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Formula S2000 On Track For Race Debut |
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Thursday, 01 March 2007 |
International Formula Master declared the Formula S2000 on schedule for a thrilling race debut in Valencia on 20 May, after further tests were carried out today at the Italian track of Vallelunga.
Focusing on set-up and tyre development during the three-day test, with Development Driver Giorgio Pantano, the single-seater race car completed several long-distance runs without any problems.
“The car is incredibly quick and easy to set up,” said Pantano whose previous drives include GP2 and Formula One. “It responds very well and we did a lot of kilometres over the past three days.”
Overseen by N.Technology’s Series Director, Mauro Sipsz, the test
benefited from warm weather throughout the three days ensuring
consistency in the car’s development.
“We are very upbeat,” said Sipsz. “Pantano’s feedback on the set-up was
perfect and we are confident that the car is good. There were no
problems with the car; the engine and tyres performed without a hitch
so we were able to complete every job we had planned.
“We also tested our new sequential six-gear gearbox today concentrating
on the clutch and gearshift-paddles and I am happy to say that it all
works fantastically.”
Further Formula S2000 testing will take place later on this month in Vallelunga and Monza.
Following changes in the FIA World Touring Car Championship calendar
this week, Anderstorp’s Scandinavian Raceway in Sweden will now host
the fifth round of International Formula Master, replacing Istanbul
Park in Turkey on 29 July 2007.
“Sweden is a very important market for us to establish International
Formula Master as a global series,” said Mauro Sipsz. “We are very
pleased that it has been added to this year’s calendar and are looking
forward to the chance of bringing the Series to Sweden’s motorsport
scene.”
For more information please visit the website at www.formulamaster.net
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