Trident Racing Pau Race1 review
01.06.2008:
Trident Racing Pau Race1 review
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In a race heavily conditioned by the damp track, Trident Racing completed the first race of the weekend at Pau with a double points finish. Alejandro Núñez and Kasper Andersen cruised respectively to 5th and 7th place, while Harald Schlegelmilch experienced an unlucky break and was forced to retire due to an electrical problem while running behind the pack that eventually ended up on the podium.
The race took off behind the Safety-Car, with a progressively drying racetrack. The three drivers of Trident Racing didn`t commit mistakes, proving to have the right consistency to shine again on Race 2. Kasper Andersen will start on front row tomorrow, thanks to the reversed top-8 positions, while Núñez will start in 4th place. The event will be broadcasted live on Eurosport 2, starting at 14:00 (GMT+1), and on www.eurosport.com and www.formulamaster.net.
Alejandro Núñez (#33) 5th
Kasper Andersen (#32) 7th
Harald Schlegelmilch (#31) DNF
Alejandro Núñez
"It was a really tough race. The first laps were quite tricky after starting behind the Safety-Car, with cold tires and almost no grip on the racetrack. I`m glad to have avoided costly mistakes: I had to be extremely focused and committed for the 100% of the time.
Our 5th place is rewarding, because it came when many other drivers made mistakes. To complete the weekend in the best possible way, a podium finish would be ideal. I think it won`t be impossible, starting from row 2".
Kasper Andersen
"Our goal was clear since the beginning: avoid any risk and subsequent errors, getting to the end into the points zone. We complied with our plans, and I`m happy to have kept my nose clean in a difficult race, that even had an extremely bad start.
Both at the briefing and before the start, race control announced a two-lap Safety-Car period, but indeed it headed back to the pits after just one lap and I got caught unprepared. I was able to recover many positions, and thanks to my seventh-place finish, I`ll start from the first place tomorrow. I hope to find a dry racetrack, and to make a good start".
Harald Schlegelmilch
"It wasn`t a lucky day, definitely. I was running in fourth, with a very fast pace, when the engine suddenly got out, and I was forced to park my car on the side of the racetrack. It feels bad because, looking at laptimes, I could have made it to the podium.
I lost a bit of time behind Alejandro at the beginning, and only when I got through him I started to use the full potential of my car, staying among the fastest drivers on-track. I`ll be starting from the rear tomorrow, so I`ll have only a few chances to take some points".
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Pau results and lap by lap analysis
01.06.2008
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Round three result
1. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport (#5)
2. Norbert Siedler (AUT), ADM Motorsport (#17)
3. Vladimir Arabadzhiev (BUL), JD Motorsport (#4)
4. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project (#27)
5. Alejandro Núñez (ESP), Trident Racing (#33)
6. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition (#1)
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Russian win in Pau
01.06.2008
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Russian driver Sergey Afanasiev claimed his maiden Formula Master race win today in wet weather conditions in Pau, France, after 22 thrilling laps for round three of the Series.
The JD Motorsport rookie started the race in second place behind team-mate Chris van der Drift and was promoted to the lead when van der Drift hit the barriers and retired on lap six.
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JD Motorsport Sergey Afanasiev won his first Formula Master race today...
31.05.2008
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in the wet at the French street circuit of Pau for round three of the Series.
Norbert Siedler claimed second place for ADM Motorsport, whilst Afanasiev's team-mate Vladimir Arabadzhiev finished in third place.
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Pau pole for Chris Van der Drift
31.05.2008
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The streets of Pau, France, saw JD Motorsport driver Chris van der Drift claim pole position in today's Formula Master qualifying session with a fastest time of 1:11.179.
With the session divided into two sets of 14 cars, allowing the Formula Master drivers to set times without fear of traffic, van der Drift dominated the first group and improved his time throughout the more >> |
Pau Qualifying results
31.05.2008
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Formula Master - Pau Qualifying group 1 (Round 3)
1. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport (#6), 1:11.179
2. Norbert Siedler (AUT), ADM Motorsport (#17), 1:12.388
3. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project (#27), 1:12.414
4. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition (#1), 1:12.493
5. Yuhi Sekiguchi (JAP), Euronova Racing (#45), more >> |
Continued speed for JD Motorsport
30.05.2008
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Two JD Motorsport drivers were fastest in this afternoon's Formula Master free practice with Chris van der Drift setting the best time of the session: 1:12.524.
Team-mate Sergey Afanasiev posted the second fastest time with a lap of 1:13.060, whilst Cram Competition's Arturo Llobell claimed the third best lap with a 1:13.077 time.
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Van der Drift fastest in first French Practice in Pau
30.05.2008
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JD Motorsport's Chris van der Drift set this morning's fastest time for Formula Master in Pau, France, today with a best lap of 1:13.549 on a track still drying from overnight downpours.
ISR's Filip Salaquarda was second fastest with a best time of 1:13.925, whilst Alberto Costa, driving for Cram Competition, claimed the third best time of the morning's free practice ses more >> |
Street Racing in Pau
29.05.2008
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Formula Master heads to Pau, France, for the Series' only street races of the 2008 season in this weekend's rounds three and four.
The street circuit, which saw Chris van der Drift and Pablo Sanchez Lopez claim their first Formula Master victories last year, is notoriously difficult. With its tight corners and no run-off areas, the streets of Pau are as entertaining as t more >> |
Valencia - Round one provisional result
17.05.2008
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Formula Master's first race of the season saw J.D. Motorsport's Chris van der Drift claim the win at the Valencia circuit in Spain, after leading the race from start to finish.
Following a clean start, the New-Zealand born Dutchman pulled away over the 19-lap race with former team-mate and 20 more >> |
Trident Racing - Valencia Qualifying
17.05.2008
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Trident Racing officially started its 2008 International Formula Master adventure at Valencia, taking an outstanding front row place at the end of a tight qualifying session.
Kasper Andensen missed the pole position by just 0.031, though second place was a really good overall debut. Alejandro Nunez and Harald Schlegelmilch kept familiarizing with their car, as they respec more >> |
Valencia Provisional Qualifying (Round 1)
17.05.2008
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1. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport (#6), 1:28.036
2. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing (#32), 1:28.070
3. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project (#27), 1:28.128
4. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport (#23), 1:28.172
5. Filip Salaquarda (CZH), ISR (#18), 1:28.407
6. Josef Kral (CZH), Team JVA (#29), 1:28.473
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Valencia Free Practice2 results
16.05.2008
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Formula Master - Valencia Free practice 2
1. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport (#6), 1:28.722
2. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project (#27), 1:28.872
3. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition (#2), 1:28.934
4. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport (#23), 1:28.964
5. Alberto Costa (ITA), Cram Competition (#3), 1:29.060 more >> |
Formula Master - Valencia Free practice 1
16.05.2008
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1. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport (#23), 1:27.752
2. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport (#6), 1:27.824
3. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition (#2), 1:28.099
4. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing (#32), 1:28.394
5. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport (#5), 1:28.414
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Van der Drift takes first 2008 pole
16.05.2008
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J.D. Motorsport’s Chris van der Drift claimed Formula Master’s first pole position of the season today at the Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, with a best lap of 1.28.036. Competition was close throughout the Formula Master field with the top 14 drivers all setting times within one second of more >> |
Trident Racing: Formula Master: Valencia, Day 2 Testing
16.05.2008
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Trident Racing ended up on top in the final preseason testing session at Valencia, thanks to a great laptime clocked by Kasper Andersen. The Danish driver, who stood in the top-5 in the AM session, managed to lower his marks in the afternoon, opening a huge gap over the other drivers on-trac more >> |
Ammermüller fastest ahead of first race weekend
15.05.2008
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Formula Master's official test concluded today in Valencia ahead of this weekend's first races of the season with Iris Project's Michael Ammermüller posting the day's fastest time of 1:27.465.
With 30 drivers taking to the track, the Formula Master field completed 3,646 laps (over 14,602 km) over the past two days. Timings were close however, with today's top 17 drivers p more >> |
Trident Racing Formula Master: Valencia, Day 1 Testing review
14.05.2008
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Trident Racing succesfully completed yesterday the first day of testing at Valencia, where the series is set to start its 2008 season on the next weekend. All the scheduled work was completed despite some inconveniences that slowed the run of Harald Schlegelmilch. The tests will be completed today, as the team will finally make an attempt to climb to the top positions.
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Michael Ammermüller fastest in morning session
14.05.2008
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Iris Project's Michael Ammermüller was fastest in this morning's official Formula Master testing session in Valencia, Spain, with a best lap of 1:27.465.
Japanese Yuhi Sekiguchi, driving for Euronova Racing, was second, just 0.010 seconds behind with J.D. Motorsport's Chris van der Drift posting the morning's third fastest lap with a time of 1:27.492.
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Rookies top three in Spanish Testing
14.05.2008
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Formula Master rookies set the top three fastest times today out of 30 drivers taking part for day one of the official two-day test in Valencia, Spain, with Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer claiming the best time of the day.
Setting his best lap of 1:27.536 during the morning session, the young Swiss made the most of the sunny and dry conditions. J.D. Motorsport's Sergey more >> |
Alejandro Nuñez joins Trident Racing
14.05.2008
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International Formula Master:
Trident Racing is glad to announce the agreement reached with Alejandro Nuñez for a ride in this season`s International Formula Master. The team owned by Maurizio Salvadori will field three more >> |
Fabio Leimer tops timesheets at Valencia
13.05.2008
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Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer was once again at the top of the timesheets today for the morning session on day one of Formula Master's official two-day test in Valencia, Spain.
Setting a fastest lap of 1:27.536, the rookie was closely followed by J.D. Motorsport's Sergey Afanasiev in second place with a time of 1:27.648 and Iris Project's Michael Ammermüller in third ( more >> |
Grid is confirmed as 2008 racing debut looms
10.05.2008
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As the 2008 Formula Master racing season is set to get underway at Valencia on 17-18 May, the grid has now been confirmed with 30 cars and 16 nations represented by the Series' drivers.
With little over a week to go, new drivers have also been confirmed. Returning from 2007, vice-champion Chris van der Drift will drive for J.D. Motorsport once more.
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Kasper Andersen meets Silkeborg's citizens.
07.05.2008
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Formula Master
Trident Racing flied to Denmark last weekend. The Italian team, instead of contesting a normal weekend, experienced a public showcase, allowing the fans and supporters of Kasper Andersen to get in touch with their local driver`s more >> |
Magny-Cours - Official Testing Day 2 overall results
23.04.2008
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1. Chris Van Der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport, 1:32.414
2. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:32.548
3. Tim Sandtler (GER), ISR, 1:33.106
4. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1.33:132
5. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition, 1:33.139
6. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition, 1:33.300
7. Harald Schlegelmilch (LAT more >> |
Chris van der Drift fastest in the rain
23.04.2008
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Formula Master's official test in Magny-Cours, France, concluded in the rain today with 31 more >> |
Fabio Leimer continues testing form
23.04.2008
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Fabio Leimer topped the morning's timesheets once more for day two of the official Formula Master testing session at Magny-Cours with a best time of 1:32.548.
The Jenzer Motorsport driver was followed by Cram Competition's Pablo Sanchez Lopez who set his fastest lap, 1:33.300, as the morning session was ending. J.D. Motorsport's Chris van der Drift completed the top thre more >> |
Swiss fastest on French track
23.04.2008
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Formula Master's official two-day test at Magny-Cours, France, began today with 31 cars taking to the track whilst Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer posted the fastest lap of the day.
Despite overcast weather conditions, the Formula Master drivers completed 1,963 laps, totalling 8,658km, during the day.
Leimer's morning time of 1:32.755 could not be bettered by the more >> |
Rookies top morning session at Magny Cours
23.04.2008
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Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer continued his pre-season form by posting the fastest lap this morning with a time of 1:32.755.
The 19-year-old was one of two drivers who broke into the 1:32mins along with fellow rookie Tim Sandtler, driving for ISR, who posted a 1:32.996 lap. J.D. Motorsport's Chris van der Drift followed in third with a best time of 1:33.376.
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New Formula Master website launched
17.04.2008
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Ahead of next month's first race of the 2008 season, Formula Master has re-launched its www.formulamaster.net website.
The website features a new dynamic look in line with the Series' 2008 branding as well as new features; such as a video gallery, countdowns to the next race, a streamlined map portal for easier navigation more >> |
Trident Racing ready to enter Magny-Cours tests.
17.04.2008
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International Formula Master:
* Kasper Andersen tests Trident Racing`s more >> |
Fabio Leimer rules Estoril timesheets
04.04.2008
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Formula Master's official two-day test concluded in Estoril today with Fabio Leimer once again claiming the fastest time of the day.
Cooler morning temperatures (16°c) allowed lap times to drop by almost half a second compared to yesterday, enabling the Jenzer Motorsport driver to set the quickest lap with a time of 1:31.843.
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Portuguese lesson for Formula Master drivers
03.04.2008
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Fabio Leimer on track at Estoril today
Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer topped the timesheets today in Estoril, Portugal, as Formula Master drivers acquainted themselves with the only new track to feature on this year's racing calendar.
The four-kilometre circuit more >> |
Monza winner return to Formula Master
28.03.2008
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Marcello Puglisi in his Formula Master single-seater
GP2 Asia driver Marcello Puglisi will return to Formula Master in 2008, joining Pro Motorsport once more for the season.
The Italian driver who finished fifth in last year's drivers classification, claiming a home more >> |
Racer on the power
22.03.2008
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Fastest driver today, Luca Persiani
As Formula Master's first official test of the season concluded today in Monza, the Series' 2008 single-seater has received great feedback from its drivers, declaring the more >> |
Van der Drift and Conway start at Monza test
21.03.2008
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Honda more >> |
F1 Test driver joins Formula Master
19.03.2008
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Red Bull Racing F1 test driver Michael Ammermüller has chosen Formula Master for his return to competitive racing with a drive for Swiss team Iris Project.
Having also driven in GP2, A1GP and World Series by Renault last year, the 22-year-old German holds considerable more >> |
Kasper Andersen winning at Valencia in 2007
14.03.2008
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Double Formula Master race winner Kasper Andersen and Bulgarian driver Vladimir Arabadzhiev have given their thumbs-up to the Series’ 2008 more >> |
Trident Racing completes aero testing at Lurcy-Lèvis
12.03.2008
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Trident Racing successfully completed a valuable testing session held on the French Lurcy-Lèvis track. The team conducted aerodynamic tests on the 2008 Formula Master package, under the technical supervision of engineers Riccardo Ficca and Stefano Versari.
On the track`s main straight, Kasp more >> |
More drivers commit to Formula Masters
04.03.2008
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As four new drivers are announced for the 2008 Formula Master season, the grid is shaping up fast with teams eager to have the best racers join their ranks.
Euronova Racing has now filled two of its four racing seats with 2007 British Formula 3 driver Michael Mea more >> |
