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Formula Master's first race weekend of the season will begin on Friday with qualifying, followed by race one on Saturday and race two on Sunday. Both races will be shown live on Eurosport as well as via live streaming on www.formulamaster.net, www.fiawtcc.com and www.eurosport.com.

Int Formula Masters

Featuring N.Technology’s Formula Master race car with electric gearshift and clutch paddles and advanced aerodynamics, the car weighs just 550kg including the driver and runs on control tyres by Yokohama.

The first car in the world to secure 2008 FIA homologation, the Formula Master single-seater has generated excitement from all sectors thanks to its dynamic styling, light-weight body and powerful Honda K20A engine. 

 

 

  

AMMERMÜLLER FASTEST AHEAD OF FIRST RACE WEEKEND

Formula Master's official test concluded  yesterday in Valencia ahead of this weekend's first races of the season with Iris Project's Michael Ammermüller posting the day's fastest time of 1:27.465. 

With 30 drivers taking to the track, the Formula Master field completed 3,646 laps (over 14,602 km) over the past two days. Timings were close however, with today's top 17 drivers posting laps within one second of each other.  

Choosing to focus on qualifying set-ups, Ammermüller set the morning's fastest time with Euronova's Yuhi Sekiguchi and J.D. Motosport's Chris van der Drift just 0.010 and 0.027 seconds behind respectively.

"Although this morning was mostly about qualifying, we did some race practice too," said former F1 test driver Ammermüller. "We put more fuel in the car and worked on race starts... We have some good ideas for this weekend's race now. It's good to end the test with a strong time like this, especially just before the first race weekend. Its very encouraging.”


Despite heavy showers earlier in the afternoon session, new Formula Master team Trident Racing were fastest with driver Kasper Andersen(left). The Dane set a best time of 1:27.777 on his second-to-last lap once the track had dried and temperatures had risen.  

"We seem to have a really good car in hot temperatures," said Andersen. "We need a little more work for when the track is cooler but we saw this yesterday also. I posted my best time at a similar time of the day.  Trident is new to Formula Master so we're still learning the car together and we keep improving each time we test. And there still more to come!"

The afternoon's second fastest time was set by Ammermüller with a lap of 1:28.165 with Cram Competition's Pablo Sanchez Lopez setting a third fastest lap of 1:28.167.  

Formula Master - Valencia official testing

Day Two: morning - top eight

1. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project, 1:27.465
2. Yuhi Sekiguchi (JAP), Euronova Racing, 1:27.475
3. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport, 1:27.492
4. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:27.656
5. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing, 1:27.808
6. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:27.827
7. Fabrizio Crestani (ITA), Euronova Racing, 1:27.946
8. Harald Schlegelmilch (LAT), Trident Racing, 1:28.074

 

Formula Master - Valencia official testing

Day Two: afternoon - top eight

1. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing, 1:27.777
2. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project, 1:28.165
3. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition, 1:28.167
4. Yuhi Sekiguchi (JAP), Euronova Racing, 1:28.187
5. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition, 1:28.407
6. Daniel Mancinelli (ITA), Euronova Racing, 1:28.508
7. Carlos Iaconelli (BRA), Pro Motorsport, 1:28.682
8. Josef Kral (CZH), Team JVA, 1:28.715

 

Formula Master - Valencia official testing

Day Two: overall

1. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project, 1:27.465
2. Yuhi Sekiguchi (JAP), Euronova Racing, 1:27.475
3. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport, 1:27.492
4. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:27.656
5. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing, 1:27.777
6. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:27.827
7. Fabrizio Crestani (ITA), Euronova Racing, 1:27.946
8. Harald Schlegelmilch (LAT), Trident Racing, 1:28.074
9. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition, 1:28.167
10. Filip Salaquarda (CZH), ISR, 1:28.170
11. Marcello Puglisi (ITA), Pro Motorsport, 1:28.269
12. Vladimir Arabadzhiev (BUL), JD Motorsport, 1:28.276
13. Norbert Siedler (AUS), ADM Motorsport, 1:28.294
14. Carlos Iaconelli (BRA), Pro Motorsport, 1:28.332
15. Daniel Mancinelli (ITA), Euronova Racing, 1:28.345
16. Dominik Schraml (GER), Scuderia Famà, 1:28.399
17. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition, 1:28.407
18. Tim Sandtler (GER), ISR, 1:28.539
19. Josef Kral (CZH), Team JVA, 1:28.550
20. Luca Persiani (ITA), Scuderia Famà, 1:28.561
21. Alejandro Núñez (ESP), Trident Racing, 1:28.586
22. Alberto Costa (ITA), Cram Competition, 1:28.618
23. Michael Meadows (GBR), Euronova Racing, 1:28.723
24. Michele Caliendo (ITA), ADM Motorsport, 1:28.766
25. Matei Mihaescu (ROM), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:28.813
26. Frankie Provenzano (ITA), ADM Motorsport, 1:28.944
27. Tor Graves (GBR), Team JVA, 1:29.039
28. Giuseppe Terranova (ITA), Pro Motorsport, 1:29.177
29. Octavio Freitas (BRA), ADM Motorsport, 1:29.642
30. Tomas Pivoda (CZH), ADM Motorsport, 1:31.220

 

 

ROOKIES TOP THREE IN SPANISH TESTING

Formula Master rookies set the top three fastest times today out of 30 drivers taking part for day one of the official two-day test in Valencia, Spain, with Jenzer Motorsport's Fabio Leimer claiming the best time of the day.  

Setting his best lap of 1:27.536 during the morning session, the young Swiss made the most of the sunny and dry conditions. J.D. Motorsport's Sergey Afanasiev also capitalised on the warm weather and was close behind with a fastest time of 1:27.648.  

"We were focusing on different race set-ups today and even carried out a mini-race," said Russian Afanasiev who was ahead of third-placed Iris Project driver Michael Ammermüller. "It was a lot of fun, especially when you think that the first race of the season is so close now.  

"The track changes all the time so it's good to work on various set-ups throughout the day to see how they work with the circuit. There was a significant difference between early morning and just before lunchtime for example. We also worked on qualifying set-ups a little bit but there'll be more of that tomorrow."  

A hotter track surface in the afternoon session meant that the day's top times could not be improved on. Local driver Arturo Llobell set the fastest lap with a time of 1:28.121 and said: 

"We worked a lot on with old and new tyres and both went really well but we still want to polish a few things tomorrow before the race weekend starts. We're happy though, at the moment we are able to be fast over one lap but also consistent over several. For me, it's just nice to be here, Valencia is my home track and I can't wait to race."  

ADM Motorsport's Norbert Siedler was second in the afternoon session with a best time of 1:28.137 whilst Kasper Andersen, driving for Trident Racing, was third with his fastest lap of 1:28.173. 

Formula Master's official test in Valencia concludes tomorrow before the Series' first race weekend gets underway with qualifying on Friday (16 May 2008). 

Formula Master - Valencia official testing

Day One: morning - top eight

1. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:27.536
2. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:27.648
3. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project, 1:27.651
4. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport, 1:27.712
5. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition, 1:27.830
6. Vladimir Arabadzhiev (BUL), JD Motorsport, 1:27.967
7. Marcello Puglisi (ITA), Pro Motorsport, 1:28.108
8. Yuhi Sekiguchi (JAP), Euronova Racing, 1:28.128

 

Formula Master - Valencia official testing

Day One: afternoon - top eight

1. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition, 1:28.121
2. Norbert Siedler (AUT), ADM Motorsport, 1:28.137
3. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing, 1:28.173
4. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition, 1:28.189
5. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project, 1:28.240
6. Luca Persiani (ITA), Scuderia Famà, 1:28.299
7. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport, 1:28.314
8. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:28.564

Formula Master - Valencia official testing

Day One: overall

1. Fabio Leimer (SUI), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:27.536
2. Sergey Afanasiev (RUS), JD Motorsport, 1:27.648
3. Michael Ammermüller (GER), Iris Project, 1:27.651
4. Chris van der Drift (NED), JD Motorsport, 1:27.712
5. Arturo Llobell (ESP), Cram Competition, 1:27.830
6. Vladimir Arabadzhiev (BUL), JD Motorsport, 1:27.967
7. Marcello Puglisi (ITA), Pro Motorsport, 1:28.108
8. Yuhi Sekiguchi (JAP), Euronova Racing, 1:28.128
9. Norbert Siedler (AUT), ADM Motorsport, 1:28.137
10. Pablo Sanchez Lopez (MEX), Cram Competition, 1:28.159
11. Kasper Andersen (DEN), Trident Racing, 1:28.173
12. Carlos Iaconelli (BRA), Pro Motorsport, 1:28.261
13. Luca Persiani (ITA), Scuderia Famà, 1:28.299
14. Alberto Costa (ITA), Cram Competition, 1:28.611
15. Daniel Mancinelli (ITA), Euronova Racing, 1:28.624
16. Josef Kral (CZH), Team JVA, 1:28.664
17. Filip Salaquarda (CZH), ISR, 1:28.702
18. Alejandro Nunez (ESP), Trident Racing, 1:28.796
19. Dominik Schraml (GER), Scuderia Famà, 1:29.002
20. Frankie Provenzano (ITA), ADM Motorsport, 1:29.014
21. Fabrizio Crestani (ITA), Euronova Racing, 1:29.050
22. Harald Schlegelmilch (LAT), Trident Racing, 1:29.238
23. Giuseppe Terranova (ITA), Pro Motorsport, 1:29.281
24. Michael Meadows (GBR), Euronova Racing, 1:29.309
25. Michele Caliendo (ITA), ADM Motorsport, 1:29.434
26. Matei Mihaescu (ROM), Jenzer Motorsport, 1:29.720
27. Tor Graves (GBR), Team JVA, 1:29.814
28. Octavio Freitas (BRA), ADM Motorsport, 1:30.467
29. Tim Sandtler (GER), ISR, 1:30.566
30. Tomas Pivoda (CZH), ADM Motorsport, 1:31.378

 

For full results, please visit www.formulamaster.net