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Jenzer Motorsport first to speak on International Formula Master signing |
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Thursday, 11 January 2007 |
With 26 cars signed up for its inaugural season, International Formula Master has clearly impressed the industry with its combination of high media exposure and racing potential.
One of the first teams to order its car was Jenzer Motorsport, which has two Formula S2000s on order and options on a third. The Swiss team decided to make the switch from World Series by Renault, drawn by the promise of an exceptional car and an extremely strong promotional package, including live broadcast of all races on Eurosport.
It was this, and International Formula Master’s participation in the
FIA World Touring Car Championship package, that sealed the deal for
Team owner, Andreas Jenzer. “We are a team based in Switzerland and we
need good media coverage and I think Formula Master is going to get it
with the World Touring Cars,” he said. “It’s FIA and I went to a few
meetings last year. You see the good journalists there and the level of
people who are working for the manufacturers is really high. For me TV
coverage, especially Eurosport, for a multi-national series is very
important.”
The Formula S2000 has been a collaboration between International
Formula Master Series founder, N.Technology, Series partner, Yokohama
and technical partners Tatuus and Heini Mader Racing Components.
Speaking of the car, Jenzer said he was looking forward to his first
glimpse at it this Thursday (January 11th), when it is unveiled at the
Autosport International Show, Birmingham.
“I’ve only managed to see some pictures of the car, but I’ve known
Tatuus for many years and I am 100% positive that a lot of people will
have a big surprise when it is unveiled,” he said. “It’s been a few
years since Tatuus developed a car from scratch, and I know they want
to make a big impression. I think they want to show the world they can
do a very nice job. I have known for years they are able to do
something special like this and now they have the chance to do it.”
Jenzer has already confirmed that Suisse driver, Rahel Frey, will take
one seat and the 20-year-old will be at the 2pm unveiling in Birmingham
tomorrow (Thursday). The second seat is still to be confirmed.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 January 2007 )
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