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Chloe Grant: F1 Academy — Barcelona

Chloe Grant: F1 Academy — Barcelona

Chloe Grant remains 9th in F1 Academy championship standing as she achieves another two top-seven finishes in the latest event at the Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya. Following the latest races in Spain last weekend (20-21 May), the 17-year-old Ecurie Ecosse “driver” achieved 7th place twice plus an 11th at the Barcelona circuit at the wheel of her ART Grand Prix single-seater. Having struggled in qualifying, Chloe battled hard in the three closely-contested races and set competitive and consistent lap times. Chloe commented: “It wasn’t a bad weekend but it could have been better. I struggled a little in qualifying. “I had...

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British Sprint Championship — Lydden Hill Sprint

British Sprint Championship — Lydden Hill Sprint

Last Saturday John Loudon competed in the next round of the British Sprint Championship for the first of two visits this season to the challenging Lydden Hill Race Circuit in Kent, organised by Borough 19 Motor Club. Optimism was high having remedied several car niggles from the previous weekend at Blyton Park in such a short turnaround. During the track familiarisation walk, we were greeted with the circuit ground staff jet-washing and brushing the track, which was horrendously dusty, presumably from a recent rally cross event. Low initial grip was to be expected then so I duly fitted the scarce...

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BTCC Snetterton — May 20-21

BTCC Snetterton — May 20-21

Strong qualifying and great race results for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport at the Norfolk circuit. Qualifying: Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport and Jake Hill enjoyed a strong Snetterton qualifying performance as they notched their third consecutive second-row start as the team looked ahead to Rounds 7, 8 and 9 of the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship held over the May 20-21 weekend. The qualifying session was disrupted due to a fellow competitor dropping oil on the circuit, creating a hazardous situation for the frontrunners. However, Jake Hill showcased his skill and car control to navigate...

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British Sprint Championship — Blyton Park Sprint Weekend

British Sprint Championship — Blyton Park Sprint Weekend

John Loudon reports from Blyton Park where he was competing in the 2023 British Sprint Championship. Saturday was on the shorter more technical Eastern Circuit more suited to his nimble Force TA racing car and Sunday was on the longer Outer Circuit, more suited to higher powered cars. As Saturday’s Eastern Circuit event got underway, I was optimistic of a trouble-free weekend and having made a few changes to the car since last time out at Anglesey in April. But motorsport is full of curve balls and my newly fitted gear position sensor decided to malfunction and the engine decided...

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Chloe Grant: F1 Academy — Valencia

Chloe Grant: F1 Academy — Valencia

Chloe impressively lies ninth in F1 Academy standings after opening six races. The Laser Tools Racing driver looks forward to more F1 Academy action in Barcelona later this month (19-21 May), hugely boosted after scoring two top-seven placings — including a superb fourth place in the latest races. The 17-year-old began Race 1 at Valencia in Spain from an excellent third on the 15-car grid and came home a brilliant fourth after 17-laps. Grant, the best-placed British driver in both instances, was denied a podium finish by less than four-seconds in only her fourth F1 Academy race. Beginning Race 2...

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