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Champion Jérôme D’Ambrosio stepping up
26.10.2007:
Champion Jérôme D’Ambrosio stepping up
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Champion Jérôme D'Ambrosio receiving his prize
2007 Formula Master Champion, Jérôme D’Ambrosio will claim his prize of a GP2 test with team Campos Grand Prix next week (30 October 2007) following a superb Formula Master season, which saw the young driver score five wins.
D’Ambrosio previously took part in Formula 3000 and Formula Renault before choosing Formula Master as the next step in his up-coming international career, leading to his first title in single-seater racing and a chance to impress GP2 team boss Adrian Campos.
The GP2 test is scheduled on the first of a four-day official testing session for the Formula 1-feeder series, at Paul Ricard, France and D’Ambrosio has been looking forward to the opportunity since he clinched the Formula Master title at Brands Hatch last month.
"This is a very important step for me, as was becoming Champion, and I really hope I can show the team the best of my skills," said the 21-year-old. "They have seen what I can do in a Formula Master car this year but now it’s up to me to prove I can drive to the same standard in a GP2 car.
"I’ve already been in touch with Adrian (Campos) to discuss the technical aspects of testing their car and have met the team on a previous occasion so the whole process feels very natural. Now the only thing left is for me to do well on the day."
With a successful inaugural season completed, Series Director Mauro Sipsz has witnessed the experience gained by this year’s young racers, including Jérôme, and is already looking to 2008 with a new generation of Formula Master cars.
"Jérôme has proved a worthy champion this year displaying great racing skills combined with a good-natured and positive attitude throughout," said Sipsz. "He has been a pleasure to watch on-track and a great driver to work with. I wish him all the best for next week and look forward to following his success in the future.
"Formula Master’s aim has always been to position itself as a clear step to the higher echelons of motorsport for young drivers and next season’s car will provide an even closer feel with increased performance and new technology."
As an exciting new single-seater series, Formula Master offers young, aspiring drivers the chance to prove themselves on an international stage (as it is part of the FIA World Touring Car Championship race weekend package), training and preparing them for the highest echelons of single-seater racing in front of a global TV audience provided by Eurosport.
Featuring N.Technology’s Formula Master race car with electric gearshift and clutch paddles and advanced aerodynamics, the car weighs just 550kg including the driver and runs on control tyres by Yokohama. It has already secured 2008 FIA homologation approval – a world first – and has generated excitement from all sectors thanks to its dynamic styling, light-weight body and powerful engine.
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IFM -Provisional 2008 calendar
24.10.2007
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17 & 18 May SPAIN Valencia
31 May & 1 June FRANCE Pau
14 & 15 June CZECH REP Brno
5 & 6 July PORTUGAL Estoril
26 & 27 July UK Brands Hatch
30 & 31 August GERMANY Oschersleben
20 & 21 September SWEDEN Anderstorp
4 & 5 October ITALY Monza
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IFM Winter Testing Schedule confirmed
24.10.2007
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Spain and Italy will host Formula Master’s official test days this winter with the International Series’ teams scheduled to attend both Valencia and Vallelunga circuits.
Following a successful debut year, Formula Master (IFM) organisers are now focusing on the 2008 season, which will once again partner the FIA World Touring Car Championship at all its European rounds. more >> |
Formula Master builds on success with 2008 announcements
19.10.2007
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After a successful debut season, promoters of Formula Master the International Series have now announced dynamic advances for 2008 including regional and national syndications, a new version of the car and a new track on the calendar.
Celebrations following the successful conclusion of the Series’ first year, which saw an average 30 cars start each of the 16 races, were b more >> |
Racing incidents explained
11.10.2007
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Close racing for Cecotto Jr and Isohella in Monza
Formula Master has provided some of the most entertaining single-seater racing of the season, and two drivers that gave the Monza crowds value for money this weekend were Johnny Cecotto Jr and Sami Isohella.
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Catching a tow
10.10.2007
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Maulini racing in front of the Monza crowd
Monza’s fast straights and hard braking corners mean that using the slipstream of your competitors can be the difference between first and 10th on the grid.
Nicolas Maulini perfected the skill, qualifying sixth in his best performan more >> |
Lucky Monza for Luca
09.10.2007
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Formula Master ended its inaugural season with an action-packed weekend in Monza, which saw Italy’s Luca Persiani, driving for Scuderia Famà, claim his first podium and best finish of the season, a third place in Round 15.
The 23-year-old was at the top of the times for much of the we more >> |
MONZA : Lap-by-lap analysis
07.10.2007
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Monza race winner Puglisi Marcello with his team
Lap 1: Frey slow off the grid / Move passes Frey and Torre on main straight for the lead / Six-car pile up at the first corner / van der Drift up to third place
Lap 2: Move builds lead / D’Ambrosio more >> |
Local Puglisi wins in Monza
07.10.2007
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The grid of Formula S2000s gets underway for Round 16 in Monza
Formula Master’s (FM) Italian fans were rewarded with a home win today in the Series’ final race (round 16), which saw Monza-resident Marcello Puglisi take his first win of the season at the historical circuit. more >> |
Fifth win clinches team title
06.10.2007
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Round 15 winner Jérôme D'Ambrosio celebrates his win
Jérôme D’Ambrosio’s fifth win of the 2007 Formula Master (FM) season enabled his team, Cram Competition, to clinch the team title today in an action-packed race at Monza.
Despite a poor start which saw the Be more >> |
Today's race winner Jérôme D'Ambrosio
06.10.2007
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IFM ROUND 15 - MONZA
Cram Competition’s Jérôme D’Ambrosio helped his team seal the Formula Master (FM) team title today in Monza with another stunning win.
The Belgian qualified third but a bad start saw him drop down to fifth. Fighting his way through the field, the 21-year-old showed his racing skills on the historic track with daring moves more >> |
Quick Move fastest at Monza
05.10.2007
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Daniil Move on track today in his Formula S2000
Alan Racing’s Daniil Move scored his first pole of the season today at Monza for the Series’ penultimate round in a closely-fought qualifying session that ended with the top ten drivers posting times within one second of each othe more >> |
Formula Master scores to settle in Monza
30.09.2007
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Formula Master’s (FM) inaugural champion may be settled, with Jérôme D'Ambrosio taking the honours at Brands Hatch, but there is still plenty to fight for as the Series enters its final 2007 rounds next weekend at Monza, Italy.
The battle for top team is wide open with three outfits in close contention. Current leaders Cram Competition are favourites with 114 points whil more >> |
Best weekend to date
28.09.2007
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Frankie Provenzano fighting on-track at Brands Hatch
ADM Motorsport’s Frankie Provenzano enjoyed a great weekend at Brands Hatch, scoring his two best finishes of the season, a fifth and sixth place. Posting the fifth fastest time during qualifying proved a great more >> |
Qualifying versus racing
26.09.2007
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Chris van der Drift showed his overtaking skills once again in round 13 at Brands Hatch, climbing from thirteenth to fourth in the 21-lap race. The season has seen the J.D. Motorsport driver start races from pole (Oschersleben) to the very back (Valencia), making the 21-year-old something of an expert at scything his way up the Formula Master field.
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Cram Competition duo take it all
24.09.2007
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Jérôme D'Ambrosio celebrates winning the 2007 FM driver title
Today’s Formula Master (FM) race gave Cram Competition plenty to celebrate at Brands Hatch, UK, as Jérôme D’Ambrosio claimed the Series’ inaugural driver title whilst team-mate Arturo Llobell took his first win more >> |
The field of Formula S2000 getting underway in today's race
23.09.2007
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FM ROUND 14 BULLETIN – BRANDS HATCH
Cram Competition's Jérôme D’Ambrosio claimed the inaugural Formula Master Driver title today in round 14 at Brands Hatch, UK, in a thrilling race which saw the Belgian post fastest lap after fastest lap as he climbed from eighth to a fifth finish.
The race win belonged to team-mate Arturo Llobell however who led more >> |
D’Ambrosio : A champion in waiting?
22.09.2007
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Jérôme D'Ambrosio taking the chequered flag at the wheel of the Formula S2000
Immaculate driving saw Jérôme D’Ambrosio come within a hair’s breadth of the inaugural Formula Master title at Brands Hatch today after he commanded the 21-lap race, leading from start to finish.
The Cram Competition driver is now 30 points ahead of nearest rival, Chr more >> |
Jérôme D’Ambrosio does it again
22.09.2007
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Jérôme D’Ambrosio rose above the fierce battle for podium places in this afternoon’s Formula Master (FM) race at Brands Hatch, leading the race from the start.
The result gives the Cram Competition driver a practically unassailable points lead, although today’s fourth-place finisher Chris van der Drift still has a slim mathematical chance of taking the title.
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Jérôme d'Ambrosio on target at Brands Hatch
21.09.2007
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Jérôme D’Ambrosio claimed his first Formula Master (FM) pole position of the season in today’s qualifying session for round 13 at Brands Hatch, UK, with the fastest time of 1:18.659.
Although the Belgian is leading the driver classification and has three wins to date, a pole position had been missing. With his lap times unchallenged for most of the session, D’Ambrosio sh more >> |
Formula S2000 on the way up
19.09.2007
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Aside from superb on-track action and a growing international profile, International Formula Master’s Formula S2000 is fast developing a reputation as a great hill climber.
IFM team Jenzer Motosport, together with driver Florian Lachat, have enjoyed great results following the Formula S2000’s entry into a range of hill climbing challenges in Switzerland.
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IFM drivers hatching Brands wins
18.09.2007
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This weekend’s penultimate International Formula Master (IFM) rounds see the Series’ young racers take to Brands Hatch’s British curves for the first time.
With a 25-point lead, Cram Competition driver Jérôme D’Ambrosio is well placed to claim the title in front of the British crowds, although another six drivers are still in the running.
Promotorsport’s Marcello more >> |
Japan joins IFM's Ranks
16.09.2007
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International Formula Master (IFM) can now add Japan to its global grid following confirmation that Japanese driver Hajime Sugino will take part in the Series’ last rounds at Monza in Italy.
Having tested the Formula S2000 for the first time this week at the official IFM test in Monza, Sugino will rejoin the Series on 6 and 7 October with Euronova Racing.
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The Formula S2000 on display at the Frankfurt International Motor Show
14.09.2007
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International Formula Master’s (IFM) single-seater, the Formula S2000, will be on display at the 62nd International Motor Show (IAA) from 13 to 23 September in Frankfurt, Germany, thanks to the Series’ main partner Yokohama ADVAN tyres.
The race car which runs on Yokohama ADVAN t more >> |
British hopes for Meadows with IFM
13.09.2007
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Britain’s Michael Meadows, son of Honda F1 Sporting Director Ron Meadows, will race in International Formula Master’s (IFM) rounds at Brands Hatch on 22-23 September with Euronova Racing.
Currently racing in the Lloyds TSB British Formula 3 International Series, the 20-year-old from Banbury, UK, is able to race IFM’s Formula S2000 in front of his home crowd thanks to a no more >> |
IFM Attracting Attention
30.08.2007
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International Formula Master’s sensational debut is definitely attracting attention from other championships and last weekend the paddock saw a new entry from the ranks of World Series by Renault.
Daniil Move, who currently drives for Interwetten Racing in the rival series, drove Alan Racing’s Formula S2000 and says he will be back for Monza later in the season.
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Andersen quickest in two day IFM Lausitzring test
30.08.2007
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After its 11th and 12th round at Oschersleben last weekend, International Formula Master (IFM) headed to the famous Lausitzring for a two day test, which saw J.D. Motorsport’s Kasper Andersen setting the overall fastest lap time at the German circuit.
The Dane registered a lap time of 1:36.271, which showed he is back to speed and well prepared for the Series’ next more >> |
Campos-Hull praises Formula S2000’s Safety
28.08.2007
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Oliver Campos Hull emerged unscathed after a shocking flip at 160kph in this weekend’s International Formula Master round 12 and has reaffirmed his confidence in the Series’ machinery.
Three corners of his Formula S2000 were written off i more >> |
Single-seater showcase by IFM drivers at Oschersleben
26.08.2007
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Today’s action-packed round 12 of the International Formula Master (IFM) series has reignited the points battle as series leader, Jerome D’Ambrosio, sco more >> |
Victory for IFM's Van der Drift at Oschersleben
26.08.2007
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PHOTOS on automobilsport.com under www.automobilsport.com/fia-wtcc+fia-gt--196.html
In what is possibly the best International Formula Master race of the season so far J.D. Motorsport’s Chris Van der Drift came out best of an eight-way battle for victory in Oschersleben, Germany this morning.
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Oschersleben : Jérome d'Ambrosio racer through and through
25.08.2007
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Podium celebrations for Chris Van der Drift, Jerome D’Ambrosio and Norbert Siedler
International Formula Master (IFM) leader Jerome D’Ambrosio cut through the pack in this afternoon’s race at Oschersleben to win at the German circuit and extend his considerable poin more >> |
D'Ambrosio victorious in race one at Oschersleben
25.08.2007
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Cram Competition’s Jerome D’Ambrosio secured a fantastic win at today’s first International Formula Master (IFM) race at Oschersleben, Germany, finishing ahead of Chris Van der Drift and Norbert Siedler.
Starting from third on the grid, the Belgium did not relax despi more >> |
Chris Van der Drift takes pole position at Oschersleben
25.08.2007
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POLE POSITION FIRST FOR INTERNATIONAL FORMULA MASTER
Today’s International Formula Master (IFM) qualifying at Oschersleben saw a fierce battle for pole position as the Series enters its final stages.
The first half of the session was dominated by points leader, Jerome D’Ambrosio, but as the minutes ticked by drivers gained ground on the Belgian until J.D. more >> |
Andersen and Gatto top times in free practice at Oschersleben
25.08.2007
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Today’s International Formula Master’s (IFM) free practice sessions at Oschersleben tested drivers’ ability to adapt as rain frequently interrupted the 30-minute sessions.
J.D. Motorsport’s Kasper Andersen and Promotorsport’s Salvatore Gatto came out best in the Formula S2000 with Andersen posting a time of 1:22.219 in the first session and Gatto coming in first at 1:24.6 more >> |
IFM charges ready for Oschersleben
20.08.2007
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Luca Persiani at the wheel of his Formula S2000
This weekend’s International Formula Master (IFM) rounds in Oschersleben, Germany, could provide some unexpected winners with the majority of IFM’s young drivers having already raced on the circuit before. more >> |
Oschersleben official test for IFM
02.08.2007
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Fastest man today, Marco Bonanomi, at the wheel of the Formula S2000
International Formula Master teams took part in the Series’ official test day at Oscherleben, Germany today with Euronova Racing’s Marco Bonanomi topping the timesheets.
The Italian set fastest times throughout the day, optimising his set-up expertise in the run-up to IFM’s next rounds o more >> |
Slick decision gives Norbert Siedler win in Anderstorp
29.07.2007
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IFM round 10 start at Anderstorp today
ADM Motorsport’s Norbert Siedler claimed his second win of the season, and his second in successive race weekends, today in round 10 of International Formula Master at Anderstorp, Sweden.
The Porto race winner gambled on hi more >> |
Today's winner Norbert Siedler at the wheel of the Formula S2000
29.07.2007
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IFM ROUND 10 RACE – ANDERSTORP
Weather conditions played into Norbert Siedler’s hands for today’s International Formula Master race in Anderstorp where the ADM Motorsport’s driver choice of racing on slick tyres paid off dramatically.
The Austrian started his more >> |
Andersen takes second series win in Sweden
28.07.2007
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IFM round nine's top three on track today in their Formula S2000s
Dry weather held for today’s International Formula Master race in Anderstorp, Sweden; with J.D. Motorsport’s Kasper Andersen taking the win in front of the attending crowds.
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Kasper Andersen keeps cool to take win
28.07.2007
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J.D. Motorsport's Kasper Andersen taking the chequered flag
Scandinavian Kasper Andersen won on home ground today for round nine of International Formula Master, in Anderstorp, Sweden.
The Dane started his race in fourth position, making up two places at more >> |
