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[…..]
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[…..]
Unstoppable Cian Carey made it six wins in six as Chris Dittmann Racing dominated proceedings once again at Snetterton in F3 Cup this weekend (11-12 May). The reigning champ followed up his hat-trick of wins at Donington Park with three more at the Norfolk circuit to pull well away at the top of the standings in his bid to retain the title. And a late drop-out even saw Team Principal Chris Dittmann get behind the wheel for a rare outing to give Carey a run for his money with three of his own podiums for good measure. Chris said: “I wasn’t going[…..]
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[…..]
Chris Dittmann Racing wasted little time in displaying their F3 Cup dominance once again thanks to a hat-trick of wins for Cian Carey at Donington this weekend (6-7 April). After taking the driver and team titles in 2018, it was business as usual on the opening rounds of the new season. The reigning champ was in stunning form, hitting the ground running to take all three wins and launch his title defence in style. And with strong drives from Phillip and Patrick Jeans and Jonathon Hughes, it was a positive start to the season all round. Team Principal Chris Dittmann[…..]
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[…..]
A Silverstone washout couldn’t put a dampener on proceedings for Chris Dittmann Racing after they were crowned both driver and team champions in F3 Cup this weekend (13-14 Oct). Cian Carey took double pole in qualifying and was aiming to add to his points tally before adverse weather conditions saw the racing cancelled on the final day of the season. But it led to jubilant scenes as the title was confirmed after a tremendous season – while Chris Dittmann Racing took the team accolade for good measure. A busy weekend at Silverstone also saw Ayrton Simmons take P5 in the[…..]