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[…..]
Ayrton Simmons achieved the fastest ever recorded lap time in a BRDC British F3 car at Snetterton during another strong showing for Chris Dittmann Racing in the British F3 Championship this weekend (18-19 May). The Epping racer – recently 18 – wrote his name into the record books after an impressive stint during testing on Friday. While Ayrton and Nazim Azman both narrowly missed out on podiums, some excellent performances and three Top 5 finishes between them ensured the former remains well in the title hunt. Team principal Chris Dittmann said: “It was a mixed weekend. After two podiums on[…..]
An Ayrton Simmons double podium saw Chris Dittmann Racing get their 2019 BRDC British F3 campaign off to a cracking start this Easter weekend (20-22 April). The Epping racer showed he would be one to watch across the season with a second and third place finish at Oulton Park. And two Top 10 finishes on Malaysian driver Nazim Azman’s British F3 debut ensured the team left in good spirits – and with more points on the board. Team principal Chris Dittmann said: “It was a great start to the season for the team and both drivers. “Ayrton showed what he[…..]
Malaysian Nazim Azman will step up to the BRDC British F3 Championship in 2019 with Chris Dittmann Racing, as he continues his ascent of the international motorsport ladder. The Peak Performance Management protégé is gearing up for his first taste of racing in the UK, having contested the Italian F4 Championship last season, and will bring continued support from the Ranhill Group. Azman racked up a string of top-ten finishes in his debut season in the highly-competitive Italian F4 series with Jenzer Motorsport and, along with parallel campaigns in Spanish F4 and the MRF Challenge, the 17-year old racked up[…..]
Ayrton Simmons has confirmed he will return to the BRDC British F3 Championship in 2019, joining the Chris Dittmann Racing team with whom he contested selected rounds last year. The all-time highest points scorer in British F4 history competed in British F3 at Spa Francorchamps, Donington Park and Silverstone in 2018, making an immediate impression with fourth on the grid at the legendary Belgian circuit, just 0.142s off pole position despite no testing beforehand. He went even better at Donington Park with third on the grid, while race results were also very strong with a best of fourth at Spa[…..]
Ayrton Simmons and Cian Carey showed plenty of potential in the BRDC British F3 Championship at Donington for Chris Dittmann Racing this weekend (22-23 Sept). Ayrton, on only his second race weekend in the competition, put on a pacey performance to take P3 in qualifying before going on to two P6s and a P7. Despite his lack of testing, it was unfortunate that two races were interrupted by long safety car periods, or a podium looked on the cards. Meanwhile, Cian, on debut, showed glimpses of his pace to take a Top 10 finish with limited time in the car[…..]
Ayrton Simmons put on an impressive and promising performance on his BRDC British F3 Championship and team debut with Chris Dittmann Racing this weekend (21-22 July). The 17-year-old pushed for a podium until the very end to finish fourth in the second race at Spa Francorchamps. Despite being his first time at the track on his Championship debut and first time with the team having never tested the car, the Epping racer finished fourth in qualifying before taking the same spot in the race later on. And while other races were hampered by the mistakes of other drivers, team principal[…..]
British Formula 4 front-runner Ayrton Simmons will race in the BRDC British F3 Championship with Chris Dittmann Racing for the remainder of the 2018 season. The 17-year-old has taken three wins this year in British F4, and lies second in the championship standings following a double victory at Brands Hatch and another at Oulton Park. His performances this season backs up his first full car racing campaign in the series last year, where he was placed seventh overall with a maiden victory at Brands Hatch. His single seater debut came in 2016, where he was crowned vice champion of the[…..]
Harry Webb will make his BRDC British F3 debut with Chris Dittmann Racing this weekend at his local circuit, Snetterton. The 21-year-old from Topcroft joins the series with plenty of potential, having finished second in the F4 British Championship Challenge Cup category last season and almost making the overall top 10 despite missing three of the 10 rounds. Prior to that he excelled in karting, claiming five titles in three years, including three crowns in a single season in 2012. He now joins British F3 having enjoyed a couple of tests with the Chris Dittmann Racing team, including a very[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing had plenty of positives to take away after the opening round of the BRDC British F3 Championship at Oulton Park (31 Mar – 2 Apr). Despite having just one week with new Malaysian driver Chia Wing Hoong, the team were able to put on a pacey display full of promise. In fact, a podium was even on the cards in the second race – until a slight mistake while in fourth and honing in on the Top 3 saw the 22-year-old spin off the track. But after being among the quickest laps, the team were delighted with the[…..]