FORMULA MASTER CHAMPION TO RACE IN GP2 SERIES

2007/12/18 19:23

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Mandoga Media

Formula Master’s position within motorsport’s hierarchy was validated once more as 2007 Champion Jérôme D’Ambrosio became the Series’ first driver to step up to GP2.

Claiming five wins during Formula Master’s inaugural season, the step solidifies the 21-year-old’s position on the international racing scene, following plaudits from the industry including the Royal Automobile Club Belgium’s (RACB) Driver Of The Year Award and of his 2008 drive with GP2 team DAMS.

“GP2 was always the next step,” said D’Ambrosio who is currently heading developments

FORMULA MASTER CHAMPION TO RACE IN GP2 SERIES

D'Ambrosio testing in Vallelunga today

on the 2008 Formula Master race car ahead of joining GP2. “It’s the last stop before Formula 1 so it means a lot to be part of it. It also proves Formula Master was the right thing to do this year. Winning the RACB award is pretty special too. It’s a 50-year-old cup with some amazing racing names on there. It means a lot to join them.

“The development on the Formula Master car is going really well. We’re mainly concentrating on new technology for next year such as the engine, gearbox and the electronics but there are no issues at all. We completed the mileage we wanted to do and everything is on schedule.”

Formula Master teams are also testing in Vallelunga today for the last two-day winter test of the year with ADM Motorsport’s Norbert Siedler and Michael Meadows (Euronova Racing) amongst the 2007 graduates.