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GP2 series launches 2007 car in Monaco |
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Wednesday, 06 December 2006 |
The GP2 series is today proud to unveil the final incarnation of its debut challenger. The 2007- spec car is the latest and last version of the original Dallara-designed single-seater with which the series was launched in 2005 and, following extensive testing by the GP2 series organisation, will be raced by all 13 GP2 series teams during the forthcoming season.
The GP2 series promised from the outset that it would substantially
revise its car for the start of each new season, and after the move
from grooved to slick Bridgestone tyres between 2005 and 2006, and a
subsequent reduction in rear-end downforce to compensate for the
increased grip the new tyres created, an all-new aero kit has been
designed for 2007. This new kit includes an engine-cover-mounted mid
wing, new sidepod-mounted exhaust chimneys and “T wings” and an all new
rear wing assembly. The principle behind the annual reinvention is to
maintain the challenge of the series for teams and drivers alike,
whilst ensuring that the racing spectacle remains enthralling for the
series’ ever-expanding legion of fans watching at the tracks and at
home on television.
The 2007-spec car is making its first public appearance today at the
2006 Motor Sport Business Forum in Monaco, to coincide with the
appearance of the series at this important industry event for the very
first time. GP2 series organiser Bruno Michel will address the
assembled delegates on Thursday December 7 on the topic of “the
establishment and success of the formula one feeder series.”
GP2 Series Organiser, Bruno Michel: “I am proud and happy to see the
latest revision of the GP2 series car make its first public appearance
here in Monaco at the Motor Sport Business Forum. We have been very
happy with the way it has run in testing and I am sure that these
latest updates will ensure an exciting new challenge faces our teams
and drivers at the start of the 2007 season.
“The GP2 series continues to go from strength to strength. In just two
years the GP2 series has become the best place for the finest
up-and-coming young driver talents to catch the attention of the
Formula One world. Indeed, in 2007 we will see four of our graduates
line-up on the F1 grid, amongst them our first two champions Nico
Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, as Heikki Kovalainen makes his F1 race
debut for the World Champion Renault F1 Team.
“As the first three-year cycle of the GP2 series enters its final
season, we must pay tribute to our partners Renault and Bridgestone for
the faith and commitment they have shown to the series and its ideals.
Together, we have created a strong and viable feeder category for
Formula One.”
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