CDR storm to victory as iRacing title fight hots up at Silverstone

Tewkesbury-based team on form once again to stay in the hunt for Drivers’ and Teams’ honours. Varrone adds a second win of the campaign, Skelton and Vernon unlucky to get caught up in other incidents. Penultimate event at Brands Hatch (GP) this Sunday (5th June). Nico Varrone starred once again as Chris Dittmann Racing underlined their British F3 iRacing Championship title credentials at Silverstone. The Argentine took a second pole position of the virtual campaign, clocking a best time of 1:52.121 around the 3.6-mile Northamptonshire circuit. A frustrating session for team mates Kieran Vernon and Josh Skelton left them 18th[…..]

CDR maintain British F3 iRacing title aspirations at Spa

Tewkesbury-based team maintain BRDC F3 iRacing Championship title aspirations at Spa. Varrone on the podium again; bad luck denies similar results for Skelton and Vernon. Next event is at Silverstone (GP) at 18:00 BST on 31 May. Chris Dittmann Racing’s Nico Varrone maintained his position at the sharp end of the British F3 iRacing Championship standings after a dramatic double header at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, the Argentine adding another podium finish to his tally. The Tewkesbury-based team qualified well around the virtual 4.3-mile Belgian circuit, with Varrone denied a second consecutive pole position by just 0.030 seconds, his best time[…..]

CDR make a flying start to British F3 iRacing Championship at Oulton Park

Tewkesbury-based team hit the front in both championships after thrilling season-opener at Oulton Park. Nico Varrone leads Drivers’ standings after commanding lights-to-flag victory, with Kieran Vernon and Josh Skelton close behind after podiums and consistent points respectively. Season resumes next Sunday (24 May) at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Chris Dittmann Racing made a stellar start to the British F3 iRacing Championship at Oulton Park, with victory in the season opener for Nico Varrone and consistent points across the board propelling them to the top of both championships. With real-world motorsport still suspended amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual[…..]

Nico Varrone confirmed in CDR’s British F3 line up

Chris Dittmann Racing are pleased to confirm Nicolás Varrone will contest the 2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship with the team. The Argentine rising star is already a proven race-winner in the UK’s premier motorsport series, taking a sublime victory at Spa-Francorchamps last season, as well as additional podium at Silverstone. Prior to that, the 19-year old claimed the 2018 VdeV Challenge Monoplace title with six wins, eleven podiums and thirteen pole positions, and was an experienced competitor in Formula Renault 2.0 back in Argentina between 2016-18. He will join British Formula 4 graduate Josh Skelton at the Tewkesbury-based team[…..]

Josh Skelton graduates to BRDC British F3 with CDR for 2020

Chris Dittmann Racing is pleased to announce Josh Skelton at its first driver for the 2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship. The 19-year old graduates into the UK’s premier single-seater championship after two successful campaigns in British Formula 4, taking 15 podiums – including two victories – en route to a best overall finish of fourth in 2019. CDR also head into the new campaign on a high after enjoying their best season to-date in the category last term, taking five wins and twelve podium finishes between Ayrton Simmons and Nazim Azman. 2020 is set to be an exciting year[…..]

Walking on Ayr! Simmons seals third place for Chris Dittmann Racing after thrilling BRDC British F3 finale at Donington

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[…..]

Super Simmons seals third win of season in BRDC British F3 while Carey dominates F3 Cup on brilliant weekend for Chris Dittmann Racing at Silverstone

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[…..]

Azman delight after debut win as Chris Dittmann Racing secures first ever one-two in BRDC British F3 at Brands Hatch

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[…..]

Simmons in sensational form at Spa as Chris Dittmann Racing dominates in BRDC British F3

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[…..]

Another podium for Ayrton Simmons caps all-round pacy display by Chris Dittmann Racing at Donington Park in BRDC British F3

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[…..]