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International Take-Up As Series Gathers Pace |
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Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
With less than three months until the inaugural International Formula Master (IFM) race in Spain, drivers from all corners of the globe are signing up to the Series.
Thirteen drivers have been announced to date, representing Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, Brazil, Venezuela and Mexico with huge interest from many more. So far, 31 full season entries have been confirmed by teams, providing plenty of opportunities for aspiring young drivers.
“We are aiming for a truly international series with IFM,” said Series
Director, Mauro Sipsz. “So it is great to see so much interest from
teams and drivers across Europe and beyond. It underlines the status of
this Series; an affordable and popular global competition that is
within reach of motorsport’s rising stars.”
Most drivers have come from various international and national formulas
and see International Formula Master as the next stepping stone on the
motorsport ladder. One of the Series’ most recent recruit, Ombra Racing
driver Dominik Muermans, is looking forward to proving himself at the
Series’ race debut on 20 May in Valencia.
“This is a big chance for me and I intend to get good results,” said
Muermans who previously drove in Formula 3 and Formula Renault. ”It is
super that I will be able to drive for Ombra Racing in the
International Formula Master Series. I think my decision to switch to
the Formula Master Series was the right one in my aim to get further in
the international racing world.”
Equally upbeat is J.D. Motorsport driver, Claudio Cantelli Jr. The
17-year-old raced in European Formula Renault 2.0 last year and this
will be his first foray into international racing.
“The experience and atmosphere in the team is unbelievable and
exciting,” said Cantelli Jr. “I feel part of the family, which is the
most important thing for a 17-year-old boy away from home. I
immediately decided that it was the right choice.”
The International Formula Master drivers revealed so far are:
Salvatore Gatto Italy Alan Racing
Pablo Sanchez Lopez Mexico Alan Racing
Giuseppe Terranova Italy Alan Racing
Dominik Schraml Germany ADM Motorsport
Frankie Provenzano Italy ADM Motorsport
Arturo Llobell Spain Cram Competition
Claudio Cantelli Jr. Brazil J.D. Motorsport
Nicolas Maulini Switzerland NMRT
Johnny Cecotto Jr. Venezuela Ombra Racing
Dominik Muermans The Netherlands Ombra Racing
Mattia Pavoni Italy Promotorsport
Marcello Puglisi Italy Promotorsport
Sami Isobella Finland Team Soderman
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