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[Formula Renault UK] Finnish Ace Makela Signs Surprise Manor Deal |
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Sunday, 07 May 2006 |
FINNISH ACE MAKELA SIGNS SURPRISE MANOR DEAL
Valle Makela, 2004 UK Formula Ford Champion, has been officially confirmed as Manor Motorsport’s fourth challenger in the 2006 Formula Renault UK Championship having made a shock switch from Nexa Racing after just two races of the new season.
The 20-year-old, who approached Dinnington-based Manor following the opening meeting of the year at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit last month, this week signed a deal to complete his first season in the slicks and wings category with the reigning champions and is now confident of becoming a true force in the world renowned series.
After becoming a multiple championship winner in karting throughout his native Finland, Makela went on to enjoy great success in UK Formula Ford, finishing third overall during only his second season of car racing in 2003 before going on to claim a superb title victory with 10 race wins from 20 starts the following year.
In 2005, the Finn turned his attentions to the World Touring Car Championship, posting a best race result of 10th position during the British round at Silverstone. But Makela is a single-seater racer at heart and having agreed terms with Manor for the remainder of 2006, he is fully focused on repeating his Formula Ford success in Formula Renault UK.
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