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Photography Andrew Soul Photography, Daimler Global Media, Craig Wheeldon Photography, Jonathan Elsey Motorsport Photography, Jakob Ebrey Photography, MotorV8 Media, BHP Photography, JDH Motorsport Photography, ©Volkswagen Motorsport - Daniel Roeseler, Chris Valentine, CSCC: David Stallard, Chris Valentine, Toyo Tires, James Roberts, Craig Wheeldon Photography, ©Audi Sport, DTM Media, Roman Smirnov/E.A.N, Noels/HME, David Noels, TCR Series Media, ©Aston Martin Media, ©Volkswagen Motorsport Communications, Luke Bridgeman, Charlie Budd, Carl McKellar ©Renault Sport and ©McLaren Media Centre BWR Media, Bank House, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BL T: 01732 642755 E: [email protected] PRODUCED BY: BWR MEDIA CONTENTS PRO ANNUAL 2018 7 08-13 42-47 SIM TO REALITY TIMO SCHEIDER The MsD Editor gets back on track Former DTM star tells Alex in a Caterham C400 Goldschmidt why a change of pace has proved fruitful 14-18 MEDIA+ MOTORSPORT 48-52 74-78 Louise Goodman on the importance FILE UNDER SUCCESS FEARLESS DRIVER of media training to racing drivers at Josh Files reflects on an amazing Tiago Monteiro talks to Alexandra every level of the sport year which saw him claim a second Legouix on staying positive during TCR championship. Alex a tough battle back to race fitness 20-22 Goldschmidt report. STUCK IN THE MUD 80-82 Citroen’s Total Abu Dhabi Team’s 54-56 RSR - PUTTING FUN World Rally campaign hits problems ADVANTAGEOUS in Australia Aston Martin launches its latest WEC ON TRACK RSR trackdays in Spain, Portugal and championship contender, the Germany offer the perfect solution to Vantage GTE 24-25 beat the winter blues MAGIC IN MACAU Britain’s Daniel Ticktum collects top 58-59 spot for a Volkswagen customer JACK YOUNG 84-89 after epic Formula 3 battle The Renault Clio Cup Junior THROUGH THE LENS Reflecting on Andrew Soul’s life Champion delivers a grown-up capturing the action in the fast lane performance to seal victory 60-63 A GOOD QUOTE Insurance specialists Adrian Flux talks about the importance of the right cover in the sport 64-65 FXX-K – YEAH! Ferrari unveils the latest edition of its 26-31 stunning XX marque outside of Italy 90-94 TOM CHILTON ESTEBAN The tin top star in conversation for the first time GUERRIERI with Eurosport TV presenter We look at the Argintines Alexandra Legouix 66-68 impressive performance in VERNAY CAPTURES the WTCC last season 32-34 TCR SERIES REFUELING Jean-Karl Vernay holds off rivlas to WITH MILK secure back to back championships Sarah Waights looks behind the glass 96-108 at the new post-race drink CHAMPIONSHIP 70-71 RESULTS TRAILING BEAUTY Comprehensive coverage of the Innovative Turatello Trailers importer 36-39 2017 season racing results THE RINGMASTER Cip Nistorică on his passion for all Marcello Lotti reveals the secrets of things Italian TCR’s success with Alex Goldschmidt 72-73 110-110 40-41 MOTORSPORTDAYS THE NEXT GEN OF FROM SPACE SUITS PRO-AM AWARDS THE TRACK DAY TO RACE SUITS 2018 D2P launch a new generation We reveal the winners of our coveted How Walero has used space of track day service technology to capture the US race awards, nominated by you, after wear market another year of thrilling motozrsport CONTENTS 8 PRO ANNUAL 2018 ‘I felt that I had returned to where I belonged. All the preparation from the previous days was paying off, the car felt comfortable, the track was dry, my lap times were good and I wasn’t last!’ PRO ANNUAL 2018 9 BEN WHIBLEY’S RETURN TO THE TRACK: SIM to REALITY After some time away from the hot seat, 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.