... Antonio Garcia...... 29 24...... Rene Rast...... 29 25...... ...... 28 Pos. Driver(s) Name Team 1...... Nico M, Markus P, Christian K, Matias H. Walkenhorst M’sport 2...... Jacques Duyver, Marco Zanuttini, David Perel...... Kessel Racing 3...... Gabriele Piana...... Black Falcon BLANCPAIN GT SERIES SPRINT CUP 4...... Michael Broniszewski...... Kessel Racing DRIVERS 5...... Adrian Amstutz...... Barwell Motorsport 6...... Niek Hommerson, Louis Machiels...... Spirit of Race 7...... Alexander West, Chris Goodwin, Chris Harris...... Garage 59 Position Driver Name Total Points 8...... Leo Matchitski, Miguel Ramos...... Barwell Motorsport 9...... Alexander Mattschull, Rinat Salikhov...... Rinaldi Racing 1...... Robin Frijns...... 82 10...... Alex Demerdjian, Davide Rizzo...... AF Corse 1...... Stuart Leonard...... 82 2...... Markus Winkelhock...... 74 2...... Will Stevens...... 74 BLAINC PAIN INTERCONTINENTAL GT 3...... Maxi Buhk...... 68 3...... Franck Perera...... 68 CHALLENGE 4...... Mirko Bortolotti...... 67 4...... Christian Engelhart...... 67 Position Driver Name Manufacturer...Total Points 5...... Dries Vanthoor...... 62 5...... Marcel Fässler...... 62 1...... Markus Winkelhock Audi ...... 50 6...... Steven Kane...... 38 2...... Christopher Haase Audi ...... 44 6...... Vincent Abril...... 38 3...... Christopher Mies Audi ...... 29 7...... Markus Palttala...... 36 4...... David Calvert-Jones Porsche...... 28 8...... Jesse Krohn...... 36 5...... Connor de Phillippi Audi ...... 28 9...... Pieter Schothorst...... 27 6...... Audi ...... 27 9...... Jake Dennis...... 27 7...... Pierre Kaffer Audi ...... 27 10...... Ezequiel Perez Companc...... 26 8...... Alvaro Parente McLaren...... 27 11...... Jimmy Eriksson...... 21 9...... Ferrari...... 25 11...... Dominik Baumann...... 21 10...... Jamie Whincup Ferrari...... 25 11...... Craig Lowndes Ferrari...... 25 12...... Andrea Caldarelli...... 21 12...... Jules Gounon Audi ...... 25 13...... Clemens Schmid...... 21 13...... Andy Soucek2 18 20 Bentley...... 20 13...... Filip Salaquarda...... 21 14...... Vincent Abril Bentley...... 20 14...... Felix Serralles...... 20 15...... Maxime Soulet Bentley...... 20 14...... Daniel Juncadella...... 20 PRO ANNUAL 2018 109

15...... Michael Meadows...... 18 15...... Raffaele Marciello...... 18 TCR INTERNATIONAL SERIES 16...... Romain Monti...... 17 16...... Christopher Haase...... 17 17...... Fabian Schiller...... 16 17...... Jules Szymkowiak...... 16 Position Driver Name Total Points 18...... ...... 10 19...... Tom Blomqvist...... 7 1...... Jean-Karl Vernay...... 226 20...... Giovanni Venturini...... 7 2...... Attila Tassi...... 197 3...... Stefano Comini...... 196 4...... Pepe Oriola...... 164 GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES NORTHERN 5...... Roberto Colciago...... 161 CUP 6...... Gianni Morbidelli...... 132 7...... James Nash...... 129 8...... Dušan Borković...... 118 Position Driver Name Total Points 9...... Rob Huff...... 106 1...... Ricardo van der Ende...... 235 10...... Frédéric Vervisch...... 84 2...... Max Koebolt...... 235 11...... Davit Kajaia...... 77 3...... Matt Nicoll-Jones...... 107 12...... Mat’o Homola...... 76 4...... William Moore...... 107 5...... Lennart Marioneck...... 94 13...... Giacomo Altoè...... 63 6...... Csaba Mor...... 87 14...... Norbert Michelisz...... 59 7...... Finlay Hutchison...... 86 15...... Daniel Lloyd...... 50 8...... Jerome Demay...... 81 16...... ...... 46 9...... Charlie Fagg...... 71 10...... Pavel Lefterov...... 70 17...... ...... 32 11...... John-Louis Jasper...... 70 18...... Benjamin Lessennes...... 31 12...... Cedric Freiburghaus...... 69 19...... Gordon Shedden...... 31 13...... Eike Angermayr...... 67 14...... Reinhard Kofler...... 67 20...... Aurélien Panis...... 27 15...... Jamie Vandenbalck...... 66 21...... Jens Reno Møller...... 25 16...... Mads Siljehaug...... 66 22...... Thomas Jäger...... 25 17...... Laura Kraihamer...... 59 23...... Josh Files...... 23 18...... Charlie Robertson...... 50 19...... Tom Hibbert...... 50 24...... Pierre-Yves Corthals...... 19 20...... Denis Dupont...... 48 25...... Edouard Mondron...... 18 21...... Paolo Meloni...... 44 26...... Benjamin Leuchter...... 13 22...... Massimiliano Tresoldi...... 44 27...... Zhendong Zhang...... 10 23...... Jonathan Cecotto...... 37 24...... Kevin Rossel...... 33 28...... Duncan Ende...... 9 25...... Alessio Picariello...... 33 29...... Jaap van Lagen...... 8 26...... Gottfried Pilz...... 33 30...... Rafaël Galiana...... 4 27...... Julien Darras...... 32 28...... Emil Westman...... 30 30...... ...... 4 29...... Samuel Sladecka...... 30 30...... Stian Paulsen...... 4 30...... Arne Hoffmeister...... 28 33...... Danny Kroes...... 2 31...... Romain Sarazin...... 21 34...... Kantadhee Kusiri...... 1 32...... Benjamin Mazatis...... 20 33...... Stephane Kox...... 18 TCR INTERNATIONAL SERIES

TCR EUROPE

Position Driver Name Total Points 1...... Aurélien Comte...... 45 2...... Giacomo Altoè...... 45 3...... Josh Files...... 43 4...... Maxime Potty...... 31 5...... Florian Thoma...... 25 6...... Luigi Ferrara...... 20 7...... Antti Buri...... 17 8...... ...... 12 9...... Francisco Abreu...... 11 10...... Giovanni Altoè...... 8 11...... Daniele Cappellari...... 5 11...... Kevin Giacon...... 5 11...... Plamen Kralev...... 5 11...... Denis Grigoriev...... 5 11...... Lev Tolkachev...... 5 11...... Olli Kangas...... 5 17...... Sandro Pelatti...... 3 18...... Ermanno Dionisio...... 1 110 PRO ANNUAL 2018

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