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The 2008 Formula Palmer Audi
Championship grid is looking competitive ahead of the start of the first race in
April and as well as some familiar names, there are some exciting new faces.
Entries for the series are still welcome at
www.formula-palmer-audi.com.
Last year’s fourth-placed driver in
the FPA Championship, Jack Clarke
will be back to bid for the series title as well as other promising drivers from
2007, Jolyon Palmer, Alex Brundle and Emma Selway
Newcomers to the series include
Alicante-based William Zollo and
Antonio CarrozzaLuton. Antonio is not only new to FPA but also to racing
cars: “I raced Karts when I was younger but
this is the first track racing I have ever done. I have only driven on one of
the circuits that FPA visits, Silverstone, when I took part in an intensive
five-day race school. But I am looking forward to the season and it’s going to
be a big learning year.” from
17 year old William Zollo who raced in Formula Ford
1600 last year will be moving to the UK from Spain to start his FPA career:
“I know that I will be against drivers who
raced in FPA last year but I don’t think I will be at a disadvantage. I have
raced at every circuit we go to apart from Spa and I have tested an FPA car
recently, it was extremely nice to drive and I can’t wait to get into the
racing.”
Two sons of ex-Formula One drivers
are back in FPA for 2008, both of them keen to make an impression on the
Championship in their second year. Series Director, Jonathan Palmer’s son Jolyon can’t wait to get back on the grid:
“My aim is to win as many races as possible
and keep consistent throughout the year. I have learnt that it sometimes better
to come home safe with the points rather than go for
glory.”
Alex
Brundle, son of Martin, is feeling
particularly confident: “2008 will be very
competitive in Formula Palmer Audi, but I feel that I’ve got the measure of most
of the drivers. Last year was a steep learning curve for me as it was my first
season in FPA, but now I feel much more settled in the car and my confidence has
grown. It’s a great calendar this year - I’m looking forward to the
season!”
Entering its
11th year, the 2008 FPA season has been condensed into 8 rounds,
including support races for prestigious events such as the A1GP World Cup of
Motorsport, DTM and the World Touring Car Championship. The series will also
visit two current Formula One circuits; Silverstone and the recent addition of
Belgian F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, so the scene is set for a thrilling
year’s racing ahead for all the drivers. The first race is on 12/13 April at
Donington
Park.
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