Cian Carey took a huge step towards retaining his F3 Cup title after a victory on the penultimate weekend of the Championship at Donington Park. The Irish driver took the win and points to keep him top of the standings with just three races at Snetterton to come. However, the racer didn’t have it all his own way – as principal Chris Dittmann got behind the wheel to take THREE second place finishes and give the overall team standings a timely boost. But while another season’s 1-2 for the team was more than welcome in the first race, it was[…..]
Ayrton Simmons secured third place in the BRDC British F3 Championship for Chris Dittmann Racing after a thrilling finale at Donington this weekend (14-15 September). With the title showdown going down to the wire and four racers in the mix, the Epping driver kept his nerve to take the points needed to cap a memorable season for himself and the team. A stunning second one-two of the season in the second race saw the Tewkesbury-based outfit sign-off in style, with no other team managing even one in 2019. Nazim Azman took his second victory in the Championship with Ayrton finishing[…..]
Ginetta Junior graduate Emily Linscott enjoyed a positive first test in a BRDC British F3 car at Donington Park yesterday (Thursday) as she continued preparations for a professional motorsport career. Linscott, who has also competed in selected F4 races in Asia and in the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series, was at the wheel of Chris Dittmann Racing’s recently acquired third car, and completed dozens of laps on the Donington Park National circuit. “It was awesome out there, the Chris Dittmann Racing team were absolutely amazing,” she commented. “It was my first time in the F3 car, so getting used[…..]
Cian Carey fought back brilliantly from last place to take a podium and precious points for Chris Dittmann Racing in F3 Cup at Brands Hatch this weekend (30 Aug – 1 Sept). The Irish driver was forced to start at the back of the grid in both races after engine failure led to him borrowing the car of teammate Phillip Jeans. But after a DNF in the first race, he refused to be beaten in the final one – taking third place and securing the important points that keep him top of the overall standings with just six rounds to go.[…..]
Ayrton Simmons secured a thrilling third win of the season at Silverstone to cap a superb penultimate weekend of the BRDC British F3 Championship for Chris Dittmann Racing. The Epping racer finished fourth in the first race, before manoeuvring expertly through the field to make up 12 places and finish fourth again in Race Two. But he saved his best for last, taking victory in the final race to set up an exciting four-way title showdown at the Donington finale next month. Meanwhile, a double podium, including a nail-biting victory in the last race, saw Cian Carey dominate again and extend[…..]
Nazim Azman took his debut win on a brilliant weekend for Chris Dittmann Racing that saw their first ever one-two in the BRDC British F3 Championship. The Malaysian driver kept his cool to secure maximum points under constant pressure from teammate Ayrton Simmons in the second race at Brands Hatch. And Ayrton’s second-place finish ensured he left with an important points-haul that keeps him in the title race with just six races to go. But it was the way the whole team pulled together that really stood out for Team Principal Chris Dittmann. He said: “We were competitive in testing[…..]
Ayrton Simmons was in sensational form as he took a victory and a second-place finish for Chris Dittmann Racing in BRDC British F3 at Spa Francorchamps this weekend (20-21 July). After mixed fortunes at Donington, the British driver was back to his very best at the Belgium circuit, delivering a dominant second win of the campaign in the final race. A second-place finish in the first race on top of a double pole in qualifying, saw the Epping racer close the gap at the top of the standings and put the pressure back on his title rivals. Principal Chris Dittmann said: “Ayrton was superb[…..]
Ayrton Simmons secured a brilliant podium after another strong weekend for Chris Dittmann Racing in BRDC British F3 at Donington Park this weekend (21-23 June). The Epping racer finished second in the first race to remain in the title hunt at the half-way stage of the Championship. However, the driver didn’t have it all his own way, with an unfortunate disqualification in the second race. But after Nazim Azman put in his best performance of the season to finish P5 in Race 3, it ensured the weekend finished on a positive note. Team principal Chris Dittmann said: “It was a[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing was delighted to take two more podiums in F3 Cup at Oulton Park this weekend (15-16 June). Principal Chris Dittmann was in brilliant form after getting behind the wheel again, taking pole in qualifying before setting the fastest lap and a P2 in Race One. He narrowly missed out on a second podium in the next race, but was still fast enough to set the quickest lap of the weekend. Meanwhile, Irish driver Cian Carey had a quiet few days by his high standards, but ended P3 in the first race – which was enough to keep[…..]
Ayrton Simmons took his first win of the season after a brilliant showing in BRDC British F3 at Silverstone for Chris Dittmann Racing this weekend (8-9 June). The Epping racer was in stunning form, not only securing a well-deserved victory but finishing third and fifth – the second race, a superb drive from his P17 starting position. A P6 for Nazim Azman ensured there were even more points for the team on the board by the end. But it was Ayrton’s performances that once again took centre stage and saw him accrue the biggest points haul of the weekend, leaving[…..]